Things to do in

Washington Square Park, NYC

Take a two-hour guided walking tour through some of NYC's most famous neighborhoods and discover their stories of gangsters and ghosts from the city’s past. The Five Points, Chinatown, Little Italy, and Greenwich Village were known as the vice districts during the 1920s and 30s. See the places where gangsters such as John Gotti and Lucky Luciano used to party, make deals, and carry out threats. Visit haunted locations and old crime scenes on a tour led by historians. Spooky tales of the ghosts and gangsters of NYC's streets will be shared along the way. Stop at The Five Points, known for hosting New York's most infamous gangs, Chinatown's "Blood Alley," haunted houses of the West Village, and the many restaurants where mafia murders occurred in Little Italy. Go inside the Godfather-featured Basilica of St Patrick. The tour is family friendly with frequent stops.

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.

Discover New York City with a 9-mile bike tour through the city that never sleeps. Join a professional New York City tour guide who will escort you to some of the most fascinating landmarks of the city. Your guide, a highly-rated, professionally-licensed New York City tour guide, will guide you through many of the highlights of this bustling city. Starting right by the Brooklyn Bridge on the Manhattan side, the tour takes you to Battery Park, Little Italy, and Chinatown before riding up to Washington Square Park. From there, ride along the Hudson Greenway. See where Sully Sullenberger famously landed a plane on the Hudson. See the newly constructed Vessel and Highline. Electric bikes are available for riders 16 years and older.

Explore the darker side of Greenwich Village on a ghost tour after dark. Learn about the infamous Hanging Tree as you walk into the heart of Washington Square Park and see the arch while listening to spine-chilling stories from your local guide. Next, make your way over to the Brown Building, site of the infamous Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire, where the victims still linger to this day. Walk up 5th Avenue and stop past the Church of the Ascension, haunted by the artist John Lafarge. See the most haunted house in Manhattan at 14 West 10th Street, home to 22 spirits and the site of several murders. Head into the heart of the West Village, pass the home of Emma Lazarus and one of the most beautiful libraries in New York City.  Hear about the ghost of a former mayor at 12 Gay Street, and pass the famous Stonewall Inn where the riots that led to the birth of gay rights began. Cross Christopher Street to visit the infamous speakeasy of Chumley's.

Explore New York’s most bohemian neighborhood on a guided walking tour of Greenwich Village. Discover famous landmarks like the Stonewall Inn, Washington Square Park, and the Cherry Lane Theater, and learn about the area's reputation as a magnet for intellectuals, artists, and beat poets. Meet your guide and set off in the footsteps of Henry James and Edgar Allan Poe. Hear about artists like Jackson Pollack, who gave the neighborhood its freewheeling identity. Hear stories of radical thinkers like Upton Sinclair and John Reed, who debated in smoky cafés. Feel the energy of “the Village” as you stroll from Washington Square Park past the hideaways of Dylan Thomas, Jimi Hendrix, and Lenny Bruce. Find out how the Beat Generation flourished in the area and uncover some of New York's rarest sights, including the city's smallest piece of private property. Stroll down Jones Street, where Bob Dylan's album cover “The Freewheeling Bob Dylan” was shot. See the first integrated NYC club at the Café Society. Learn about the birth of the gay liberation movement outside the Stonewall Inn, and see the apartment building used in the iconic sitcom “Friends.” Admire the oldest wood frame house in the village, and finish your tour at 77 Bedford Street, the former home of Issac Hendricks. You can also see the Cherry Lane Theater, the oldest continuously running off-Broadway theater in New York.

Join us on an unforgettable half-day bus tour through the heart of New York City. Your journey begins in Midtown, where you'll board a luxurious bus, greeted by your professional tour guide who will ensure the best possible NYC experience. First, you'll head to Hudson Yards, see Highline Park and take pictures by the architectural wonder of the Vessel, As you travel along the scenic West Side Highway, you will enjoy in breathtaking views of the Hudson River. Next, you'll arrive at Rockefeller Center, home to the iconic ice rink and towering Christmas tree during the holiday season. In there, you will also explore the famous Saks on Fifth Avenue and St. Patrick's Cathedral. Moving on, you'll explore the bustling energy of 5th Avenue, passing by luxury boutiques, Flatiron Building, Washington Sq. arch, and other famous landmarks. The adventure continues as you dive into the vibrant neighborhoods of SoHo, Little Italy, and Chinatown. Here, you'll have the chance to experience the rich cultural atmosphere and try in delicious deserts at iconic food spots such as Levain Bakery. A stop at the 9/11 Memorial and Ground Zero will offer you a moment of reflection and remembrance. Heading back to Midtown, you'll visit the magnificent Grand Central Station, an architectural gem with a rich history. Your tour concludes in the bright lights of Times Square, where the energy of the city is at its peak. This half-day tour offers you a perfect blend of sightseeing, culture, and culinary delights, ensuring you experience the very best of New York City.

New York City is known for its hustle and bustle, and has been the living space for many of America’s most historically significant people. With every step you take in this concrete jungle, there’s a good chance you’re coming across something that has a story to it that you’ve never heard before. Throughout this dense city filled with generations of historic events, there’s one area with a real reputation for paranormal activity: Greenwich Village. Come explore the dark side of Greenwich Village on this thrilling ghost tour by US Ghost Adventures. The town has been inundated with a history that is fascinating, tragic, and strange. Embark on a life-changing experience and explore a side of New York that few are brave enough to see. Throughout the tour you will visit 9 haunted locations in and around Greenwich Village whilst seeing historical places that are home to some of the strangest tales you’ve ever heard. You'll encounter the Jefferson Market Library, where architectural curiosity catches the eye due to its unique tower. If you look closer however you’ll see a dark past, as this building once served as a prison for Manhattan’s female criminals, and was also the first night court. Following that you will visit the site of the Triangle Factory Fire, a tragic event which led to the death of nearly 150 people. You'll conclude by visiting the Mark Twain House and a haunted restaurant, where ghosts from 200 years ago have been seen consistently since 1910. Whilst at the Mark Twain House you can see if you can catch a glimpse of the famous author walking about in a white suit, which many witnesses claim to have seen. All tours meet at Washington Square Park, under the Washington Square Park Arch, at Washington Square N, New York, NY 10012. Your guide will be wearing a US Ghost Adventures t-shirt and carrying a lantern. Please arrive 15 minutes before your tour start time

Embark on a Christmas adventure through the heart of New York City with a guided bus or SUV tour. Explore the holiday paradise of Dyker Heights, all decked out for the season, with stops at iconic landmarks such as the World Trade Center, Brooklyn Bridge Park, and Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree. Kick off the tour in the dazzling Midtown, weaving through Chelsea and the Meatpacking District, paying your respects at the World Trade Center. Then, cruise by the historic New York Harbor, where the Titanic was set to dock. Brace yourself for the enchanting spectacle at Dyker Heights – an entire neighborhood transformed into a dazzling festive wonderland. Snap photos with Lady Liberty at Brooklyn Bridge Park, cross the Manhattan Bridge, and conclude our journey at the iconic Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree. Let your guides and the twinkling city lights get you in the holiday spirit and make the season magical.

Your driver and top-rated NYC guide will pick you up in a luxury mini-van with a panoramic roof. They will provide you with their expert planning expertise, so that you can create your own personalized tour and visit the city sites that you want to see most. Maybe they include Central Park, the Statue of Liberty, the Empire State Building or any of hundreds of equally fascinating attractions. Whatever is on your bucket list, you'll leave with unforgettable memories of the Big Apple.  Essential New York sites to consider: - Times Square - Strawberry Fields - Soho - Brooklyn Bridge - Saint Paul's Chapel - Central Park - Greenwich Village - Little Italy - Wall Street - The Dakota - Washington Square Park - Chinatown - Ground Zero - Empire State Building - Rockefeller Center - Fifth avenue - Flatiron building - Chelsea and Highline Park

Enjoy a stroll around some of the New York's most decadent dessert stores, and discover some of the finest chocolatiers in Manhattan. Stop for 7 tastings on-the-go, walking in small groups of no more than 20 people. Meet your guide at Washington Square Arch and head off to sample tasty truffles and salty caramels, including dark chocolate almond bark and the most exquisite chocolate mousse you’ve ever tasted. Discover one of New York’s best kept foodie secrets in West Village, and sample the American-Made Delicious Candies with Finest Ingredients since 1921 at See's with only the finest and freshest ingredients, satisfaction guaranteed. If you love housemade treats, from caramel pretzels to unique chocolate molds plus their sugar-free items be excited with Varsano's Chocolate. Go to Manhattan’s cult candy store at Lilac Chocolates, where the homemade mocha truffles, maple walnut fudge, chocolate cream rolls, and almond bark are to die for! Have the joy in its simplest form and pure expression at Venchi, a chocolate artistry since 1878, from traditional recipes to more exciting ones and try the legendary cupcakes at Molly's. You'll be tasting the greatest chocolates the world has to offer on The Chocolate Tour of New York. Chocoholics everywhere love this tour! IMPORTANT - Please provide an active contact telephone number to ensure your guide can reach you if necessary. - Punctuality is crucial. To respect your tour guide and fellow customers time, it is essential that the tour concludes on time. If a group is especially enjoying a location or moving slowly, the guide will adjust the itinerary to fit the schedule. We strive to ensure you have a fantastic experience without missing any content.