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New York Free Tour: Radical & Weird History of Chinatown and LES

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Ditch the generic tourist traps! Join a former bike messenger for a gritty, fast-paced tour diving into the bizarre facts, hidden spots, and dark humor of Chinatown and the Lower East Side. Authentic city vibes only.

Provided by Freewheelin' Bike Tours

2h 45min

4:15 PM

2h 45min

4:15 PM

From €0 Tip based

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Day Tour to Philadelphia and the Amish Country from New York

9.9 (6)

Provided by Empire Vacations

12 hours

6:30 AM

12 hours

6:30 AM

From €127.49

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New York: Classic Manhattan Helicopter Tour

9.9 (15)

Provided by Fareharbor Marketplace USD

15 minutes

10:00 AM, 10:30 AM +16 More +16 More

15 minutes

10:00 AM, 10:30 AM +16 More +16 More

From €221.60

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New York: Secrets of Grand Central Walking Tour

9.9 (3)

Provided by Untapped Cities

1h 30min

10:00 AM, 2:00 PM

1h 30min

10:00 AM, 2:00 PM

From €33.37

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Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island: Guided Tour + Roundtrip Ferry Ticket

9.9 (1)

Provided by ExperienceFirst

4 hours

9:00 AM

4 hours

9:00 AM

From €71.87

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St. Patrick's Cathedral: VIP Tour

9.9 (1)

Provided by TourPatron

1 hour

10:00 AM, 2:00 PM

1 hour

10:00 AM, 2:00 PM

From €84.70

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New York City: Guided Gangsters and Ghosts Walking Tour

9.9 (3)

Provided by Empire Tours and Productions LLC

2 hours

11:00 AM, 3:00 PM +1 More +1 More

2 hours

11:00 AM, 3:00 PM +1 More +1 More

From €29.95

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New York: Ground Zero Guided Walking Tour

9.9 (1)

Provided by ExperienceFirst

1h 30min

10:30 AM, 1:00 PM +1 More +1 More

1h 30min

10:30 AM, 1:00 PM +1 More +1 More

From €29.95

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Edge NYC & Vessel at Hudson Yards: Flex Admission

9.9 (1)

Provided by KRE HYOD OWNER LLC

30 minutes

From €80.12

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NYC Grand Central Terminal: Official Guided Tour

9.9 (4)

Provided by Walks LLS (USA)

1h 30min

11:00 AM, 3:00 PM

1h 30min

11:00 AM, 3:00 PM

From €33.37

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5,448 Reviews in New York

Reviewed on Aug 13, 2026

by Catalina Velasquez

(2 reviews)

"Me encantó!!"

Gabriel is a great guide... I loved this tour!! Great historical facts, and we visited some incredible places. Thank you sooooo much!

Reviewed on Aug 12, 2026

by Terri-Ann Gawthroupe

(1 review)

"Start your trip with a tour!"

Mary had so many side stories that fill in the rich history and culture of NYC. We already had an itinerary for our trip, but we have at least half a dozen now stops to make now that we’ve taken...

Reviewed on Aug 11, 2026

by Alon Leibovitz

(2 reviews)

"John Gallagher is great!"

John Gallagher was extremely professional and did an excellent job coordinating with everyone, clearly communicating where and when to meet. He provided helpful planning and contact information in...

Reviewed on Aug 11, 2026

by Natalie Leske

(3 reviews)

"Soho, Little Italy and Chinatown"

We thought this tour was great, a fantastic guide Courtney who had so much knowledge about the areas and the history. Fascinating to learn about New York's migration history. Would highly recommend.

Reviewed on Aug 10, 2026

by Barış Ertürk

(1 review)

"Lovely tour"

The tour was great

Reviewed on Aug 05, 2026

by Xiaoyun Sun

(5 reviews)

"Remarkable walking tour with Mike"

I had an amazing time on the free walking tour of Brooklyn with Mike Manship. It was one of the highlights of my trip to New York. Mike is an incredibly knowledgeable and passionate tour guide....

Reviewed on Aug 04, 2026

by Jesus Labandeira

(1 review)

"Fantastico"

A lot of information, and it's really good. The guide is fantastic. I loved it.

Reviewed on Aug 03, 2026

by Stephanie Major

(1 review)

"Great tour!"

Santiago was fantastic! A great mix of Central Park history, trivia, and iconic sites. It rained our entire tour and it was still enjoyable.

Reviewed on Jul 29, 2026

by Denise Silva

(1 review)

"Excelent tour!"

I love how Courtney was kind with her time to spend extra time with us! Her knowledge of facts and bonus info was amazing!

Reviewed on Jul 28, 2026

by Carmen Guante

(1 review)

"Muy buena"

Excellent tours; the guide, Gabriel, was very friendly and knowledgeable. I recommend him 100%. I was absolutely delighted.

Reviewed on Jul 26, 2026

by Lucia Mantecon

(2 reviews)

"Excelente"

Gabriel is an amazing guide; he taught us a lot and was very friendly throughout the tour

Reviewed on Jul 22, 2026

by Jorge Fernández Mariño

(1 review)

"Free Tour Greenwich village"

Carlos was a wonderful guide who, in addition to being knowledgeable about the subject, answered many of our other questions so we could enjoy the city.

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