NY Tours like a local

New York comes alive when you explore it with someone who truly knows the city. These experiences take you straight into neighborhoods packed with stories, flavors and energy, from street art and graffiti in Bushwick to a morning run, a mindful walk, a food tour in the East Village, a night out in Hell’s Kitchen and photo moments in iconic locations. All tours are always guided in English. If you would prefer guidance in Dutch or French, we recommend the tour selection offered by BE NY.

NY Tours like a local

New York Morning Run: sightseeing with a local runner

from € 44

Start your morning like a true New Yorker, running shoes on and the city at your feet. From your hotel you head to the meeting point, then run 6 to 7 km past iconic sights and unexpected details. The pace stays easy, with planned stops to look, feel and share the moment. Pick your backdrop: Central Park, the Brooklyn Bridge or the High Line. It’s also a beautifully sustainable way to explore, zero emission discovery with maximum energy and a minimal footprint.

Duur: 1,5 uur
In groep heel het jaar door
Central Park: van maandag tot vrijdag om 7.30 u., op zaterdag en zondag om 8 u. (7,4 km)
Brooklyn & Manhattan Bridges: op maandag en vrijdag om 7.30 u. (6,4 km)
Hudson & High Line: op woensdag om 7.30 u., op zondag om 8.30 u. (6,4 km)
Engelstalige gids

Mindful Morning Walk: breathe, stretch and discover NYC

from € 44

A soft New York morning where movement meets mindfulness. On this 2.5 to 3 km walk, you’ll stroll at a relaxed pace through one of the city’s most beautiful settings: Central Park, the Brooklyn Bridge or the High Line. Along the way you’ll mix gentle walking with yoga flows, stretching, breathing breaks and short meditations in spots that invite you to slow down. You’ll step, breathe and reset, while local neighborhood stories add an extra layer to the experience. Perfect for recharging body and mind.

Duration: 1.5 hours (2.4 km)
Group tour from April to October
Central Park: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 8 am
Brooklyn Bridge: Monday and Friday at 8 am
High Line: Sunday and Wednesday at 8 am
English speaking guide

Drag Night Out in Hell’s Kitchen: a night out with a queen

from € 47

New York is pure energy, but in Hell’s Kitchen the volume goes a little higher. Tonight you’ll dive into drag, dancing and true NYC nightlife. You’ll begin in a cozy dive bar where your drag queen and the group welcome you with a complimentary drink: a vodka soda with a splash of cranberry, a neighborhood favorite. Then you’ll explore the streets of Hell’s Kitchen and hear how it transformed from gritty to one of the beating hearts of NYC’s LGBT nightlife. You’ll also find out which RuPaul’s Drag Race queens once performed at the show you’ll be attending. This isn’t just a bar crawl, it’s a celebration of diversity and the unmatched energy of New York City.

Duration: 2 hours
Group tour
Thursday at 10.30 pm, Friday (May to Dec) at 8.30 pm and Saturday at 9 pm
English speaking queen

Food tour in East Village

from € 66

In the East Village you taste New York at its most eclectic. This neighborhood is a true crossroads of flavors, with food from every corner of the world just a short walk apart. On this food tour you’ll stop at five carefully selected spots to sample, discover and be surprised. Between bites you’ll hear stories about artists and small business owners who shaped the area, while diving into the neighborhood’s unique history. Your guide knows the East Village inside out and will point out great eat and drink addresses along the way, tailored to every taste. At the end you’ll receive their favorite restaurant list for future inspiration, and thanks to the small group it feels like exploring with a local.

Duration: 2.5 hours
Group tour
Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 12 pm
English speaking guide

Brooklyn Street Art tour

from € 24

Step into Bushwick and you’re instantly in an open air museum that never stands still. On this tour you’ll discover 25+ bold murals, street art and graffiti, spread across massive warehouse walls that have become the neighborhood’s ultimate canvas. Your guide isn’t a standard storyteller but a street artist or curator who knows the scene from the inside and may even point out some of their own work. Along the way you’ll learn the difference between tagging, graffiti and street art, while hearing the stories and techniques behind the most striking pieces. Even better, your ticket helps fund new murals in the area.

Duration: 1.5 hours
Group tour
Daily at 1 pm
English speaking guide

Brooklyn Graffiti Workshop

from € 43

Dive into the graffiti world of Bushwick and get hands on with spray paint and color. In our Brooklyn art studio, you’ll learn from a real NYC graffiti artist, picking up aerosol art tips and techniques, from clean fill ins to a piece with real impact. You’ll see how layers, lines and shadows come together, and you’ll feel the energy of street culture in a safe, creative setting. Choose your style: freestyle on the studio walls, create a personalized art panel to take home, or go big on a rollable gessoed canvas.

Duration: 1 hour
Group or private
Monday to Friday at 3 pm (group) or daily at 11 am (private)
English speaking artist

Photoshoot at an iconic New York location

from € 172 | for max. 6 pers.

You came all the way to New York for that dream trip, and those memories deserve more than a quick selfie. In 30 minutes, a professional photographer captures your NYC moment at an iconic location of your choice. Walk the Brooklyn Bridge for powerful shots framed by its famous cables, choose Central Park for greenery and skyline views, or step into the electric lights of Times Square. Quick, polished and unforgettable, without taking over your day.

Duration: 30 minutes
Private, up to 6 people
Daily
English speaking photographer

Photoshoot tour across New York highlights 2 or 3 hours

from € 299 for 2h and €399 for 3h | for max. 6 pers.

Want to capture New York as you truly experience it, moving through different moods and neighborhoods? On this photo tour you explore the city with your photographer, taking the subway between handpicked locations. Choose from Times Square, Central Park, the Brooklyn Bridge, Grand Central, SoHo, Chinatown, Little Italy, Wall Street, Rockefeller, DUMBO and more. In 2 hours you’ll visit 3 to 4 locations, in 3 hours 5 to 6. The result is a photo series that feels like your own NYC story, from iconic to unexpected.

Duration: 2 or 3 hours
Private, up to 6 people
Daily
English speaking photographer

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