This tour will depart from New York City along the Eastern Coast through Connecticut to Massachusetts and on to its capital Boston. Once in Boston it will begin with a walk along the Freedom Trail, then on to the Boston harbor the sight of the famous 'Tea Party', the navy ship the 'Constitution' and Bunkers Hill, where you will see the downtown financial district. You will break for lunch (not included) at the Quincy Market and enjoy the Boston Commons. After lunch you cross the Charles River to stroll in the squares of the universities of Cambridge, Harvard and MIT. In the late afternoon you will depart southwest for an evening arrival in New York.
Depart New-York south passing through the states of New Jersey, Delaware and Maryland before arriving directly to the nations capital. We start with a visit to the Madam Tussauds where we stop for a photo with President Barack Obama and a visit to the Oval Office, then it is on to Capitol Hill. See the Capitol, Senate and White House to understand the core of the US government. Continue to the Air and Space Museum before visiting the Lincoln,Washington Korea and Vietnam Memorials. Late Afternoon embark on a panoramic city tour before we
depart north to New York for an early evening arrival.
We depart New York and travel through New Jersey to the city of brotherly love, Philadelphia. Upon arrival we embark on a panoramic tour that includes Chinatown,Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Elsert Alley (The oldest inhabited street in America) and more. Arriving in the Historic area of Philadelphia we visit the famous Liberty Bell, Constitution Square and Constitution Hall, one of the symbols of freedom in America. Departing Philadelphia we stop at the Philadelphia Museum of Art and then continue to Lancaster country home of the Amish people.
After a break for lunch at the Amish marketplace we tour an Amish farmhouse and learn how they live without the benefit of modern technology, no electricity, running water, telephone service, or appliances.
In the late afternoon we depart east for an evening arrival in New York.
A Slice of Brooklyn Pizza Tour is a 4.5 hour audio/visual bus tour that explores the history, landmarks, famous movie locations and points of interest in Brooklyn. Included in the tour are 2 slices of Brooklyn pizza and soft drinks at Grimaldi's (specializing in brick oven Neapolitan style pizza) and L&B Spumoni Gardens (specializing in authentic Sicilian style pizza). Areas covered on this tour include DUMBO, Brooklyn Bridge Park, Fulton Ferry Landing, Red Hook, Sunset Park, Bay Ridge, Bath Beach, Bensonhurst and Coney Island. Movie locations featured on this tour include Saturday Night Fever, Goodfellas, Annie Hall, Scent of a Woman, The French Connection and many more.
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A traditional leisurely three hour cruise circumnavigating Manhattan Island's thirty five mile coastline. The cruise is narrated throughout by an English speaking guide. Highlights of the tour include the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, Battery Park and Brooklyn Bridge. You will also see Chrysler Building, the Empire State Building, the United Nations, Gracie Mansion, Harlem, Yankee Stadium, George Washington Bridge, Grant's Tomb and many more.
As the sun sets in Manhattan, the nightlife begins on the two hour harbor lights cruise. Relax with your favorite cocktail, beverage and snack as an English speaking tour guide points out sights of interest and soft music plays in the background.
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.
With more than 50 hop-on hop-off stops you can explore a host of Manhattan and Brooklyn landmarks and attractions such as the Empire State Building - Rockefeller Center- Greenwich Village - Wall Street - Stock Exchange - South Street Seaport - Lower East Side Bargain Shops - United Nations - Lincoln Center - Central Park/Strawberry Fields - Museum of Natural History - Cathedral of St. John the Divine - Harlem Apollo Theater - Harlem Market & Mosque - Museum Mile - Times Square - Brooklyn Heights - Grand Army Plaza - and the Brooklyn Museum. Plus, receive your ticket for the ferry to the Statue of Liberty / Ellis Island when you pick up your pass. Your pass consists of 4 routes, the Downtown Loop, the Uptown Loop, Brooklyn Loop, and the Night tour. Your ticket is valid for all of these tours over a 48 hour period. Night Tour valid for one evening only.
See the highlights of New York at your own pace. The Downtown Loop includes stops at Empire State Building, Greenwich Village, Soho, Little Italy, Chinatown, Financial District, Battery Park, South Street Seaport, Times Square, Rockerfeller Plaza, Radio City Music Hall, United Nations, 42nd Street, St. Patrick's Cathedral, Fifth Avenue.
For added value choose this Freestyle package which includes 72-hour All Loops Tour plus a choice of 3 NYC attraction tickets to use while in New York City. With more than 50 hop-on hop-off stops you can explore a host of Manhattan and Brooklyn landmarks and attractions such as the Empire State Building -Rockefeller Center- Greenwich Village - Wall Street - Stock Exchange - South Street Seaport - Lower East Side Bargain Shops - United Nations - Lincoln Center - Central Park/Strawberry Fields - Museum of Natural History - Cathedral of St. John the Divine - Harlem Apollo Theater - Harlem Market & Mosque -Museum Mile - Times Square - Brooklyn Heights - Grand Army Plaza - and the Brooklyn Museum. This tour consists of 4 routes, the Downtown Loop, the Uptown Loop, Brooklyn Loop, and the Night tour (Holiday Lights during the holiday season). Your ticket is valid for all of these tours over a 72 hour period, PLUS a choice of any three offered attractions, such as: Ferry to Statue of Liberty/Ellis Islands, Empire State Building Observatory, Top of the Rock Observation Deck, The American Museum of Natural History, The Tribute WTC Visitor Center, Intrepid Sea-Air-Space Museum, Madame Tussaud's All Access Pass, The Radio City Music Hall Behind the Scenes Tour, Ripley's Believe It or Not, Rockefeller Center Tour, New York Skyride, UN guided and audio Tours, Lincoln Center Tour or Metropolitan Museum of Art plus many more choices for Cruises, Attractions, Dining, Museums and Airport Shuttle Transfers (one way shared ride Midtown Manhattan to JFK, Newark, or La Guardia).
Take a half day guided tour of Upper and Lower Manhattan. You will see Times Square, Madison Square Garden, the Empire State Building, Greenwich Village, Little Italy, Chinatown, Soho, the Statue of Liberty and Battery Park, Wall Street, South Street Seaport, United Nations and Rockefeller Center, view Lincoln Center, Central Park and Strawberry Fields, the Museum of Natural History, Harlem's famous Apollo Theater, Harlem Market and Mosque, Museum Mile, a stop at St John the Divine, the largest gothic cathedral in the world, for a brief visit. Also, if time allows, a stop for photo opportunities at Battery Park-views of Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. See all of Manhattan's most famous sights in the comfort of an air-conditioned, luxury motorcoach. Expert guides will provide an interesting and fact-filled narration on your drive through uptown and downtown neighborhoods.
Take a half day guided tour featuring the best sights of Upper and Lower Manhattan. You will see Times Square, Madison Square Garden, the Empire State Building, Greenwich Village, Little Italy, Chinatown, Soho, the Statue of Liberty and Battery Park, Wall Street, South Street Seaport, United Nations and Rockefeller Center, view Lincoln Center, Central Park and Strawberry Fields, the Museum of Natural History, Harlem's famous Apollo Theater, Harlem Market and Mosque, Museum Mile, a stop at St John the Divine, the largest gothic cathedral in the world, for a brief visit. Also, if time allows, a stop for photo opportunities at Battery Park-views of Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. Includes ticket to All Loops Hop on Hop off double decker tour in English, which is valid for two consecutive days.
Take a half day guided tour of Upper and Lower Manhattan. You will see Times Square, Madison Square Garden, the Empire State Building, Greenwich Village, Little Italy, Chinatown, Soho, the Statue of Liberty and Battery Park, Wall Street, South Street Seaport, United Nations and the Rockefeller Center. You'll view the Lincoln Center, Central Park and Strawberry Fields, the Museum of Natural History, Harlem's famous Apollo Theater, Harlem Market and Mosque and Museum Mile. There will be a stop at St John the Divine, the largest gothic cathedral in the world, where we make a brief visit. If time allows, we will also stop for photo opportunities at Battery Park with it's views of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. The price of the tour includes a ticket for the 'All Loops Hop-on Hop-off Double Decker Tour' in English, which is valid for two consecutive days, and a ticket for the ferry to the Statue Of Liberty.
Take a half day guided tour of Upper and Lower Manhattan. You will see Times Square, Madison Square Garden, the Empire State Building, Greenwich Village, Little Italy, Chinatown, Soho, the Statue of Liberty and Battery Park, Wall Street, South Street Seaport, the United Nations Building and the Rockefeller Center. We wil pass the Lincoln Center, Central Park and Strawberry Fields, the Museum of Natural History, Harlem's famous Apollo Theater, Harlem Market and Mosque and Museum Mile before stopping for a brief visit to St John the Divine, the largest gothic cathedral in the world. If time allows, there will also be a stop for photo opportunities at Battery Park with its views of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. The price of this tour also includes tickets for the ferry to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island.
View over 20 sites from Central Park, Times Square, Empire State Building to Greenwich Village, Soho, Chinatown and Little Italy. See all the glittering lights of "The City that Never Sleeps". You'll also make a short stop in Brooklyn for the magnificent views of Manhattan's skyline.
This night tour package includes a dazzling, fully guided tour in the comfort of an air-conditioned motorcoach. Also included in your tour package: a guided walking tour of the new Highline Park in the Meat packing district, a romantic dinner at one of Little Italy's oldest restaurants, a harbour cruise where you'll stop for a champagne toast at close-up view of the Statue of Liberty and a ticket for a jaw dropping view of the city skyline from the Top of the Rock Observatory.
This loop takes you to some of the most romantic sights in New York and to a world of cultural diversity - from famous museums and churches to the vibrant neighborhoods of Harlem. Stops include Central Park West, Lincoln Center, Dakota Apartments, American Museum of Natural History, Cathedral of St. John the Divine, Grant's Tomb, Apollo Theater, Harlem Market, The Museum Mile, Guggenheim, Metropolitan Museum, Central Park and Fifth Avenue.
Lights, Camera, Action! Take a bus tour to the sites of your favorite movies and TV shows. Catch a glimpse of the restaurant used in Spiderman. Visit the apartment building where Monica, Chandler and the other 'Friends' live. Go on location to the building where Grace on 'Will & Grace' has her design studio. Sit on the steps of the Cosby townhouse. Go on location to the diner used in 'Men in Black' and Woody Allen's 'Manhattan'. New added locations from The Devil Wears Prada, The Interpreter, Rescue Me, and The Apprentice. Take photos at the firehouse used in Ghostbusters.
Join us for a shipboard experience you will remember for all of your life, as we raise the massive square-rigged sails of New York's only Tall Ship for a cruise of the Big Apple's famous harbor. Nothing will prepare you for the amazing sensation of being on one of America's largest sailing boats still in commercial operation today...160' feet long, with masts rising 135' off the deck. Enjoy stunning views of the Brooklyn Bridge as we get underway. Guests then pass close to the Statue of Liberty under the awesome power of the wind. Sweeping views also include Ellis Island, the Manhattan Skyline, the fortifications of Governors Island and Battery Park at the mouth of the Hudson River. Rebuilt from original plans borrowed from the National Archives, the 160-foot Clipper City is the newest addition to the Manhattan skyline. A faithful replica of the clipper ships that plied America's waters more than a century ago, the Clipper City can accommodate 144 passengers and sails daily from Pier 17, South Street Seaport. Equipped with a full bar and a host of dining options (food and drinks not included except for summer special one free drink per person), this majestic schooner and its friendly crew provides a unique way to see the city and its harbor.