Take this walking tour with a difference - led by a Ph.D. level scholar/historian our supplier will provide you with an in-depth alternative to traditional tours, pairing intellectually curious and adventurous travellers with specialists for an in-depth cultural experience.This three-hour walk traverses one of the world's greatest thoroughfares, 42nd Street, to discuss architecture in New York City. Stretching from the East River to the Hudson River and cutting through the heart of Manhattan, 42nd Street features major monuments of American 20th-century architecture from the Beaux-Arts Grand Central Station to the Art Deco Chrysler Building to the new skyscrapers that highlight a famous , and transformed -- Times Square.
Take this walking tour with a difference - led by a Ph.D. level scholar/historian our supplier will provide you with an in-depth alternative to traditional tours, pairing intellectually curious and adventurous travellers with specialists for an in-depth cultural experience. Central Park lies at the physical and spiritual heart of New York. Conceived as the green lungs for a rapidly urbanizing metropolis in the 19th century, it has evolved into America's seminal landscape. This three-hour tour of Central Park looks in depth at its design and history, from the competition that spawned it on the eve of civil war to innovative conservation movement that saved it in the 1990s. The park that we enjoy today - 840 acres of rolling hills, picturesque vistas and vast green spaces punctuated by bodies of water and masterpieces of American Gothic architecture - is hardly "natural" or organic in the common usage of those terms. Instead, it is an heavily designed and artificially constructed space, the architectural vision of two men steeped in nineteenth-century notions of the picturesque as well as ideas of democratic space and social responsibility. Struggling against a corrupt city government and a not entirely appreciative public, Frederic Law Olmsted and his lesser known associate Calvert Vaux spent nearly twenty years designing and overseeing construction of this masterpiece of urban design. This walk will visit some of the Park's best known spaces and monuments as well as some of its lesser known gems, taking in a century and a half of New York and American history in the process.
The American Museum of Natural History is one of the world's preeminent scientific and cultural institutions. Since its founding in 1869, the Museum has advanced its global mission to discover, interpret and disseminate information about human cultures, the natural world and the universe through a wide-ranging program of scientific research, education and exhibition. The Museum is renowned for its exhibitions and scientific collections, which serves as a field guide to the entire planet and presents a panorama of the world's cultures. You will receive exclusive Insider's Access for a private visit before the museum is open to the public at 18:00 on Tuesdays, or daily at 09:00 before the museum opens to the public, including preferred seating at the planetarium Space show and one additional special exhibition. You will enjoy lunch or dinner at local favorite Isabella's Restaurant.
Your expert guide will take you to learn about the history and cultural legacy of the Times Square Neighborhood/Theater District. Receive an insider's Access for a private one and a half hour lesson from a Broadway professional actor and musical director to learn a number from one of the famous broadway shows. Suggested famous shows you can choose from are Chicago, Marry Poppins or Mama Mia. Upon booking please select the show of your preference and we will then request to book actors/director from that show. If you have an alternate show you prefer, please also advise. Afterwards you will then enjoy lunch or dinner at Blue Fin Restaurant.
Your guide will provide you with interactive discussions and backstage dish about Lincoln Center. You will choose from either The Art and Architecture Tour that includes works of art by such greats as Alexander Calder, Marc Chagall, Lee Bontecou, Henry Moore, Jacques Lipschitz, and Elie Nadelman or the Spotlight Tour. Learn how integral they were to the creation of America's largest performing arts complex. Exclusively explore the buildings, theater interiors, and public spaces designed by visionary architects Philip Johnson, Eero Saarinen, and others, in the 1960s and 1970s. Receive the inside information on Lincoln Center's new critically acclaimed redevelopment project, encompassing innovative concepts and designs by the architectural firm Diller Scofidio + Renfro (think NYC's High Line) as well as Tod Williams Billie Tsien Architects. Get to know the LC campus's expanded public spaces, including the Laurie M. Tisch Illumination Lawn. Highlights include viewing important artworks by Jasper Johns, David Smith, and Louise Nevelson, commissioned especially for Lincoln Center. The tour includes visits to up to three of these renowned theaters: the Metropolitan Opera House, Avery Fisher Hall, the David H. Koch Theater (previously the New York State Theater), the Vivian Beaumont Theater, and the dramatically transformed Alice Tully Hall. Get a sneak peek at a rehearsal or setting foot on a stage whenever possible. Lunch or dinner at Atlantic Grill Restaurant.
Your guide will provide you with interactive discussions about the Garment District, its' History, the Current Trends and Insider shopping tips. Receive insider access to places not open to the public: Showrooms are selected to fit the group's demographics, including sizing and what items they are interested in purchasing. Showrooms and sample sales generally have traditional sizes 2 -12. (Plus sizes or extra small sizes cannot be guaranteed.). These are samples, not a complete selection that would be available in major stores. If a designer is in his/her showroom, we make arrangements for a quick meet and greet, but cannot guarantee their availability.
You can explore the retail shops that sell fabrics, notions and trims in addition to the wholesale designer showrooms and sample sales. Lunch or dinner at Ben's Kosher Deli.
Your guide will provide you with interactive discussions about a neighborhood. Visit several leading galleries that concentrate on the buying and selling of prints. Gain insights into recognized artists in the field and the market for contemporary prints. Chat with dealers and directors; and see first-hand what makes a rewarding collection.You will also learn which artists are working with prints, which artists are most collectable and how you can tell the condition of a print. Get the insider's Access for a private visit to a printmaking studio, learn the differences, see the techniques, and speak to the experts. Then enjoy lunch or dinner at Dos Caminos Restaurant.
Your guide will provide you with interactive discussions and an insider look behind the scenes of the Met and the art world, and discover a vibrant neighborhood. Explore highlights of the Met Museum, then view exciting exhibitions at art galleries tucked into elegant townhouses and former mansions along Madison Avenue. Learn about the art business and collecting from an insider's point of view. Finish with a private visit to one of oldest fine arts services firm in America, specializing in art conservation and framing since 1907. Enjoy the ambience of an Old World European atelier with insider access to the largest collection of antique frames in the country. Learn about art conservation and how the "right" frame makes the "perfect picture". Enjoy lunch or dinner at Atlantic Grill.
Shop and experience NYC's Hottest neighborhoods, where celebrities get their style and trends are seen first. You will visit unique boutiques many native New Yorkers haven't themselves yet discovered. Your friendly shopping guide will help you navigate these exciting neighborhoods adding historical and architectural information, as well as celebrity trivia and gossip along the way. This is the perfect walking tour both shoppers and sightseers. Enjoy exclusive shopping discounts, tatse local treats and shop New york like a native.
Shop like an industry insider in the Garment Center, the epicenter of fashion. Be taken to private showrooms not accessible to the public and the hot sample sales of the day, where clothing and accessories can be purchased below wholesale. You will see the buildings that house the world famous designers and learn how this booming industry impacts fashion the world over. Private Showrooms, Sample Sales, trim and notion stores make this the perfect tour for bargain hunters, fashionistas, crafters and all around super shoppers.