Things to do in East Village, New York City

Experience the perfect introduction to New York with a Hop on Hop off Big Bus tour. Relax on an open-top double decker sightseeing bus while listening to insightful and engaging digital commentary. The bus route takes you on a captivating journey through New York's rich history and vibrant modern life, as well as its many memorials and museums. Hop off at any stop to explore the city's most iconic sites, including the Statue of Liberty, Brooklyn Bridge, Empire State Building, Broadway, and the One World Trade Center with its 360-degree view of the skyline. Pay tribute to the memory of those lost in the tragic event at the 9/11 Memorial just steps away. Explore Lower Manhattan on the Downtown tour, including popular neighborhoods including the Flatiron District, Battery Park, SoHo & NoHo, Greenwich Village & East Village, Chelsea, and the Financial District. Wander around Wall St. to see the famous Stock Exchange and Charging Bull. Eat your way through Little Italy and Chinatown, shop at the high-end boutiques in SoHo, or see the open-air observation deck at The Edge in Hudson Yards. Then make your way to the Upper East Side, home to some of New York’s most popular museums. Explore the Frick Collection and the Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met). The Uptown Loop takes you through Midtown, passing by Grand Central Terminal and St. Patrick’s Cathedral. The Downtown Loop is a 90-minute circuit, while the Uptown Loop is 75 minutes. Many guests choose to ride a full loop to see the city before deciding where to hop off on the next loop around. Buses arrive every 10-15 minutes on the Downtown Loop and every 30 minutes on the Uptown Loop throughout the day.

The first, the original, the iconic Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises. Visitors’ #1 choice for sightseeing cruises in New York. With over 80 million passengers and counting, forget the rest and choose the best for your visit. Circle Line offers the largest fleet of sightseeing vessels with the largest boats. Comfortable seating with lots of legroom and outdoor and indoor space for the best views of the New York skyline. With a drink in your hand, purchased from the fully stocked bar, feel the breeze on your face and be mesmerized by the shimmering skyline as our award-winning tour guides provide an overview of all the major NYC highlights. Get endless photo opportunities to make you an Instagram star as you sail past legendary attractions such as the Statue of Liberty and get perfect views of the One World Trade Center, Empire State Building, Little Island Park, Battery Park, and more. See where millions of immigrants were processed when they arrived in America at Ellis Island, cruise past Governors Island, the South Street Seaport, and Brooklyn Bridge. Marvel at unrivaled views of the Manhattan Bridge, Williamsburg Bridge, and Chrysler Building, and discover the East Village, United Nations Building, and USS Intrepid from a different perspective. 

With a choice of two different 24-hour tickets with two route options, explore New York from onboard the open-top, double-decker sightseeing bus. Hop-off at the attractions you want to explore further, and see the city at your own pace before hopping back on the bus when you're ready to continue your tour. Travel on the Downtown Loop and the Uptown Loop, jumping off at any of the 18 stops along the way. Enjoy the best of Manhattan, from the flashing lights of Times Square and the iconic Empire State Building–New York's most prestigious skyscraper–to the fashion stores of 5th Avenue, or the impressive home of the United Nations. Onboard, you will have access to a high-quality live audio commentary, giving you a general overview of the sights. Downtown Loop (Red Route) Stop 1 - M&M World Stop 2 - Times Square East Stop 3 - Empire State Building / Korea Town Stop 4 - Flatiron District Stop 5 - Soho Stop 6 - Chinatown / Little Italy Stop 7 - Brooklyn Bridge Stop 8 - Wall Street / Charging Bull Stop 9 - Statue of Liberty / Battery Park Stop 10 - World Trade Center Stop 11 - Hudson Yards Stop 12 - Circle Line Sightseeing Uptown Loop (Blue Route) Stop 13 - Hope Sculpture Stop 2 - Times Square East Stop 14 - The Metropolitan Museum of Art Stop 15 - Central Park Zoo Stop 16 - Columbus Circle Stop 17 - Carnegie Hall

Experience the heartbeat of New York City in an immersive and flexible way with a hop-on hop-off sightseeing bus tour. Be at the crossroads of bustling streets, surrounded by iconic landmarks that have graced the silver screen and captured imaginations worldwide. Begin your day in the bustling energy of Downtown, where towering skyscrapers create a modern marvel against the skyline. See not just the well-trodden paths but also dive deeper into the heart of the city. Next, Uptown beckons with its unique charm. Stroll through the iconic Central Park, an urban oasis that offers a serene contrast to the bustling streets. Discover Harlem’s rich cultural heritage and vibrant soul. Hop on and off the bus at your leisure, curating your own NYC experience based on your interests – from Times Square's dazzling lights to the Museum Mile's artistic haven. Add an educational layer to your adventure through engaging narration available in 11 languages.

Explore New York City's streets guided by a retired NYPD detective or police officer who are either born and raised in Little Italy or who have worked in elite Organized Crime Units of the NYPD. Learn about famous New York City Mafia and Chinese gang experiences from a true insider’s perspective. Begin "behind the scenes" visit to John's of 12th Street a Mafia Red Sauce Joint for a spaghetti welcome while hearing about this legendary restaurant's history The restaurant will not be open to the public, so this is a true VIP experience. Follow your guide and hear first-hand stories about the dramatic underworld of New York City’s gangland, offering a fascinating insider’s tour of the mafia. En route, stop at an authentic Little Italy Pastry Shop, and enjoy a delicious Italian pastry – a large Sicilian cannoli. Visit notorious mafia and crime locations, share true crime stories, and eat amazing food from the neighborhood. Get insights into the world of the mafia and mobsters, and hear stories from those who investigated them. Our lead guide, Dennis appears in the film "Life After Goodfellas" on Prime Video slated release date of the 35th anniversary of Martin Scorsese film "Goodfellas" If you seek a real NYC Mafia experience look no further!

Explore New York streets guided by retired NYPD detectives and police officers either born and raised in Little Italy or who have worked in elite Organized Crime Units of the NYPD. This walking tour is an NYC Mafia experience from a true insider’s perspective. Our guide Dennis appears in the film "Life After Goodfellas" to be released on Prime Video on the 35th Anniversary of the Martin Scorsese classic "Goodfellas" Guides are retired NYPD Detectives who grew up in the dramatic underworld of New York’s gangland offering a fascinating insider’s tour of the Mafia, including stops at authentic, historic local joints for delicious Italian food. Visit notorious mafia and crime locations, share true crime stories, and eat amazing food from the neighborhood. Get insights into the world of the mafia and mobsters, and hear stories from those who investigated them. Food stops include: Stop 1. Spaghetti and meatball Stop 2. Eggplant Parmigiana Rollatini Stop 3. Sicilian Cannoli WE MEET INSIDE THE RESTAURANT CALLED JOHN"S OF 12th STREET

Experience awesome New York City sites at night, as you hop aboard our comfortable tour bus for a comprehensive, fully-guided bus tour of NYC at night. Your tour guide will accompany you and will get off with you at each stop, helping you see a different side of New York City. This 4.5-hour guided night bus tour includes stops at the High Line Park, Little Island on the Hudson River, Grand Central Terminal, Pier 17 at the South Street Seaport, and Times Square! The tour starts at 5:30 pm in the Times Square area on 7th Avenue, between 50th and 51st Streets (in the middle of the block), and ends at 10 pm at the same location. We leave our starting/ending location in Times Square and go to our first stop - one of the most fascinating attractions in New York City - the High Line Park. The stop includes a 15-minute walk on the elevated, linear park that was originally a railway dating back to the industrial days of the west side of Manhattan. We continue our guided walk to NYC's newest outdoor space - Little Island - a 2.4-acre public park on the Hudson River. We make a stop in Lower Manhattan for a quick bite at Little Italy Pizzeria and Deli on 50 Fulton Street, where you’ll also have access to other nearby local food spots. Please note that food and drinks are optional and are not included in the price of your tour ticket. Off to Pier 17 at the historic South Street Seaport for magnificent views of the Downtown Brooklyn skyline and the iconic Brooklyn Bridge at night! Our next stop is Grand Central Terminal for a quick indoor tour of this iconic NYC landmark and the views of the Chrysler Building and NYC's newest skyscraper - One Vanderbilt! The bus heads back to the heart of NYC - Times Square, back to our original starting point on 7th Avenue and 51st Street. Additional sites and neighborhoods you'll also see from the comfort of your bus include Rockefeller Center, Tribeca, East Village, Brooklyn and Manhattan Bridges, Empire State Building, UN Building, MetLife Building, Chrysler Building & more!

The Downtown Loop is a great way to explore Lower Manhattan including popular neighborhoods such as the Flatiron District, Union Square, Little Italy, Chinatown, Soho & NoHo, Greenwich Village & the East Village, Chelsea and the Financial District. Wander around Wall St. to see the infamous Stock Exchange and Charging Bull, eat your way through Little Italy and Chinatown then shop till you drop at all the high end or boutique stores SoHo is famous for! Discover Downtown Loop valid for 24 hours and provided by Big Bus. To make the most of your adventure, your package includes either one or three attraction add-ons of your choice! No need to choose in advance – you can decide as you go. Choose from the very best attractions in NYC, including: - Escorted 5 hour Tour of Manhattan - The Edge - The Museum of Broadway - Luna Park All Day Wristband (Seasonal) - American Museum of Natural History - Rise NY - Clipper City Daytime Sail by Manhattan by Sail - NY Aquarium - Museum of Modern Art - The Whitney Museum of American Art - Guggenheim Museum - New York Botanical Garden - Tour of St Patrick's Cathedral - Gold Pass - SpyScape admission - All Day Bike Rental by Bike Rent NYC After the first redemption, packages expire in 14 days.

Get ready to rock out on our walking tour though Greenwich Village and follow in the footsteps of music legends. Visit the venues where Bob Dylan and Jimi Hendrix launched their careers, and CBGB where punk rock was born with Ramones, Talking Heads, and Blondie. See the Fillmore East, called the "Church of Rock and Roll” in the late 1960s and the Pyramid Club, where music and art converged in the 1980s. Visit the home where Buddy Holly recorded his last songs before his tragic death. Step into Andy Warhol's vibrant world at the Exploding Plastic Inevitable, where the Velvet Underground left an indelible mark on the music scene. Visit the site where Sid Vicious of the Sex Pistols met his demise, and the humble apartment where John and Yoko made their first home in New York. Discover the spots immortalized in classic album covers for Bob Dylan, Ramones, and Led Zeppelin. End at the legendary White Horse Tavern where poet Dylan Thomas infamously drank himself to death. This is a must-do tour for any music lover. Book now and join us for a walk down rock and roll history! Duration: 3 hours Distance: 3 miles / 4.5 km Maximum Guests: 6

Is a hotdog a sandwich? Get ready to join 'The Sandwich Squad' on our most popular tour as we dive into the heart of the East Village on this deliciously fun and unique food tour. Together we’ll explore hidden gems known only to true NYC locals. Along the way we will devour a variety of sandwiches as we embark on a quest to answer the age-old question: "is a hotdog a sandwich?". What about a burger? Or a burrito? This tour is also about more than just incredible food. Along the way, we’ll share tales of New York’s vibrant history, and introduce you to the artisans who craft these mouth-watering masterpieces. And of course, we’ll do it all with a hearty dose of fun and laughter—because, after all, we’re eating sandwiches! This isn’t just a food tour; it’s a celebration of all things sandwich, and all things NYC. We’re talking about the only sandwich tour in New York City (maybe the world?) – and trust us, it’s as deliciously fun as it sounds! See you soon. Come hungry. Ticket price is inclusive of food. You'll leave the experience with your belly full, but you won't eat an entire sandwich at each location. Come with an open mind, leave with a full stomach, and an answer to whether or not a hotdog, a burger or a taco is a sandwich. **Sorry this tour is not for gluten-free or vegan diets. Vegetarians can be accommodated though!