New York City
Optional Private Excursions
Avoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience!
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New York City: Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island
<span><span><strong><span>Statue of Liberty</span></strong><br />
<span>The Statue of Liberty was a gift of international friendship from the people of France to the people of the United States. It is one of the most universal symbols of political freedom and democracy. The views of the Statue from the water are breathtaking and reminiscent of what immigrants first saw entering New York Harbor.</span><br />
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<strong><span>Ellis Island</span></strong><br />
<span>Ellis Island opened in 1892 and was the entry point for European immigrants for more than 60 years. Twelve million people passed through the halls that are now the historical Ellis Island Immigration Museum. Walk through the Great Hall as the new Americans once did – ancestors of more than half of the US population. You can search for your family surname on the American Immigrant wall of Honor. With over 600,000 entries, it is the longest wall of names in the world.<br />
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<li><span><span>English speaking tour guide</span></span></li>
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<li><span><span>Driver, Vehicle, Driver Gratuity</span></span></li>
<li><span><span>Ferry tickets</span></span></li>
<li><span><span>24-Hour Emergency Phone Number</span></span></li>
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New York City: Private Walking Tour of Central Park - 4 Hours
<img alt="Private Walking Tour of Central Park" src="https://btsq.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/private-walking-tour-of-central-park.jpg" /><br />
<span><span><span><strong>Highlights:</strong></span><br />
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Where else can you see a castle, a sled dog, Alice in Wonderland, a pair of hawks, and a 4,000-year-old obelisk from Egypt in one place? You guessed it: Central Park is more than just a green space in the middle of Manhattan Island; it is an 843-acre oasis 150 years in the making and a favorite retreat for New Yorkers of all walks of life. An essential part of the urban landscape, Central Park is something that no New Yorker could live without. It fits into the Manhattan environment so naturally that many people never realize it is entirely man-made. Follow your guide on the winding paths and over the bridges and through the tunnels, and learn how the architects Olmsted and Vaux created New York’s “backyard.”</span></span>
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<li><span><span>4-hours with a private tour guide</span></span></li>
<li><span><span>Meet your guide at your hotel or a custom location near Central Park. Experience Central by foot with your savvy local guide explaining the sites and telling stories to make the park come to life, and providing local insider tips.</span></span></li>
<li><span><span>Along the way, you may also see: The Upper West Side, the Upper East Side, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Museum of Natural History, Columbus Circle (indoor entrance tickets are not included for any locations).</span></span></li>
<li><span><span>We can customize the tour and stops to fit your needs upon request.</span></span></li>
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<span><span><span>Tour Duration: </span>Four (4) Hours<br />
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<span>Tour Can Operate:</span> </span></span>

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<li><span><span>The starting time and date of the tour are customizable to fit your schedule.</span></span></li>
<li><span><span>The recommended start time for this tour is between 7 am and 3 pm. In the spring and summer months, later start times can be accommodated.</span></span></li>
<li><span><span>This tour is offered all year round, 7-days a week.</span></span></li>
<li><span><span>The ideal seasons for this tour are the spring and fall due to comfortable temperatures for walking and being outdoors and foliage/horticulture in the park.</span></span></li>
<li><span><span>Restrictions may apply depending on the date and time of the tour.</span></span></li>
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<span><span><span>Wheelchair Accessible:</span> No<br />
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<span>Physical Activity Level:</span> Light<br />
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<span>Inclusions:</span> </span></span>

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<li><span><span>Experience the city and receive local tips from your savvy local guide</span></span></li>
<li><span><span>Flexible Timing to fit your schedule</span></span></li>
<li><span><span>This walking tour can accommodate up to 15 guests</span></span></li>
<li><span><span>24-hour support phone number</span></span></li>
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<span><span><span>Not Included:</span></span></span>

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<li><span><span>Gratuity for the tour guide is not included</span></span></li>
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New York City: Private Helicopter Tour over Manhattan - 30 Minutes
<img alt="Private Helicopter Tour Over Manhattan" src="https://btsq.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Deluxe-Private-Helicopter-Tour-over-Manhattan-115-1.jpg" />
<p><span><strong>Highlights:</strong></span><br />
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See New York like never before, in style, and above the ground! Experience a luxurious new perspective of this incomparable city with this extensive sightseeing tour by making your way up the Hudson River and enjoy the sights of the Chrysler and Empire State Buildings, Central Park, Times Square, and so much more. This is New York City’s most extravagant and exhilarating sightseeing and photo opportunity. It will be an everlasting memory!</p>

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<li>30-minute deluxe private helicopter tour. Guests will check in and go through some brief safety instructions.</li>
<li>Experience Manhattan from above; the helicopter will take off from downtown where you will see the downtown skyline as well as great views of the Statue of Liberty. You will travel north above the Hudson River taking in the view of Manhattan and parts of New Jersey. This tour will take guests as far north as the George Washington Bridge and as far south as the Verrazano Bridge.</li>
<li>Along the way you will see: Freedom Tower and One World Trade Center Empire State Building, Chrysler Building, Madison Square Garden, Columbia University, New Jersey Palisades, Chelsea Piers, Yankee Stadium and George Washington Bridge.</li>
<li>We can customize the tour and stops to fit your needs upon request.</li>
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<p><span>Tour Duration:<strong> </strong>30 Minutes</span><br />
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<span>Tour Can Operate:</span> </p>

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<li>The starting time and date of the tour is customizable but needs to be during regular operational hours. No flights available on Sundays.</li>
<li>This tour is offered 6 days a week all year around except for Sundays.</li>
<li>Restrictions may apply depending on the date and time of the tour.</li>
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<p><span>Wheelchair Accessible:</span> No<br />
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<span>Physical Activity Level:</span> Light<br />
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<span>Inclusions:</span> </p>

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<li>Experience the city from above in your private helicopter for 30 minutes.</li>
<li>Your expert Pilot will explain the sites along the way.</li>
<li>Bell 407 helicopters are used featuring custom floor to ceiling glass windows. All have Avoidance Collision System.</li>
<li>24-hour support phone number.</li>
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<p><span>Not Included:</span></p>

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<li>There is a weight limit of 275 lbs. per person.</li>
<li>Timing and inclusions of the tour are dependent on traffic and weather conditions. In case of inclement weather determined by the pilot, guests will get the opportunity to re-schedule their flight.</li>
<li>Pilot gratuity not included.</li>
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New York City: One World Observatory and 9/11 Memorial & Museum Private Tour - 4 Hours
<div><span><span>Your private guide will take you to the 9/11 Memorial, a national tribute of remembrance and honor to those who perished in the attacks of September 11, 2001 and February 26, 1993. You will also explore the National September 11 Museum, the principal institution concerned with exploring the implications of the events of 9/11. </span></span></div>


<div><span><span>Now on the site is One World Trade and your tour will end by ascending to the top and experiencing One World Observatory. Look towards the horizon and feel the city’s invincible spirit. Take the iconic sights, surrounding waters, panoramic views of the skyline, and beyond from the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere. </span></span></div>


<div><span><span>Please note that this tour is for parties of four or less.<br />
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<li><span><span>English speaking tour guide</span></span></li>
<li><span><span>Driver, Vehicle, Driver gratuity</span></span></li>
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<li><span><span>24-Hour Emergency Phone Number</span></span></li>
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New York City: Brooklyn Essential Walking Tour - 4 Hours
<p><span><strong><img alt="Brooklyn Essential Walking Tour" src="https://btsq.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Brooklyn-Essential-Walking-Tour.jpg" /><br />
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Highlights:</strong></span><br />
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Brooklyn Bridge - Opened in 1883 after thirteen years of construction and was built across the East River to connect Manhattan with the then-rural city of Brooklyn. From the beginning, the bridge’s designer, John A. Roebling, planned not just a structure of convenience, but a great work of art that would stand the test of time. The Brooklyn Bridge is a fully accessible bridge, with a center lane above traffic open to bicycle and pedestrian traffic. Your fully guided tour takes you on a walk across the Brooklyn Bridge; a walk taken every day by commuters and tourists, and during times of crisis, such as after the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center on 9/11. Brooklyn Heights- One of the best-kept secrets of the City of New York is Brooklyn Heights, a beautiful district in Brooklyn. Some historians call it one of the first suburbs in the United States. Brooklyn Heights is unique as it radiates a hometown atmosphere while situated right next door to one of the most recognizable cityscapes in the world. In 1964, Brooklyn Heights was the first area designated as a New York City Historic District. You will understand why as you see Federal style homes built in the 1820s, brick and brownstone homes from the 1830s and 1840s, and two Italianate mansions that overlook Pierrepont Street. DUMBO- DUMBO’s name is an acronym for Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass, and the span gives the creatively oriented neighborhood much of its character—as do cobblestone streets and dramatic architecture left over from its industrial days. Today, DUMBO features art galleries, independent bookshops, boutiques, confectionaries, and waterfront parks where locals and tourists thrive. DUMBO offers some of the best photo ops including the Empire State Building framed by the Manhattan Bridge.</p>

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<li>4-Hours with a private guide.<br />
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<li>Guests will walk across the Brooklyn Bridge from the Manhattan side where they will learn the history and view the spectacular skyline. Guests will then venture into Brooklyn Heights which is a posh residential area filled with elegant brownstones. Here, guests will learn about the culture and the history of the area which is often referred to as the first suburb in the United States. Guests will also visit the waterfront park before heading to DUMBO and then back to Manhattan.<br />
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<li>During the tour you may also see: Dumbo Art Galleries, views of Lady Liberty, Manhattan Bridge and Empire State Building (indoor entrance tickets are not included for any locations).</li>
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<p>All stops, timing and inclusions of the tour are dependent on traffic and weather conditions.</p>
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<li>We can customize the tour and stops to fit your needs upon request.</li>
</ul>

<p><span>Tour Duration: </span>Four (4) Hours<br />
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<span>Tour Can Operate:</span> </p>

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<p>The starting time and date of the tour are customizable to fit your schedule.</p>
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<p>This tour is offered all year round, 7-days a week.</p>
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<p><span>Wheelchair Accessible:</span> No<br />
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<span>Physical Activity Level:</span> Light<br />
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<span>Inclusions:</span> </p>

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<li>Experience the Best of Brooklyn on foot and receive local tips from your savvy local guide</li>
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<p>Guide's gratuity is not included</p>
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<li>24-hour support phone number</li>
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<p><span>Not Included:</span></p>

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<p>Gratuity for the tour guide is not included</p>
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New York City: SoHo
<span><span><span>Like most of the developing city in the early years, SoHo (which stands for South of Houston Street – and by the way, it’s pronounced How-ston) started as a small village. Over time, the neighborhood went from the wealthiest, to the most industrial, to a slum called “Hell’s 100 acres.” Now it is back to trendy again. SoHo is one of the most stylish neighborhoods in New York City, with clues of its past around every corner. Several of its cast iron buildings built in the mid-1800s still stand. As you explore the area, you will get the feel of its many cobblestone streets. When artists arrived in SoHo in the 1970s, they began the revival of the neighborhood. You’ll visit two of SoHo’s famed art galleries, including the <strong>Earth Room</strong>. Next to SoHo is NoLIta – which is Northern Little Italy. The area is home to the old <strong>St. Patrick’s Cathedral</strong>. One story in particular your guide will impart is the 1799 murder of Elma Sands, the “Ghost of Spring Street.”</span></span></span><br />
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New York City: Private Bike Tour of Central Park
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<td colspan="2"><span><span>What could be better than a guided bike ride in Central Park, the first landscaped public park in the USA? Your guide, a city-licensed professional, rides alongside you and shows you all that the park has to offer: Bethesda Fountain, hidden waterfalls, cast-iron bridges, movie scenes, celebrity homes, and skyscrapers, all while passing beneath many of the park’s 26,000 trees. You’ll learn the history of New York City, told in terms of the development of the city and its parks. You’ll bike right up to Strawberry Fields, the memorial to the life of John Lennon, to see the famous building where he lived, and much more! <br />
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<li><span><span>English speaking licensed tour guide</span></span></li>
<li><span><span>Comfort hybrid bike and helmet</span></span></li>
<li><span><span>Bike lock & bike basket</span></span></li>
<li><span><span>Bottle of water</span></span></li>
<li><span><span>24-Hour Emergency Phone Number</span></span></li>
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<li><span><span>Guide gratuity</span></span></li>
<li><span><span>Transportation can be added</span></span></li>
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New York City: The Origins of NYC Sightseeing Program
<span><span>New York </span></span><span><span><span>traces its rich history to Lower Manhattan, the meeting point of the Hudson River and the East River. Originally named Nieuw (New) Amsterdam, New York City began as a small Dutch settlement in what is now known as Lower Manhattan. Broadway, which was then called Heere Straat (Gentleman Street), was nothing but a small road. Wall Street actually had a wall back in 1653 to protect the settlers from attacks. As the city grew, so did the nation. New York was the first capital of the United States and the spot where George Washington was inaugurated is marked by his statue. Over the years, Lower Manhattan has become the financial capital of the world. Today, the streets are teeming with people and filled with stories of New York’s past, present, and future. As you explore Lower Manhattan with your guide, you’ll see the <strong>9/11 Memorial</strong>, <strong>St. Paul’s Chapel</strong>, <strong>Battery Park</strong>, and <strong>Trinity Church</strong> as you learn about the history of the Native Americans, Dutch, and English.</span></span></span> <br />
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New York City: A Cultural Walk Through Little Italy and Chinatown - 4 Hours
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<p><strong>Highlights:</strong><br />
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There are numerous ethnic groups in New York City, but only two have neighborhoods named after them: one is Little Italy, and the other is Chinatown. Little Italy was formed in the late 1800s as millions of Italian immigrants streamed into the United States. And although nowadays you do not hear much Italian on the street, there are still old school establishments that carry on the traditions. Chinatown on the other hand is still growing and when you enter it, it is like being transported to another country. All the signs are in Chinese, the languages spoken are all dialects of Chinese, the produce and food shops sell many items you will not recognize. It is a submersion into another culture. Join your guide on this walking tour and find out what is below the surface that makes both these neighborhoods even more unique and intriguing.</p>

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<li>Meet your guide on the corner of Lafayette and Broome Street in Little Italy.<br />
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<li>Walk the neighborhood including Mulberry Street, Mott Street, Canal Street, Five Points, Mahayana Buddhist Temple, Columbus Park, Chatham Square, First Shearith Israel Graveyard.<br />
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<p>All stops, timing and inclusions of the tour are dependent on traffic and weather conditions.</p>
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<li>We can customize the tour and stops to fit your needs upon request.</li>
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<p><span>Tour Duration: </span>Four (4) Hours<br />
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<span>Tour Can Operate:</span> </p>

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<p>The starting time and date of the tour are customizable to fit your schedule.</p>
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<p>This tour is offered all year round, 7-days a week.</p>
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<p><span>Wheelchair Accessible:</span> No<br />
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<span>Physical Activity Level:</span> Light<br />
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<span>Inclusions:</span> </p>

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<p>Experience the city and receive local tips from your savvy local guide</p>
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<p>Flexible timing </p>
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<p>Driver gratuity included (guide gratuity is not included)</p>
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<li>24-hour support phone number</li>
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<p>Gratuity for the tour guide is not included</p>
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New York City: Private NYC Pizza and Gelato Challenge - 4 Hours
<img alt="Private NYC Pizza and Gelato Challenge" src="https://btsq.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/NYC-Private-Pizza-and-Gelato-Challenge.jpg" />
<p font-size:="" sans="" source=""><span>Highlights:</span><br />
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Ciao Bella! Like pizza and love gelato? Then, this tour is for you! Experience three different downtown neighborhoods (South Village, West Village and Union Square) as you sample pizza from three (3) different slice joints/sit down pizzerias, rating them as you go. Learn about the history of pizza in NYC and what goes into making the finest pizza. For dessert, you will compare the offerings at two (2) different gelateries, discuss how gelato is made, and learn why it’s so different from American ice cream. You’ll use a scoring sheet, rating the pizza based on visual appeal, crust, sauce/topping and overall enjoyment. Gelato will be rated on case appeal, flavors offered, portion size/value ratio, flavor, texture and overall pleasure. What a great and yummy way to play a food critic!<br />
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Your guide is a well-respected culinary historian, cookbook author and culinary educator with a specialty in fine chocolate and other artisanal foods. Her accolades include a certificate of outstanding achievement from The James Beard Foundation and a book award from The International Association of Culinary Professionals. From Jacques Pepin to Julia Child, Thomas Keller, Jacques Torres, Daniel Boulud and Padma Lakshmi, she has worked with the most distinguished culinary talent.</p>

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<p>4-hours with a private tour guide.</p>
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<p>Meet your guide at the Arch at Washington Square Park where you will see the statue of Garibaldi and learn about the Italian immigrants in NYC.</p>
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<p>You’ll stop at three (3) different pizza joints and two (2) gelateries including Joe’s Pizza or Bleecker St Pizza, Rivoli Pizza, Ribalta (sit-down restaurant), Venchi and Amorino, rating each tasting as you go.</p>
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<p>Along the way, you will learn about the different ethnic neighborhoods.</p>
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<p>All stops, timing and inclusions of the tour are dependent on traffic and weather conditions.</p>
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<p>We can customize the tour and stops to fit your needs upon request.</p>
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<p font-size:="" sans="" source=""><span>Tour Duration: 4 </span>Hours<br />
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<span>Tour Can Operate:</span> </p>

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<p>This tour can begin any time between 11:30am and 3:00pm during summer hours and between 11:30 am and 2:00pm during winter hours.</p>
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<p>This tour is offered all year round, Thursdays thru Sundays only.</p>
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<p>The ideal seasons for this tour are the spring and fall due to comfortable temperatures for walking and being outdoors.</p>
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<p>Restrictions may apply depending on the date and time of the tour.</p>
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<p font-size:="" sans="" source=""><span>Wheelchair Accessible:</span> No<br />
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<span>Physical Activity Level:</span> Light<br />
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<span>Inclusions:</span> </p>

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<p>Experience the city and receive local tips from your savvy local culinary specialist guide.</p>
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<p>Food tastings are included.</p>
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<p>Flexible Timing to fit your schedule.</p>
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<p>This walking/food tour can accommodate up to 8 guests.</p>
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<p>24-hour support phone number</p>
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<p>Gratuity for the tour guide is not included.</p>
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New York City: Private Cupcake Tasting Tour - 4 Hours
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<div font-size:="" sans="" source=""><span><span><img alt="Private Cupcake Tasting Tour" src="https://btsq.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Private-Cupcake-Tasting-Tour.jpg" /><br />
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Highlights:</span></span></div>

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<span>Since their creation, cupcakes have become a pop culture trend in the culinary world. In the early 21st century, a trend for cupcake shops, known as cupcakeries, which are specialized bakeries that sell little or nothing except cupcakes, developed in the United States, playing off the sense of nostalgia evoked by the cakes. There are dozens of upscale bakeries in New York City. Shops like Magnolia Bakery gained publicity in their appearance on popular television shows like Sex and the City. On the tour, you will taste and rate your way through some of the city's best cupcakes, ranking them on presentation, frosting quality/style, and moistness/crumb density. Learn about trends in the cupcake world, visit a commercial kitchen, and learn about the cupcake's unlikely origins.<br />
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Your guide is a well-respected culinary historian, cookbook author and culinary educator with a specialty in fine chocolate and other artisanal foods. Her accolades include a certificate of outstanding achievement from The James Beard Foundation and a book award from The International Association of Culinary Professionals. From Jacques Pepin to Julia Child, Thomas Keller, Jacques Torres, Daniel Boulud and Padma Lakshmi, she has worked with the most distinguished culinary talent.</span></div>


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<li><span>4-hours with a private tour guide</span><br />
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<li><span>Meet your guide at the Arch at Washington Square Park (Washington Square North)</span><br />
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<li><span>You’ll stop at four (4) trendy bake shops for a taste and learn about the neighborhood along the way.</span><br />
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<div><span>All stops, timing and inclusions of the tour are dependent on traffic and weather conditions.</span></div>
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<li><span>We can customize the tour and stops to fit your needs upon request.</span></li>
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<li><span>The starting time and date of the tour is between 10:00am and 3:00pm</span></li>
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<li><span>The ideal seasons for this tour are the spring and fall due to comfortable temperatures for walking and being outdoors.</span></li>
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<span>Physical Activity Level:</span> Light<br />
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<li><span>Experience the city and receive local tips from your savvy local culinary specialist guide</span><br />
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New York City: Treasures of the MET - 2 Hours
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This tour introduces visitors to the most important works in the permanent collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art such as the outstanding collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist paintings including works by Van Gogh, Monet, Renoir and Degas, the inspiring American Wing featuring the iconic painting of Washington Crossing the Delaware and spectacular examples of Tiffany stained glass, the extraordinary sculpture of the ancient Greeks, the world of Ancient Egypt including the Temple of Dendur, and much more.</span></p>

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<p><span>2-hours with a private art specialist tour guide.</span></p>
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<p><span>Meet your guide at the main entrance of the Museum to begin your experience. Your guide will take you through the permanent collection with commentary along the way. Your guide is a true expert that will make the museum come to life and be able to answer your questions in depth.</span></p>
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<p><span>All stops, timing and inclusions of the tour are dependent on traffic and weather conditions.</span></p>
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<p><span>We can customize the tour and stops to fit your needs upon request.</span></p>
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</ul>

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<p><span>The starting time and date of the tour are customizable to fit your schedule.</span></p>
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<p><span>The start time of this tour can be between 1:001am and 2:00pm. The MET closes at 5:00pm midweek.</span></p>
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<p><span>This tour is offered all year round, 7-days a week (currently the museum is closed on Wednesdays and major holidays).</span></p>
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<span><span>Wheelchair Accessible:</span> No<br />
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<span>Physical Activity Level:</span> Light<br />
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<span>Inclusions:</span> </span></p>

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<p><span>Experience this iconic museum with your savvy art specialist guide</span></p>
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<p><span>Flexible Timing to fit your schedule</span></p>
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<p><span>This private tour can accommodate up to 15 guests</span></p>
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<p><span>Admission to the Metropolitan Museum of Art</span></p>
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<p><span>24-hour support phone number</span></p>
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<p><span>Gratuity for the tour guide is not included</span></p>
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New York City: Private Pre-Opening or After-hours Tour at the MoMA - 1 Hour
<img alt="Private Pre-Opening or After-Hours VIP Tour at The MoMA" src="https://btsq.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Private-Pre-Opening-or-After-Hours-Tour-of-The-MoMA.jpg" />
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<span>On this VIP tour, you can enjoy the exclusive and intimate experience of touring the museum without the crowds. With a dedicated personal professional art historian leading the way, you and your guests can visit the museum before it opens to the public in the morning or in the evening after the museum is closed to the public. A professional art historian will provide a guided museum tour of the masterworks of MoMA’s collection, the museum’s architecture, and current exhibitions. Tours can be customized to focus on specific galleries, mediums, or collection areas; tours in foreign languages and tours for families and children are also available. The MoMA, home to the greatest collection of modern and contemporary art in the world, was newly renovated in 2019. Family educator tour guide specialist are available for a child-friendly experience, upon request. Tours are available in English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish (depending on availability).</span></span></p>

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<p><span>1-hour private pre-opening or after-hours tour of Museum of Modern Art.</span></p>
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<p><span>Experience the outstanding collections and galleries with rotating art. The collection currently contains almost 200,000 works of modern and contemporary art.</span></p>
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<p><span>Tours can be customized to focus on certain collections.</span></p>
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<p><span>Along the way you may see works by: Milton Avery, Giacomo Bella and Umberto Boccioni.</span></p>
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<p><span>Offered Mondays through Saturdays, year-round.</span></p>
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<p><span>Pre-opening tour starts at 9:30am; After-Hours tour starts at 5:30pm (Saturday after-hours tour starts at 7:00pm).</span></p>
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<span>Physical Activity Level:</span> Light<br />
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<span>Inclusions:</span> </span></p>

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<p><span>1-hour exclusive pre-opening or after-closing tour at Manhattan’s Museum of<br />
Modern Art with private museum lecturer</span></p>
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<p><span>24-hour support phone number</span></p>
</li>
</ul>

<p><span><span>Exclusions:</span><span> </span></span></p>

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<p><span><span>Guide/lecturer gratuity not included</span></span></p>
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</ul>
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New York City: Private Brooklyn Bridge Highlights Bike Tour - 2 Hours
<img alt="Private Brooklyn Bridge Highlights Bike Tour" src="https://btsq.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Private-Brooklyn-Bridge-Highlights-Bike-Tour-115-1.jpg" />
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Discover unique neighborhoods, iconic landmarks and breathtaking sights as you explore Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn with your own private tour guide. You will be in awe as you bike across the Brooklyn Bridge and marvel at the scenic Manhattan skyline in Brooklyn Bridge Park.</span></p>

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<p><span>2-hours with a private guide for a bike tour through Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn.</span></p>
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<p><span>Guests will meet their guide at 38 Park Row, corner of Beekman Place, across from City Hall Park, where they will get their bikes and helmets. The guide will then escort the group to the starting point of the tour which will be directly across the New York City’s historic Hall Park.</span></p>
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<p><span>The tour will have various stops near essential attractions of Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn and will provide in-depth narration and stops for photo opportunities at famous sights and hidden gems along the way. Guests will bike across the iconic wooden panels of the Brooklyn Bridge and will admire the scenic Manhattan Skyline from across the river in Brooklyn Bridge Park. Other stops will include visits to Jane’s Carousel and Brooklyn Heights along with exploring the South Street Seaport District. (indoor entrance fees are not included for any locations).</span></p>
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<p><span>All stops, timing and inclusions of the tour are dependent on traffic and weather conditions.</span></p>
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<p><span>?We can customize the tour and stops to fit your needs upon request.</span></p>
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</ul>

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<span>Tour Can Operate:</span> </span></p>

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<p><span>The starting time and date of the tour are customizable to fit your schedule.</span></p>
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<p><span>This tour is offered all year round, 7-days a week.</span></p>
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</ul>

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<span>Physical Activity Level:</span> Easy to Moderate<br />
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<span>Inclusions:</span> </span></p>

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<p><span>2 -hour private guided bike ride through Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn</span></p>
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<p><span>NYC Licensed Tour guide for 2 hours</span></p>
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<p><span>Cannondale Bike with basket/bike bag, Helmet and a map of New York City</span></p>
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<p><span>24-hour support phone number</span></p>
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<p><span>Gratuity for the tour guide is not included </span></p>
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</ul>
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New York City: Private Bagel Making, Cragel and Donut Deluxe NYC Food Tour - 4 Hours
<p><img alt="Private Bagel Making, Cragel and Donut Deluxe NYC Food Tour" src="https://btsq.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Private-Bagel-Cragel-and-Donut-Deluxe-Tour-1.jpg" /><span><span><strong>Highlights:</strong><br />
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When you think of New York City – what food comes to mind? If you said bagels, you’d most likely be in the majority. There’s nothing like a NYC bagel for breakfast, brunch, lunch - and heck for dinner too! Now you can experience the best of the best thanks to our EXCLUSIVE Private Bagel Making, Cragel and Donut Deluxe NYC Food Tour.<br />
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Now, this is not your ordinary NYC bagel tour. Why? Because on our exclusive NYC private tour, you’ll have the rare opportunity to get hands-on by helping to make authentic New York bagels at the best bagel shop in the city! And no food tour would be complete without sampling the fare – meaning you get to taste the best bagels, cream cheeses and lox the Big Apple has to offer as well! And it’s not just bagels you get to learn about – you’ll also visit the bagel shop that makes the world’s only “cragel” – a half-bagel, half-croissant, that combines the dense chewiness of the bagel with the buttery flakiness of the croissant. Finally, as you may have surmised by the title of this experience, you’ll finish on a sweet note with a donut from a famous donut shop that’s been a Brooklyn staple for over 60 years - and was featured in the latest Spider-Man movie!</span></span><br />
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<p><span><span>Your exclusive bagel adventure begins when your professional driver and expert, licensed tour guide pick you up at your hotel in a private luxury vehicle. </span></span></p>
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<p><span><span>From there you’ll head to your first stop, Utopia Bagels in Whitestone, Queens. Here you’ll not only discover the history of this iconic food and how it’s made, but you’ll also get a unique hands-on bagel rolling and baking experience! And of course, you’ll also get to sample those delicious hot fresh bagels, a variety of spreads, and a luxurious lox sandwich.</span></span></p>
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<p><span><span>After that amazing experience you’ll get back into your luxury vehicle and continue to the next stop on the tour, which is Bagel Point in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. This particular bagel shop is home to the famous “cragel” which is a pastry that combines a bagel and a croissant for one tasty treat. Here you will also get to sample the fare and if you would like, you can also take part in another hands-on rolling experience.</span></span></p>
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<p><span><span>And if that isn’t enough yumminess for one day, after your cragel expedition you’ll take a short stroll down the block to Brooklyn’s best donut shop, Peter Pan Donuts, where you’ll finish the day off with a sweet treat of your choice.</span></span></p>
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<p><span><span>When your NYC food tour comes to an end, and you are now officially a “bagel expert,” your luxury transfer will be waiting to take you back to your hotel or other predetermined drop-off location.</span></span></p>
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<p><span><span><strong><em>All stops, timing and inclusions of the tour are dependent on traffic and weather conditions. </em></strong></span></span></p>
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</ul>

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<span><span><strong>Tour Duration:</strong> 4-Hours<br />
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<strong>Tour Can Operate:</strong><br />
The starting time and date of the tour are customizable to fit your schedule. </span></span></p>

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<p><span><span>This exclusive experience is offered daily, year-round, subject to availability. However, the best days to experience this tour would be Monday through Thursday.</span></span></p>
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<p><span><span>Recommended starting time is between 8:00am and 1:00pm.</span></span></p>
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<p><span><span>Restrictions may apply depending on the date and time of the tour. </span></span></p>
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</ul>

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<span><span><strong>Wheelchair Accessible: </strong>Please inquire with your sales representative.<br />
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<strong>Physical Activity Level:</strong> Easy<br />
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<strong>Inclusions:</strong></span></span></p>

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<p><span><span>Ride in comfort in our luxury vehicles with professional drivers and bottled water</span></span></p>
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<p><span><span>Door-to-door service and flexible timing (additional charge for outside of Manhattan)</span></span></p>
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<p><span><span>4-Hours with a bagel expert on a guided tour of “the bagel capital of the world” including:</span></span></p>

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<p><span><span>Private demonstration and class</span></span></p>
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<p><span><span>Hands-on bagel rolling and baking experience</span></span></p>
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<p><span><span>Learn the dos and don’ts of New York’s bagel culture </span></span></p>
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<p><span><span>Sample the best bagels, spreads, cragels and donuts NYC has to offer</span></span></p>
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<p><span><span>Driver gratuity included </span></span></p>
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<p><span><span>24-hour support phone number</span></span></p>
</li>
</ul>

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<span><span><strong>Exclusions:</strong></span></span></p>

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<p><span><span><em>Gratuity for the tour guide is not included</em></span></span></p>
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</ul>
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New York City: History Highlights Private NYC History Tour - 8 Hours
<img alt="History Highlights Private NYC History Tour" src="https://btsq.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/History-Highlights-Private-NYC-History-Tour-1.jpg" />
<p><span><span><strong>Highlights:</strong><br />
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Beyond Times Square’s History Highlights Private NYC History Tour is an absolute must if you are a fan of history - in particular the history of New York City. Created just for history buffs, this look at the rich history of the Big Apple is led by one of our local licensed tour guides - who, of course, is a history specialist.<br />
Your full-day specialty experience will start in Brooklyn and end at the iconic Empire State Building - with plenty of stops along the way. You'll start your New York history tour in Brooklyn with a walk over the world-famous Brooklyn Bridge into Manhattan. From there you'll embark on our Origins of New York Private Walking Tour to see where it all started as "New Amsterdam" - a small Dutch settlement that today is known as Lower Manhattan. After taking in various historical sites, your tour will end and you get to enjoy lunch at NYC's most historic - and oldest - bar and restaurant. But it's not over yet, because after lunch you'll be treated to a private 90-minute tour of the iconic Empire State Building with one of their Official Ambassadors! Don't miss out on this fabulous opportunity to delve into the history of America's Melting Pot!<br />
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• Your historical tour of NYC begins when your private driver picks you up at your hotel in a luxury vehicle to take you to the start of your tour in Brooklyn.<br />
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• Here you'll meet your expert tour guide and start your journey with a walk over the infamous Brooklyn Bridge, taking in breathtaking views of the Manhattan skyline, the Statue of Liberty and other sites along the East River. Your step back into history commences as you disembark the bridge's walkway into Lower Manhattan - which you will see like never before - through history.<br />
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• Walking in the footsteps of early settlers, you'll be enchanted by stories and little-known facts your tour guide will share. As you wind your way through Lower Manhattan, you'll see the spot where George Washington was inaugurated, St. Paul’s Chapel - which is the oldest church building in Manhattan, Trinity Church - where you will find out why it was an important site during the American Revolution, the infinity pools of the 9/11 Memorial and more.<br />
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• At the conclusion of your tour, it's time for a scrumptious lunch. You'll have premade reservations at the historical Fraunces Tavern, which is a National Landmark building that once served as a watering hole for many of the Founding Fathers of the US!<br />
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• After lunch your private luxury vehicle will pick you up to head to the Empire State Building in Midtown Manhattan. Upon arrival, you'll meet up with one of the building's Official Ambassadors who'll take you on a fun and informative 90-minute tour. Here you'll get VIP treatment, hear about the history of the building and be treated to insider access.<br />
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• When your time at the Empire State Building comes to an end your luxury transfer will be waiting to take you back to your hotel or other drop-off location of your choice.<br />
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•<em><strong> All stops, timing and inclusions of the tour are dependent on traffic and weather conditions.</strong></em><br />
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<strong>Tour Duration: </strong>Approximately 8 Hours<br />
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<strong>Tour Can Operate:</strong><br />
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The starting time and date of the tour are customizable to fit your schedule.</span></span></p>

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<p><span><span>We recommend a start time of between 8:00am and 11:00am.</span></span></p>
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<p><span><span>This tour is offered all year round, 7 days a week.</span></span></p>
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<p><span><span>Restrictions may apply depending on the date and time of the tour.</span></span></p>
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</ul>

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<span><span><strong>Wheelchair Accessible: </strong>Please inquire with your sales representative.<br />
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<strong>Physical Activity Level: </strong>Easy<br />
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<strong>Inclusions:</strong><br />
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• Private Local History Specialist Tour Guide for 4-hours (for the walk over the Brooklyn Bridge and the Origins of NY Private Walking Tour)<br />
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• Lunch reservation at Fraunces Tavern (the cost of the meal is not included)<br />
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• 90-minute official private tour of the Empire State Building - including access to the 86th-floor observation deck<br />
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• One-way transfer via luxury vehicle from your hotel to Brooklyn for the start of the tour<br />
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• One-way transfer via luxury vehicle from Fraunces Tavern to the Empire State Building<br />
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• Driver gratuities are included<br />
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• 24-hour support phone number<br />
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<strong>Exclusions:</strong><br />
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<em>*Gratuities for the tour guides are not included<br />
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*Cost of lunch at Fraunces Tavern is not included</em></span></span></p>
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New York City: A Day Well Spent in Brooklyn Tour - 8 Hours
<p><img alt="A Day Well Spent in Brooklyn Tour" src="https://btsq.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/A-Day-Well-Spent-in-Brooklyn-Tour-1.jpg" /><span><span><strong>Highlights:</strong><br />
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Over the years the borough of Brooklyn has become increasingly popular and, like Manhattan, contains many must-see and do experiences. Our “A Day Well Spent in Brooklyn Tour” showcases two of its main attractions - sensational street art and fabulous ethnic foods – which you’ll get to explore through a Private Graffiti Walking Tour and Workshop and a Brooklyn Neighborhoods Highlights Tour.<br />
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First, our private graffiti tour offers a very unique experience. This tour is an amazing opportunity to get up-close views of Brooklyn's incredible street art. But that's not all! You also get to attend a private graffiti workshop with a local artist where you can create your own work of art. Afterward, it’s time to explore some of Brooklyn's most famous - and historic - neighborhoods. Your local expert tour guide will introduce you to areas such as Williamsburg, Greenpoint, Brooklyn Heights and DUMBO. As you walk you'll hear about their history, learn little-known facts and see hidden gems. And - since it's also a Brooklyn food tour - you'll be treated to three delectable food tastings along the way. Join us for this two-part private Brooklyn walking tour that's sure to be a highlight of your NYC vacation!<br />
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• Your A Day Well Spent in Brooklyn Tour begins when our professional driver picks you up at your hotel or another pre-determined location to start your adventure in a private luxury vehicle.<br />
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• You’ll then embark on your first walking tour – our Private Graffiti Walking Tour & Workshop that takes place in Bushwick, an up-and-coming neighborhood in northern Brooklyn. Here the larger-than-life street art will enchant you as you hear about the origins of the Bushwick Collective, which has become the most famous street art exhibition in NYC.<br />
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• But that is not the end of your graffiti experience! Part of the tour is also a private workshop where a graffiti artist will provide a lesson, paint, tarps, stencils and a canvas for you and your guests to create a mural to take home.<br />
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• Next up is Brooklyn Neighborhoods Highlights Tour. Here you’ll explore Williamsburg, Greenpoint, DUMBO (which is an acronym for Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass) and more in your luxury vehicle with your expert local tour guide. Perhaps the best part of the tour? You also get to partake in three ethnic food tastings such as a delicious slice of Brooklyn pizza. And no worries - there will be more than enough food to count as a super scrumptious lunch!<br />
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• When your Brooklyn adventure is over your professional driver will drive you back to Manhattan and drop you off at a location of your choosing.<br />
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<em><strong>• All stops, timing and inclusions of the tour are dependent on traffic and weather conditions.</strong></em><br />
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<strong>Tour Duration:</strong> Approximately 8 Hours<br />
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<strong>Tour Can Operate:</strong><br />
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The starting time and date of the tour are customizable to fit your schedule.</span></span></p>

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<p><span><span>We recommend a start time of between 8:00am and 11:00am.</span></span></p>
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<p><span><span>This tour is offered all year round, 7 days a week.</span></span></p>
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<p><span><span>Restrictions may apply depending on the date and time of the tour.</span></span></p>
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</ul>

<p><span><span><strong>Wheelchair Accessible: </strong>Please inquire with your sales representative.<br />
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<strong>Physical Activity Level: </strong>Easy<br />
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<strong>Inclusions: </strong></span></span></p>

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<p><span><span>One-way transfer via luxury vehicle to Brooklyn (with bottled water)</span></span></p>
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<p><span><span>Hourly car service for 5 hours (including bottled water) that ends in Manhattan at your hotel (or a custom location of your choice)</span></span></p>
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<p><span><span>Private Graffiti Walking Tour & Workshop in one of the premier mural districts in the US with a specialist guide (2 hours)</span></span></p>
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<p><span><span>Private local tour guide for 4 hours</span></span></p>
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<p><span><span>4-Hour Brooklyn Neighborhoods Highlights Tour with ethnic food tastings along the way (3 tastings included with enough food for lunch)</span></span></p>
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<p><span><span>24-hour support phone number</span></span></p>
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<p><span><span>Driver gratuity is included</span></span></p>
</li>
</ul>

<p><span><span><strong>Exclusions: </strong><br />
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<em>*Gratuities for the tour guides are not included.</em></span></span></p>
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New York City: All Things Kids Family Friendly NYC Private Tour - 8 Hours
<p><img alt="All Things Kids Family Friendly NYC Private Tour" src="https://btsq.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/All-Things-Kids-Family-Friendly-NYC-Private-Tour-1.jpg" /><span><span><strong>Highlights:</strong><br />
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Taking a family trip to NYC? Our "All Things Kids Family Friendly NYC Private Tour" is a perfect way for the entire family to spend a fun-filled day together. This unique experience is an entire day dedicated to the kiddos that combines three of New York City’s most famous attractions into one unforgettable day.<br />
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You’ll start the day with a magical private experience at FAO Schwarz that’s hosted by a world-famous Toy Soldier. The tour begins when you are ushered into the store - before it even opens to the public – and welcomed into a toyland like no other. Upon completion of your behind-the-scenes tour, your professional tour guide will meet you to take you to the next stop – the American Museum of Natural History - via subway. Here the entire family will take part in a private scavenger hunt that uncovers little-known secrets of this amazing museum. After the hunt, it’s time to walk to a lunch spot of your choice. To finish off the day you’ll take a short stroll to visit the always enchanting Central Park Zoo.<br />
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When it comes to New York City tours for families – as well as kid-friendly tours - this is one highly recommended experience that is guaranteed to create memories that last a lifetime!<br />
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• Your family-friendly adventure filled with fun activities begins when you get picked up in a private luxury vehicle by a professional driver.<br />
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• Then it’s off you go to FAO Schwarz for your 9:00am private tour - before the store even opens to the public! (start time may vary based on time of the year)<br />
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• Upon arrival you’ll be delighted when you meet your personal guide for the FAO Schwarz Behind-The-Scenes Tour – it’s one of their famous Toy Soldiers!<br />
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• Here you’ll learn about the history of FAO Schwarz, have a chance to raid the Candy Bar, receive a plush souvenir and have your very own personal shopper!<br />
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• At the completion of your tour, your expert local BTSQ tour guide will meet you at the store to take you to your next adventure.<br />
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• Next, you’ll hop on the subway and head to the American Museum of Natural History to partake in a 90-minute scavenger hunt that will be both fun and educational.<br />
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• By now you’re all sure to have worked up an appetite and your tour guide will be happy to make some suggestions that has something on the menu for everyone’s taste. Perhaps Shake Shack or Milk Bar?<br />
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• After everyone’s tummies are full it’s time to take a stroll to the next stop – the Central Park Zoo! Here you'll spot snow monkeys, sea lions, grizzly bears, penguins and more.<br />
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• After your family fun day, your luxury vehicle will be waiting to take you back to your hotel.<br />
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<em><strong>• All stops, timing and inclusions of the tour are dependent on traffic and weather conditions.</strong></em><br />
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<strong>Tour Duration: </strong>Approximately 8 Hours<br />
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<strong>Tour Can Operate:</strong><br />
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The starting date of the tour is customizable to fit your schedule.</span></span></p>

<ul>
<li>
<p><span><span>Tour starts at 9:00am (starting times may change based on time of the year).</span></span></p>
</li>
<li>
<p><span><span>This tour is offered all year round, 7 days a week.</span></span></p>
</li>
<li>
<p><span><span>Restrictions may apply depending on the date and time of the tour.</span></span></p>
</li>
</ul>

<p><span><span><strong>Wheelchair Accessible: </strong>Please inquire with your sales representative.<br />
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<strong>Physical Activity Level:</strong> Easy<br />
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<strong>Inclusions:</strong></span></span></p>

<ul>
<li>
<p><span><span>Roundtrip Transportation via Luxury Vehicle from the hotel to FAO Schwarz and from Central Park Zoo back to the hotel**</span></span></p>
</li>
<li>
<p><span><span>1-hour Behind-The-Scenes Tour at FAO Schwarz before the store opens to the public</span></span></p>
</li>
<li>
<p><span><span>Private BTSQ Tour Guide for 8 hours</span></span></p>
</li>
<li>
<p><span><span>2-hour Private Scavenger Hunt at the American Museum of Natural History (including instructions and museum admission)</span></span></p>
</li>
<li>
<p><span><span>A stop for lunch</span></span></p>
</li>
<li>
<p><span><span>Central Park Zoo admission</span></span></p>
</li>
<li>
<p><span><span>Roundtrip MetroCard</span></span></p>
</li>
<li>
<p><span><span>24-hour support phone number<strong> </strong></span></span></p>
</li>
</ul>

<p><span><span><strong>Exclusions:</strong><br />
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<em>*Gratuity for the tour guide is not included.<br />
* Lunch is not included in the cost of the experience.<br />
**Additional charge for pick-up or drop-off outside of Manhattan.</em></span></span></p>
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New York City: Art & Architecture Wonders of NYC Tour - 8 Hours
<p><img alt="Art & Architecture Wonders of NYC Tour" src="https://btsq.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Wonders-of-NYC-Art-Tour-Architecture-Cruise-1.jpg" /><span><span><strong>Highlights:</strong><br />
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Attention art and architecture enthusiasts! Beyond Times Square has created a full-day specialty experience with you in mind - our Art & Architecture Wonders of NYC Tour. Combining an NYC art tour with an NYC architecture tour, this adventure allows you to partake in both, courtesy of industry experts.<br />
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Your Manhattan art journey begins with a private tour of the Metropolitan Museum of Art with an art specialist tour guide. Afterward, you'll enjoy a delicious lunch with a view atop the Museum of Arts and Design. After lunch, it's time to start the architecture aspect of the experience with an NYC architecture boat tour around Manhattan. Taking place on a climate-controlled 1920’s style yacht, your professional American Institute of Architects guide will help you to see the skyline from a whole new perspective.<br />
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Thanks to private, luxury transportation included to get you from place to place, and the assistance of our Destination Experts to plan the timing of the day, all you have to do is enjoy the beauty that will surround you from start to finish.</span></span></p>

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<p><span><span>Your day begins when you get picked up in a private luxury vehicle and head to the Metropolitan Museum of Art – or the MET – where you will experience it like never before.</span></span></p>
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<p><span><span>Here you’ll meet your private tour guide – an art specialist – who will introduce you to the Met’s most important works in its permanent collection such as the outstanding collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist paintings.</span></span></p>
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<p><span><span>As you take in the collection of rare and beautiful objects that are housed in this iconic museum, you’ll also learn more about their significance.</span></span></p>
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<p><span><span>When your two hours at the MET are over, you’ll be picked up by your private driver for a short ride to the elegant ROBERT that sits atop The Museum of Arts and Design at Columbus Circle.</span></span></p>
</li>
<li>
<p><span><span>Thanks to pre-made reservations your table will be ready and waiting for you. Once seated you'll enjoy breathtaking views of Central Park as you dine on the finest of fare at this modern classic. You’ll also be surrounded by intriguing artwork from renowned artists including Johanna Grawunder’s Tangerines and Cherry Blossom, Phillip Michael Wolfson’s Sounds Wave and Teresita Fernandez's Night Writing.</span></span></p>
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<p><span><span>After a scrumptious lunch your luxury vehicle will be waiting to take you to Chelsea Piers. Here you’ll board an elegant 1920’s style yacht complete with teak decks and private tables.</span></span></p>
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<p><span><span>Onboard you’ll be treated to narration from a member of the American Institute of Architects who will educate and entertain you as you circumnavigate the island of Manhattan.</span></span></p>
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<p><span><span>Topics of conversation, while you’re enjoying your cruise, may include the Beaux-Arts style buildings you spot along the way, the iconic spires of the Chrysler Building and the Woolworth Building, the waterfront monuments of the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island and Roosevelt Island, engineering masterpieces like the Brooklyn Bridge and the George Washington Bridge and much more!</span></span></p>
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<li>
<p><span><span><em><strong>All stops, timing and inclusions of the tour are dependent on traffic and weather conditions.</strong></em></span></span></p>
</li>
</ul>

<p><br />
<span><span><strong>Tour Duration: </strong>Approximately 8 Hours<br />
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<strong>Tour Can Operate:</strong><br />
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The starting time and date of the tour are customizable to fit your schedule.</span></span></p>

<ul>
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<p><span><span>We recommend a start time between 8:00am and 11:00am.</span></span></p>
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<p><span><span>This tour is offered all year round, 7 days a week.</span></span></p>
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<li>
<p><span><span>Restrictions may apply depending on the date and time of the tour.<strong> </strong></span></span></p>
</li>
</ul>

<p><span><span><strong>Wheelchair Accessible: </strong>Please inquire with your sales representative.<br />
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<strong>Physical Activity Level: </strong>Easy<br />
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<strong>Inclusions:</strong></span></span></p>

<ul>
<li>
<p><span><span>4-hour service via luxury vehicle + a one-way transfer within Manhattan via luxury vehicle</span></span></p>
</li>
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<p><span><span>Treasures of the MET Private Tour - A 2-hour tour of the Metropolitan Museum of Art with our Art Specialist Tour guide (museum admission included)</span></span></p>
</li>
<li>
<p><span><span>AIA Around Manhattan Architecture Cruise – A 2.75-hour cruise on a climate-controlled 1920’s style yacht led by an official American Institute of Architects guide</span></span></p>
</li>
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<p><span><span>Lunch or dinner reservation at ROBERT (window view table if available)</span></span></p>
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<p><span><span>Driver gratuity is included</span></span></p>
</li>
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<p><span><span>24-hour support phone number<strong> </strong></span></span></p>
</li>
</ul>

<p><span><span><strong>Exclusions: </strong><br />
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<em>* Cost of the meal at ROBERT is not included.<br />
*Alternate restaurant to be suggested if ROBERT is not available.<br />
*Gratuities for the tour guides are not included.</em></span></span></p>
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New York City
Optional Private Excursions
Avoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience!
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New York City: Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island
<span><span><strong><span>Statue of Liberty</span></strong><br />
<span>The Statue of Liberty was a gift of international friendship from the people of France to the people of the United States. It is one of the most universal symbols of political freedom and democracy. The views of the Statue from the water are breathtaking and reminiscent of what immigrants first saw entering New York Harbor.</span><br />
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<strong><span>Ellis Island</span></strong><br />
<span>Ellis Island opened in 1892 and was the entry point for European immigrants for more than 60 years. Twelve million people passed through the halls that are now the historical Ellis Island Immigration Museum. Walk through the Great Hall as the new Americans once did – ancestors of more than half of the US population. You can search for your family surname on the American Immigrant wall of Honor. With over 600,000 entries, it is the longest wall of names in the world.<br />
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<img alt="" src="https://www.signaturetravelnetwork.com/images/mckann/4317%20SOL%20&%20Ellis%20Island%20-%20Collage.jpg" /></span></span></span>
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<li><span><span>English speaking tour guide</span></span></li>
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<ul>
<li><span><span>Driver, Vehicle, Driver Gratuity</span></span></li>
<li><span><span>Ferry tickets</span></span></li>
<li><span><span>24-Hour Emergency Phone Number</span></span></li>
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<li><span><span>Guide gratuity</span></span></li>
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New York City: Private Walking Tour of Central Park - 4 Hours
<img alt="Private Walking Tour of Central Park" src="https://btsq.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/private-walking-tour-of-central-park.jpg" /><br />
<span><span><span><strong>Highlights:</strong></span><br />
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Where else can you see a castle, a sled dog, Alice in Wonderland, a pair of hawks, and a 4,000-year-old obelisk from Egypt in one place? You guessed it: Central Park is more than just a green space in the middle of Manhattan Island; it is an 843-acre oasis 150 years in the making and a favorite retreat for New Yorkers of all walks of life. An essential part of the urban landscape, Central Park is something that no New Yorker could live without. It fits into the Manhattan environment so naturally that many people never realize it is entirely man-made. Follow your guide on the winding paths and over the bridges and through the tunnels, and learn how the architects Olmsted and Vaux created New York’s “backyard.”</span></span>
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<li><span><span>4-hours with a private tour guide</span></span></li>
<li><span><span>Meet your guide at your hotel or a custom location near Central Park. Experience Central by foot with your savvy local guide explaining the sites and telling stories to make the park come to life, and providing local insider tips.</span></span></li>
<li><span><span>Along the way, you may also see: The Upper West Side, the Upper East Side, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Museum of Natural History, Columbus Circle (indoor entrance tickets are not included for any locations).</span></span></li>
<li><span><span>We can customize the tour and stops to fit your needs upon request.</span></span></li>
</ul>
<span><span><span>Tour Duration: </span>Four (4) Hours<br />
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<span>Tour Can Operate:</span> </span></span>

<ul>
<li><span><span>The starting time and date of the tour are customizable to fit your schedule.</span></span></li>
<li><span><span>The recommended start time for this tour is between 7 am and 3 pm. In the spring and summer months, later start times can be accommodated.</span></span></li>
<li><span><span>This tour is offered all year round, 7-days a week.</span></span></li>
<li><span><span>The ideal seasons for this tour are the spring and fall due to comfortable temperatures for walking and being outdoors and foliage/horticulture in the park.</span></span></li>
<li><span><span>Restrictions may apply depending on the date and time of the tour.</span></span></li>
</ul>
<span><span><span>Wheelchair Accessible:</span> No<br />
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<span>Physical Activity Level:</span> Light<br />
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<span>Inclusions:</span> </span></span>

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<ul>
<li><span><span>Experience the city and receive local tips from your savvy local guide</span></span></li>
<li><span><span>Flexible Timing to fit your schedule</span></span></li>
<li><span><span>This walking tour can accommodate up to 15 guests</span></span></li>
<li><span><span>24-hour support phone number</span></span></li>
</ul>
<span><span><span>Not Included:</span></span></span>

<ul>
<li><span><span>Gratuity for the tour guide is not included</span></span></li>
</ul>
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New York City: Private Helicopter Tour over Manhattan - 30 Minutes
<img alt="Private Helicopter Tour Over Manhattan" src="https://btsq.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Deluxe-Private-Helicopter-Tour-over-Manhattan-115-1.jpg" />
<p><span><strong>Highlights:</strong></span><br />
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See New York like never before, in style, and above the ground! Experience a luxurious new perspective of this incomparable city with this extensive sightseeing tour by making your way up the Hudson River and enjoy the sights of the Chrysler and Empire State Buildings, Central Park, Times Square, and so much more. This is New York City’s most extravagant and exhilarating sightseeing and photo opportunity. It will be an everlasting memory!</p>

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<li>30-minute deluxe private helicopter tour. Guests will check in and go through some brief safety instructions.</li>
<li>Experience Manhattan from above; the helicopter will take off from downtown where you will see the downtown skyline as well as great views of the Statue of Liberty. You will travel north above the Hudson River taking in the view of Manhattan and parts of New Jersey. This tour will take guests as far north as the George Washington Bridge and as far south as the Verrazano Bridge.</li>
<li>Along the way you will see: Freedom Tower and One World Trade Center Empire State Building, Chrysler Building, Madison Square Garden, Columbia University, New Jersey Palisades, Chelsea Piers, Yankee Stadium and George Washington Bridge.</li>
<li>We can customize the tour and stops to fit your needs upon request.</li>
</ul>

<p><span>Tour Duration:<strong> </strong>30 Minutes</span><br />
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<span>Tour Can Operate:</span> </p>

<ul>
<li>The starting time and date of the tour is customizable but needs to be during regular operational hours. No flights available on Sundays.</li>
<li>This tour is offered 6 days a week all year around except for Sundays.</li>
<li>Restrictions may apply depending on the date and time of the tour.</li>
</ul>

<p><span>Wheelchair Accessible:</span> No<br />
<br />
<span>Physical Activity Level:</span> Light<br />
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<span>Inclusions:</span> </p>

<p></p>

<p></p>

<ul>
<li>Experience the city from above in your private helicopter for 30 minutes.</li>
<li>Your expert Pilot will explain the sites along the way.</li>
<li>Bell 407 helicopters are used featuring custom floor to ceiling glass windows. All have Avoidance Collision System.</li>
<li>24-hour support phone number.</li>
</ul>

<p><span>Not Included:</span></p>

<ul>
<li>There is a weight limit of 275 lbs. per person.</li>
<li>Timing and inclusions of the tour are dependent on traffic and weather conditions. In case of inclement weather determined by the pilot, guests will get the opportunity to re-schedule their flight.</li>
<li>Pilot gratuity not included.</li>
</ul>
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New York City: One World Observatory and 9/11 Memorial & Museum Private Tour - 4 Hours
<div><span><span>Your private guide will take you to the 9/11 Memorial, a national tribute of remembrance and honor to those who perished in the attacks of September 11, 2001 and February 26, 1993. You will also explore the National September 11 Museum, the principal institution concerned with exploring the implications of the events of 9/11. </span></span></div>


<div><span><span>Now on the site is One World Trade and your tour will end by ascending to the top and experiencing One World Observatory. Look towards the horizon and feel the city’s invincible spirit. Take the iconic sights, surrounding waters, panoramic views of the skyline, and beyond from the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere. </span></span></div>


<div><span><span>Please note that this tour is for parties of four or less.<br />
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<img alt="" src="https://www.signaturetravelnetwork.com/images/mckann/4322%20911%20+%20OWO%20-%20Collage.jpg" /></span></span><br />
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<strong><u><span><span>Not Included:</span></span></u></strong></td>
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<td>
<ul>
<li><span><span>English speaking tour guide</span></span></li>
<li><span><span>Driver, Vehicle, Driver gratuity</span></span></li>
</ul>

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<li><span><span>24-Hour Emergency Phone Number</span></span></li>
</ul>
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<li><span><span>Guide gratuity</span></span></li>
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New York City: Brooklyn Essential Walking Tour - 4 Hours
<p><span><strong><img alt="Brooklyn Essential Walking Tour" src="https://btsq.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Brooklyn-Essential-Walking-Tour.jpg" /><br />
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Highlights:</strong></span><br />
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Brooklyn Bridge - Opened in 1883 after thirteen years of construction and was built across the East River to connect Manhattan with the then-rural city of Brooklyn. From the beginning, the bridge’s designer, John A. Roebling, planned not just a structure of convenience, but a great work of art that would stand the test of time. The Brooklyn Bridge is a fully accessible bridge, with a center lane above traffic open to bicycle and pedestrian traffic. Your fully guided tour takes you on a walk across the Brooklyn Bridge; a walk taken every day by commuters and tourists, and during times of crisis, such as after the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center on 9/11. Brooklyn Heights- One of the best-kept secrets of the City of New York is Brooklyn Heights, a beautiful district in Brooklyn. Some historians call it one of the first suburbs in the United States. Brooklyn Heights is unique as it radiates a hometown atmosphere while situated right next door to one of the most recognizable cityscapes in the world. In 1964, Brooklyn Heights was the first area designated as a New York City Historic District. You will understand why as you see Federal style homes built in the 1820s, brick and brownstone homes from the 1830s and 1840s, and two Italianate mansions that overlook Pierrepont Street. DUMBO- DUMBO’s name is an acronym for Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass, and the span gives the creatively oriented neighborhood much of its character—as do cobblestone streets and dramatic architecture left over from its industrial days. Today, DUMBO features art galleries, independent bookshops, boutiques, confectionaries, and waterfront parks where locals and tourists thrive. DUMBO offers some of the best photo ops including the Empire State Building framed by the Manhattan Bridge.</p>

<ul>
<li>4-Hours with a private guide.<br />
</li>
<li>Guests will walk across the Brooklyn Bridge from the Manhattan side where they will learn the history and view the spectacular skyline. Guests will then venture into Brooklyn Heights which is a posh residential area filled with elegant brownstones. Here, guests will learn about the culture and the history of the area which is often referred to as the first suburb in the United States. Guests will also visit the waterfront park before heading to DUMBO and then back to Manhattan.<br />
</li>
<li>During the tour you may also see: Dumbo Art Galleries, views of Lady Liberty, Manhattan Bridge and Empire State Building (indoor entrance tickets are not included for any locations).</li>
<li>
<p>All stops, timing and inclusions of the tour are dependent on traffic and weather conditions.</p>
</li>
<li>We can customize the tour and stops to fit your needs upon request.</li>
</ul>

<p><span>Tour Duration: </span>Four (4) Hours<br />
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<span>Tour Can Operate:</span> </p>

<ul>
<li>
<p>The starting time and date of the tour are customizable to fit your schedule.</p>
</li>
<li>
<p>This tour is offered all year round, 7-days a week.</p>
</li>
</ul>

<p><span>Wheelchair Accessible:</span> No<br />
<br />
<span>Physical Activity Level:</span> Light<br />
<br />
<span>Inclusions:</span> </p>

<p></p>

<p></p>

<ul>
<li>Experience the Best of Brooklyn on foot and receive local tips from your savvy local guide</li>
<li>
<p>Guide's gratuity is not included</p>
</li>
<li>24-hour support phone number</li>
</ul>

<p><span>Not Included:</span></p>

<ul>
<li>
<p>Gratuity for the tour guide is not included</p>
</li>
</ul>
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New York City: SoHo
<span><span><span>Like most of the developing city in the early years, SoHo (which stands for South of Houston Street – and by the way, it’s pronounced How-ston) started as a small village. Over time, the neighborhood went from the wealthiest, to the most industrial, to a slum called “Hell’s 100 acres.” Now it is back to trendy again. SoHo is one of the most stylish neighborhoods in New York City, with clues of its past around every corner. Several of its cast iron buildings built in the mid-1800s still stand. As you explore the area, you will get the feel of its many cobblestone streets. When artists arrived in SoHo in the 1970s, they began the revival of the neighborhood. You’ll visit two of SoHo’s famed art galleries, including the <strong>Earth Room</strong>. Next to SoHo is NoLIta – which is Northern Little Italy. The area is home to the old <strong>St. Patrick’s Cathedral</strong>. One story in particular your guide will impart is the 1799 murder of Elma Sands, the “Ghost of Spring Street.”</span></span></span><br />
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<img alt="" src="https://www.signaturetravelnetwork.com/images/mckann/4339%20Soho%20-%20Collage.jpg" /><br />

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<li><span><span>English speaking tour guide</span></span></li>
<li><span><span>24-Hour Emergency Phone Number</span></span></li>
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<td>
<ul>
<li><span><span>Transportation can be added</span></span></li>
<li><span><span>Guide gratuity</span></span></li>
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New York City: Private Bike Tour of Central Park
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<td colspan="2"><span><span>What could be better than a guided bike ride in Central Park, the first landscaped public park in the USA? Your guide, a city-licensed professional, rides alongside you and shows you all that the park has to offer: Bethesda Fountain, hidden waterfalls, cast-iron bridges, movie scenes, celebrity homes, and skyscrapers, all while passing beneath many of the park’s 26,000 trees. You’ll learn the history of New York City, told in terms of the development of the city and its parks. You’ll bike right up to Strawberry Fields, the memorial to the life of John Lennon, to see the famous building where he lived, and much more! <br />
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<img alt="" src="https://www.signaturetravelnetwork.com/images/mckann/4344%20Bike%20Tour%20in%20CP%20-%20Collage.jpg" /></span></span><br />
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<li><span><span>English speaking licensed tour guide</span></span></li>
<li><span><span>Comfort hybrid bike and helmet</span></span></li>
<li><span><span>Bike lock & bike basket</span></span></li>
<li><span><span>Bottle of water</span></span></li>
<li><span><span>24-Hour Emergency Phone Number</span></span></li>
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<li><span><span>Guide gratuity</span></span></li>
<li><span><span>Transportation can be added</span></span></li>
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New York City: The Origins of NYC Sightseeing Program
<span><span>New York </span></span><span><span><span>traces its rich history to Lower Manhattan, the meeting point of the Hudson River and the East River. Originally named Nieuw (New) Amsterdam, New York City began as a small Dutch settlement in what is now known as Lower Manhattan. Broadway, which was then called Heere Straat (Gentleman Street), was nothing but a small road. Wall Street actually had a wall back in 1653 to protect the settlers from attacks. As the city grew, so did the nation. New York was the first capital of the United States and the spot where George Washington was inaugurated is marked by his statue. Over the years, Lower Manhattan has become the financial capital of the world. Today, the streets are teeming with people and filled with stories of New York’s past, present, and future. As you explore Lower Manhattan with your guide, you’ll see the <strong>9/11 Memorial</strong>, <strong>St. Paul’s Chapel</strong>, <strong>Battery Park</strong>, and <strong>Trinity Church</strong> as you learn about the history of the Native Americans, Dutch, and English.</span></span></span> <br />
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<img alt="" src="https://www.signaturetravelnetwork.com/images/mckann/4348%20Origins%20of%20NYC_891C3738-B4B5-2F64-66BAFB655E5ACFB4.jpg" />
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<li><span><span>English speaking tour guide</span></span></li>
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<li><span><span>24-Hour Emergency Phone Number</span></span></li>
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<li><span><span>Transportation can be added</span></span></li>
<li><span><span>Guide gratuity</span></span></li>
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New York City: A Cultural Walk Through Little Italy and Chinatown - 4 Hours
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<p><strong>Highlights:</strong><br />
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There are numerous ethnic groups in New York City, but only two have neighborhoods named after them: one is Little Italy, and the other is Chinatown. Little Italy was formed in the late 1800s as millions of Italian immigrants streamed into the United States. And although nowadays you do not hear much Italian on the street, there are still old school establishments that carry on the traditions. Chinatown on the other hand is still growing and when you enter it, it is like being transported to another country. All the signs are in Chinese, the languages spoken are all dialects of Chinese, the produce and food shops sell many items you will not recognize. It is a submersion into another culture. Join your guide on this walking tour and find out what is below the surface that makes both these neighborhoods even more unique and intriguing.</p>

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<li>Meet your guide on the corner of Lafayette and Broome Street in Little Italy.<br />
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<li>Walk the neighborhood including Mulberry Street, Mott Street, Canal Street, Five Points, Mahayana Buddhist Temple, Columbus Park, Chatham Square, First Shearith Israel Graveyard.<br />
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<p>All stops, timing and inclusions of the tour are dependent on traffic and weather conditions.</p>
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<li>We can customize the tour and stops to fit your needs upon request.</li>
</ul>

<p><span>Tour Duration: </span>Four (4) Hours<br />
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<span>Tour Can Operate:</span> </p>

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<p>The starting time and date of the tour are customizable to fit your schedule.</p>
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<p>This tour is offered all year round, 7-days a week.</p>
</li>
</ul>

<p><span>Wheelchair Accessible:</span> No<br />
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<span>Physical Activity Level:</span> Light<br />
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<span>Inclusions:</span> </p>

<ul>
<li>
<p>Experience the city and receive local tips from your savvy local guide</p>
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<p>Flexible timing </p>
</li>
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<p>Driver gratuity included (guide gratuity is not included)</p>
</li>
<li>24-hour support phone number</li>
</ul>

<p><span>Not Included:</span></p>

<ul>
<li>
<p>Gratuity for the tour guide is not included</p>
</li>
</ul>

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New York City: Private NYC Pizza and Gelato Challenge - 4 Hours
<img alt="Private NYC Pizza and Gelato Challenge" src="https://btsq.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/NYC-Private-Pizza-and-Gelato-Challenge.jpg" />
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Ciao Bella! Like pizza and love gelato? Then, this tour is for you! Experience three different downtown neighborhoods (South Village, West Village and Union Square) as you sample pizza from three (3) different slice joints/sit down pizzerias, rating them as you go. Learn about the history of pizza in NYC and what goes into making the finest pizza. For dessert, you will compare the offerings at two (2) different gelateries, discuss how gelato is made, and learn why it’s so different from American ice cream. You’ll use a scoring sheet, rating the pizza based on visual appeal, crust, sauce/topping and overall enjoyment. Gelato will be rated on case appeal, flavors offered, portion size/value ratio, flavor, texture and overall pleasure. What a great and yummy way to play a food critic!<br />
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Your guide is a well-respected culinary historian, cookbook author and culinary educator with a specialty in fine chocolate and other artisanal foods. Her accolades include a certificate of outstanding achievement from The James Beard Foundation and a book award from The International Association of Culinary Professionals. From Jacques Pepin to Julia Child, Thomas Keller, Jacques Torres, Daniel Boulud and Padma Lakshmi, she has worked with the most distinguished culinary talent.</p>

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<p>4-hours with a private tour guide.</p>
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<p>Meet your guide at the Arch at Washington Square Park where you will see the statue of Garibaldi and learn about the Italian immigrants in NYC.</p>
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<p>You’ll stop at three (3) different pizza joints and two (2) gelateries including Joe’s Pizza or Bleecker St Pizza, Rivoli Pizza, Ribalta (sit-down restaurant), Venchi and Amorino, rating each tasting as you go.</p>
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<p>Along the way, you will learn about the different ethnic neighborhoods.</p>
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<p>All stops, timing and inclusions of the tour are dependent on traffic and weather conditions.</p>
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<p>We can customize the tour and stops to fit your needs upon request.</p>
</li>
</ul>

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<span>Tour Can Operate:</span> </p>

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<p>This tour can begin any time between 11:30am and 3:00pm during summer hours and between 11:30 am and 2:00pm during winter hours.</p>
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<p>This tour is offered all year round, Thursdays thru Sundays only.</p>
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<p>The ideal seasons for this tour are the spring and fall due to comfortable temperatures for walking and being outdoors.</p>
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<p>Restrictions may apply depending on the date and time of the tour.</p>
</li>
</ul>

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<span>Physical Activity Level:</span> Light<br />
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<span>Inclusions:</span> </p>

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<p>Experience the city and receive local tips from your savvy local culinary specialist guide.</p>
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<p>Food tastings are included.</p>
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<p>Flexible Timing to fit your schedule.</p>
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<p>This walking/food tour can accommodate up to 8 guests.</p>
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<p>24-hour support phone number</p>
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</ul>

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<p>Gratuity for the tour guide is not included.</p>
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New York City: Private Cupcake Tasting Tour - 4 Hours
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<div font-size:="" sans="" source=""><span><span><img alt="Private Cupcake Tasting Tour" src="https://btsq.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Private-Cupcake-Tasting-Tour.jpg" /><br />
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Highlights:</span></span></div>

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<span>Since their creation, cupcakes have become a pop culture trend in the culinary world. In the early 21st century, a trend for cupcake shops, known as cupcakeries, which are specialized bakeries that sell little or nothing except cupcakes, developed in the United States, playing off the sense of nostalgia evoked by the cakes. There are dozens of upscale bakeries in New York City. Shops like Magnolia Bakery gained publicity in their appearance on popular television shows like Sex and the City. On the tour, you will taste and rate your way through some of the city's best cupcakes, ranking them on presentation, frosting quality/style, and moistness/crumb density. Learn about trends in the cupcake world, visit a commercial kitchen, and learn about the cupcake's unlikely origins.<br />
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Your guide is a well-respected culinary historian, cookbook author and culinary educator with a specialty in fine chocolate and other artisanal foods. Her accolades include a certificate of outstanding achievement from The James Beard Foundation and a book award from The International Association of Culinary Professionals. From Jacques Pepin to Julia Child, Thomas Keller, Jacques Torres, Daniel Boulud and Padma Lakshmi, she has worked with the most distinguished culinary talent.</span></div>


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<li><span>4-hours with a private tour guide</span><br />
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<li><span>Meet your guide at the Arch at Washington Square Park (Washington Square North)</span><br />
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<li><span>You’ll stop at four (4) trendy bake shops for a taste and learn about the neighborhood along the way.</span><br />
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<div><span>All stops, timing and inclusions of the tour are dependent on traffic and weather conditions.</span></div>
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<li><span>We can customize the tour and stops to fit your needs upon request.</span></li>
</ul>

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<span>Tour Can Operate:</span> </span></div>

<ul>
<li><span>The starting time and date of the tour is between 10:00am and 3:00pm</span></li>
<li><span>This tour is offered all year round, 7-days a week (Mondays are typically avoided due to bakery hours)</span><br />
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<li><span>The ideal seasons for this tour are the spring and fall due to comfortable temperatures for walking and being outdoors.</span></li>
</ul>

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<span>Physical Activity Level:</span> Light<br />
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<span>Inclusions:</span> </span></div>

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<li><span>Experience the city and receive local tips from your savvy local culinary specialist guide</span><br />
</li>
<li><span>Food tastings are included</span><br />
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<li><span>Flexible timing to fit your schedule</span><br />
</li>
<li><span>24-hour support phone number</span></li>
</ul>

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<span><span>Not Included:</span></span></div>

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<div><span>Gratuity for the tour guide is not included</span></div>
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</ul>
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New York City: Treasures of the MET - 2 Hours
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This tour introduces visitors to the most important works in the permanent collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art such as the outstanding collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist paintings including works by Van Gogh, Monet, Renoir and Degas, the inspiring American Wing featuring the iconic painting of Washington Crossing the Delaware and spectacular examples of Tiffany stained glass, the extraordinary sculpture of the ancient Greeks, the world of Ancient Egypt including the Temple of Dendur, and much more.</span></p>

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<p><span>2-hours with a private art specialist tour guide.</span></p>
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<p><span>Meet your guide at the main entrance of the Museum to begin your experience. Your guide will take you through the permanent collection with commentary along the way. Your guide is a true expert that will make the museum come to life and be able to answer your questions in depth.</span></p>
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</ul>

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<p><span>All stops, timing and inclusions of the tour are dependent on traffic and weather conditions.</span></p>
</li>
<li>
<p><span>We can customize the tour and stops to fit your needs upon request.</span></p>
</li>
</ul>

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<span>Tour Can Operate:</span> </span></p>

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<p><span>The starting time and date of the tour are customizable to fit your schedule.</span></p>
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<p><span>The start time of this tour can be between 1:001am and 2:00pm. The MET closes at 5:00pm midweek.</span></p>
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</ul>

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<p><span>This tour is offered all year round, 7-days a week (currently the museum is closed on Wednesdays and major holidays).</span></p>
</li>
</ul>

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<span><span>Wheelchair Accessible:</span> No<br />
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<span>Physical Activity Level:</span> Light<br />
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<span>Inclusions:</span> </span></p>

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<p><span>Experience this iconic museum with your savvy art specialist guide</span></p>
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</ul>

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<p><span>Flexible Timing to fit your schedule</span></p>
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</ul>

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<p><span>This private tour can accommodate up to 15 guests</span></p>
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<p><span>Admission to the Metropolitan Museum of Art</span></p>
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<p><span>24-hour support phone number</span></p>
</li>
</ul>

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<p><span>Gratuity for the tour guide is not included</span></p>
</li>
</ul>
</div>
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New York City: Private Pre-Opening or After-hours Tour at the MoMA - 1 Hour
<img alt="Private Pre-Opening or After-Hours VIP Tour at The MoMA" src="https://btsq.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Private-Pre-Opening-or-After-Hours-Tour-of-The-MoMA.jpg" />
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<span>On this VIP tour, you can enjoy the exclusive and intimate experience of touring the museum without the crowds. With a dedicated personal professional art historian leading the way, you and your guests can visit the museum before it opens to the public in the morning or in the evening after the museum is closed to the public. A professional art historian will provide a guided museum tour of the masterworks of MoMA’s collection, the museum’s architecture, and current exhibitions. Tours can be customized to focus on specific galleries, mediums, or collection areas; tours in foreign languages and tours for families and children are also available. The MoMA, home to the greatest collection of modern and contemporary art in the world, was newly renovated in 2019. Family educator tour guide specialist are available for a child-friendly experience, upon request. Tours are available in English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish (depending on availability).</span></span></p>

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<p><span>1-hour private pre-opening or after-hours tour of Museum of Modern Art.</span></p>
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<p><span>Experience the outstanding collections and galleries with rotating art. The collection currently contains almost 200,000 works of modern and contemporary art.</span></p>
</li>
<li>
<p><span>Tours can be customized to focus on certain collections.</span></p>
</li>
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<p><span>Along the way you may see works by: Milton Avery, Giacomo Bella and Umberto Boccioni.</span></p>
</li>
</ul>

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<span>Tour Can Operate:</span> </span></p>

<p></p>

<p></p>

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<p><span>Offered Mondays through Saturdays, year-round.</span></p>
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<p><span>Pre-opening tour starts at 9:30am; After-Hours tour starts at 5:30pm (Saturday after-hours tour starts at 7:00pm).</span></p>
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<p><span><span>Restrictions may apply depending on the date and time of the tour.</span></span></p>
</li>
</ul>

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<span>Physical Activity Level:</span> Light<br />
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<span>Inclusions:</span> </span></p>

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<p><span>1-hour exclusive pre-opening or after-closing tour at Manhattan’s Museum of<br />
Modern Art with private museum lecturer</span></p>
</li>
<li>
<p><span>24-hour support phone number</span></p>
</li>
</ul>

<p><span><span>Exclusions:</span><span> </span></span></p>

<ul>
<li>
<p><span><span>Guide/lecturer gratuity not included</span></span></p>
</li>
</ul>
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New York City: Private Brooklyn Bridge Highlights Bike Tour - 2 Hours
<img alt="Private Brooklyn Bridge Highlights Bike Tour" src="https://btsq.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Private-Brooklyn-Bridge-Highlights-Bike-Tour-115-1.jpg" />
<p font-size:="" sans="" source=""><span><span>Highlights:</span><br />
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Discover unique neighborhoods, iconic landmarks and breathtaking sights as you explore Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn with your own private tour guide. You will be in awe as you bike across the Brooklyn Bridge and marvel at the scenic Manhattan skyline in Brooklyn Bridge Park.</span></p>

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<p><span>2-hours with a private guide for a bike tour through Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn.</span></p>
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<p><span>Guests will meet their guide at 38 Park Row, corner of Beekman Place, across from City Hall Park, where they will get their bikes and helmets. The guide will then escort the group to the starting point of the tour which will be directly across the New York City’s historic Hall Park.</span></p>
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<p><span>The tour will have various stops near essential attractions of Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn and will provide in-depth narration and stops for photo opportunities at famous sights and hidden gems along the way. Guests will bike across the iconic wooden panels of the Brooklyn Bridge and will admire the scenic Manhattan Skyline from across the river in Brooklyn Bridge Park. Other stops will include visits to Jane’s Carousel and Brooklyn Heights along with exploring the South Street Seaport District. (indoor entrance fees are not included for any locations).</span></p>
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<li>
<p><span>All stops, timing and inclusions of the tour are dependent on traffic and weather conditions.</span></p>
</li>
<li>
<p><span>?We can customize the tour and stops to fit your needs upon request.</span></p>
</li>
</ul>

<p font-size:="" sans="" source=""><span><span>Tour Duration: </span>2 Hours<br />
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<span>Tour Can Operate:</span> </span></p>

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<p><span>The starting time and date of the tour are customizable to fit your schedule.</span></p>
</li>
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<p><span>This tour is offered all year round, 7-days a week.</span></p>
</li>
</ul>

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<span>Physical Activity Level:</span> Easy to Moderate<br />
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<span>Inclusions:</span> </span></p>

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<p><span>2 -hour private guided bike ride through Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn</span></p>
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<p><span>NYC Licensed Tour guide for 2 hours</span></p>
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<p><span>Cannondale Bike with basket/bike bag, Helmet and a map of New York City</span></p>
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<p><span>24-hour support phone number</span></p>
</li>
</ul>

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<p><span>Gratuity for the tour guide is not included </span></p>
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</ul>
</div>
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New York City: Private Bagel Making, Cragel and Donut Deluxe NYC Food Tour - 4 Hours
<p><img alt="Private Bagel Making, Cragel and Donut Deluxe NYC Food Tour" src="https://btsq.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Private-Bagel-Cragel-and-Donut-Deluxe-Tour-1.jpg" /><span><span><strong>Highlights:</strong><br />
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When you think of New York City – what food comes to mind? If you said bagels, you’d most likely be in the majority. There’s nothing like a NYC bagel for breakfast, brunch, lunch - and heck for dinner too! Now you can experience the best of the best thanks to our EXCLUSIVE Private Bagel Making, Cragel and Donut Deluxe NYC Food Tour.<br />
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Now, this is not your ordinary NYC bagel tour. Why? Because on our exclusive NYC private tour, you’ll have the rare opportunity to get hands-on by helping to make authentic New York bagels at the best bagel shop in the city! And no food tour would be complete without sampling the fare – meaning you get to taste the best bagels, cream cheeses and lox the Big Apple has to offer as well! And it’s not just bagels you get to learn about – you’ll also visit the bagel shop that makes the world’s only “cragel” – a half-bagel, half-croissant, that combines the dense chewiness of the bagel with the buttery flakiness of the croissant. Finally, as you may have surmised by the title of this experience, you’ll finish on a sweet note with a donut from a famous donut shop that’s been a Brooklyn staple for over 60 years - and was featured in the latest Spider-Man movie!</span></span><br />
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<p><span><span>Your exclusive bagel adventure begins when your professional driver and expert, licensed tour guide pick you up at your hotel in a private luxury vehicle. </span></span></p>
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<p><span><span>From there you’ll head to your first stop, Utopia Bagels in Whitestone, Queens. Here you’ll not only discover the history of this iconic food and how it’s made, but you’ll also get a unique hands-on bagel rolling and baking experience! And of course, you’ll also get to sample those delicious hot fresh bagels, a variety of spreads, and a luxurious lox sandwich.</span></span></p>
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<p><span><span>After that amazing experience you’ll get back into your luxury vehicle and continue to the next stop on the tour, which is Bagel Point in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. This particular bagel shop is home to the famous “cragel” which is a pastry that combines a bagel and a croissant for one tasty treat. Here you will also get to sample the fare and if you would like, you can also take part in another hands-on rolling experience.</span></span></p>
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<p><span><span>And if that isn’t enough yumminess for one day, after your cragel expedition you’ll take a short stroll down the block to Brooklyn’s best donut shop, Peter Pan Donuts, where you’ll finish the day off with a sweet treat of your choice.</span></span></p>
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<p><span><span>When your NYC food tour comes to an end, and you are now officially a “bagel expert,” your luxury transfer will be waiting to take you back to your hotel or other predetermined drop-off location.</span></span></p>
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<p><span><span><strong><em>All stops, timing and inclusions of the tour are dependent on traffic and weather conditions. </em></strong></span></span></p>
</li>
</ul>

<p><br />
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<span><span><strong>Tour Duration:</strong> 4-Hours<br />
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<strong>Tour Can Operate:</strong><br />
The starting time and date of the tour are customizable to fit your schedule. </span></span></p>

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<p><span><span>This exclusive experience is offered daily, year-round, subject to availability. However, the best days to experience this tour would be Monday through Thursday.</span></span></p>
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<p><span><span>Recommended starting time is between 8:00am and 1:00pm.</span></span></p>
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<p><span><span>Restrictions may apply depending on the date and time of the tour. </span></span></p>
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<span><span><strong>Wheelchair Accessible: </strong>Please inquire with your sales representative.<br />
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<strong>Physical Activity Level:</strong> Easy<br />
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<strong>Inclusions:</strong></span></span></p>

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<p><span><span>Ride in comfort in our luxury vehicles with professional drivers and bottled water</span></span></p>
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<p><span><span>Door-to-door service and flexible timing (additional charge for outside of Manhattan)</span></span></p>
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<p><span><span>4-Hours with a bagel expert on a guided tour of “the bagel capital of the world” including:</span></span></p>

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<p><span><span>Private demonstration and class</span></span></p>
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<p><span><span>Hands-on bagel rolling and baking experience</span></span></p>
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<p><span><span>Learn the dos and don’ts of New York’s bagel culture </span></span></p>
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<p><span><span>Sample the best bagels, spreads, cragels and donuts NYC has to offer</span></span></p>
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<p><span><span>Driver gratuity included </span></span></p>
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<p><span><span>24-hour support phone number</span></span></p>
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</ul>

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<span><span><strong>Exclusions:</strong></span></span></p>

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<p><span><span><em>Gratuity for the tour guide is not included</em></span></span></p>
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New York City: History Highlights Private NYC History Tour - 8 Hours
<img alt="History Highlights Private NYC History Tour" src="https://btsq.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/History-Highlights-Private-NYC-History-Tour-1.jpg" />
<p><span><span><strong>Highlights:</strong><br />
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Beyond Times Square’s History Highlights Private NYC History Tour is an absolute must if you are a fan of history - in particular the history of New York City. Created just for history buffs, this look at the rich history of the Big Apple is led by one of our local licensed tour guides - who, of course, is a history specialist.<br />
Your full-day specialty experience will start in Brooklyn and end at the iconic Empire State Building - with plenty of stops along the way. You'll start your New York history tour in Brooklyn with a walk over the world-famous Brooklyn Bridge into Manhattan. From there you'll embark on our Origins of New York Private Walking Tour to see where it all started as "New Amsterdam" - a small Dutch settlement that today is known as Lower Manhattan. After taking in various historical sites, your tour will end and you get to enjoy lunch at NYC's most historic - and oldest - bar and restaurant. But it's not over yet, because after lunch you'll be treated to a private 90-minute tour of the iconic Empire State Building with one of their Official Ambassadors! Don't miss out on this fabulous opportunity to delve into the history of America's Melting Pot!<br />
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• Your historical tour of NYC begins when your private driver picks you up at your hotel in a luxury vehicle to take you to the start of your tour in Brooklyn.<br />
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• Here you'll meet your expert tour guide and start your journey with a walk over the infamous Brooklyn Bridge, taking in breathtaking views of the Manhattan skyline, the Statue of Liberty and other sites along the East River. Your step back into history commences as you disembark the bridge's walkway into Lower Manhattan - which you will see like never before - through history.<br />
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• Walking in the footsteps of early settlers, you'll be enchanted by stories and little-known facts your tour guide will share. As you wind your way through Lower Manhattan, you'll see the spot where George Washington was inaugurated, St. Paul’s Chapel - which is the oldest church building in Manhattan, Trinity Church - where you will find out why it was an important site during the American Revolution, the infinity pools of the 9/11 Memorial and more.<br />
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• At the conclusion of your tour, it's time for a scrumptious lunch. You'll have premade reservations at the historical Fraunces Tavern, which is a National Landmark building that once served as a watering hole for many of the Founding Fathers of the US!<br />
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• After lunch your private luxury vehicle will pick you up to head to the Empire State Building in Midtown Manhattan. Upon arrival, you'll meet up with one of the building's Official Ambassadors who'll take you on a fun and informative 90-minute tour. Here you'll get VIP treatment, hear about the history of the building and be treated to insider access.<br />
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• When your time at the Empire State Building comes to an end your luxury transfer will be waiting to take you back to your hotel or other drop-off location of your choice.<br />
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•<em><strong> All stops, timing and inclusions of the tour are dependent on traffic and weather conditions.</strong></em><br />
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<strong>Tour Duration: </strong>Approximately 8 Hours<br />
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<strong>Tour Can Operate:</strong><br />
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The starting time and date of the tour are customizable to fit your schedule.</span></span></p>

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<p><span><span>We recommend a start time of between 8:00am and 11:00am.</span></span></p>
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<p><span><span>This tour is offered all year round, 7 days a week.</span></span></p>
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<p><span><span>Restrictions may apply depending on the date and time of the tour.</span></span></p>
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<span><span><strong>Wheelchair Accessible: </strong>Please inquire with your sales representative.<br />
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<strong>Physical Activity Level: </strong>Easy<br />
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<strong>Inclusions:</strong><br />
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• Private Local History Specialist Tour Guide for 4-hours (for the walk over the Brooklyn Bridge and the Origins of NY Private Walking Tour)<br />
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• Lunch reservation at Fraunces Tavern (the cost of the meal is not included)<br />
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• 90-minute official private tour of the Empire State Building - including access to the 86th-floor observation deck<br />
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• One-way transfer via luxury vehicle from your hotel to Brooklyn for the start of the tour<br />
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• One-way transfer via luxury vehicle from Fraunces Tavern to the Empire State Building<br />
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• Driver gratuities are included<br />
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• 24-hour support phone number<br />
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<strong>Exclusions:</strong><br />
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<em>*Gratuities for the tour guides are not included<br />
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*Cost of lunch at Fraunces Tavern is not included</em></span></span></p>
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New York City: A Day Well Spent in Brooklyn Tour - 8 Hours
<p><img alt="A Day Well Spent in Brooklyn Tour" src="https://btsq.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/A-Day-Well-Spent-in-Brooklyn-Tour-1.jpg" /><span><span><strong>Highlights:</strong><br />
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Over the years the borough of Brooklyn has become increasingly popular and, like Manhattan, contains many must-see and do experiences. Our “A Day Well Spent in Brooklyn Tour” showcases two of its main attractions - sensational street art and fabulous ethnic foods – which you’ll get to explore through a Private Graffiti Walking Tour and Workshop and a Brooklyn Neighborhoods Highlights Tour.<br />
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First, our private graffiti tour offers a very unique experience. This tour is an amazing opportunity to get up-close views of Brooklyn's incredible street art. But that's not all! You also get to attend a private graffiti workshop with a local artist where you can create your own work of art. Afterward, it’s time to explore some of Brooklyn's most famous - and historic - neighborhoods. Your local expert tour guide will introduce you to areas such as Williamsburg, Greenpoint, Brooklyn Heights and DUMBO. As you walk you'll hear about their history, learn little-known facts and see hidden gems. And - since it's also a Brooklyn food tour - you'll be treated to three delectable food tastings along the way. Join us for this two-part private Brooklyn walking tour that's sure to be a highlight of your NYC vacation!<br />
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• Your A Day Well Spent in Brooklyn Tour begins when our professional driver picks you up at your hotel or another pre-determined location to start your adventure in a private luxury vehicle.<br />
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• You’ll then embark on your first walking tour – our Private Graffiti Walking Tour & Workshop that takes place in Bushwick, an up-and-coming neighborhood in northern Brooklyn. Here the larger-than-life street art will enchant you as you hear about the origins of the Bushwick Collective, which has become the most famous street art exhibition in NYC.<br />
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• But that is not the end of your graffiti experience! Part of the tour is also a private workshop where a graffiti artist will provide a lesson, paint, tarps, stencils and a canvas for you and your guests to create a mural to take home.<br />
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• Next up is Brooklyn Neighborhoods Highlights Tour. Here you’ll explore Williamsburg, Greenpoint, DUMBO (which is an acronym for Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass) and more in your luxury vehicle with your expert local tour guide. Perhaps the best part of the tour? You also get to partake in three ethnic food tastings such as a delicious slice of Brooklyn pizza. And no worries - there will be more than enough food to count as a super scrumptious lunch!<br />
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• When your Brooklyn adventure is over your professional driver will drive you back to Manhattan and drop you off at a location of your choosing.<br />
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<em><strong>• All stops, timing and inclusions of the tour are dependent on traffic and weather conditions.</strong></em><br />
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<strong>Tour Duration:</strong> Approximately 8 Hours<br />
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<strong>Tour Can Operate:</strong><br />
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The starting time and date of the tour are customizable to fit your schedule.</span></span></p>

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<p><span><span>We recommend a start time of between 8:00am and 11:00am.</span></span></p>
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<p><span><span>This tour is offered all year round, 7 days a week.</span></span></p>
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<p><span><span>Restrictions may apply depending on the date and time of the tour.</span></span></p>
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<p><span><span><strong>Wheelchair Accessible: </strong>Please inquire with your sales representative.<br />
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<strong>Physical Activity Level: </strong>Easy<br />
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<strong>Inclusions: </strong></span></span></p>

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<p><span><span>One-way transfer via luxury vehicle to Brooklyn (with bottled water)</span></span></p>
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<p><span><span>Hourly car service for 5 hours (including bottled water) that ends in Manhattan at your hotel (or a custom location of your choice)</span></span></p>
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<p><span><span>Private Graffiti Walking Tour & Workshop in one of the premier mural districts in the US with a specialist guide (2 hours)</span></span></p>
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<p><span><span>Private local tour guide for 4 hours</span></span></p>
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<p><span><span>4-Hour Brooklyn Neighborhoods Highlights Tour with ethnic food tastings along the way (3 tastings included with enough food for lunch)</span></span></p>
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<p><span><span>24-hour support phone number</span></span></p>
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<p><span><span>Driver gratuity is included</span></span></p>
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<p><span><span><strong>Exclusions: </strong><br />
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<em>*Gratuities for the tour guides are not included.</em></span></span></p>
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New York City: All Things Kids Family Friendly NYC Private Tour - 8 Hours
<p><img alt="All Things Kids Family Friendly NYC Private Tour" src="https://btsq.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/All-Things-Kids-Family-Friendly-NYC-Private-Tour-1.jpg" /><span><span><strong>Highlights:</strong><br />
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Taking a family trip to NYC? Our "All Things Kids Family Friendly NYC Private Tour" is a perfect way for the entire family to spend a fun-filled day together. This unique experience is an entire day dedicated to the kiddos that combines three of New York City’s most famous attractions into one unforgettable day.<br />
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You’ll start the day with a magical private experience at FAO Schwarz that’s hosted by a world-famous Toy Soldier. The tour begins when you are ushered into the store - before it even opens to the public – and welcomed into a toyland like no other. Upon completion of your behind-the-scenes tour, your professional tour guide will meet you to take you to the next stop – the American Museum of Natural History - via subway. Here the entire family will take part in a private scavenger hunt that uncovers little-known secrets of this amazing museum. After the hunt, it’s time to walk to a lunch spot of your choice. To finish off the day you’ll take a short stroll to visit the always enchanting Central Park Zoo.<br />
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When it comes to New York City tours for families – as well as kid-friendly tours - this is one highly recommended experience that is guaranteed to create memories that last a lifetime!<br />
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• Your family-friendly adventure filled with fun activities begins when you get picked up in a private luxury vehicle by a professional driver.<br />
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• Then it’s off you go to FAO Schwarz for your 9:00am private tour - before the store even opens to the public! (start time may vary based on time of the year)<br />
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• Upon arrival you’ll be delighted when you meet your personal guide for the FAO Schwarz Behind-The-Scenes Tour – it’s one of their famous Toy Soldiers!<br />
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• Here you’ll learn about the history of FAO Schwarz, have a chance to raid the Candy Bar, receive a plush souvenir and have your very own personal shopper!<br />
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• At the completion of your tour, your expert local BTSQ tour guide will meet you at the store to take you to your next adventure.<br />
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• Next, you’ll hop on the subway and head to the American Museum of Natural History to partake in a 90-minute scavenger hunt that will be both fun and educational.<br />
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• By now you’re all sure to have worked up an appetite and your tour guide will be happy to make some suggestions that has something on the menu for everyone’s taste. Perhaps Shake Shack or Milk Bar?<br />
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• After everyone’s tummies are full it’s time to take a stroll to the next stop – the Central Park Zoo! Here you'll spot snow monkeys, sea lions, grizzly bears, penguins and more.<br />
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• After your family fun day, your luxury vehicle will be waiting to take you back to your hotel.<br />
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<em><strong>• All stops, timing and inclusions of the tour are dependent on traffic and weather conditions.</strong></em><br />
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<strong>Tour Duration: </strong>Approximately 8 Hours<br />
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<strong>Tour Can Operate:</strong><br />
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The starting date of the tour is customizable to fit your schedule.</span></span></p>

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<p><span><span>Tour starts at 9:00am (starting times may change based on time of the year).</span></span></p>
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<p><span><span>This tour is offered all year round, 7 days a week.</span></span></p>
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<p><span><span>Restrictions may apply depending on the date and time of the tour.</span></span></p>
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<p><span><span><strong>Wheelchair Accessible: </strong>Please inquire with your sales representative.<br />
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<strong>Physical Activity Level:</strong> Easy<br />
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<strong>Inclusions:</strong></span></span></p>

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<p><span><span>Roundtrip Transportation via Luxury Vehicle from the hotel to FAO Schwarz and from Central Park Zoo back to the hotel**</span></span></p>
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<p><span><span>1-hour Behind-The-Scenes Tour at FAO Schwarz before the store opens to the public</span></span></p>
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<p><span><span>Private BTSQ Tour Guide for 8 hours</span></span></p>
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<p><span><span>2-hour Private Scavenger Hunt at the American Museum of Natural History (including instructions and museum admission)</span></span></p>
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<p><span><span>A stop for lunch</span></span></p>
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<p><span><span>Central Park Zoo admission</span></span></p>
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<p><span><span>Roundtrip MetroCard</span></span></p>
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<p><span><span>24-hour support phone number<strong> </strong></span></span></p>
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<p><span><span><strong>Exclusions:</strong><br />
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<em>*Gratuity for the tour guide is not included.<br />
* Lunch is not included in the cost of the experience.<br />
**Additional charge for pick-up or drop-off outside of Manhattan.</em></span></span></p>
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New York City: Art & Architecture Wonders of NYC Tour - 8 Hours
<p><img alt="Art & Architecture Wonders of NYC Tour" src="https://btsq.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Wonders-of-NYC-Art-Tour-Architecture-Cruise-1.jpg" /><span><span><strong>Highlights:</strong><br />
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Attention art and architecture enthusiasts! Beyond Times Square has created a full-day specialty experience with you in mind - our Art & Architecture Wonders of NYC Tour. Combining an NYC art tour with an NYC architecture tour, this adventure allows you to partake in both, courtesy of industry experts.<br />
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Your Manhattan art journey begins with a private tour of the Metropolitan Museum of Art with an art specialist tour guide. Afterward, you'll enjoy a delicious lunch with a view atop the Museum of Arts and Design. After lunch, it's time to start the architecture aspect of the experience with an NYC architecture boat tour around Manhattan. Taking place on a climate-controlled 1920’s style yacht, your professional American Institute of Architects guide will help you to see the skyline from a whole new perspective.<br />
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Thanks to private, luxury transportation included to get you from place to place, and the assistance of our Destination Experts to plan the timing of the day, all you have to do is enjoy the beauty that will surround you from start to finish.</span></span></p>

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<p><span><span>Your day begins when you get picked up in a private luxury vehicle and head to the Metropolitan Museum of Art – or the MET – where you will experience it like never before.</span></span></p>
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<p><span><span>Here you’ll meet your private tour guide – an art specialist – who will introduce you to the Met’s most important works in its permanent collection such as the outstanding collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist paintings.</span></span></p>
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<p><span><span>As you take in the collection of rare and beautiful objects that are housed in this iconic museum, you’ll also learn more about their significance.</span></span></p>
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<p><span><span>When your two hours at the MET are over, you’ll be picked up by your private driver for a short ride to the elegant ROBERT that sits atop The Museum of Arts and Design at Columbus Circle.</span></span></p>
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<p><span><span>Thanks to pre-made reservations your table will be ready and waiting for you. Once seated you'll enjoy breathtaking views of Central Park as you dine on the finest of fare at this modern classic. You’ll also be surrounded by intriguing artwork from renowned artists including Johanna Grawunder’s Tangerines and Cherry Blossom, Phillip Michael Wolfson’s Sounds Wave and Teresita Fernandez's Night Writing.</span></span></p>
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<p><span><span>After a scrumptious lunch your luxury vehicle will be waiting to take you to Chelsea Piers. Here you’ll board an elegant 1920’s style yacht complete with teak decks and private tables.</span></span></p>
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<p><span><span>Onboard you’ll be treated to narration from a member of the American Institute of Architects who will educate and entertain you as you circumnavigate the island of Manhattan.</span></span></p>
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<p><span><span>Topics of conversation, while you’re enjoying your cruise, may include the Beaux-Arts style buildings you spot along the way, the iconic spires of the Chrysler Building and the Woolworth Building, the waterfront monuments of the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island and Roosevelt Island, engineering masterpieces like the Brooklyn Bridge and the George Washington Bridge and much more!</span></span></p>
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<p><span><span><em><strong>All stops, timing and inclusions of the tour are dependent on traffic and weather conditions.</strong></em></span></span></p>
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<span><span><strong>Tour Duration: </strong>Approximately 8 Hours<br />
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<strong>Tour Can Operate:</strong><br />
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The starting time and date of the tour are customizable to fit your schedule.</span></span></p>

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<p><span><span>We recommend a start time between 8:00am and 11:00am.</span></span></p>
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<p><span><span>This tour is offered all year round, 7 days a week.</span></span></p>
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<p><span><span>Restrictions may apply depending on the date and time of the tour.<strong> </strong></span></span></p>
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</ul>

<p><span><span><strong>Wheelchair Accessible: </strong>Please inquire with your sales representative.<br />
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<strong>Physical Activity Level: </strong>Easy<br />
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<strong>Inclusions:</strong></span></span></p>

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<p><span><span>4-hour service via luxury vehicle + a one-way transfer within Manhattan via luxury vehicle</span></span></p>
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<p><span><span>Treasures of the MET Private Tour - A 2-hour tour of the Metropolitan Museum of Art with our Art Specialist Tour guide (museum admission included)</span></span></p>
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<p><span><span>AIA Around Manhattan Architecture Cruise – A 2.75-hour cruise on a climate-controlled 1920’s style yacht led by an official American Institute of Architects guide</span></span></p>
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<p><span><span>Lunch or dinner reservation at ROBERT (window view table if available)</span></span></p>
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<p><span><span>Driver gratuity is included</span></span></p>
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<p><span><span>24-hour support phone number<strong> </strong></span></span></p>
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</ul>

<p><span><span><strong>Exclusions: </strong><br />
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<em>* Cost of the meal at ROBERT is not included.<br />
*Alternate restaurant to be suggested if ROBERT is not available.<br />
*Gratuities for the tour guides are not included.</em></span></span></p>
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