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New York Literary, Art & Music Tours with Instant Confirmation include: NYC Grand Central Station Secrets Small Group Tour NYC Bus Tour of Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens: Art, Food & Sports "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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Private New York City Vintage + Secondhand Shopping Day

Experience 2.5 - 3 hrs of guided second-hand shopping in New York City with a personal shopper! New York is a fashion forward city, known …More

New York City, USA

4.9 (118)

Private New York City Vintage + Secondhand Shopping Day

Experience 2.5 - 3 hrs of guided second-hand shopping in New York City with a personal shopper! New York is a fashion forward city, known...

180 to 210 minutes

4.9 (118)

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$79

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

New York City, USA

5.0 (57)

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...

5 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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$197

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

New York City, USA

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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,...

2 to 3 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (39)

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$59

Brooklyn Street Art, Bridges & Skyline Tour

This experience brings together the many layers of Brooklyn in one seamless walk, showcasing its street art, film scene, and 360 views of the Manhattan …More

Brooklyn, USA

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Brooklyn Street Art, Bridges & Skyline Tour

This experience brings together the many layers of Brooklyn in one seamless walk, showcasing its street art, film scene, and 360 views of the Manhattan...

2 hours Free Cancellation

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$59

NYC Greenwich Village LGBTQ+ History And Food Tour

The tour takes the traveler through the journey of NYC's LGBTQ Civil Rights and Historic sites accompanied with food tastings from some Greenwich Village's tastiest …More

New York City, USA

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NYC Greenwich Village LGBTQ+ History And Food Tour

The tour takes the traveler through the journey of NYC's LGBTQ Civil Rights and Historic sites accompanied with food tastings from some Greenwich Village's tastiest...

120 to 150 minutes Free Cancellation

4.8 (18)

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$89

NYC Greenwich Village Music And Food Tour

This walking tour of MacDougal Street explores Greenwich Village's most famous and hip street with its extensive and colorful musical history. Learn about jazz in …More

New York City, USA

4.9 (48)

NYC Greenwich Village Music And Food Tour

This walking tour of MacDougal Street explores Greenwich Village's most famous and hip street with its extensive and colorful musical history. Learn about jazz in...

120 to 150 minutes Free Cancellation

4.9 (48)

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$89

High Line & Hudson Yards Small Group Walking Tour

Come experience the green oasis the most current and most expensive development in the history of NYC. Walk along its beautiful gardens. Admire and photograph …More

New York City, USA

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High Line & Hudson Yards Small Group Walking Tour

Come experience the green oasis the most current and most expensive development in the history of NYC. Walk along its beautiful gardens. Admire and photograph...

2 hours Free Cancellation

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$39

The Art of Stories: A Literary Tour in the Metropolitan Museum

The Art of Stories: A Literary Adventure in the Metropolitan Museum of Art We’re all storytellers, and we live in a world of stories. All …More

New York City, USA

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The Art of Stories: A Literary Tour in the Metropolitan Museum

The Art of Stories: A Literary Adventure in the Metropolitan Museum of Art We’re all storytellers, and we live in a world of stories. All...

2 hours Free Cancellation

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$50

New York Fashion Walking Tour of the Upper East Side

A guided walking tour through Manhattan’s East 60s and 70s connects Gilded Age mansions with Ralph Lauren, Tom Ford, and The Row boutiques. Hear how …More

New York City, USA

5.0 (23)

New York Fashion Walking Tour of the Upper East Side

A guided walking tour through Manhattan’s East 60s and 70s connects Gilded Age mansions with Ralph Lauren, Tom Ford, and The Row boutiques. Hear how...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (23)

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$40

Private Broadway Studio Tour in New York City

Guests will be given a rare behind-the-scenes private tour of the most sought-after rehearsal studio complex, Open Jar Studios, and get a sneak peek of …More

New York City, USA

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Private Broadway Studio Tour in New York City

Guests will be given a rare behind-the-scenes private tour of the most sought-after rehearsal studio complex, Open Jar Studios, and get a sneak peek of...

45 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (18)

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$30

East Village Rock and Roll Tour *Rock Junket Tours

Rockjunket.com will share incredible insight into the East Village rock and punk world. Hosted by licensed guides who lived and worked in the music business …More

New York City, USA

4.8 (169)

East Village Rock and Roll Tour *Rock Junket Tours

Rockjunket.com will share incredible insight into the East Village rock and punk world. Hosted by licensed guides who lived and worked in the music business...

2 hours

4.8 (169)

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$47

The Met Museum & Central Park New York Exclusive Guided Tour

On this 5.5 hour exclusive guided combo tour, visit one of the world’s most elaborate collections of art and historical artifacts, then stroll the paths …More

New York City, USA

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The Met Museum & Central Park New York Exclusive Guided Tour

On this 5.5 hour exclusive guided combo tour, visit one of the world’s most elaborate collections of art and historical artifacts, then stroll the paths...

5 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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$197

Griffins, Goblet & Gold: An Interactive Magical Arts Museum Tour

Join us for “Griffins, Goblets, and Gold,” an interactive ‘Magical Arts’ tour in the Metropolitan Museum inspired by a well-loved book series about magic and …More

New York City, USA

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Griffins, Goblet & Gold: An Interactive Magical Arts Museum Tour

Join us for “Griffins, Goblets, and Gold,” an interactive ‘Magical Arts’ tour in the Metropolitan Museum inspired by a well-loved book series about magic and...

2 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (18)

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$51

Best of Brooklyn Walking Tour (Williamsburg)

Get to know Brooklyn’s history and modern-day culture on this informative 2-hour walking tour through one of New York City's trendiest neighborhoods, Williamsburg. With an …More

Brooklyn, USA

4.0 (72)

Best of Brooklyn Walking Tour (Williamsburg)

Get to know Brooklyn’s history and modern-day culture on this informative 2-hour walking tour through one of New York City's trendiest neighborhoods, Williamsburg. With an...

2 hours Free Cancellation

4.0 (72)

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$30

Upper East Side NYC Architecture Walking Tour

Shining with the tarnished gleam of New York’ Gilded Age the ornate town houses of the Upper East Side stand as a monuments to the …More

New York City, USA

5.0 (5)

Upper East Side NYC Architecture Walking Tour

Shining with the tarnished gleam of New York’ Gilded Age the ornate town houses of the Upper East Side stand as a monuments to the...

2 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (5)

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$59

SoHo and the Village NYC Architecture Walking Tour

From the historically diverse communities to cosmopolitan hot spots, the West and East Villages, Lower East Side, Bowery, and SoHo have a fascinating history captured …More

New York City, USA

5.0 (9)

SoHo and the Village NYC Architecture Walking Tour

From the historically diverse communities to cosmopolitan hot spots, the West and East Villages, Lower East Side, Bowery, and SoHo have a fascinating history captured...

2 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (9)

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$59

Private Walking Tour: Footsteps of Dylan and Springsteen

The music scene in Greenwich Village launched the careers of some of the world's most well known artists! On this tour you'll visit the site …More

New York City, USA

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Private Walking Tour: Footsteps of Dylan and Springsteen

The music scene in Greenwich Village launched the careers of some of the world's most well known artists! On this tour you'll visit the site...

2 hours Free Cancellation

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$50

Guided tour of the MET in Spanish (Metropolitan Museum of Art)

Explore the MET with an art history expert and official guide from New York. Immerse yourself in 5,000 years of history with a 2-hour Spanish …More

New York City, USA

4.9 (15)

Guided tour of the MET in Spanish (Metropolitan Museum of Art)

Explore the MET with an art history expert and official guide from New York. Immerse yourself in 5,000 years of history with a 2-hour Spanish...

2 hours Free Cancellation

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$83

Brooklyn is now one of the places in NYC and part of what brings it to life is the street art - grafitti. On this …More

Brooklyn, USA

5.0 (1)

Brooklyn Grafitti Photo Safari

Brooklyn is now one of the places in NYC and part of what brings it to life is the street art - grafitti. On this...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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$126

Private Custom Shopping Day in NYC • Includes Up to 5 Hours

Explore New York City's best shopping! Shop up to 5 hrs on a guided shopping day in New York City. CHOOSE A VENUE • SoHo …More

New York City, USA

5.0 (9)

Private Custom Shopping Day in NYC • Includes Up to 5 Hours

Explore New York City's best shopping! Shop up to 5 hrs on a guided shopping day in New York City. CHOOSE A VENUE • SoHo...

5 hours

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$592

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

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New York Literary, Art & Music Tours with Free Cancellation (in most cases up to 24 hours in advance of your tour date, check the specific tour page) include:

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