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Activities led by local experts

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5 out of 5 average rating, 42 reviews

Create and taste a wood-fired New York pizza

Roll up your sleeves and dive into the art of pizza-making at Brooklyn's Paulie Gee’s.

5 out of 5 average rating, 22 reviews

Trace Harlem immigrants' impact with a historian

Learn how African settlers helped shape the neighborhood's history and culture.

5 out of 5 average rating, 16 reviews

Create your signature scent at a perfume bar

Practice the art of bespoke fragrance creation to build a scent that's uniquely your own.

5 out of 5 average rating, 1 reviews

Screen Printing Lab: Print Your Philosophy

Create wearable art inspired by New York's underground fashion scene

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Explore Nightlife of NYC - Fireflies, Bats, & More

Join an Urban Naturalist to explore nighttime wildlife in Brooklyn's Prospect Park

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Learn boxing with a National Champion Boxer

Pull punches and learn fundamentals with a former national champ at Trinity Boxing Club.

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The Dutch Are Still Here: A Dark History of NYC

Discover the Dutch colony beneath Manhattan, where tolerance masked control and fortunes were forged in fur, faith, and servitude. The empire they built never truly vanished.

5 out of 5 average rating, 7 reviews

Taste your way through hidden Chinatown

Savor the stories and flavors of Chinatown's iconic and lesser-known gems.

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Explore Chelsea Galleries with an Art Historian

Visit today's most exciting and provocative art galleries with an art historian who helps decode today’s evolving creative trends.

5 out of 5 average rating, 2 reviews

Embark on a D&D adventure with seasoned gamers

Dive into a hilarious, one-night Dungeons & Dragons game at a beloved indie store.

Top-rated activities

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4.97 out of 5 average rating, 188 reviews

Private Central Park Pedicab Tour

Cruise through Central Park, discovering iconic landmarks and hidden retreats in a relaxin

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 1474 reviews

Explore Hasidic Brooklyn with a local Rabbi

Gain perspective on the Hasidic world with introduction to daily lives and rituals.

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 2534 reviews

The Full-Day "See It All" NYC Tour

Discover iconic landmarks, hidden secrets, and the best spots to eat, drink, and shop.

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 125 reviews

The Ultimate Greenwich Village Food Tour

The Greenwich Village Food Tour includes 6 authentic food tastings, local history, and iconic stops like the FRIENDS apartment, Taylor Swift’s Cornelia Street home, and Carrie Bradshaw’s stoop.

4.85 out of 5 average rating, 2183 reviews

Explore New York Mafia w/ Retired nypd Detectives

Walk Little Italy in mobsters' footsteps with a 3-course dinner or 2-course lunch. Led by a retired NYPD detective. 1.5-mile moderate walk.

4.89 out of 5 average rating, 866 reviews

Spray paint In Bushwick with a local street artist

Draw your own graffiti at New York's premier street art hub.

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 1044 reviews

Turkish Coffee Fortune Reading

Enjoy Turkish coffee on hot sand, followed by a colorful fortune reading by Dr. Honeybrew!

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 250 reviews

"The Brooklyn Way"

Discover architectural, cultural and historical gems and soak in the gorgeous views!

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 1013 reviews

The Ultimate New York City Street Food Tour

Eat street food in the world’s most diverse area just 15-20 minutes from Midtown Manhattan. You’ll experience a local NYC neighborhood guided by a native New Yorker who grew up in the neighborhood.

4.9 out of 5 average rating, 52 reviews

Act and sip

Find a partner and perform scenes from sitcoms or movies, with tips from seasoned actors.

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