Things to do in New York City, New York (NY): The Best Literary, Art & Music Tours

This walking tour of MacDougal Street explores Greenwich Village's most famous and hip street with its extensive and colorful musical history. Learn about jazz in the Village, America's left bank, and 1950's folk music. See the sites where Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix, Joni Mitchell, Joan Baez, Miles Davis and many other talented musicians sang and played on and near MacDougal St. Greg Walks NYC employees, are released/discharged, from and against any/all liability from participation in Greg Walks NYC Tours, and is legally binding on participant, heirs, successors assigns and legal reps. Tour participants assume all travel risks. Gregory Marro and Greg Walks NYC are released from all/any liabilities and penalties to the legal maximum permitted by law. Tourists MUST inform tour guide of any/all food allergies. Greg Walks NYC tour pics/videos may be used on social media. Samples and sights subject to change.

Inclusions: Snacks, Coffee and/or Tea, Dessert, Guide

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Soft drinks are available to purchase, Gratuities welcome and appreciated, No alcoholic beverages are sold not offered during tour duration

Explore New York’s art both outside and indoors on this brilliant combo tour of Central Park and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. On this 5 hour semi-private (8 Guest Maximum) guided combo tour, visit one of the world’s most elaborate collections of art and historical artifacts, then stroll the paths of the infamous urban green space.

Inclusions: Semi-Private Museum Tour, Semi-Private" Means Group Size Is Never More Than 8 Guests Maximum, Professional Tour Guide, Duration 5 - 5.5 Hours (Including A Lunch Break), All Entrance Fees

Exclusions: Tour price does NOT include hotel pickup or drop-off (we recommend UBER or Taxi), Tour price does NOT include gratuities (optional), Tour is NOT available for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair

Enjoy a 2.5 hs private tour of the Metropolitan Museum in New York with your kids! Our kid friendly guide will engage the whole family with stories and activities purposely tailored for your children. You will not miss the Ancient Greek and Roman collections, the Arms and Armors Hall, the highlights of the American art collection and Modern Art collection and much more!

Inclusions: Blue Badge guide, Professional art historian guide, Professional kid-friendly guide, Local guide, Guaranteed to skip the long lines, Private tour

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Each booking for this private tour allows for a group up to 10 people. Take a journey filled with art through this historic district! On this private tour, learn the history of graffiti in New York City, and the evolution of street art into a respected art form. See different types of graffiti from tags and wheatpaste to some amazingly elaborate murals. On our 2-hour walk, your guide will show you the coolest street art in the area. Fantastic photo opportunities. End near SoHo and Little Italy for more explorations!

Inclusions: Local guide

Exclusions: Gratuities

Come experience the green oasis the most current and most expensive development in the history of NYC. Walk along its beautiful gardens. Admire and photograph the Vessel- this public structure rising 45.7 meters high and 2,500 interconnecting steps. Prepare for a urban hiking experience, away from NYC busy streets and get lifted up into a garden path along the West side of Manhattan with amazing views of New York City and the Hudson river along the way. The High Line park is an example of urban renewal at its finest, a unique concept of a park, a green oasis among the concrete giants. During the 2 hour walk you will visit the most important, the most historic points, sculptures, arts, and murals of the high line. Slowdown and check out the various species of plants that were specifically picked for the high line. Highlights are the: the “Vessel”, Hudson Yards, Zaha Hadid building, the 10th Avenue square and overlook, Chelsea Market…

Inclusions: Tour Guide

Exclusions: Gratuities, This activity may not include admission ticket for "The Vessel"

This engaging walking tour is an off-the-beaten-path view of Greenwich Village. With a small group—fewer than 16 people—you'll see the shops, bars and stoops where some of your favorite artists, musicians and writers were inspired. Leave this legendary New York neighborhood with more than photos of famous buildings, landmarks, and street corners. Come away knowing why they’re unforgettable. For private tours and additional availability, you may contact us.

Inclusions: Professional guide

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This is not another stuffy museum tour. It’s a fun, irreverent, and slightly snarky take on one of America’s greatest art museums. It still has all the great stories, insight and knowledge of more serious tours, it’s all just a little, well, twisted. From schoolboy jokes and lazy artists to strap-on beards and a whole lot of painful jewelry, this tour will expose you to a side of art that people rarely get to see. And yes, there will be a quiz (with a prize!) at the end.

Inclusions: Admission to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Small groups of 15 people or fewer, Expert local tour guide

Exclusions: Hotel Pick - Up/Drop-Off

The New York City Subway is not just a public transit system; it houses a lot of historical sites, hidden gems, and important artworks. Did you know that there are over 300 NYC subway stations with public works of art? Do you know where the first subway line was located? How did the immigrants of NYC in 1900 use the subway? Let me take you on an unforgettable tour of the subway which will change your view of being underground. We will start by discussing the history of the New York Subway system that was started in 1904. Through the tour, we will see original mosaics and terracotta tiles along with public art works that were commissioned by the MTA. The Metropolitan Transit Authority launched the MTA Arts & Design program in 1985. - 2-2.5 hours long (depending on trains) - See the secret City Hall Station - View historical mosaics and contemporary public artworks - Visit a variety of stations on different lines - Start in the East Village - End in the Upper East Side

Inclusions: Subway Transportation

Exclusions: Gratuity, Metro Card

The best that New York has to offer - amazing history, dizzying landmarks and sounds of jazz! Join me for a walk along Fifth Ave - the name associated with wealth, glitz, and glamor. Fifth Ave is one of the best-known streets in the world, especially the stretch known as Millionaire Row. Once upon a time, it was lined with the finest homes of New York's wealthiest people - a place of ambition, intrigue, scandal, and the most spectacular balls ever given. This tour is not just about the landmarks, it's about the history of New York during the Gilded Age and about the people like the Vanderbilts, the Astors, the Rockefellers, who shaped it into the metropolis. It's about millionaires and architects, visionaries and beautiful models, artists and writers whose names are forever connected to the 5th Avenue. The tour will end at a place where the sounds of jazz rule the night ( food and drinks are available and highly advisable!)

Inclusions: See NYC highlights with a licensed NYC Guide, Enjoy the intimate atmosphere of a small group, Discover the city's fascinating history and culture, Get insider suggestions for live jazz, speakeasies, and hidden spots, Get a free NYC map for your further city exploration

Exclusions: Wine, cocktails and other drinks are available, but not included in the price, Food is available, but not included in the price

Harlem is a fabulous neighbourhood if you want to understand the heart and soul of the American south. On this tour you will walk in the footsteps of music legends such as Jackson 5 and James Brown at the Apollo Theater, feast on soul food at the various traditional hot spots and marvel at some gothic cathedrals so elaborate you'll think you're in Europe. Originally founded as a Dutch village in the 17th century, cultural revolutions and economic booms have transformed this former agricultural town into a rapidly growing city destination, and this tour will show you why. So whether you want to find out where to eat amazing cultural food, where to hear great jazz and other live music or how to attend a true southern gospel service come join this adventure to get a true New York experience!

Inclusions: In-person guide

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