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New York Literary, Art & Music Tours with Instant Confirmation include: NYC Bus Tour of Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens: Art, Food & Sports NYC Grand Central Station Secrets Small Group Tour "The Met" Metropolitan Museum of Art Exclusive Guided Tour The Birthplace of Hip Hop Harlem and The Bronx Metropolitan Museum of Art Highlights Tour with Expert Guide View all Tours with Instant Confirmation →

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NYC Bus Tour of Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens: Art, Food & Sports

This bus tour spans four of New York City’s boroughs, covering everything you need to see in one day with convenient and comfortable transportation. With …More

New York City, USA

4.9 (3,729)

NYC Bus Tour of Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens: Art, Food & Sports

This bus tour spans four of New York City’s boroughs, covering everything you need to see in one day with convenient and comfortable transportation. With...

6 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (3,729)

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$84

NYC Grand Central Station Secrets Small Group Tour

Did you know there is a hidden tennis court inside Grand Central? Or that the ceiling is backwards? Discover many more secrets on this tour …More

New York City, USA

4.9 (2,036)

NYC Grand Central Station Secrets Small Group Tour

Did you know there is a hidden tennis court inside Grand Central? Or that the ceiling is backwards? Discover many more secrets on this tour...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.9 (2,036)

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$39

"The Met" Metropolitan Museum of Art Exclusive Guided Tour

New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art attracts nearly as many visitors as other leading galleries, such as the Louvre or the British Museum. Spend roughly …More

New York City, USA

5.0 (962)

"The Met" Metropolitan Museum of Art Exclusive Guided Tour

New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art attracts nearly as many visitors as other leading galleries, such as the Louvre or the British Museum. Spend roughly...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (962)

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$108

A 60-minute guided tour led by expert guides who bring the history of Radio City Music Hall to life. Access to iconic spaces such as the …More

New York City, USA

4.5 (183)

Radio City Music Hall Tour Experience

A 60-minute guided tour led by expert guides who bring the history of Radio City Music Hall to life. Access to iconic spaces such as the...

1 hour

4.5 (183)

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$48

The Birthplace of Hip Hop Harlem and The Bronx

If you're into hip-hop, or want to see another side of NYC, take a tour with one of hip-hop's Grandmasters! Suitable for all ages, this …More

New York City, USA

4.9 (433)

The Birthplace of Hip Hop Harlem and The Bronx

If you're into hip-hop, or want to see another side of NYC, take a tour with one of hip-hop's Grandmasters! Suitable for all ages, this...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.9 (433)

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$95

Visit the legendary locker rooms of the Knicks and Rangers on non-game days** Exclusive access to backstage areas of the arena, plus visit a luxury …More

New York City, USA

4.3 (131)

Madison Square Garden Tour Experience

Visit the legendary locker rooms of the Knicks and Rangers on non-game days** Exclusive access to backstage areas of the arena, plus visit a luxury...

1 hour

4.3 (131)

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$49

Metropolitan Museum of Art Highlights Tour with Expert Guide

The Metropolitan Museum of Art is vast, but you don’t need all day to experience its highlights. On this expertly curated guided tour, see some …More

New York City, USA

4.9 (628)

Metropolitan Museum of Art Highlights Tour with Expert Guide

The Metropolitan Museum of Art is vast, but you don’t need all day to experience its highlights. On this expertly curated guided tour, see some...

2 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (628)

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$52

NYC Sunset Cruise with DJ, Skyline & Statue of Liberty

Step aboard the Grande Mariner for a captivating evening cruise in New York Harbor. As the sun sets, enjoy live DJ entertainment that creates the …More

New York City, USA

4.4 (34)

NYC Sunset Cruise with DJ, Skyline & Statue of Liberty

Step aboard the Grande Mariner for a captivating evening cruise in New York Harbor. As the sun sets, enjoy live DJ entertainment that creates the...

2 hours Free Cancellation

4.4 (34)

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$55

New York City The Official Rockefeller Center Tour

Take a journey through the rich history of Rockefeller Center and explore the amazing art and architecture of this iconic New York City landmark. An …More

New York City, USA

4.4 (107)

New York City The Official Rockefeller Center Tour

Take a journey through the rich history of Rockefeller Center and explore the amazing art and architecture of this iconic New York City landmark. An...

60 to 75 minutes Free Cancellation

4.4 (107)

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$29

Chelsea Contemporary Art Tour with NYC Professional Art Critic

Your accredited tour guide is a local professional art critic, writer and college instructor. She has created and led tours for over fifteen years in …More

New York City, USA

5.0 (68)

Chelsea Contemporary Art Tour with NYC Professional Art Critic

Your accredited tour guide is a local professional art critic, writer and college instructor. She has created and led tours for over fifteen years in...

2 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (68)

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$49

Welcome to New York! It’s been waiting for you! This new Taylor Swift walking tour is fun for the whole family: boys and boys and …More

New York City, USA

4.9 (82)

Taylor Swift’s New York: A Walking Tour

Welcome to New York! It’s been waiting for you! This new Taylor Swift walking tour is fun for the whole family: boys and boys and...

2 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (82)

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$40

Take a guided tour through Harlem to the sites that inspired and nurtured hip-hop culture. New York is the birthplace of hip-hop and this walking …More

New York City, USA

4.7 (167)

Harlem Hip-Hop Walking Tour

Take a guided tour through Harlem to the sites that inspired and nurtured hip-hop culture. New York is the birthplace of hip-hop and this walking...

2 hours Free Cancellation

4.7 (167)

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$55

Private Guided Tour Metropolitan Museum of Art - Highlights and Hidden Treasures

Skip the line at New York’s most popular attraction on a private guided experience through the most exciting highlights of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. …More

New York City, USA

5.0 (78)

Private Guided Tour Metropolitan Museum of Art - Highlights and Hidden Treasures

Skip the line at New York’s most popular attraction on a private guided experience through the most exciting highlights of the Metropolitan Museum of Art....

2 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (78)

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$45

Are you ready to experience the soulful music that Harlem is known for? Look no further than Harlem's renowned jazz clubs. Every night, passionate performers …More

New York City, USA

4.6 (72)

Evening Harlem Jazz Tour

Are you ready to experience the soulful music that Harlem is known for? Look no further than Harlem's renowned jazz clubs. Every night, passionate performers...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.6 (72)

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$66

Graffiti & Street Art Walking Tour (Private)

Delve into NYC's graffiti scene on this private tour - immersing into an exciting world of amazing street artworks. It will be 2 hours of …More

Brooklyn, USA

4.9 (17)

Graffiti & Street Art Walking Tour (Private)

Delve into NYC's graffiti scene on this private tour - immersing into an exciting world of amazing street artworks. It will be 2 hours of...

2 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (17)

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$22

Official Grand Central Secrets & Hidden Gems Tour NYC

A historic hub of life in New York, Grand Central Terminal holds countless untold stories within its halls. From secret staircases to a onetime movie …More

New York City, USA

4.9 (678)

Official Grand Central Secrets & Hidden Gems Tour NYC

A historic hub of life in New York, Grand Central Terminal holds countless untold stories within its halls. From secret staircases to a onetime movie...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.9 (678)

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$39

Metropolitan Museum of Art Private 2-hour Guided Tour

The Metropolitan Museum of Art is one of the world's largest and most famous art museums, with a permanent collection of over two million works …More

New York City, USA

5.0 (3)

Metropolitan Museum of Art Private 2-hour Guided Tour

The Metropolitan Museum of Art is one of the world's largest and most famous art museums, with a permanent collection of over two million works...

2 hours

5.0 (3)

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$90

New York City Cocoa and Carols Holiday Cruise

A holiday sing-a-long cruise with homemade cookies and spiked hot cocoa. During this 90-minute tour you will cruise by many of New York’s well-known areas, including …More

New York City, USA

4.8 (294)

New York City Cocoa and Carols Holiday Cruise

A holiday sing-a-long cruise with homemade cookies and spiked hot cocoa. During this 90-minute tour you will cruise by many of New York’s well-known areas, including...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.8 (294)

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$134

NYC Private Broadway and Times Square Insider Tour

Top-rated Broadway experience with over 500 5-star reviews! Hear the stories of the legends who’ve played on these stages: Ethel Barrymore, Judy Garland, Humphrey Bogart, …More

New York City, USA

4.9 (638)

NYC Private Broadway and Times Square Insider Tour

Top-rated Broadway experience with over 500 5-star reviews! Hear the stories of the legends who’ve played on these stages: Ethel Barrymore, Judy Garland, Humphrey Bogart,...

2 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (638)

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$45

On this tour you will visit one of Harlem’s most historic churches consisting of outstanding soul stirring gospel music and the power of prayer. After the …More

New York City, USA

4.5 (43)

Harlem Gospel Multimedia Walking Tour

On this tour you will visit one of Harlem’s most historic churches consisting of outstanding soul stirring gospel music and the power of prayer. After the...

3 hours 15 minutes Free Cancellation

4.5 (43)

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$42

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Which New York Literary, Art & Music Tours have Instant Confirmation?

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