Things to do over the Martin Luther King Jr. Day long weekend in New York (Updated 2026)

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NYC Private Tour with a Local, Highlights & Hidden Gems, 100% Personalized

New York is a city of infinite possibilities—and we help you experience it your way. From Brooklyn brownstones to Harlem soul, downtown dives to Fifth …More

New York is a city of infinite possibilities—and we help you experience it your way. From Brooklyn brownstones to Harlem soul, downtown dives to Fifth...

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The Met Museum & Central Park Guided Tour Semi-Private 8ppl Max

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 5.5 …More

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 5.5...

5 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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Central Park New York - Exclusive Guided Walking Tour

Probably the only urban park that needs no introduction, Central Park is as important to movies and TV shows as it is to real New …More

Probably the only urban park that needs no introduction, Central Park is as important to movies and TV shows as it is to real New...

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New York City Live Jazz Sail

Step aboard 105-foot Schooner America 2.0, a modern tribute to the first boat that won the America's Cup in 1851, for a 2-hour sail around …More

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Step aboard 105-foot Schooner America 2.0, a modern tribute to the first boat that won the America's Cup in 1851, for a 2-hour sail around...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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Midtown Manhattan Guided Walking Tour Semi-Private 12ppl Max

Experience Midtown Manhattan with NYC’s Best Guides! Dive into the vibrant heart of Midtown Manhattan with a 2.5 hour semi-private (12 Guest Maximum) guided walking …More

Experience Midtown Manhattan with NYC’s Best Guides! Dive into the vibrant heart of Midtown Manhattan with a 2.5 hour semi-private (12 Guest Maximum) guided walking...

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Midtown Manhattan Art and Architecture Walking Tour

This Midtown Manhattan walking tour is a comprehensive look at the city's historical development as told through the buildings themselves. Fascinating strands of social, cultural, …More

This Midtown Manhattan walking tour is a comprehensive look at the city's historical development as told through the buildings themselves. Fascinating strands of social, cultural,...

2 to 3 hours Free Cancellation
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NYC After-Dark Photography Tour

This 2.5-hour intermediate photo tour takes place mostly at Times Square. Your expert guide will help you understand issues related to taking pictures in low …More

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This 2.5-hour intermediate photo tour takes place mostly at Times Square. Your expert guide will help you understand issues related to taking pictures in low...

4 hours Free Cancellation
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Private 9/11 Memorial and Ground Zero Walking Tour with Optional One World Observatory

Take a 1.5-hour walking tour of Ground Zero and the National September 11 Memorial, and gain insight into the September 11 attacks on the World …More

Take a 1.5-hour walking tour of Ground Zero and the National September 11 Memorial, and gain insight into the September 11 attacks on the World...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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9/11 Memorial at World Trade Center and Financial District Walking Tour

Smaller-sized groups. Perfect for tourists AND locals wishing to learn more about the day that changed us all forever! Your 2.5 hr, 1.4 mi. (2.25 …More

Smaller-sized groups. Perfect for tourists AND locals wishing to learn more about the day that changed us all forever! Your 2.5 hr, 1.4 mi. (2.25...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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Biblical Israel through the Exhibits at the Met Museum

This is one of the most unique tours in NYC. With over 5,000 years of civilization from around the globe represented in one of the …More

This is one of the most unique tours in NYC. With over 5,000 years of civilization from around the globe represented in one of the...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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Photo sessions in New York with a French-speaking photographer

DE Johnny, a professional photographer who has lived in New York since 2011 and covers exceptional media, sports and cultural events such as Fashion Week, …More

DE Johnny, a professional photographer who has lived in New York since 2011 and covers exceptional media, sports and cultural events such as Fashion Week,...

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East Village Food Tour

You'll have the chance to sample foods from five different establishments on the tour. Between bites we'll tell you tell you about the neighborhood's history …More

You'll have the chance to sample foods from five different establishments on the tour. Between bites we'll tell you tell you about the neighborhood's history...

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Private Secondhand Bargain Shopping & Styling Tour with a Personal Shopper

Shop like a REAL New Yorker without breaking the bank! Forget stumbling to find the best stores and best deals, or discovering a store "is …More

Shop like a REAL New Yorker without breaking the bank! Forget stumbling to find the best stores and best deals, or discovering a store "is...

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Italian Dinner with Tiramisu Finale in NYC

Everyone loves to eat Italian food, but learning how to cook it from scratch is just as much fun! Who better to teach you and …More

Everyone loves to eat Italian food, but learning how to cook it from scratch is just as much fun! Who better to teach you and...

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Niagara Falls Cave of the Winds Afternoon Tour

By joining us, YOU will not be waiting in line yourself. We get your tickets ahead of time. You work hard for your money. We …More

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By joining us, YOU will not be waiting in line yourself. We get your tickets ahead of time. You work hard for your money. We...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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Fifth Avenue Gilded Age Mansions Private Guided Walking Tour

- See the footprint of the largest single residence ever built in Manhattan - Take in outrageous stories of Gilded Age wealth, architecture, and art …More

- See the footprint of the largest single residence ever built in Manhattan - Take in outrageous stories of Gilded Age wealth, architecture, and art...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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Ghost Stories: A Mysterious, Macabre Tour in the Metropolitan Museum

We offer a unique way to explore the Metropolitan Museum, through carefully curated, themed, interactive tours. We include discussion, activities, and handouts to create a …More

We offer a unique way to explore the Metropolitan Museum, through carefully curated, themed, interactive tours. We include discussion, activities, and handouts to create a...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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Village Nights: Greenwich Village Food & History Walk

A rare evening food crawl through Greenwich Village, Village Nights is for people who want to walk, talk, and eat their way through one of …More

A rare evening food crawl through Greenwich Village, Village Nights is for people who want to walk, talk, and eat their way through one of...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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Half-Day Sightseeing Tour of Brooklyn

Covering five different neighborhoods, this is the most comprehensive Brooklyn tour available. You'll get to see how diverse Brooklyn truly is: I will show you …More

Covering five different neighborhoods, this is the most comprehensive Brooklyn tour available. You'll get to see how diverse Brooklyn truly is: I will show you...

4 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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3-Hour Private Walking Tour with Guide in New York City

Our Private Tours ensure that your experience is flexible and unique to your interests. This is what makes a NYC Private tour so unique and …More

Our Private Tours ensure that your experience is flexible and unique to your interests. This is what makes a NYC Private tour so unique and...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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