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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

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Photos and Landscapes : From Brooklyn Bridge to Dumbo

9.6 (28)

Explore Brooklyn Bridge and DUMBO on foot. Iconic views of New York, movie locations, history, urban art and spectacular panoramas in an unforgettable tour.

Provided by Terradventours

2h 15min

10:00 AM

2h 15min

10:00 AM

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LGTBIQ+ Village Free Tour

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Join this tour of New York City and discover its authentic side. Walk through streets full of history and creativity, visit landmarks like The Stonewall Inn and Washington Square Park, and experience the energy of the city.

Provided by GRAN APPLE TOURS

2 hours

11:00 AM

2 hours

11:00 AM

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The Greenwich Village Ghost Tour

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Discover the haunted secrets of Greenwich Village. Join us for a chilling walk through ghost stories, legends, and eerie tales that bring the neighborhood’s dark past to life.

Provided by CityShuffles

2 hours

6:30 PM

2 hours

6:30 PM

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Explore New York's Sights, Dining, & Shopping Delights

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Discover the Magic of New York Without Breaking the Bank! There are countless activities to enjoy in the city, so why explore solo? Join me on a tour as we visit both the landmarks and the lesser-known treasures.

Provided by Neika

3 hours

10:00 AM, 12:00 PM

3 hours

10:00 AM, 12:00 PM

From €10.00

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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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