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5 out of 5 average rating, 42 reviewsCreate 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 reviewsTrace 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 reviewsCreate 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 reviewsScreen Printing Lab: Print Your Philosophy
Create wearable art inspired by New York's underground fashion scene
New place to stayExplore Nightlife of NYC - Fireflies, Bats, & More
Join an Urban Naturalist to explore nighttime wildlife in Brooklyn's Prospect Park
New place to stayLearn boxing with a National Champion Boxer
Pull punches and learn fundamentals with a former national champ at Trinity Boxing Club.
New place to stayThe 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 reviewsTaste your way through hidden Chinatown
Savor the stories and flavors of Chinatown's iconic and lesser-known gems.
New place to stayExplore 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 reviewsEmbark on a D&D adventure with seasoned gamers
Dive into a hilarious, one-night Dungeons & Dragons game at a beloved indie store.
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4.97 out of 5 average rating, 188 reviewsPrivate 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 reviewsExplore 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 reviewsThe 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 reviewsThe 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 reviewsExplore 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 reviewsSpray 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 reviewsTurkish 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 reviewsThe 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 reviewsAct and sip
Find a partner and perform scenes from sitcoms or movies, with tips from seasoned actors.
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