39-night Historic Sites and New World Flavor Cruise – Athens (Piraeus) to New York

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!

Piraeus: The Ancient City of Athens - 8 Hours

Dominated by the remarkable Parthenon, which has stood for over 2,000 years, Athens is a city of major architectural and archaeological treasures. At Piraeus Port you will receive a warm welcome from your guide and driver who provides a captivating insight into the city’s history and culture during your full day tour.

For most, the highlight of a visit to Athens is the world famous Acropolis and the Parthenon. Dedicated to the Goddess Athena, it is one of the most important ancient monuments in the Western world. This afternoon, delight in the mesmerising display of eclectic Greek and Oriental art at the Benaki Museum. Complete your day with a drive past the Panethenaic Stadium, the pure marble masterpiece that served as the original site for the modern Olympics. At the end of the tour you are privately transferred back to your cruise ship.

Highlights:

• Ascend the Acropolis to the Parthenon, one of the most important ancient monuments in the Western world
• Tour the Benaki Museum

Tour Duration: 8 Hours

Tour Can Operate: Morning/ Afternoon

Wheelchair Accessible: Please enquire for more information

Physical Activity Level: Light

Inclusions:

• Private transport by luxury car or minivan
• An expert local guide for 8 hours
• Entrance fees to all sights and museums
  All taxes

Exclusions:

• All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs
• Gratuities

Piraeus: Cape Sounion - 5 hours

Meet your guide as you disembark your cruise ship in Piraeus and venture along the scenic coast to Cape Sounion where you visit the ancient ruined Temple of Poseidon. This temple is believed to date from the 5th century BC and was built to honour Poseidon, who ranked second only to Athena herself in terms of power. The Temple enjoys an impressive position, high on the cliffs, and has, over the centuries, been marked by many travellers’ carved signatures, including that of Lord Byron. After touring the site, you return to your cruise ship in Piraeus.

Highlights:

• Venture along the coast to Cape Sounion to the ancient ruins of the Temple of Poseidon

Tour Duration: 5 hours

Tour can Operate: Morning/ Afternoon

Wheelchair Accessible: Please enquire for more information

Physical Activity Level: Low

Inclusions:
•    Luxury car or minivan at your disposal during the tour
•    An expert A&K local guide (5 hours)
•    Entrance fees
•    All taxes

Exclusions:
•    All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs
•    Gratuities

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!

Istanbul Port - Treasures of Istanbul (Full Day Tour)

PORT: ISTANBUL

TREASURES OF ISTANBUL

Full-Day Tour

Arrive in Istanbul, you will meet your professional guide, holding a name sign outside of the terminal building at the port for your full- day of private sightseeing.

Your private tour of Istanbul begins with a visit to the Hippodrome, which was one of the largest chariot race grounds of the Byzantine Empire. You will take a short walk to the Blue Mosque, completed in 1616, it is a triumph of harmony, proportion and elegance. The mosque was a part of a complex also including, tombs, fountains, kitchens, and a bath. The blue Iznik Tiles covering the walls have given the mosque its popular name, Blue Mosque.

Hagia Sophia Mosque is mostly known as one of the most valuable and fascinating structures in the world of art and architecture. It deserves to enter to the collection of the rare works by challenging to the time. The walls of this beautiful piece of architecture are decorated with gorgeous mosaics. UNESCO accepts Hagia Sophia as The World Heritage because of architectural beauty.

** St. Sophia is a mosque and you need to remove your shoes and cover your head, shoulders, knees. It is advised to dress respectfully during visiting.

Lunch recommended in an old Ottoman House. You can taste delicious Turkish cuisine in a lovely garden setting.

Next, you will visit the magnificent Topkapi Palace, the residence of the sultans for almost three centuries. It is located on the promontory jutting out between the Bosphorus and the Golden Horn. The construction of the Topkapi Palace was completed between 1465 and 1478. Being the imperial residence of the sultan, his court and harem, the palace was also the seat of government for the Ottoman Empire. .

Last, you will continue to explore ninety-two streets of the famous Grand Bazaar. The Grand Bazaar is the largest and oldest covered Bazaar in Turkey with more than 4,000 shops. A variety of Turkish Handicrafts, Oriental carpets, rare jewels and inexpensive souvenirs all sold in small shops next to each other. The streets are named according to the trades, such as gold and silver sellers, carpet sellers, booksellers, etc
At the end of your day, you will return to the port to embark your ship.

Includes:
- 1 full- day of private sightseeing in Istanbul
- Licensed professional guide in English language
- Air- conditioned luxury vehicle with professional driver
- Entrance fees to museums and sites according to the above itinerary
- Bottled water provided throughout the tours
- Welcome package
- VAT tax

Not included:
- Gratuities to guide and driver
- Meals that are not indicated on the itinerary
- Personal expenses of the guests
- Recommended lunch

Istanbul Port - Byzantine Highlights- (Half Day Tour)

PORT: ISTANBUL
BYZANTINE HIGHLIGHTS
Half-Day Tour

Arrive in Istanbul, you will meet your professional guide, holding a name sign outside of the terminal building at the port for your half day Byzantine Highlights tour.

First, your private tour of Istanbul begins with a visit to the Hippodrome, which was one of the largest chariot race grounds of the Byzantine Empire.

Hagia Sophia Mosque is mostly known as one of the most valuable and fascinating structures in the world of art and architecture. It deserves to enter to the collection of the rare works by challenging to the time. The walls of this beautiful piece of architecture are decorated with gorgeous mosaics. UNESCO accepts Hagia Sophia as The World Heritage because of architectural beauty.

** St. Sophia is a mosque and you need to remove your shoes and cover your head, shoulders, knees. It is advised to dress respectfully during visiting.

Then, you will visit the Underground Cistern, a fiant reservoir built by Justinian in the 6th century to bring water to the city to be used in the palaces. It is 70 meters wide and 140 meters long, with a capacity of 80,000 cubic meters of water. It has 336 beautiful columns that support the cistern, two of which are carved with the head of Medusa on the plinth.

Last, you continue to explore ninety- two streets of the famous Grand Bazaar, the largest and oldest covered Bazaar in Turkey with more than 4,000 shops. A variety of Turkish Handicrafts, Oriental carpets, rare jewels and inexpensive souvenirs all sold in small shops next to each other.

At the end your morning experience at 1:00pm, you will return to the port and embark your ship.

Includes:
- 1 half-day of private sightseeing in Istanbul
- Licensed professional guide in English language
- Entrance fees to museums and sites according to the above itinerary
- Private Air-conditioned VIP vehicle with professional driver
- Bottled water provided throughout the tours
- Welcome Package
- VAT taxes

Not included:
- Gratuities to guide and driver
- Personal expenses of the guests
- Meals that are not indicated on the itinerary

Istanbul Port - Cultural Istanbul-(Full Day Tour)

PORT: ISTANBUL
CULTURAL ISTANBUL
Private Full-Day Tour

Arrive in Istanbul, you will meet your professional guide, holding a name sign outside of the terminal building at the port for your private full- day sightseeing.

First, you will visit the Suleymaniye Mosque. Built by the great Ottoman architect Mimar Sinan on the order of Sultan Suleiman I (Suleiman the Magnificent), the Suleymaniye Mosque dominates the third hill of old Istanbul, and is strikingly graceful and less ornate than many other imperial mosques, thus lending itself to meditation and quiet reflection.

Next, you will visit the Church of St. Saviour in Chora. After St. Sophia, St.Saviour Chora is the most important Byzantine Church in the city. It was built in the 11th century AD. The walls are decorated with breathtaking 14th century AD frescoes and mosaics. The mosaics relate to the life story of Virgin Mary and the life of Christ.

Lunch recommended at Hamdi Restaurant serving traditional Turkish Kebaps.

Then, you will discover the Egyptian Bazaar; the second largest covered market in Istanbul. It was constructed in the 1660s as part of the Yeni Camii (New Mosque) complex. The name derives from the herbs, and spices imported from or through Egypt. It is still the best place to buy Turkish delight, dried fruit, exotic spices and herbs.

You will continue to explore ninety-two streets of the famous Grand Bazaar. The Grand Bazaar is the largest and oldest covered Bazaar in Turkey with more than 4,000 shops. A variety of Turkish Handicrafts, Oriental carpets, rare jewels and inexpensive souvenirs all sold in small shops next to each other. The streets are named according to the trades, such as gold and silver sellers, carpet sellers, booksellers, etc.

Visit the 16th Century palace of the Sultan’s Grand Vizier, Ibrahim Pasa, which today houses the Turkish and Islamic Art Museum.  The museum contains what many consider to be the finest collection of Islamic artifacts in the world. The museum is well laid out and contains more rare examples of ceramics, Koran cases, calligraphy, textiles, metalwork and illuminated manuscripts. Its antique carpet exhibit is renowned; the carpets, kilims and prayer rugs form one of the richest and oldest collections in the world.
 

At the end of your day, you will return to the port to embark your ship.
 

Includes:
- 1 full- day of private sightseeing in Istanbul
- Air- conditioned luxury VIP vehicle with a professional driver
- Licensed professional guide in English language
- Entrance fees to museums and sites according to the above itinerary
- Bottled water provided on the vehicles.
- Welcome package
- VAT taxes

Not included:
- Gratuities to guide and driver
- Personal expenses of the guests
- Meals that are not indicated on the itinerary
- Recommended lunch    

Istanbul Port - Ottoman Collection - (Half-Day Tour)

PORT: ISTANBUL
OTTOMAN COLLECTION
Half - Day Tour

Arrive in Istanbul, you will meet your professional guide, holding a name sign outside of the terminal building at the port for a half - day Ottoman Collection tour.

Your private tour of Istanbul begins with a visit to the Blue Mosque, completed in 1616, it is a triumph of harmony, proportion and elegance. The mosque was a part of a complex also including, tombs, fountains, kitchens, and a bath. The blue Iznik Tiles covering the walls have given the mosque its popular name, Blue Mosque.

Next, you will visit the magnificent Topkapi Palace, the residence of the sultans for almost three centuries. It is located on the promontory jutting out between the Bosphorus and the Golden Horn. The construction of the Topkapi Palace was completed between 1465 and 1478. Being the imperial residence of the sultan, his court and harem, the palace was also the seat of government for the Ottoman Empire. 

Last, you will continue to explore ninety- two streets of the famous Grand Bazaar. The Grand Bazaar is the largest and oldest covered Bazaar in Turkey with more than 4,000 shops. A variety of Turkish Handicrafts, Oriental carpets, rare jewels and inexpensive souvenirs all sold in small shops next to each other. The streets are named according to the trades, such as gold and silver sellers, carpet sellers, booksellers, etc

At the end of your morning visits approximately at 1:00pm, you will return to the port to embark your ship.

Includes:
- 1 half-day of private sightseeing in Istanbul
- Licensed professional guide in English language
- Entrance fees to museums and sites according to the above itinerary
- Private Air-conditioned VIP vehicle with professional driver
- Welcome Package
- Bottled water provided throughout the tours
- VAT taxes

Not included:
- Gratuities to guide and driver
- Personal expenses of the guests
- Meals that are not indicated on the itinerary

Istanbul Full Day Sightseeing plus Private Bosphorus Cruise - 8 hours

Highlights/Description:

• Dolmabahce Palace
• Cruise on Bosphorus
• Rüstem Pasha Mosque
• Spice Bazaar

Your English-speaking, private guide will meet you at the cruise pier for your full day sightseeing tour of Istanbul.
 
First, you will proceed to explore the 19th Century Dolmabahce Palace to experience its eclectic style of architecture with Baroque and Rococo touch. Compared to Topkap? Palace, Dolmabahçe is more westernized in its architectural style. You will enjoy its elaborate interior decoration.
 
You will next board a private motor yacht for a relaxing cruise on the Bosphorus, which has been a geopolitically important strait between Europe and Asia connecting the Black Sea to the Marmara Sea. You will pass by some magnificent palaces, old mansions and fortresses.
 
Next, you will see the Rüstem Pasha Mosque, which is among the city's architectural gems. This is the first example of the great Ottoman architect Mimar Sinan building a mosque to an octagonal plan. Beautifully proportioned and the interior is covered in some of the most exquisite Iznik tiles ever produced. The tiles, made at the height of Iznik's supremacy, have a good deal of the famous red color that was the envy of other tile makers (blue, yellow, white and green were easy colors to produce, but red was extraordinarily difficult.
 
You will explore the Spice Bazaar (Egyptian Bazaar). It was constructed in the 17th Century as a part of the New Mosque complex. This oriental market is the best place to buy Turkish delight, exotic spices, herbs, Turkish coffee and tea.
 
Before you will be transferred back to the port, your guide will take you to the backstreets of the Spice Bazaar to taste a traditional Ottoman drink: Boza (fermented millet) at the famous Vefa Bozacisi.
 
At the end of the tour, your private guide will transfer you back to your hotel or cruise pier.
 
Tour Duration: 8 Hours
Tour can operate: Morning
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Physical Activity Level: Moderate


Inclusions:

• Officially licensed, private guide
• Transfers to/from port in an air-conditioned luxury vehicle
• 2 Hour Bosphorus Cruise with Private Yacht
• Parking fees and entrance fees of the sites/museums stated in the tour program
• Bottled water
• Welcome package
• Applicable taxes

Not Included:

• Meals, unless otherwise noted
• Gratuities
• Personal expenses

Istanbul Half Day Sightseeing plus Private Bosphorus Cruise - 4 hours

Highlights/Description:

Your English-speaking, private guide will meet you at the cruise pier for your half day sightseeing tour of Istanbul.
 
First, you will proceed to explore the 19th Century Dolmabahce Palace to experience its eclectic style of architecture with Baroque and Rococo touch. Compared to Topkap? Palace, Dolmabahçe is more westernized in its architectural style. You will enjoy its elaborate interior decoration.
 
You will next board a private motor yacht for a relaxing cruise on the Bosphorus, which has been a geopolitically important strait between Europe and Asia connecting the Black Sea to the Marmara Sea. You will pass by some magnificent palaces, old mansions and fortresses.
 
At the end of the tour, your private guide will transfer you back to your hotel or cruise pier.
 
Tour Duration: 4 Hours
Tour can operate: Morning
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Physical Activity Level: Moderate

Inclusions:

• Officially licensed, private guide
• Transfers to/from port in an air-conditioned luxury vehicle
• 2 Hour Bosphorus Cruise with Private Yacht
• Parking fees and entrance fees of the sites/museums stated in the tour program
• Bottled water
• Welcome package
• Applicable taxes

Not Included:

• Meals, unless otherwise noted
• Gratuities
• Personal expenses

Jewish Heritage Half Day Tour (Istanbul) - 4 hours

Highlights/Description:

• Galata Quarter
• Ahrida Synagogue
• Jewish Museum
• Grand Bazaar

 
Your English-speaking, private guide will meet you at the cruise pier for your half day sightseeing tour of Istanbul.
 
Your private tour will start with a visit to the old Galata Quarter, a Jewish quarter for centuries. Visit to the Galata Tower, which was built in 1303 by immigrants from Genoa, Italy. A medieval stone tower in the heart of Pera quarter just to the north of the Golden Horn. One of the city's most striking landmarks, it is a high, cone-capped cylinder that dominates the skyline and affords a panoramic vista of Old Istanbul and its environs. You will enjoy the spectacular view of the city.
 
Next visit will be to the Ottoman Baroque style Ahrida Synagogue originally built in the 15th century and is the earliest synagogue in Istanbul.  The original 20-foot long oak bimah (teva), shaped either like Noah’s Ark or, like the Ottoman ship which brought the Sephardim to freedom from Spain to Turkey, can still be seen. 
 
Your private tour will continue with a visit to the Jewish Museum of Turkey, which is housed in the former Zulfaris Synagogue, aims to “collect, preserve, exhibit, interpret and disseminate knowledge about the cultural heritage of the Turkish Jews.” It captures 700 years of amiable relations between Jews and Turks, beginning in 1326 with the Ottoman conquest of Bursa. The building itself dates from the early 19th century, although there is evidence of a Synagogue in the same spot in the 17th century. The Synagogue functioned as a place of worship for over a century, and was reopened as the Quincentenial Foundation Museum of Turkish Jews (Jewish Museum of Turkey) in 2001.The Museum contains various exhibits relating to Jewish history in Istanbul and is fitted with information panels, maps and some touch screen information booths.
 
Lastly visit the famous Grand Bazaar, the largest and the oldest covered Bazaar in this part of the world with more than 4000 small shops. You will see a great variety of Turkish handicrafts, handmade oriental carpets, jewelry and many souvenirs within the old market.
 
At the end of your tour, you will be transferred back to the cruise pier.
 
Tour Duration: 4 Hours
Tour can operate: Morning or Afternoon (not available on the Sabbath or Jewish Holidays)
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Physical Activity Level: Moderate

Inclusions:

• Officially licensed, private guide
• Transfers to/from port in an air-conditioned luxury vehicle
• Parking fees and entrance fees of the sites/museums stated in the tour program
• Bottled water
• Welcome package
• Applicable taxes

Not Included:

• Meals, unless otherwise noted
• Gratuities
• Personal expenses

Old City of Istanbul Full Day Tour - 8 hours

Highlights/Description:

• Roman Hippodrome and Egyptian Obelisk
• Blue Mosque
• Haghia Sophia
• Topkapi Palace
• Basilica Cistern
• Grand Bazaar

 
Your English-speaking, private guide will meet you at the cruise pier for your full day sightseeing tour of Istanbul with a deluxe air-conditioned mini-van.
 
You will first visit the Roman Hippodrome, along with the Egyptian Obelisk, and then proceed to the Blue Mosque, which was built in between 1609-1616. The Blue tiles cover the walls have given its popular name “Blue Mosque”.
 
Next visit will be to one of the great monumental buildings of the world Haghia Sophia that was built by Emperor Justinian in 537. It has remained as the greatest church until the conquest of Constantinople in 1453 by the Ottoman Sultan Mehmet II. The great dome and its gallery were covered with gold mosaics and still survive.
 
Proceed to the magnificent Topkap? Palace, which has been the residence of the Ottoman Sultans for almost four centuries. Besides being the residence of the Sultan and his family, Topkap? was also the seat of the Ottoman Divan. 5000 people lived in the palace. You will see the Sultan’s Treasury and the Holy Relics exhibition.
 
You will continue to the Underground Cistern (Basilica Cistern), which is the most unusual structure in the city. This was a vital part of defense system of the city as a big water reservoir, which can hold 18 million gallons of water.
 
Lastly visit the famous Grand Bazaar, the largest and the oldest covered Bazaar in this part of the world with more than 4000 small shops. You will see a great variety of Turkish handicrafts, handmade oriental carpets, jewelry and many souvenirs within the old market.
 
Before you are transferred back to your hotel or the cruise pier, you will visit the best baklava factory to taste this awesome dessert.
 
At the end of your tour, you will be transferred back to the cruise pier.
 
Tour Duration: 8 Hours
Tour can operate: Morning
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Physical Activity Level: Moderate

Inclusions:

• Officially licensed, private guide
• Transfers to/from port in an air-conditioned luxury vehicle
• Parking fees and entrance fees of the sites/museums stated in the tour program
• Bottled water
• Welcome package
• Applicable taxes

Not Included:

• Meals, unless otherwise noted
• Gratuities
• Personal expenses

Old City of Istanbul Half Day Tour - 4 hours

Highlights/Description:

• Roman Hippodrome
• Egyptian Obelisk
• Blue Mosque
• Haghia Sophia –OR– Topkapi Palace
• Grand Bazaar

 
Your English-speaking, private guide will meet you at the cruise pier for your half day sightseeing tour of Istanbul with a deluxe air-conditioned mini-van.
 
You will first visit the Roman Hippodrome, along with the Egyptian Obelisk, and then proceed to the Blue Mosque, which was built in between 1609-1616. The Blue tiles cover the walls have given its popular name “Blue Mosque”.
 
*Next visit will be to one of the great monumental buildings of the world Haghia Sophia that was built by Emperor Justinian in 537. It has remained as the greatest church until the conquest of Constantinople in 1453 by the Ottoman Sultan Mehmet II. The great dome and its gallery were covered with gold mosaics and still survive.
 
OR
 
*Next visit will be to the magnificent Topkap? Palace, which has been the residence of the Ottoman Sultans for almost four centuries. Besides being the residence of the Sultan and his family, Topkap? was also the seat of the Ottoman Divan. 5000 people lived in the palace. You will see the Sultan’s Treasury and the Holy Relics exhibition.
 
Lastly visit the famous Grand Bazaar, the largest and the oldest covered Bazaar in this part of the world with more than 4000 small shops. You will see a great variety of Turkish handicrafts, handmade oriental carpets, jewelry and many souvenirs within the old market.
 
At the end of your tour, you will be transferred back to the cruise pier.
 
* You have the option to choose Topkapi Palace or St. Sophia
 
Tour Duration: 4 Hours
Tour can operate: Morning
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Physical Activity Level: Moderate

Inclusions:

• Officially licensed, private guide
• Transfers to/from port in an air-conditioned luxury vehicle
• Parking fees and entrance fees of the sites/museums stated in the tour program
• Bottled water
• Welcome package
• Applicable taxes

Not Included:

• Meals, unless otherwise noted
• Gratuities
• Personal expenses

Istanbul Port - Private Bosphorus Cruise (Half Day)

Arrive in Istanbul, you will meet your professional guide, holding a name sign outside of the terminal building at the port for your private cruise on the Bosphorus and visit to Grand Bazaar. 

You will transfer to pier to embark your private yacht for an exciting cruise on the Bosphorus, the narrow strait of water separating the Asian and European continents and the lifeblood of Istanbul.  Passing along the shores of the Bosphorus you will view magnificent palaces, restored Ottoman villas, impressive fortresses and the waterside residences of Istanbul’s elite.  Enjoy soft drinks tea and coffee on the motor yacht and see a different perspective of Istanbul, described by a Byzantine visitor in the 12^th century as “the city of the world’s desire”. Cruise takes approximately 1½hours.
 
Then, you will visit the Grand Bazaar, the largest and oldest covered Bazaar in Turkey with more than 4,000 shops. A variety of handicrafts, carpets, rare jewels and souvenirs all sold in small shops next to each other. The merchants are selling everything from antiques, home wares, books, copper ware, ceramics, gold and inexpensive souvenirs. Venture into the hidden courtyards or hans, lookout for marble fountains and ornate kiosks.  Streets are named according to the trades and the most oriental atmosphere in Istanbul is found in the bazaar.
 
At the end of your experience, approximately at 1:00pm, you will return to the port to embark your ship.
 
Inclusions:

• 1 half day of sightseeing in a deluxe air-conditioned vehicle with a professional driver.
• Services of an officially licensed, English speaking guide throughout the tour program.
• Bosphorus cruise on a private yacht for 1½ hours.
• Bottled water provided through the tour. 
• Welcome Package.
• VAT taxes.

Exclusions:

• Gratuities to the Guide & Driver
  •  At the discretion of the guests
• Personal expenses of the guests

Istanbul Port - Private Cooking Class in a Local Home with Market Visit

Arrive in Istanbul,  you will meet your professional guide, outside of the terminal building at the port for your private cooking class experience at Turkish Flavours.
 
First you will embark on a culinary tour in the  Spice Market, you will stop at one of the most famous spice shops and taste the different spices that you will use during your class.  After your culinary tour in the Spice Market, you will take a local ferry to Kadikoy, on the Asian side of Istanbul  to transfer to the local home.
 

You will enjoy the workshop for your cooking experience. You will cook some traditional Turkish food with a professional chef. You will have lunch with the food you prepared and have a chance to taste what you have cooked with local wine. Put your chef hats on and get cooking! Learn authentic recipes from local experts & chefs on a one of a kind private cooking class in Istanbul.

 At the end of your experience, you will return to the port .

Inclusions:

• Private Cooking Class experience.
• A deluxe air-conditioned vehicle with a professional driver
• Private chauffeur driven a/c deluxe vehicle throughout the program.
• Services of an officially licensed, English speaking guide throughout the tour program.
• Local ferry tickets.
• Bottled water provided throughout the tour. 
• Welcome Package.
• VAT taxes.

Exclusions:

• Gratuities to the Guide & Driver
  •  At the discretion of the guests
• Personal expenses of the guests

Istanbul Port - Private Culinary Walking Tour ( Half Day Tour)

Arrive in Istanbul, you will meet your professional guide, holding a name sign outside of the terminal building at the port for your half day culinary adventure through the Spice Bazaar. 

You will visit the Egyptian Bazaar, the second largest covered market in Istanbul.  It was constructed in the 1660s as part of the Yeni Camii (New Mosque) complex. The name derives from the herbs, and spices imported from or through Egypt. It is still the best place to buy Turkish delight, dried fruit, exotic spices, herbs, nuts, Turkish apricots and  cavier.  Around the bazaar , you can also find the cheese shops, fruits and vegetables. 
 
After your experience, you can have a break at one of the Turkish tea shops in the bazaar area and enjoy a Turkish or herbal tea.
 
At the end of your morning visits approximately at 1:00pm, you will return to the port.
 
Afternoon at leisure.
 
Inclusions:

• 1 half day of sightseeing in a deluxe air-conditioned vehicle with a professional driver.
• Licensed professional guide in English language.

• Services of Sea Song Tour’s English speaking, officially licensed guide throughout the tour program.

• Entrance fees to all museums, parks, and historic sites as marked on the itinerary.
• Bottled water provided through the tour. 
• Welcome Package.
• VAT taxes.

Exclusions: 

• Gratuities to the Guide & Driver
  •  At the discretion of the guests
• Personal expenses of the guests

Istanbul - At Your Leisure Tour - 8 Hours (Provided by Travelive)

At Your Leisure Option: Please see below for details on this option.

You decide where to go and what to see.

Included:

• Private Luxury Sedan with English-Speaking guide and driver for 8 hours
• Bottled water in the vehicle
• Gratuities to guide and driver**

Excluded:

• Cost of meals and refreshments other than bottled water
• Entrance fees
• Items of personal nature

*Mileage restrictions may apply.
**Gratuities have been prepaid. Additional gratuities are at guest’s discretion.

 

Istanbul: Jewish Heritage Tour - 7 hours

An English speaking officially licenced lecturer/guide will meet the guests at the exit of the Istanbul cruise pier at 09:00 am, with a sign reading their names, for a private sightseeing tour of Istanbul.

First visit of the day is to the Galata Tower which was built in 1303 by immigrants from Genoa, Italy. While sipping your Turkish coffee there, you will be amazed at the spectacular view of the Golden Horn and the old buildings located on its shores depicting how Istanbul looked hundreds years ago.
The private tour will continue with a visit to the Neve Shalom and the oldest Synagogue in Istanbul- the Ahrida Synagogue, built around 1470 by Jewish immigrants from Macedonia.
Lunch will be served at a local restaurant close to the sites.

The guests will be then taken to the Jewish Museum of Turkey. There is evidence that this building as a former synagogue existed in 1671. However the actual building was re-erected over its original foundations presumably in the early 19th Century. Zulfaris Synagogue has opened its doors as the Jewish museum in 2001. Continue to visit the Balat section, where the Star of David appears.

At the end of the day,a private lecturer/guide will take the guests back to the cruise pier.

Closed weekly days for sites/museums:
• Synagogues are closed on Saturdays and Sunday
* Neve Shalon Synagogue is closed on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays
• Zulfaris Synagogue (Jewish Museum) is closed on Saturdays.

* Please forward us a copy of your guests’ passport page with the photo, as required by the Chief Rabbi of Istanbul, to obtain His official approval for the synagogue visits in Turkey.

Added Value:

*Great introduction to Istanbul's Jewish history and culture

*The tour covers the main highlights of the Jewish Heritage in Istanbul

Tour Duration : 7 hours

Tour can operate: Starting mornings

Wheelchair Accessible: Partial

Physical Activity Level: Moderate

Included: Transportation by a cheaffeur driven a/c private vehicle, a licensed bilingual private lecturer/guide, entrance fees to the sites/museums

Not Included: Gratuities to the guide and driver, meals and personal expenses

Istanbul: Edirne Highlights - 11 hours

An English speaking private lecturer/guide will meet you at Istanbul cruise pier at 8 am and you will be driven to Edirne (approx. 3 hours), known formerly as Adrianople and was the second capital of the Ottoman Empire. Edirne is situated in Thrace, in westernmost Turkey on the border of Greece and is known for the Selimiye Mosque, built in the 16th century by the famous architect Sinan. The mosque's main structure comprises 18 small domes dominated by a huge central dome on 8 columns with 3 balconied minarets on 4 sides.

The tour will include visits to Selimiye & Complex (Vakiflar), Turkish - Islamic Works Museum The works are exhibited in the room numbered 14 in Dar - ül Tedris Madrasa in the courtyard of Selimiye Mosque with the Archaeological and Ethnographical Museums, In the hand works part, there is a village kitchen, Carpet, Kilim and Rush Mat weaving looms are located and other incredible mosques such as the Yildirim Mosque, Uc Serefeli Mosque and the Beyazit II Mosque.

Lunch will be served at local restaurant close to the sights, at your own cost.

There are also impressive caravanserais such as the Rustem Pasha and the lively restored Arasta and Bedesten bazaars. You may also see some beautiful Ottoman bridges in Edirne and around the area, such as Uzunkopru, which was also built by the architect Sinan. In the evening You will be transferred back to your cruise ship around 7 pm.

Added Value:

*Great introduction to the former Ottoman capital city of Edirne

*The tour covers the main highlights of the city

Tour Duration : 10-11 hours

Tour can operate: Starting mornings

Wheelchair Accessible: Partial

Physical Activity Level: Moderate

Included: Transportation by a cheaffeur driven a/c private vehicle, an officially licensed bilingual private lecturer/guide, entrance fees to the sites/museums

Not Included: Gratuities to the guide and driver, meals and personal expenses

Istanbul: Highlights - 7 hours

 An English speaking officially licenced lecturer/guide will meet the guests at the exit of the Istanbul cruise pier at 08:30 am, with a sign reading their names, for a private sightseeing tour of Istanbul.

The private tour program will start with the Roman Hippodrome that was a colossal stadium housing horse races around which the socio-political life of the Roman capital was centered. In its great days, it was 1575 feet long, 384 feet wide and held 100,000 spectators. It was the site of chariot racing, gladiator fights, circuses, inaugurations and triumphal parades.

The tour will continue with a visit to the Blue Mosque- the masterpiece of 17th century Ottoman Architecture, famous for its unique hand made original Iznik Tiles impressing the guests with their rich dominant blue colors and oriental patterns. They have become collectors’ items today, auctioned at celebrated houses like the Sotheby’s.

Next visit will be to the Topkapi Palace and its Imperial Treasury Section that was the center of Ottoman Empire’s Government Seat ruling most of the Middle East and the Eastern Europe from this palace for 500 years.

Lunch will be served at a recommended local/select restaurants close to the sites.

In the afternoon, visit the World famous Hagia Sophia (The Church of Divine Wisdom), one of the extraordinary masterpieces in the history of World architecture. When a previous church on this site was burned during the Nikka Revolt in 532, Justinian ordered his architect, Isidorus, to build a structure worthy of his empire. Hagia Sophia was completed in only five years and was dedicated on Christmas Day of 537. The building inspired countless generations by its innovations in weight support and construction techniques and what a dome it was: the popular belief was that ‘the dome was suspended from Heaven by an invisible golden chain’. In reality it was work of men, but a worldly simulator of the Heavens

Finally, visit the Grand Bazaar, more dazzling than any other oriental bazaar, built in 1461 and in service ever since. It contains 3,500 shops employing more than 20,000 people all under one roof. Everything imaginable in the world is for sale here, glittering gold and silver jewelry, antique tiles, leather, and souvenirs. Just seeing and experiencing this fascinating bazaar is a memorable experience.

At the end of today’s private tour, the guests will be transferred back to the cruise pier.

• Closed weekly days for sites/museums:
• St. Sophia is closed on Mondays
• Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays
• Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays and official holidays.

Highlights:

• Great introduction to Istanbul's history and culture

• The tour covers the main highlights of the city

Tour Duration : 7 hours

Tour can operate: Starting mornings

Wheelchair Accessible: Partial

Physical Activity Level: Moderate

Included: Transportation by a chauffeur driven a/c private vehicle, licensed bilingual private lecturer/guide, entrance fees to the sites/museums

Not Included: Gratuities to the guide and driver, meals and personal expenses

Istanbul: Private Art Collections - 7 hours

An English speaking private lecturer/guide will meet you at at the Istanbul cruise pier at 9 am for departure by chauffeur driven a/c deluxe minivan, to start your private sightseeing tour of Istanbul.

Today’s private tour will start with a visit to the Istanbul Modern Museum of Art, situated at the shores of the Bosphorus. Istanbul Modern Museum of Art exhibits Turkey’s art heritage, and creates a platform for Turkish peoples’ creativity, dynamism, cultural identity and universal values.

A drive along the scenic Bosphorus Avenue will take you to the Family Villa of the Sabanci’s, the Internationally successful Turkish industrialist, now housing Mr. Sabanci’s lifetime collection of rare art pieces and celebrated paintings by Int’l and local masters, displayed in his former Family Home, recently donated to his Foundation as a Private Museum.

Lunch will be served at a local seafood restaurant by the shores of the Bosphorus (at your own discretion and cost).

After lunch, you will visit Private Museum of Lady Sadberk, donated to the nation by art-loving wife of Vehbi Koc, another leading industrialist. The beautiful, late-Ottoman wooden mansion contains a fabulous collection of Turkish arts and crafts, including jewelry, silverware, and Iznik ceramics of the classic period.

At the end of the tour, you will be transferred to your hotel/cruise pier by 4 pm.

Closed weekly days for sites/museums:

• Istanbul Modern Museum is closed on Mondays.

• Sabanci: Museum is closed on Mondays.

• Lady Sadberk Han Museum is closed on Wednesdays.

Added Value:

*Great introduction to Istanbul's art culture

*The tour covers the main highlights of art in the city

Tour Duration : 7 hours

Tour can operate: Starting mornings

Wheelchair Accessible: Partial

Physical Activity Level: Moderate

Included: Transportation by a chaeffeur driven a/c private vehicle, an officially licensed bilingual private lecturer/guide, entrance fees to the sites/museums

Not Included: Gratuities to the guide and driver, meals and personal expenses

Istanbul: Private Yacht Cruise along the Bosphorus - 7 hours

An English speaking officially licensed lecturer/guide will meet the guests at the Istanbul cruise pier at 09:00 am for a private sightseeing tour of Istanbul.

Today’s tour will start with a visit to the Dolmabahce Palace- the largest and the finest example of Ottoman Baroque Architecture, a monument to the Ottomans’ westernization process in the 19th century. The Ottoman response to the overwhelming changes in the post-renaissance world was rapid westernization, initiated in the imperial lifestyle at first that gave way to the creation of a series of baroque-style European-fashion palaces on the shores of the Bosphorus.

You will then board a private boat for a cruise on the Bosphorus against the majestic skyline of Istanbul. Your private boat will cruise along the romantic Bosphorus visiting both the Europe Side and the Asia Side of Istanbul by the shores of local fishing villages, en route when it is possible to take memorable photos of the fascinating environments including the 15th century Rumelihisar? Fortress, the Summer Palaces of Lady Ottoman Sultans, and the historical Wooden Houses (Yalis) of famous Turkish families. The cruise ends on the Asian side of Istanbul.

Lunch will be served at a local seafood restaurants in Kanlica Village by the Bosphorus.

After lunch, you will proceed to the top of the Grand Camlica Hill, where you will enjoy the panoramic view of the European side of Istanbul.

Your private tour will continue with a visit to the Beylerbeyi Palace, the residence of the Ottoman Sultans in late 19th and early 20th century.

After this visit, a scenic drive on the Asian shores of the Bosphorus will take you to the Kanlica Village where you will have a taste of the famous “local yogurt” and “apple tea” in a local café by the Bosphorus.

At the end of the day, the lecturer/guide will take the guests back to the hotel/cruise ship by 4 pm.

Closed weekly days for sites/museums:

• Dolmabahçe Palace is closed on Mondays and Thursdays.

• Beylerbeyi Palace is closed on Mondays and Thursdays.

Added Value:

*Great introduction to Istanbul's history and culture

Tour Duration : 7 hours

Tour can operate: Starting mornings

Wheelchair Accessible: No

Physical Activity Level: Moderate

Included: Transportation by a chauffeur driven a/c private vehicle, an officially licensed bilingual private lecturer/guide, entrance fees to the sites/museums

Not Included: Gratuities to the guide and driver, meals and personal expenses

Istanbul: The 16th Century Masterpieces of Sinan the Architect - 7 hours

Your English speaking private guide will meet you at the Istanbul cruise pier at 9 am for a private full day sightseeing tour of Sinan the architect’s Istanbul buildings.

The private tour will start with a visit to Rustem Pasha Mosque. It was designed by famous “Sinan the Architect” for Grand Vizier Rustem Pasha. Rustem Pasha Mosque is famous for its exquisite Iznik tiles, set in beautiful floral and geometric designs, which cover not only the facade of the porch but also the walls and columns.

Continue to Mosque of Suleyman the Magnificent, which is the most important of all the imperial mosques in Istanbul. Suleyman the Magnificent and his wife are both buried here and the mosque is considered the most beautiful of the city’s Imperial mosques. It was built between 1550 and 1557 by Sinan, and is erected on the crest of a hill. The mosque is conspicuous by its great size, and has four minarets – one in each corner of the courtyard. The interior is also spectacular; the mihrab (prayer niche facing Mecca) and the mimber (pulpit) are finely carved in white marble, and there are magnificent stained glass windows.

Lunch will be served at a local restaurant close to the sights (at your own discretion and cost).

In the afternoon, you will visit the Mihrimah Sultan Mosque located in the Edirnekapi neighborhood near the Byzantine city walls. Located on the peak of the Sixth Hill near the highest point of the city, the mosque is a prominent landmark in Istanbul. The Mihrimah Sultan Mosque was designed by "Sinan the Architect" for the favorite daughter of Suleiman the Magnificent, Princess Mihrimah.

Last visit of the day will be to the Sehzade Mosque which was commissioned by Sultan Suleiman in memory of his eldest son by Hürrem, Prince Mehmet, who died the age of 21. It was the first major commission by the Imperial Architect Sinan and was completed in 1548. It is considered by architectural historians as Sinan's first masterpiece of classical Ottoman architecture.

At the end of the tour, you will be transferred to your hotel/cruise ship by 4 pm.

Added Value:

*Great introduction to Sinan the Architect's masterpieces

*The tour covers the masterpieces of Sinan the Architect in Istanbul

Tour Duration : 7 hours

Tour can operate: Starting mornings

Wheelchair Accessible: Partial

Physical Activity Level: Moderate

Included: Transportation by a chauffeur driven a/c private vehicle, an officially licensed bilingual private lecturer/guide, entrance fees to the sites/museums

Not Included: Gratuities to the guide and driver, meals and personal expenses

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!

Cesme Port - Glories of Ephesus (Full Day)

Arrive in Cesme, you will meet your professional guide, holding a name sign outside of the terminal building at the port and drive to Ephesus approximately 1 ½ hours for your full- day tour in Ephesus.

First, you will visit the House of Virgin Mary, where the Virgin is said to have lived the last years of her life. The building was rediscovered in the late 19th century by Lazartis from Smyrna based on the vision of a German nun. The site is officially declared a shrine of the Roman Catholic Church and visited by Pope Paul VI in 1967, Pope John Paul II in 1979 and Pope Benedict XVI in 2007.

Then, you will drive to Ephesus, enter and view the Odeon Theatre, where state affairs and concerts were held. Walk down the marble walkway and visit the Hadrian Temple. It was dedicated in 118 AD to Hadrian, Artemis, and the people of Ephesus but greatly reconstructed in the 4th century. This impressive Corinthian style temple has beautiful reliefs on the porch. According to the belief of Ephesians, the Medusa head on the porch, would protect the city from its enemies.

A special visit will be made to the spectacular Terrace Houses (Villas) located on top of the hill within the Ephesus. They have a fantastic view of the entire city of Ephesus. They were inhabited by wealthy Ephesians, and are finely decorated with incredible examples of mosaics and frescos. The Terrace Houses were brought to light in excavations carried out since the 1980s by a team of Austrian archeologists. Along with those in Pompeii, they constitute some of the most vivid examples of Roman domestic architecture to survive to the present.

Next, you will proceed to the Celsus Library, The library is the best preserved structure of its kind. The inscription on the side of the building’s front staircase says that the library was build by Julius, in his father’s honor, after his death. His father, Celsus was the Roman governor of Asia Minor early in the 2nd century AD. His tomb is in the library as well.

Next, visit the Great Theatre, dating back to the Hellenistic period. In the 1st century AD it was successfully reconstructed and expanded by the Romans until it reached the seating capacity of 25,000. This is also the place where it is believed that St.Paul preached. It is still used for performances today.

Lunch recommended at a local restaurant.

Last, you will visit the Ephesus Museum is an archaeological museum inSelcuk. It houses finds from the nearby Ephesus excavation site and other ancient sites in the region. Its best-known exhibit is the statue of Artemisretrieved from the Temple of the goddess in Ephesus. Highlights include the fresco of Socrates, statues and heads of Eros, crosses, coins and the works of the 1^st century AD. 
 

At the end of your day, you will return to Cesme and embark your ship.

Includes:
• 1 full- day of private sightseeing in Ephesus
• Licensed professional guide in English Language
• Air- conditioned luxury vehicle with a professional driver
• Entrance fees to museums and sites according to the above itinerary
• Bottled water provided throughout the tour
• Welcome package
• VAT tax

Not Included:
• Gratuities to guide and driver
• Personal expenses of the guests
• Meals that are not indicated on the itinerary
• Recommended lunch

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!

Santorini Island Tour - Half Day Tour approx 4 hours

You will be met by your English-speaking guide upon disembarkation from the ship, at the bottom of the cable car at the Old Port of Fira. Our lovely tour starts with a scenic drive through the plains of Santorini to picturesque Oia, the crowning glory of peace and tranquility. 

Built on the northern part of the caldera rim, it is here where many artists have been inspired due to its magnificent location with its most superb views of the caldera, the rest of the island and the Aegean Sea.. We then stop at one of the famous wineries to enjoy a wine tasting tour of the fine wines produced on the island. Our final stop is Fira, the islands capital town.

The island used to be circular, but a massive volcanic explosion around 3,500 years ago blew out the centre of the island. (Many people attribute the decline of Minoan civilization on Crete to this cataclysmic eruption. High cliffs jutting into the sea are all that's left of the crater rim.

The surrounding islands are the remains of the sides of the crater, and the sea has filled in the gaps, forming a beautiful bay. Sunsets on the island are particularly striking; all the restaurants and bars in Fira face west over the sunken volcano and the Aegean Sea.

Santorini Wine Roads Tour (Private) - 5 hours

Highlights/Description:

You will be met in Fira town (top of the cable car) by your Expert Sommelier and seated on a luxury air conditioned coach, where you will travel around the Island visiting three Family Estate Wineries under the continual guidance of your Sommelier. Each Winery is unique in architectural design and you will get to taste fifteen different styles of wine. Our Sommelier will initiate you into the magical artistic process from the grape to the bottle, providing all the knowledge you need whilst enjoying a series of awarded white and upcoming red wines as some of the prestigious signature dessert wines Vinsanto. You will also get a chance to take in the scenery whilst stopping off a Vineyard to see the unique cultivation technique of "Kouloura" and the specificity of soil & microclimate. It is a journey among the paths of ancient vineyards, simplicity traditional family run wineries, modern wine making techniques and most important…the Awakening of the senses whilst tasting The Finest Theraic Wines, returning, having a memorable & most enjoyable experience.
 
Tour Duration: 5 Hours
Tour can operate: Morning or Afternoon
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Physical Activity Level: Light

Inclusions:

• English-speaking Sommelier guide
• Entrance fees
• Applicable taxes
• Transfers to/from Fira town

Not Included:

• Meals, unless otherwise noted
• Cable car tickets (5 EUR pp) from old Port into Fira town
• Gratuities
• Personal expenses

Santorini Island Discovery - 5 hours

Highlights/Description:
Begin in the village of Mesa Gonia where you will visit one of the islands greatest treasures; the little Panagia Episkopi Church built in 1115 AD, during the Byzantine period and housing one of the three most priceless icons in the world. You will then be whisked up the hill to one of the more traditional villages, Pyrgos, which also boasts the ruins of a Medieval Venetian castle. The village is overlooked solely by the Mount Profitis Ilias and as one of the highest points of Santorini, offers a fantastic view of the crescent shaped island.  Next we are off to a wine tasting at a family owned wine estate in Megalochori, where you have the opportunity to learn a little about and sip on some of the famous wines of Santorini. The Grand Finale of our tour sees you entering the gates of the ancient site of Akrotiri, also known as the "Minoan Pompeii" which was destroyed and covered by the ashes of an enormous volcanic eruption in 1450BC. The settlement contained sophisticated multi-story buildings and magnificent fresco paintings signifying the just how advanced the Minoans were at that stage. After this exhilarating experience our guide will bring you safely back to your hotel to enjoy the rest of your stay on Santorini.

Tour Duration: 5 Hours
 Tour can operate: Morning or Afternoon
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Physical Activity Level: Moderate

Inclusions:

• Licensed, English-speaking guide

Not Included:

• Gratuities
• Personal expenses

Santorini: Santorini Highlights - 4 hours

Meet your local guide and driver as you disembark your ship this morning for a half day exploring Santorini. Drive to Fira, where you will visit the Archaeological Museum which exhibits many items from excavations across the island such as vases from the 5th century BC and items from the Minoan age. After a short stroll in Fira, you may like to drive north to Oia, the most picturesque little town of the island, with white-washed houses, windmills and caves, perched on the very edge of the cliff.

A visit to Domain Sigalas or Boutari Wines will convince you that this small island, with some the oldest vineyards in the world, produces truly unique white wines. Or if you are an art lover you may like to visit the unique experience that is the Art Space, an art gallery set within caves of pumice rock. These carved chambers are those of a century old winery that is still in production now. The old winery production machines can be viewed alongside contemporary art from around the globe followed by a tasting of the wine produced there if you wish.

Highlights:

• Drive to Fira to visit the Archaeological Museum before heading to Oia, the most picturesque little town on the island
• Try some of the white wine produced on the island from some of the oldest vineyards in the world

Tour Duration: 4 hours

Tour can Operate: Morning / Afternoon

Wheelchair Accessible: Please enquire for more information

Physical Activity Level: Light

Inclusions:
•    Private transport by luxury car or minivan
•    An expert local guide for 4 hours
•    Entrance fees to all sights and museums
•    All taxes

Exclusions:
•    All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs
•    Gratuities

Santorini's ancient Akrotiri excavation & Oia Tour approx 4 hours

Begin with a scenic drive through the plains of Santorini to the picturesque village of Oia, the crowning glory of tranquillity, boasting the most superb views of the caldera. Stroll around the narrow streets and explore its quaint boutiques of local art, paintings and semi-precious jewellery.
Continue with a visit to Akrotiri and marvel at the “Minoan" excavations that have revealed complexes of multi-level buildings, streets and squares, with remains of walls standing as high as 8 meters, all entombed in the solidified ash of the famous eruption of Thera.
Our final stop is to Fira, the capital, perched on the edge of an impressive cliff 260m high, where you will have free time to explore on your own. Many of its beautiful buildings blue domed churches and sun-bathed veranda were constructed during the Venetian invasion and offer stunning views over the submerged volcano

Santorini cooking and wine tasting class approx. 4 hours

Today you will be closer to the genuine tastes of Santorini through a farm to table experience. You will be offered fresh vegetables and herbs as well as other precious ingredients from local farmers, so as to cook them under the guidance of an experienced chef. This is an interactive course, where each participant is offered a glass of wine from Artemis Karamolegos Winery. Afterwards, you will enjoy the fruits of your labour at the picturesque veranda of the restaurants main area while enjoying 2 more wines while the presentation of the wines is given from experienced sommeliers. Upon completion of the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel/ship.

Megalochori village & the lost Atlantis Museum approx. 4 hours

Our tour begins with a visit at Megalochori village and you will walk through the traditional vineyards, the lava-stoned streets, the renovated and abandoned houses after the earthquake of 1956, and the colorful houses. Then we will continue with the Symposium experience. In ancient Greece, the symposium was a ritualized drinking event, when drinking for pleasure was accompanied by music, dancing, recitals, or conversation. Similarly, we will be accompanied by live Lyre playing, mythological and historical wine narration. Afterwards, embark on a journey in Greek History, Mythology, Philosophy and Geology! Discover all the evidence that connects Plato’s Lost Atlantis myth with the volcano eruption of the island. Follow Plato’s Journey that inspired him to write about the ideal city through an interactive fresco. View a Holographic representation of the geological evolution of Santorini Island from the prehistoric ages until today. Re-live, with all your senses, the earthquake, the tsunami, and the volcanic eruption that led to the destruction of Atlantis in a 9D experience.

Santorini Walking food tour approx. 4 hours

Join us on a walking tour through Fira and neighboring Firostefani for a journey through senses - breathtaking views, hidden alleyways, local eateries - all of that while exploring the secrets of Greek cuisine and filling your belly!
The tour starts in Firostefani and ends in Fira, making a minimum of 7 stops to cover different aspects of Greek and local Santorini cuisine - from Greek coffee to local delicacies, to classic mezes and delicious deserts. Greek cuisine is not imaginable without olives and olive oil, as well as wine and ouzo. We will taste all this and much more. The goal of the tour is to introduce guests to the Greek cuisine in a fun and informative manner from the local standpoint, showcasing not only the flavors & ingredients of Mediterranean cuisine, but also the beauty of Santorini as a world-famous destination.

Santorini sunset cruise approx. 5 hours

Enjoy sailing around the crystal-clear blue waters of Santorini. First, we will visit the Red and White beaches, both unique and named after the colour of the volcanic pebbles of which they are comprised. Next, we will sail past Akrotiri and into the Caldera. Sail close the volcanic island of Thirassia is the Hot Springs, where you will enjoy swimming and a spa-like mud bath in the warm waters. We continue to Palea Kameni island for some time for swimming and snorkelling. A delicious barbeque dinner will be prepared and served on board while the magical sunset appears on the horizon.

Santorini caldera hiking trail OIa to Fira approx. 4 hours

This is the most scenic hike on the island of Santorini, starting from the capital city of the island, Fira, you will be led to Oia walking through the villages of Firostefani and Imerovigli. The greater part of the path is on the rim of the Caldera. Following this path affords a gorgeous view to the famous volcano and the Aegean Sea and also allows visitors to see the four most important villages of the island.

Greek Food & Wine Tasting - Santorini - 5 hours

Experience the culinary delights of Santorini through a Greek Food & Wine Tasting Tour. Explore two renowned wineries and indulge in a delectable 3-course Greek meze-style menu at a charming traditional restaurant, savoring the flavors of local cuisine and wines. This comprehensive tour offers insights into Santorini's rich food and wine culture, along with valuable tips on Greek gastronomy. Perfect for food enthusiasts, wine connoisseurs, adventurous souls, and anyone seeking an immersive gastronomic journey in Santorini.
 

Tour Duration: 5 Hours
Tour can operate: tour starts daily at 15:30

Inclusions:

• Licensed, English-speaking guide
• Applicable taxes
• Transfers to/from the place of choice
• Visit of 2 wineries and wine tasting
• Dinner in local tavern

 
Not Included:

• Gratuities
• Personal expenses

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!

Civitavecchia: Imperial Rome & The Vatican City - 8 hours

Your driver will meet you at Civitavecchia today to transfer into Rome where you will be met by your expert local guide.
 

Begin your tour with a visit to the imposing Colosseum. Commissioned by Emperor Vespasian, the stadium could accommodate up to 50,000 spectators who came to view the gladiatorial battles that lasted up to 100 days! Adjacent is the Arc of Constantine which, dating from AD 315, is a forerunner to many other Triumphal Arches around the world. Possibly even more impressive are the excavations of the vast Roman Forum where the remains of temples, streetscapes, palaces and homes can be found.
 

After lunch, travel across the Tiber River to the Vatican City. Visit the Vatican Museums, part of the Papal Residence which is estimated to contain 1400 rooms, chapels and galleries. The Museums contain an extraordinarily rich collection of precious arts, maps, sculptures and antiquities but surely the most breath-taking masterpiece is Michelangelo's frescoed ceiling in the Sistine Chapel. At the centre of the Vatican lies the vast Basilica of St. Paul, the world’s largest church where the colourfully dressed Swiss Guard can be found. The present Cathedral is a beautiful mix of Renaissance and Baroque architecture, formed under the hands of masters such as Michelangelo. The stunning interior is an elaborate and detailed display of marble, mosaic, gilt and bronze.

Your tour includes express entry to the Vatican Museums, past the regular lines. The Vatican requires visitors to cover upper arms and legs to below the knee.

Highlights:

• Tour some of Rome's most iconic sites including the Colosseum and the Roman Forum
• Explore the impressive museum collections in the Vatican City and the breath-taking masterpiece that is Michelangelo's frescoed ceiling in the Sistine Chapel
• Spend time in the Basilica of St. Paul, the largest church in the world

Tour Duration: 8 hours

Tour can Operate: Morning/Afternoon

Wheelchair Accessible: Please enquire for more information

Physical Activity Level: Light

Inclusions:

• Luxury car or minivan at your disposal during the tour
• An expert English-speaking guide in Rome (6 hours)
• Entrance fees to Colosseum, Imperial Forum and Vatican Museums
• All taxes

Exclusions:

• All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs
• Gratuities

Civitavecchia: Rome for Repeat Visitors - 8 hours

A tour designed for those who have visited Rome before, but would like to discover more of this fascinating city. Your driver will meet you at the port and bring you into Rome where your expert guide will be waiting for you.
 

Take a journey back in time at the church of San Clemente as you descend down three levels and through two thousand years of history. The medieval church was built over the remains of a 4th-century basilica which, in its turn, covers older buildings from the time of the emperor Nero and a sanctuary dedicated to the oriental divinity Mithras.

In the afternoon discover how Rome evolved through the 18th-century and visit the Palazzo Doria Pamphilj, a majestic royal residence of one of Rome’s most illustrious families. Believed to be the largest privately owned Palace in Rome, the Doria Pamphilj’s vast private art collection is still held here.
 

Your guide will also be delighted to make additional suggestions for your tour depending on your own personal interests. Alternatively, you may like to revisit some of your favourite places from your previous visit to Rome.

Highlights:

• Visit the church of San Clemente and discover its fascinating history
• Explore the Palazzo Doria Pamphilj, a majestic royal residence of one of Rome’s most illustrious families, which houses a vast private art collection

Tour Duration: 8 hours

Tour can Operate: Morning/ Afternoon

Wheelchair Accessible: Please enquire for more information

Physical Activity Level: Light

Inclusions:

• Luxury car or minivan at your disposal during the tour
• An expert English-speaking guide in Rome (6 hours)
• Entrance fees to San Clemente and Doria Pamphilij
• All taxes

Exclusions:

• All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs
• Gratuities

Civitavecchia: Gastronomic Rome and Time at Leisure - 8 hours

Travel with your driver to Rome this morning to meet a food expert for a gastronomic walking tour of the Trastevere District, so called because it lies across the River Tiber. Trastevere was once the bohemian quarter of Rome and still retains its arty edge today. Explore the bustling market and ancient maze of streets whilst discovering the essence of Italy’s best loved food with tastings of gelato, Sicilian pastries, Jewish delicacies, meats and wine.
 

The remainder of the day can be spent as you wish, your vehicle and driver will remain at your disposal in Rome before returning you to Civitavecchia.

Highlights:

• Uncover Rome's bohemian quarter, along with tastings of Italy's best loved delicacies 
• Car and driver at your disposal to discover Rome

Tour Duration: 8 hours

Tour can Operate: Morning/ Afternoon

Wheelchair Accessible: Please enquire for more information

Physical Activity Level: Low 

Inclusions:

• Luxury car or minivan at your disposal during the tour
• An expert local guide (3 hours)
• Entrance fees
• All taxes
• Food and wine tastings

Exclusions:

• All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs
• Gratuities

Civitavecchia: Museums of Rome - Capitoline and Borghese - 8 hours

Your driver will meet you at the port and bring you into Rome where your expert guide will meet you. Begin your tour on Capitoline Hill and visit one of the oldest museum complexes in the world; the Capitoline Museums, originally founded by Pope Sixtus IV in 1471. Capitoline Hill has been a seat of religious or political power throughout the centuries, making it the most important of the “seven hills” of Rome. It was here that the most important temple in town, dedicated to Jupiter, the king of the gods, was built. See the ruins of the Temple of Jupiter and marvel at the magnificent bronze equestrian statue of Marcus Aurelius at Campidoglio Square.
 

Afterwards, explore the museums, extended over two buildings; the Palazzo dei Conservatori, where you can view splendid frescoes portraying the history of Rome and the Pinacoteca (Picture gallery), and Palazzo Nuovo, where you can admire the wonderful sculptures. Finally visit the ancient Tabularium whose monumental arches overlook the Forum.  

Continue up along the Via Veneto to the elegant Villa Borghese, accompanied by your local expert guide and private vehicle. Surrounded by a leafy parkland, the villa was originally designed as a palace of pleasure and entertainment to house Cardinal Scipione Borghese’s incredible collection of antiquities, paintings and custom pieces. Today the collections of sculpture and paintings are among the most important in Italy. Admire the stunning Caravaggio canvases, Titian's enigmatic ‘Sacred and Profane Love’ and the striking sculptures by Bernini and Canova during this fabulous visit. Return to Civitavecchia from here.

Highlights:

• Travel out to Capitoline Hill and visit one of the oldest museum complexes in the world
• Visit Villa Borghese, home to a collection of sculptures and paintings that are among the most important in Italy

Tour Duration: 8 hours

Tour can Operate: Morning/Afternoon

Wheelchair Accessible: Please enquire for more information

Physical Activity Level: Light

Inclusions:

• Luxury car or minivan at your disposal during the tour
• An expert English-speaking guide in Rome (6 hours)
• Entrance fees to the Capitoline Museums and Villa Borghese
• All taxes

Exclusions:

• All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs
• Gratuities

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!

Monaco: Glamorous Cote d’Azur – 8 hours

Spend a day exploring the principality of Monte Carlo and the mountains and coast that surround it. Start with a drive along the famous Corniche road to Eze, a medieval village perched dramatically on the clifftop, 1,400 feet above the Mediterranean Sea and affording splendid panoramic views along the coast. Learn more about Eze and you wander through narrow winding streets, hidden courtyards, archways and tiny boutiques.

Afterwards, drop back down to sea level and the peninsula of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat to walk around the beautiful Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild, set in stunning private gardens. Béatrice de Rothschild commissioned the villa and filled it with a breath-taking collection of porcelain, artwork and furniture during her life. After your tour you will be privately transferred back to your cruise ship.

Highlights:

• Take in panoramic views of the Riviera from the medieval clifftop village of Eze
• Admire the breath-taking private gardens and porcelain collection at the beautiful Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild

Tour Duration: 8 Hours

Tour Can Operate: Morning

Wheelchair Accessible: Please enquire for more information

Physical Activity Level: Light

Inclusions:

• Private transport by luxury car or minivan
• An expert local driver-guide for 8 hours
• Entrance fees to all sights and museums
• All taxes
   

Exclusions:

• All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs
• Gratuities

Monaco & Eze - Full Day Tour - 8 hours

Monaco & Eze Shore Excursion

9:00 am: Be met at the pier of your boat.

Enjoy a walking tour of Monaco to view the Prince’s palace, the cathedral, Princess Grace's tomb, and to learn more about the history of this mythical city. Afterwards, visit the heart of Monte-Carlo with its Casino and the Hôtel de Paris. This tiny capital (nicknamed “the Rock”) is built into the mountainside and spreads down to the shores of the Riviera. There are sumptuous boutiques with the latest fashions, palatial luxury hotels, and very chic restaurants. You can visit the Prince's Palace, which was built on the site of a 13th-century Genovese fortress. Admire the splendor of the 16th-century Italian Gallery, the Louis XV lounge, and the 17th-century Palatine Chapel. Time permitting you could also visit the Oceanographic Museum that was inaugurated by Prince Albert I in 1910. Inside you will discover an amazing collection of marine life.

Drive on to the perched, medieval village of Eze that overlooks the Mediterranean Sea. The fortified castle’s ruins, sitting on a narrow, rocky peak, still crown this ancient village. The beach in the "baie d'Eze" is easily accessible and is shaded by pine-trees that grow down almost to the water's edge. To reach the entrance, take the small, rocky path and admire the splendid view of the gardens that surround the Château de la Chèvre d'Or. You will be seduced by the marvels of Eze: Small, narrow roads, archways and superbly restored stone houses, shady squares and refreshing ancient fountains. The numerous artisans’ boutiques are hard to resist. The two lookout towers at the entrance, the doorway and the gunboat are all listed as historic monuments.

5:00 pm: Return to your hotel.
Tour Duration: 8 hours.

Tour can operate: Any Day

Wheelchair Accessible: Yes.

Physical Activity Level: Moderate.

Included:
Deluxe minivan that can carry up to 6 passengers
Professional English-speaking guide-driver who will chauffeur you on your sightseeing-tour and is licensed to guide and accompany you on walking tours as well as into museums and monuments.
24-hour assistance available during your stay
All taxes

Not Included:
Tips
Lunch or dinner

 

Monaco & Nice - Full Day Tour - 8 hours

Monaco & Nice Shore Excursion. This excursion is perfect for those who wish to discover the chic French Riviera: in Monte-Carlo, you will get a glimpse of the glamorous Riviera and get closer to the myth of the Actress-Princess: Grace Kelly! Pursue this excursion with the beautiful city of Nice on the Riviera. You will be impressed by the colors of its market and during this afternoon you could visit Matisse Museum showing an important collection of the painter.
 

9:00 am: Be met at the foot of your cruise ship.

Enjoy a walking tour of Monaco to view the Prince’s palace, the cathedral, Princess Grace's tomb, and to learn more about the history of this mythical city. Afterwards, visit the heart of Monte-Carlo with its Casino and the Hôtel de Paris. Monaco is situated on the Cote d'Azur, between Cap d'Ail and Menton, only a few kilometers from the Italian Riviera. This tiny capital (nicknamed “the Rock”) is built into the mountainside and spreads down to the shores of the Riviera. Admire the splendor of the 16th-century Italian Gallery, the Louis XV lounge, and the 17th-century Palatine Chapel. Do not miss the Oceanographic Museum that was inaugurated by Prince Albert I in 1910. Inside you will discover an amazing collection of marine life. Enjoy lunch at leisure in a typical restaurant.

During the afternoon, go to Nice. The green pines happily rub shoulders with the blue of the Mediterranean Sea and that of the sky. It is easy to see why the Côte d’Azur fascinates so many people. Many of the artists, painters, writers, sculptors and musicians who contributed to the city’s fame, have museums here, dedicated to their works. You will view the luxurious Belle Époque-style residences, including the fabulous Négresco palace, built on the sea front. The Négresco, whose dome can be admired from the Promenade des Anglais, is the finest example of Belle Époque architecture. Visit the Russian Church (not available on Sunday mornings). Enjoy a walking tour of the old town. The streets, with names that evoke ancient guilds, such as “goldsmith” or “bankers,” are full of boutiques and shoppers.

5:00 pm: Return to your ship or to your hotel.
Tour Duration: 8 hours.

Tour can operate: Any Day

Wheelchair Accessible: Yes.

Physical Activity Level: Moderate.

Included:
Deluxe minivan that can carry up to 6 passengers
Professional English-speaking guide-driver who will chauffeur you on your sightseeing-tour and is licensed to guide and accompany you on walking tours as well as into museums and monuments.
24-hour assistance available during your stay
All taxes
Entrance fees to the Prince's Palace: €10

Not Included:
Tips
Lunch or dinner
 

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!

Barcelona: A Walk Through Barcelona and The Sagrada Familia Park Guell for Families- 6 Hours

Your chauffeur and your guide will
be waiting for you at the port. They will be at disposal for 8 hours. Your chauffeur will drive you to the city center of Barcelona.

A Walk Through Barcelona
You will start your day by an exciting 2-hour walking tour of the oldest parts of Barcelona: the Barri Gothic and Born neighborhoods. You will follow your guide as he/she leads you into the small, narrow streets to discover the vibrant, trendy ambiance of Born and the historical atmosphere of the Gothic Quarter. You will see the Santa Maria Del Mar church, the Royal Palace and the world famous “Las Ramblas” avenue. The fun facts and stories
told by our guide will keep your children highly engaged. The children will each get a game booklet to keep them engaged and entertained. After this tour, you will enjoy a
lunch break. Your guide will be there to give recommendations depending on your taste.

Included: 

• A Walk Through Barcelona:
• Private certified guide
• 2 hour walking tour
• Game booklet for
• each child
• 2-hour experience

The Sagrada Familia and Park Güell
In the afternoon, you will enjoy a 3-hour tour inside the two iconic Gaudi sites in Barcelona, the Sagrada Familia and the Park Güell. You will follow your guide inside the
jaw-dropping and daring church and listen to the stories about its architecture, construction and future. After 1,5 hours spent in the Sagrada Familia, you will head out to
Park Güell. There you will witness the beauty of Gaudí’s mosaics as well as enjoy a beautiful panoramic view of Barcelona. To keep the children entertained during this 3-hour tour, they will all get their own fun-filled game booklet. A perfect way to combine both educational discovery and fun!

The Sagrada Familia and

• Park Güell:
• Private certified guide
• Skip-the-line tickets to
• Sagrada Familia and
• Park Güell
• Transfer in a private
• mini van
• Game booklet for
• each child
• 3-hour experience

At the end of the tour, depending on your cruise departure time, your chauffeur will drive you back to the port.

Art and Architecture in Barcelona (8 hours)

Highlights:
An architectural delight awaits you today in Barcelona, one of the most exciting cities in Europe.  Receive a warm greeting at the port by your private guide and driver and commence your full-day tour with a visit to Gaudi's masterpiece, the impressive, but unfinished Sagrada Familia.  Although work started on this project in 1882, this iconic church is not expected to be complete until 2028! 

Next, visit Parc Guell, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Catalan architect Antoni Gaudi's most colourful creations.  Continue along Passeig de Gracia, to view Gaudi's Casa Batlló and Casa Mila from the outside, with its brilliant wave-like façade.

After lunch, lose yourself in the narrow streets of the true heart of the city - the medieval Gothic Quarter.  Here you will visit the magnificent 13th-century Cathedral, and the Picasso Museum, where some of the painter's earliest works are housed. At the end of your tour you are transferred back to the port.

• Walk the labyrinthine alleys of the medieval Gothic Quarter to find architectural gems like the Church of Santa Maria del Mar
• Admire the Sagrada Familia and the Picasso Museum, where some of the artist's earliest works are housed.

Tour Duration: 8 hours
Tour can operate: Morning/Afternoon

Wheelchair Accessible: Please enquire for more information

Physical Activity Level: Light

Inclusions:

• Private transport by luxury car or minivan
• An expert local guide for 8 hours
• Entrance fees to all sights and museums
• All taxes

Not Included:

• All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs
• Gratuities

Gaudi’s Barcelona (4 hours)

Highlights:
Receive a warm greeting at the port from your private guide and driver and commence your half-day tour with a visit to Catalan architect Antoni Gaudi’s masterpiece; the impressive, but unfinished Sagrada Familia. Although work started on this project in 1882, this iconic church is not expected to be completed until 2028!

Continue on to Parc Guell, a beautiful municipal garden with a superb panoramic view over the city; the focal point is a colourful sea-serpent-shaped central terrace. Visit the gatehouse where Gaudi lived during his later years which is now a museum dedicated to him. Transfer back to the port at the end of your tour.

• Visit the impressive, but still unfinished Sagrada Familia, masterpiece of the Catalan architect
• Wander through Parc Guell, the UNESCO World Heritage Site considered Gaudi's most colourful creation

Tour Duration: 4 hours
Tour can operate: Morning/Afternoon

Wheelchair Accessible: Please enquire for more information

Physical Activity Level: Light

Inclusions: 

• Private transport by luxury car or minivan
• An expert local guide for 8 hours
• Entrance fees to all sights and museums
• All taxes

Not Included:

• All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs
• Gratuities

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!

Funchal History & Tradition (6 - 8 Hours)

Meet your expert guide and private chauffeur at the dock.
 
During the morning, indulge in a private embroidery workshop at a family own embroidery factory, where you will learn the local secrets and get the chance to bring your own embroidery work.
 
Lunch (not included) will be served at a local cozy regional restaurant, where you can delight with local recipes.
 
After lunch, enjoy a private guided visit to Santa Catarina Chapel, the first house of worship built in Madeira, in 1425. This chapel is located in the Santa Catarina Park. This temple features decorative elements of Manueline architecture and it is one of the most appreciable architectural monuments of the Manueline ogival in Madeira, notable for its arches, columns and spider mite vaults around the sacred body.
 
Pass by and visit the Sé Cathedral, a church dating back to the XV Century, direction to the Marketplace where you can admire a variety of fresh fruit, vegetables and fish.
 
To finish the tour passing through the old part of town, enjoy a private guided visit to the Botanical Garden one of the most beautiful gardens in the region, with marvelous views overlooking the city of Funchal. The estate dates from 1881 and was created by the Reid family as their private park.
The garden covers an area of 80,000 m² and is home to a fascinating collection of a wide variety of plants. It also has an area dedicated to research and conservation.

Ending the tour, your chauffeur will drop you off at the dock. 


Includes: Full-Day at Disposal, as per itinerary, by Deluxe Vehicle, with English Speaking Fluent Driver (6 - 8 Hours); Expert Guide - Half-day at Disposal, as per itinerary (3 - 4 Hours); Entrance fees at chapel of Sta. Catarina, Sé Cathedral, Botanical Garden (Optional); Private Visit & Embroidery Workshop (Optional).
Not feasible: Weekends and National Holidays.

Note: This itinerary can also be applicable to regular city stays.
 

Funchal History & Wine (6 - 8 Hours)

Meet your expert guide and private chauffeur at the dock.
 
Meet your expert guide and private chauffeur at the dock.
 
During the morning, indulge in a private embroidery workshop at a family own embroidery factory, where you will learn the local secrets and get the chance to bring your own embroidery work.
 
Lunch (not included) will be served at a local cozy regional restaurant, where you can delight with local recipes.
 
After lunch, enjoy a private guided visit to Santa Catarina Chapel, the first house of worship built in Madeira, in 1425. This chapel is located in the Santa Catarina Park. This temple features decorative elements of Manueline architecture and it is one of the most appreciable architectural monuments of the Manueline ogival in Madeira, notable for its arches, columns and spider mite vaults around the sacred body.
 
Pass by and visit the Sé Cathedral, a church dating back to the XV Century, direction to the Marketplace where you can admire a variety of fresh fruit, vegetables and fish.
 
To finish the tour passing through the old part of town, enjoy a private guided visit to the Botanical Garden one of the most beautiful gardens in the region, with marvelous views overlooking the city of Funchal. The estate dates from 1881 and was created by the Reid family as their private park.
The garden covers an area of 80,000 m² and is home to a fascinating collection of a wide variety of plants. It also has an area dedicated to research and conservation.

End your day with a private visit followed by lectured wine tasting at a wine cellar.
 
Madeira's wine has been famous for over five centuries. It was a favorite of Napoleon, Russian czars, and of the United States' first president, George Washington. It was the wine chosen to toast the signing of America's Declaration of Independence and even Shakespeare wrote of Falstaff's willingness to trade his soul for "a cup of Madeira and a cold capon."
 
At the end of the day, your driver will take you back to the dock.

Includes: Transportation - Full-Day at Disposal, as per itinerary, by Deluxe Vehicle, with English Speaking Fluent Driver (6 - 8 Hours); Expert Guide - Full-day at Disposal, as per itinerary (6 - 8 Hours); Private Embroidery Workshop; Wine Lodge Private Visit followed by Lectured Wine Tasting; Entrance fees at chapel of Sta. Catarina, Sé Cathedral, Botanical Garden (Optional); Private Visit & Embroidery Workshop (Optional).
Not feasible: Weekends and National Holidays.

Note: This itinerary can also be applicable to regular city stays.
 

Madeira Mountains Jeep Tour (8 Hours)

Madeira has a great natural beauty with tropical gardens and spectacular panoramic views. Its green mountains, cliffs, steep valleys, flowers, sun and its blue sea, happiness and hospitality melt together to create an island of sublime peace.

Meet and greet your expert chauffeur at the dock. Today, venture on a 4-wheel scenic drive with panoramic views, interesting places and sensational encounters with Madeira's natural heritage.
Your tour will continue through deep ravines, winding roads, cultivated fields falling into the sea and an abundance of Mediterranean and tropical plants are typical features of southern Madeira. The charming fishing village of Câmara de Lobos, a favorite spot of Winston Churchill is one of the few places on the island which has remained untouched by the passing of time.
 
Câmara de Lobos is an emblematic town, it is
one of the most ancient and historical places in the Island. This was one of first colonized places in Madeira, due to the easy accesses by sea with its charming bay, where nowadays several and varied colorful embarkations are docked. 
 
Pass by Fajã das Galinhas on your way to Boca da Corrida viewpoint. Located at an elevation of about 1,000 meters, it offers a magnificent view over the Curral das Freiras valley, Eira do Serrado and the central massif. Not far from Funchal hidden in between high mountains and deep valleys lie remote villages and hamlets such as Jardim da Serra with its splendid view over the Nuns valley.
 
Next stop will be Campanário, a verdant town with a splendid view over the sea. This town owes its name to an islet, similar to the bell tower of a church, which is situated along the coast.
 
Stop for lunch (not included) in a regional restaurant.
 
After lunch, your adventure will continue further west towards Cape Girão, an almost vertical promontory that rises 580 meters above the ocean, being the largest promontory in Europe and the second largest in the world.
 
Take a final stop at the Quinta Grande, to admire the vineyards of Madeira Wine.
 
Your driver will take you back to the dock.

Includes: Transportation - Full-Day Private Jeep Tour, with English Speaking Fluent Driver (8 Hours).

Note: This itinerary can also be applicable to regular city stays.

Madeira Mountains Jeep Tour (4 Hours)

Madeira has a great natural beauty with tropical gardens and spectacular panoramic views. Its green mountains, cliffs, steep valleys, flowers, sun and its blue sea, happiness and hospitality melt together to create an island of sublime peace.

Meet and greet your expert chauffeur at the dock. Today, venture on a 4-wheel scenic drive with panoramic views, interesting places and sensational encounters with Madeira's natural heritage.
Your tour will continue through deep ravines, winding roads, cultivated fields falling into the sea and an abundance of Mediterranean and tropical plants are typical features of southern Madeira. The charming fishing village of Câmara de Lobos, a favorite spot of Winston Churchill is one of the few places on the island which has remained untouched by the passing of time.
 
Câmara de Lobos is an emblematic town, it is
one of the most ancient and historical places in the Island. This was one of first colonized places in Madeira, due to the easy accesses by sea with its charming bay, where nowadays several and varied colorful embarkations are docked. 
 
Pass by Fajã das Galinhas on your way to Boca da Corrida viewpoint. Located at an elevation of about 1,000 meters, it offers a magnificent view over the Curral das Freiras valley, Eira do Serrado and the central massif. Not far from Funchal hidden in between high mountains and deep valleys lie remote villages and hamlets such as Jardim da Serra with its splendid view over the Nuns valley.
 
Next stop will be Campanário, a verdant town with a splendid view over the sea. This town owes its name to an islet, similar to the bell tower of a church, which is situated along the coast. Your adventure will continue further west in direction of the scenic viewpoint of Cabo Girão, an almost vertical promontory that rises at 580 meters above the ocean.
 
Your driver will take you back to the dock.

Includes: Transportation - Half-Day Private Jeep Tour, with English Speaking Fluent Driver (4 Hours).


Note: This itinerary can also be applicable to regular city stays.

Funchal Sightseeing HD D&G (3 - 4 Hours)

Meet your private chauffeur and expert guide at the dock.

Meet your expert guide and private chauffeur at the dock.

Enjoy a private guided visit to Santa Catarina Chapel, the first house of worship built in Madeira, in 1425. This chapel is located in the Santa Catarina Park. This temple features decorative elements of Manueline architecture and it is one of the most appreciable architectural monuments of the Manueline ogival in Madeira, notable for its arches, columns and spider mite vaults around the sacred body.
 
Pass by and visit the Sé Cathedral, a church dating back to the XV Century, direction to the Marketplace where you can admire a variety of fresh fruit, vegetables and fish.
 
To finish the tour passing through the old part of town, enjoy a private guided visit to the Botanical Garden one of the most beautiful gardens in the region, with marvelous views overlooking the city of Funchal. The estate dates from 1881 and was created by the Reid family as their private park. The garden covers an area of 80,000 m² and is home to a fascinating collection of a wide variety of plants. It also has an area dedicated to research and conservation.

Ending the tour, your chauffeur will drop you off at the dock. 

Includes: Transportation - Half-Day at Disposal, as per itinerary, by Deluxe Vehicle with English Speaking Fluent Driver (3 - 4 Hours); Expert Guide - Half-Day at Disposal as per itinerary (3 - 4 Hours); Entrance Fees at Botanical garden; Driver and Guide Gratuities Included.

Note: 

• Not feasible on Holidays;
• According to restrictions related with Covid-19 implemented at the time of the booking, vehicle allocation may need revision.

Funchal at Your Leisure HD D&G (3 - 4 Hours)

Suggested Tour:
Meet your private chauffeur and expert guide at the dock.

We suggest you to get to know the Santa Catarina Chapel, the first house of worship built in Madeira, in 1425. This chapel is located in the Santa Catarina Park. This temple features decorative elements of Manueline architecture and it is one of the most appreciable architectural monuments of the Manueline ogival in Madeira, notable for its arches, columns and spider mite vaults around the sacred body.

To finish the tour passing through the old part of town, we suggest a guided visit to the Botanical Garden one of the most beautiful gardens in the region, with marvelous views overlooking the city of Funchal. The estate dates from 1881 and was created by the Reid family as their private park.
The garden covers an area of 80,000 m² and is home to a fascinating collection of a wide variety of plants. It also has an area dedicated to research and conservation.

Ending the tour, your chauffeur will drop you off at the dock. 

Includes: Transportation - Half-Day at Disposal, as per itinerary, by Deluxe Vehicle with English Speaking Fluent Driver (3 - 4 Hours); Expert Guide - Half-Day at Disposal as per itinerary (3 - 4 Hours); Driver and Guide Gratuities Included.

Note: 

• Not feasible on Holidays;
• According to restrictions related with Covid-19 implemented at the time of the booking, vehicle allocation may need revision.

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!

Azores: Jeep Private Tour in Sete Cidades - 3.5 hours

Highlights
Cruise along the forested floor of a massive volcanic crater as you explore Sete Cidades with an experienced local guide. In a rugged 4x4 vehicle, ride between sparkling lakes and bounce down dirt roads that lead to sweeping viewpoints of this stunning and dramatic landscape.

Get picked up from Ponta Delgada city, where you can buckle into the seat of an off-road vehicle perfectly suited to tackle the area's rural roads and country lanes.

At the end of the tour: Drop Off at Ship.

What's Included?

• 3.5 hours tour with a professional guide and driver
• Transportation

What Isn't Included?

• Food and drinks
• Souvenirs

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!

Boston: Private North End Italian Food Tasting Walking Tour - 3 Hours

Duration: 3-Hours

Start Time: Between 11:30am and 1:30pm

Meeting Location: Corner of Hanover & Cross Streets, adjacent to Mother Anna’s Restaurant

Activity Level: Easy

EXPERIENCE:

Experience Italy in one of Boston’s oldest neighborhoods, the North End. Our North End Food Tour is a leisurely-paced walking tour that carves a path through the streets of the charming North End. Combine the North End history with Boston’s best Italian foods and explore out-of-the way establishments and off-the-beaten path areas.  All your senses will be sharpened by the aromas of the North End pizzerias, restaurants, bakeries, pastry shops, and salumerias. Tastings may include a choice of three pasta dishes at Pagliuca’s Ristorante or a lobster roll, Italian meat and cheeses at Salumeria Italiana, espresso, coffee, Italian soda or lemon slush (summer) at Polcari’s Coffee, pizza from Regina Pizzeria (Boston’s original pizzeria), cannoli from Modern Pastry, and a visit to Bova Bakery where you may sample macaroons, Italian wedding cookies or lemon-snowdrops.  Note:  All tastings and locations are subject to change.

PROGRAM INCLUDES:

• Experience the city and receive local tips from your savvy local tour guide
• Enjoy up to six food tastings at various locations
• 24-hour support phone number
• Guide’s gratuity is included

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• This tour is available Monday through Friday, year-round, and can start anytime between 11:30am and 1:30pm.
• The starting and ending location of the tour is on the corner of Hanover and Cross Streets, adjacent to Mother Anna’s Restaurant.  Optional transportation to and/or from the North End is available for an additional cost.
• All food tastings on this tour are vegetarian. Gluten-free or dairy-free is not available.
• Tour can be customized based on your interests.
• Gratuity for the tour guide is not included.

TOUR ITINERARY:

• 3-Hour private walking tour with an experienced and licensed tour guide.
• Enjoy various food samplings at up to 6 different locations that will cover approximately ¾ of a mile of walking.
• Along the way, you will learn historical facts about the neighborhood and stroll the cobblestone streets of Old Boston and see Paul Revere’s house and statue, Copp’s Hill Burying Ground, and more while enjoying the local foods.
• All stops, timing and inclusions of the tour are dependent upon traffic and weather conditions.

Boston: Private Sunset Boston Harbor Cruise with Cocktails and Hors d'oeuvres

Duration: 2 Hours

Start Time: 7:00 PM

Meeting Location: Ferry Terminal at 60 Rowes Wharf

Activity Level: Easy

EXPERIENCE:

Say goodbye to the crowds, lines and hassles of boarding a public cruise in Boston Harbor.  Instead, see Boston from a different perspective as you sail the Harbor aboard an 80-foot Schooner, designed to carry passengers comfortably with plenty of room to sit and move about the boat.  Watch the sun set below the horizon and enjoy a breathtaking excursion on the elegant Schooner Adirondack III.  As you take in the sights of Boston in style, you will also enjoy a full open bar with hors d’oeuvres.

PROGRAM INCLUDES:

• 2-Hour private sunset cruise in comfort on your private vessel including captain, crew, dockage fees and gratuity
• Full Open bar including beer, wine, and medium to high-grade liquor & mixers
• Hors d’oeuvres consisting of two stationary platters (additional platters available for an additional cost)
• All taxes, fees and gratuities included
• 24/7 Support Line

Boston: Private VIP Boston Yacht Experience With Cocktails & Hors d’oeuvres

Duration: 2 Hours

Start Time: Flexible

Meeting Location: 30 Rowes Wharf

Activity Level: Easy

EXPERIENCE:

Enjoy an intimate private sunset cruise complete with open bar and food on the luxurious Valiant, an elegant 97-foot Yacht, uniquely serving the waters of Boston Harbor. This vessel boasts a traditional salon area with a full bar, connecting to a wicker-furnished fantail. The spectacular bow is ideal for capturing perfect photographs and taking in the spectacular views of the Boston Harbor.

PROGRAM INCLUDES:

• 2-Hour private sunset cruise on your private vessel including captain and crew
• Full open bar including specialty cocktails, beer, wine, premium liquor and non-alcoholic drinks
• Glass of Veuve Cliquot Champagne upon boarding
• Selection of four passed hors d’oeuvres and two stationary food displays
• DJ to play custom music throughout the vessel
• All dockage fees and taxes included
• 24/7 Support Line

Boston: Private Sunset Boston Harbor Cruise

Duration: 2 Hours

Start Time: Flexible

Meeting Location: 30 Rowes Wharf

Activity Level: Easy

EXPERIENCE:

Enjoy an intimate private sunset cruise on the Carousel, a 49-foot Eastbay Express with a spacious aft area, offering both outdoor seating and ample interior seating, accommodating up to six guests. A sunset or daytime cruise is the perfect venue for taking in the sights of Historical Boston Harbor and the scenic skyline.

PROGRAM INCLUDES:

• 2-Hour private sunset cruise on your private vessel including captain
• All dockage fees and taxes included
• Food and beverage are not included but can be brought on board
• 24/7 support phone number

Boston: Boston Private Cycle Boat Charter - 4 Hours

Duration: 4-hours (1.5 Hour cycle boat tour)

Start Time: Varies

Meeting Location: Flexible

Activity Level: Easy to Moderate

EXPERIENCE:

See Boston like never before! This private 1.5 Hour cycleboat tour allows you to propel the boat on your own on comfortable bicycle seats or you can relax and let the outboard motor do the work. After departing from one of several available piers, you will be able to pedal around Boston Harbor and see amazing views, close up, of Boston and American history including the Boston Tea Party ship, the Downtown Boston Waterfront, Bunker Hill Monument and the Charlestown Navy Yard with the USS Constitution and WWII destroyer, Cassin Young. Other famous landmarks you will see from the cycleboat include the East Boston Tall Ship, Nantucket Lightship, Logan Airport, and South Boston Seaport. Each boat has between 10 and 12 pedal seats with comfortable lounge seating at the bow. Guests are welcome to bring their own food and drinks on board, or catering can be arranged at an additional cost.
 

PROGRAM INCLUDES:

• Ride in comfort in our luxury vehicles with professional drivers and bottled water
• Door to door service and flexible timing
• Private cycle boat with captain and deckhand for a 1.5 Hour Tour (all captains have a US Coast Guard Masters License)
• Driver and Captain gratuity included
• 24-hour support phone number

Boston: Discover Boston Private Sightseeing Program - 4 Hours

Highlights:

If New York is Money and Washington DC is Power, then Boston is Education.  There are over 60 universities and colleges in the Boston Metro area, and there are even more in the suburbs. Boston is also known for its role in the War for Independence from Britain and is considered by many to be where the war began. Its historical sights are still in excellent condition. This tour will feature various sights and/or stops that may include Boston Common, Massachusetts State House, Park Street Church, Granary Burying Ground, King’s Chapel, Benjamin Franklin Statue & Boston Latin School, Old Corner Book Store, Old South Meeting House, Old State House, Site of Boston Massacre, Faneuil Hall, Paul Revere House, Old North Church, Copp’s Hill Burying Ground, Harvard Square and Bunker Hill Monument.

• 4-Hours with a private vehicle and licensed tour guide.
   
• Some of the highlights of this tour will include visits to Boston Common, Park Street Church, King’s Chapel, the site of the Boston Massacre, Paul Revere’s House, Faneuil Hall, Harvard Square and so much more.
   

• All stops, timing and inclusions of the tour are dependent on traffic and weather conditions.

• We can customize the tour and stops to fit your needs upon request.

Tour Duration: Four (4) Hours

Tour Can Operate: 

• The starting time and date of the tour are customizable to fit your schedule.

• This tour is offered all year round, 7-days a week.

Wheelchair Accessible: No

Physical Activity Level: Light

Inclusions: 

• Ride in comfort in our luxury vehicles with professional drivers and bottled water

• Experience the city and receive local tips from your savvy local guide

• Door-to-door service and flexible timing 

• Driver gratuity included (guide gratuity is not included)

• 24-hour support phone number

Not Included:

• Gratuity for the tour guide is not included

Boston: Private Historic Boston Pub Crawl - 4 Hours

Highlights:

Hidden history combined with craft beer makes for a great time and a unique private Boston experience. Your journey begins when your private driver picks you up in a luxury vehicle within Boston proper to take you Faneuil Hall where your walking tour begins. Here you will meet your expert local guide who will take you on a two hour and 15 minute private walking pub crawl where you will visit four historic taverns along Boston’s famed Freedom Trail. At each stop you will not only enjoy four craft beers or hard ciders, but you'll also learn unknown stories of the city’s colonial and revolutionary history. After your tour is over you can enjoy more of Faneuil Hall on your own before your driver meets you to take you back to your hotel or location of your choosing (within Boston proper). Must be age 21 years or older.

• Faneuil Hall where you will meet your pub crawl guide.

• You will walk along Boston’s famous Freedom Trail with your guide visiting four different pubs and enjoying a draft beer of your choice (or hard cider) at each one.

• Your guide will share stories with you that your 8th grade Social Studies teacher left out. From the landing on Plymouth Rock to the start of the Revolution, you will learn how beer played a part in the birth of America.

• After your tour you can enjoy more of Faneuil Hall on your own before your driver meets you to take you back to your hotel or location of your choosing (within Boston proper).

• All stops, timing and inclusions of the tour are dependent on traffic and weather conditions.

• We can customize the tour and stops to fit your needs upon request.

Tour Duration: 4 Hours

Tour Can Operate: 

• The starting time and date of the tour are customizable to fit your schedule.

• This tour is offered all year round, 7-days a week, between the hours of 11:30am and 8:00pm.

Wheelchair Accessible: No

Physical Activity Level: Light

Inclusions: 

• Ride in comfort in our luxury vehicles with professional drivers and bottled water

• Door-to-door service and flexible timing 

• 2 hour and 15-minute private pub crawl

• Driver gratuity and guide gratuity included

• 24-hour support phone number

Boston: Freedom Trail Private Walking Tour - 1.5 Hours

Highlights:

Travel back to Revolutionary Boston and explore the historic sites of the Freedom Trail between Boston Common and Faneuil Hall. The Freedom Trail sites include the scenes of critical events in Boston and the nation’s struggle for freedom. Led by a 18th-century costumed guide*, this tour features tales of high treason, mob agitations, revolutionary actions, and partisan fights of the American Revolution. On this tour, you will see Boston Common, site of the first Public School, Massachusetts State House, Old Corner Bookstore, Park Street Church, Old South Meeting House, Granary Burying Ground, Old State House, King’s Chapel, Site of the Boston Massacre, and Faneuil Hall.

• Meet your costumed historical interpreter* 15 minutes before the start of your tour at The Boston Common Visitor Center at 139 Tremont Street.

• Traverse through the graveyards and sites of Boston’s history as you walk from Boston Common to Faneuil Hall visiting all of the historic spots. This is an easy, approximately 1 mile walk.

• *Note: During extremely hot weather, guides may be dressed in a modern uniform.

• All stops, timing and inclusions of the tour are dependent on traffic and weather conditions.

• We can customize the tour and stops to fit your needs upon request.

Tour Duration: 1.5 Hours

Tour Can Operate: 

• The starting time and date of the tour are customizable to fit your schedule.

• This tour is offered all year round, 7-days a week.

Wheelchair Accessible: No

Physical Activity Level: Light

Inclusions: 

• Experience the city and receive local tips from your savvy local guide

•  1.5 Hour guided walking tour with costumed tour guide*

• 24-hour support phone number

Exclusions: 

• Gratuity for the tour guide is not included.

• *Note: During extremely hot weather, guides may be dressed in a modern uniform.

Boston: Private Harvard Campus Tour - 1.5 Hours

Highlights:

Ever wonder what it would be like to study at Harvard? Then this tour is for you! Your private vehicle and driver will meet you at your location in Boston and will take you to Harvard Square where you will meet your private Harvard student guide. Your private tour will cover Harvard’s history, Harvard’s culture and famous Harvard alumni as you walk though campus and surrounding neighborhoods. Some landmarks you will see include Johnston Gate, Cambridge Common, Memorial Hall, Science Center, The Harvard Crimson, Harvard Lampoon and the historic River Dorms.

• Harvard Square where you will meet your dynamic and knowledgeable Harvard tour guide.
• You will walk through the campus and surrounding neighborhoods and see landmarks of Harvard’s history and culture while learning about famous Harvardians. Main stops will include Old Yard, New Yard, Harvard Square, Johnston Gate, The John Harvard Statue, Massachusetts Hall, the Science Center, Memorial Church and Widener Library. (Indoor access not available).
• After your tour, your driver and vehicle will meet you to take you back to your hotel or location of your choosing (within Boston proper).
• All stops, timing and inclusions of the tour are dependent on traffic and weather conditions.
• We can customize the tour and stops to fit your needs upon request.

Tour Duration: 1.5 Hours

Tour Can Operate: 

• The starting time and date of the tour are customizable to fit your schedule.
• This tour is offered all year round, 7-days a week, between the hours of 10:00am and 3:00pm.

Wheelchair Accessible: No

Physical Activity Level: Light

Inclusions: 

• Ride in comfort in our luxury vehicles with professional drivers and bottled water
• Roundtrip door to door service and flexible timing
• 90-minute private Harvard campus tour
• Driver gratuity included (tour guide gratuity not included)
• 24-hour support phone number

Exclusions: 

• Gratuity for the tour guide is not included 

Boston: Private After Hour Tour of Boston’s Old North Church - 4 Hours

Highlights:

Old North Church was the starting place of the American Revolutionary war and the inspiration for Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s famous poem line “One if by land, and two if by sea” and also sparked Paul Revere’s midnight ride. On the eve of April 18,1775, the church sexton, Robert Newman, and Captain John Pulling Jr. climbed the steeple and held high two lanterns as a signal from Paul Revere that the British were marching to Lexington and Concord by sea (not by land) across the Charles River. Built in 1723, the Old North Church is Boston’s oldest surviving church building and one of the Freedom Trail’s most visited historical sites. On this private after-hours guided tour, guests will visit the Sanctuary plus the Crypt where over 1,100 bodies lie underneath the sanctuary and will tour the church’s bell tower for a rare behind-the-scenes tour of the archive room and the bell ringing chamber. The Old North Church has been named one of the best destinations in New England welcoming over 500,00 visitors each year. This private after-hours tour allows you to experience this unique and stirring monument to liberty without the crowds.

• 4-Hours with a private vehicle.
• 1.5 Hour Private After Hours Guided Behind the Scenes Tour of the Old North Church that will include the Sanctuary, the Crypt, Bell Tower and Bell ringing chamber and more!
• All stops, timing and inclusions of the tour are dependent on traffic and weather conditions.
• Tour can be customized based on your interests.

Tour Duration: Four (4) Hours


Tour Can Operate: 

• The starting time and date of the tour are customizable to fit your schedule.
• This tour is offered all year round.
• Tour begins at 6:00 pm, Tuesdays through Sundays.

Wheelchair Accessible: No


Physical Activity Level: Light to Moderate


Inclusions: 

• Ride in comfort in our luxury vehicles with professional drivers and bottled water
• Experience the city and receive local tips from your savvy local guide
• Door-to-door service
• After Hours and Behind the Scenes Private 1.5 Hour Guided Tour
• Driver gratuity included (guide gratuity is not included)
• 24-hour support phone number

Not Included:

• Gratuity for the tour guide is not included

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!

New York City: Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island

Statue of Liberty
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.

Ellis Island
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.

Included:	Not Included:
English speaking tour guide Driver, Vehicle, Driver Gratuity Ferry tickets 24-Hour Emergency Phone Number	Guide gratuity

New York City: Private Walking Tour of Central Park - 4 Hours

Highlights:

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.”

• 4-hours with a private tour guide
• 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.
• 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).
• We can customize the tour and stops to fit your needs upon request.

Tour Duration: Four (4) Hours

Tour Can Operate: 

• The starting time and date of the tour are customizable to fit your schedule.
• 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.
• This tour is offered all year round, 7-days a week.
• 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.
• Restrictions may apply depending on the date and time of the tour.

Wheelchair Accessible: No

Physical Activity Level: Light

Inclusions: 

• Experience the city and receive local tips from your savvy local guide
• Flexible Timing to fit your schedule
• This walking tour can accommodate up to 15 guests
• 24-hour support phone number

Not Included:

• Gratuity for the tour guide is not included

New York City: One World Observatory and 9/11 Memorial & Museum Private Tour - 4 Hours

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.

 

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.

 

Please note that this tour is for parties of four or less.


 

Included:	Not Included:
English speaking tour guide Driver, Vehicle, Driver gratuity 24-Hour Emergency Phone Number	Guide gratuity

New York City: Brooklyn Essential Walking Tour - 4 Hours

Highlights:

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.

• 4-Hours with a private guide.
   
• 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.
   
• 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).

• All stops, timing and inclusions of the tour are dependent on traffic and weather conditions.

• We can customize the tour and stops to fit your needs upon request.

Tour Duration: Four (4) Hours

Tour Can Operate: 

• The starting time and date of the tour are customizable to fit your schedule.

• This tour is offered all year round, 7-days a week.

Wheelchair Accessible: No

Physical Activity Level: Light

Inclusions: 

• Experience the Best of Brooklyn on foot and receive local tips from your savvy local guide

• Guide's gratuity is not included

• 24-hour support phone number

Not Included:

• Gratuity for the tour guide is not included

New York City: SoHo

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 Earth Room.  Next to SoHo is NoLIta – which is Northern Little Italy.  The area is home to the old St. Patrick’s Cathedral.  One story in particular your guide will impart is the 1799 murder of Elma Sands, the “Ghost of Spring Street.”


 

Included:	Not Included:
English speaking tour guide 24-Hour Emergency Phone Number	Transportation can be added Guide gratuity

New York City: Private Bike Tour of Central Park

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!
Included:	Not Included:
English speaking licensed tour guide Comfort hybrid bike and helmet Bike lock & bike basket Bottle of water 24-Hour Emergency Phone Number	Guide gratuity Transportation can be added

New York City: The Origins of NYC Sightseeing Program

New York 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 9/11 Memorial, St. Paul’s Chapel, Battery Park, and Trinity Church as you learn about the history of the Native Americans, Dutch, and English. 

Included:	Not Included:
English speaking tour guide 24-Hour Emergency Phone Number	Transportation can be added Guide gratuity

New York City: A Cultural Walk Through Little Italy and Chinatown - 4 Hours

Highlights:

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.

• Meet your guide on the corner of Lafayette and Broome Street in Little Italy.
   
• Walk the neighborhood including Mulberry Street, Mott Street, Canal Street, Five Points, Mahayana Buddhist Temple, Columbus Park, Chatham Square, First Shearith Israel Graveyard.
   

• All stops, timing and inclusions of the tour are dependent on traffic and weather conditions.

• We can customize the tour and stops to fit your needs upon request.

Tour Duration: Four (4) Hours

Tour Can Operate: 

• The starting time and date of the tour are customizable to fit your schedule.

• This tour is offered all year round, 7-days a week.

Wheelchair Accessible: No

Physical Activity Level: Light

Inclusions: 

• Experience the city and receive local tips from your savvy local guide

• Flexible timing 

• Driver gratuity included (guide gratuity is not included)

• 24-hour support phone number

Not Included:

• Gratuity for the tour guide is not included

New York City: Private NYC Pizza and Gelato Challenge - 4 Hours

Highlights:

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!

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.

• 4-hours with a private tour guide.
• 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.
• 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.
• Along the way, you will learn about the different ethnic neighborhoods.
• All stops, timing and inclusions of the tour are dependent on traffic and weather conditions.
• We can customize the tour and stops to fit your needs upon request.

Tour Duration:  4 Hours

Tour Can Operate: 

• This tour can begin any time between 10:30 am and 2:30 pm during summer hours and between 10:30 am and 2:30 pm during winter hours.
• This tour is offered all year round, Monday thru Sunday.
• The ideal seasons for this tour are the spring and fall due to comfortable temperatures for walking and being outdoors.
• Restrictions may apply depending on the date and time of the tour.

Wheelchair Accessible: No

Physical Activity Level: Light

Inclusions: 

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

Exclusions: 

• Gratuity for the tour guide is not included.

New York City: Private Cupcake Tasting Tour - 4 Hours

Highlights:

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.

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.

 

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

Tour Duration: Three (3) Hours

Tour Can Operate: 

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

Wheelchair Accessible: No

Physical Activity Level: Light

Inclusions: 

• Experience the city and receive local tips from your savvy local culinary specialist guide
   
• Food tastings are included
   
• Flexible timing to fit your schedule
   
• 24-hour support phone number

Not Included:

• Gratuity for the tour guide is not included

New York City: Treasures of the MET - 2 Hours

Highlights:

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.

• 2-hours with a private art specialist tour guide.

• 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.

• All stops, timing and inclusions of the tour are dependent on traffic and weather conditions.

• We can customize the tour and stops to fit your needs upon request.

Tour Duration: 2 Hours

Tour Can Operate: 

• The starting time and date of the tour are customizable to fit your schedule.

• The start time of this tour can be between 1:001am and 2:00pm. The MET closes at 5:00pm midweek.

• This tour is offered all year round, 7-days a week (currently the museum is closed on Wednesdays and major holidays).

Wheelchair Accessible: No

Physical Activity Level: Light

Inclusions: 

• Experience this iconic museum with your savvy art specialist guide

• Flexible Timing to fit your schedule

• This private tour can accommodate up to 15 guests

• Admission to the Metropolitan Museum of Art

• 24-hour support phone number

Exclusions: 

• Gratuity for the tour guide is not included

New York City: Home Alone 2: Christmas in New York Private Tour - 5 Hours

Highlights:

Prepare to unleash your inner Kevin McAllister in the heart of NYC on an exclusive private tour that takes you into the world of the iconic holiday film Home Alone 2. You'll walk in Kevin's footsteps as you explore the locations that made the movie unforgettable. Picture yourself at the elegant Plaza Hotel, immersing yourself in the allure of Central Park, basking in electrifying Times Square & more. That's not all - you'll also visit an observation deck to take in breathtaking holiday views from above for an unforgettable scene in your own NYC adventure! With us, you'll never be lost in New York!

• Your Ride Awaits: Your five-hour holiday experience begins when you’re picked up in your private luxury vehicle by a professional driver, along with an expert tour guide at a designated location in Manhattan of your choice.

• Ready, Set, Action: 

  • Your first stop is the legendary Plaza Hotel, where Kevin's escapades began. You’ll immerse yourself in the opulence of this iconic establishment, where Kevin transformed the prestigious property into his personal playground, indulged in extravagant experiences and outsmarted the staff along the way.

  • Next, prepare to be enchanted as you step into the magical wonderland of FAO Schwarz, famously known as Duncan's Closet in the movie. This whimsical destination becomes a prime target for the mischievous antics of the notorious "Wet Bandits."

  • You’ll then head to always enchanting Central Park, the very place where Kevin formed an extraordinary bond with the captivating "Pigeon Lady," visit the Empire Diner where a towering Santa on stilts startled Kevin, adding a dash of whimsy to his escapades, marvel at the awe-inspiring views of Lady Liberty from Battery Park, soak in the excitement of Times Square and end up at the iconic Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree, the symbol of joy and hope, where Kevin's heartwarming reunion with his mom took place.

  • After you’ve “scene” all of these iconic – and sentimental – filming spots, you’ll head to one of the city’s awe-inspiring observation decks where you’ll be treated to a view of New York City’s skyline all dressed up in its holiday best. Your choices? The Empire State Building (an NYC classic!), Rockefeller Center’s very own Top of the Rock, Hudson Yard’s unique EDGE or the dazzling SUMMIT One Vanderbilt.

  • Gratuity for the tour guide is not included.

• And…Cut: When your unforgettable journey through Manhattan ala Kevin McAllister draws to a close, your luxury vehicle will transport you back to your hotel (or another predetermined drop-off location) in style as you reminisce about the day’s adventures.

Tour Duration: 5-Hours

Tour Can Operate: 

• We recommend an early start time to beat the traffic.

• This tour is offered 7 days a week from mid-November through December.

• Restrictions may apply depending on the date and time of the tour.

Wheelchair Accessible: No

Physical Activity Level: Light

Inclusions: 

• Ride in comfort in our luxury vehicles with professional drivers and bottled water.

• Experience the city and receive local tips from your savvy local guide.

• Door-to-door service and flexible timing (additional charge for outside of Manhattan).

• Driver gratuity included.

• Tour can be customized based on your interests.

• 24-hour support phone number.

Exclusions: 

• Gratuity for the tour guide is not included.

• Indoor admissions (with the exception of the Observation Deck chosen) not included.

New York City: Private Bagel Making, Cragel and Donut Deluxe NYC Food Tour - 4 Hours

Highlights:

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.
 
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!
 

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• All stops, timing and inclusions of the tour are dependent on traffic and weather conditions.

Tour Duration: 4-Hours

Tour Can Operate:
The starting time and date of the tour are customizable to fit your schedule.

• This exclusive experience is offered daily, year-round, subject to availability. However, the best days to experience this tour would be Monday through Thursday.

• Recommended starting time is between 8:00am and 1:00pm.

• Restrictions may apply depending on the date and time of the tour.

Wheelchair Accessible: Please inquire with your sales representative.

Physical Activity Level: Easy

Inclusions:

• Ride in comfort in our luxury vehicles with professional drivers and bottled water

• Door-to-door service and flexible timing (additional charge for outside of Manhattan)

• 4-Hours with a bagel expert on a guided tour of “the bagel capital of the world” including:

  • Private demonstration and class

  • Hands-on bagel rolling and baking experience

  • Learn the dos and don’ts of New York’s bagel culture

  • Sample the best bagels, spreads, cragels and donuts NYC has to offer

• Driver gratuity included

• 24-hour support phone number

Exclusions:

• Gratuity for the tour guide is not included

New York City: History Highlights Private NYC History Tour - 8 Hours

Highlights:

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.
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!

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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!

• 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.

• 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.

• All stops, timing and inclusions of the tour are dependent on traffic and weather conditions.

Tour Duration: Approximately 8 Hours

Tour Can Operate:

The starting time and date of the tour are customizable to fit your schedule.

• We recommend a start time of between 8:00am and 11:00am.

• This tour is offered all year round, 7 days a week.

• Restrictions may apply depending on the date and time of the tour.

Wheelchair Accessible: Please inquire with your sales representative.

Physical Activity Level: Easy

Inclusions:

• Private Local History Specialist Tour Guide for 4-hours (for the walk over the Brooklyn Bridge and the Origins of NY Private Walking Tour)

• Lunch reservation at Fraunces Tavern (the cost of the meal is not included)

• 90-minute official private tour of the Empire State Building - including access to the 86th-floor observation deck

• One-way transfer via luxury vehicle from your hotel to Brooklyn for the start of the tour

• One-way transfer via luxury vehicle from Fraunces Tavern to the Empire State Building

• Driver gratuities are included

• 24-hour support phone number

Exclusions:

*Gratuities for the tour guides are not included

*Cost of lunch at Fraunces Tavern is not included

New York City: A Day Well Spent in Brooklyn Tour - 8 Hours

Highlights:

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.

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!

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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!

• 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.

• All stops, timing and inclusions of the tour are dependent on traffic and weather conditions.

Tour Duration: Approximately 8 Hours

Tour Can Operate:

The starting time and date of the tour are customizable to fit your schedule.

• We recommend a start time of between 8:00am and 11:00am.

• This tour is offered all year round, 7 days a week.

• Restrictions may apply depending on the date and time of the tour.

Wheelchair Accessible: Please inquire with your sales representative.

Physical Activity Level: Easy

Inclusions: 

• One-way transfer via luxury vehicle to Brooklyn (with bottled water)

• Hourly car service for 5 hours (including bottled water) that ends in Manhattan at your hotel (or a custom location of your choice)

• Private Graffiti Walking Tour & Workshop in one of the premier mural districts in the US with a specialist guide (2 hours)

• Private local tour guide for 4 hours

• 4-Hour Brooklyn Neighborhoods Highlights Tour with ethnic food tastings along the way (3 tastings included with enough food for lunch)

• 24-hour support phone number

• Driver gratuity is included

Exclusions: 

*Gratuities for the tour guides are not included.

New York City: All Things Kids Family Friendly NYC Private Tour - 8 Hours

Highlights:
 

Embark on a fun-filled NYC day with our All Things Kids Private Tour. This exclusive experience is a kid-centered day filled with memories for the whole family. You'll start with your private vehicle and driver who will take you to FAO Schwarz where a Toy Soldier will welcome you for a private tour before opening to the public. After your tour, your vehicle and private tour guide will be waiting to take you to the American Museum of Natural History, where you'll enjoy a self-guided scavenger hunt that uncovers museum secrets. After that it's time for lunch then you're off to stroll through the enchanting Central Park Zoo! 

• Your family-friendly adventure begins when you get picked up in a private luxury vehicle by a professional driver.

• Then it’s off to FAO Schwarz for your 9:00 am private tour - before the store opens to the public!

• Upon arrival you’ll meet your personal guide for the behind-the-scenes tour, one of their famous Toy Soldiers! Here you’ll learn about the history of FAO Schwarz, raid the Candy Bar, receive a plush souvenir and have your own personal shopper!

• At the completion of your tour, your expert tour guide will meet you at the store - along with your private luxury vehicle - to take you to your next adventure.

• Next, you’ll head to the American Museum of Natural History where you'll meet up with a scavenger hunt host who'll give you instructions and send you on your 90-minute fun and educational scavenger hunt.

• 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?

• After lunch 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.

• After your family fun day, you can opt to spend more time in Central Park or book a private luxury vehicle to take you back to your hotel or location of your choice for an additional cost.

• All stops, timing and inclusions of the tour are dependent on traffic and weather conditions.

Tour Duration: Approximately 8 Hours

Tour Can Operate:

The starting date of the tour is customizable to fit your schedule.

• Tour starts at 9:00am (starting times may change based on time of the year).

• This tour is offered all year round, 7 days a week.

• Restrictions may apply depending on the date and time of the tour.

Wheelchair Accessible: Please inquire with your sales representative.

Physical Activity Level: Easy

Inclusions:

• Luxury transportation (Hotel to FAO Schwarz and FAO Schwarz to American Museum of Natural History)*

• 1-hour FAO Schwarz Behind-The-Scenes Tour 

• Full Day Private BTSQ tour guide

• 2-hour self-guided scavenger hunt at the American Museum of Natural History (includes museum admission)*

• A stop for lunch*

• Central Park Zoo admission

• 24-hour support phone number

Exclusions:

*Gratuity for the tour guide is not included.

*Lunch is not included in the cost of the experience.

*Additional charge for pick-up or drop-off outside of Manhattan.

*The scavenger hunt is designed for kids ages 7 and up.  There is a lot of reading and walking and younger children may lose interest.

New York City: Art & Architecture Wonders of NYC Tour - 8 Hours

Highlights:

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.

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.

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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!

• All stops, timing and inclusions of the tour are dependent on traffic and weather conditions.

Tour Duration: Approximately 8 Hours

Tour Can Operate:

The starting time and date of the tour are customizable to fit your schedule.

• We recommend a start time between 8:00am and 11:00am.

• This tour is offered all year round, 7 days a week.

• Restrictions may apply depending on the date and time of the tour.

Wheelchair Accessible: Please inquire with your sales representative.

Physical Activity Level: Easy

Inclusions:

• 4-hour service via luxury vehicle + a one-way transfer within Manhattan via luxury vehicle

• 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)

• 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

• Lunch or dinner reservation at ROBERT (window view table if available)

• Driver gratuity is included

• 24-hour support phone number

Exclusions: 

* Cost of the meal at ROBERT is not included.
*Alternate restaurant to be suggested if ROBERT is not available.
*Gratuities for the tour guides are not included.

New York City: Build Your Own Full-Day NYC Private Tour - 8 Hours

Highlights:

Heading to New York City and not sure what your options are for topics of interest to you? Perhaps you love to wander through gardens, taking in all the flora and fauna when visiting new cities. Maybe you're a huge fan of motion pictures and/or television shows and would love to see where some of them were filmed. Possibly you're a wine or beer connoisseur who enjoys discovering new vintages and brews. Or it could be that you don't have a theme at all and just know that you want a fabulous day of touring that covers everything that interests you in the Big Apple.

Whatever your interests may be, chances are NYC has options for you to explore them further. And that is where our Build Your Own Full-Day NYC Private Tour comes in! With this full-day specialty experience, you'll work with our Destination Experts to curate a customized day of private tours, experiences and attractions. Thanks to our team's knowledge, along with an extensive network of local experts and vendors, the sky is truly the limit. From private guide services to luxury transfer services to attraction entrances, restaurant reservations, Broadway tickets and more - BTSQ has you covered with this NYC tour package!

• If gardens are your passion, there are plenty of opportunities to wander through them within the five boroughs. For instance, Mount Prospect Park is home to the Brooklyn Botanic Gardens. Staten Island offers Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden. You'll find the Queens Botanical Garden in Flushing. In the Bronx, you can visit Wave Hill Public Garden & Cultural Center. And Manhattan has a host of options, many located in Central Park.

• New York City is home to world-class performing arts, museums, art galleries and more, meaning if you're into the arts, you've certainly come to the right place! Some of the finest examples of these forms of the arts would be The Metropolitan Museum of Art or the Met, the Museum of Modern Art aka MoMA, The Guggenheim Museum, The New York Public Library, Broadway, The Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, The Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM), The High Line and The Chelsea Galleries - just to name a few!

• Are you a "foodie" who loves to try the cuisine when visiting a new city? Restaurants, food tours and culinary experiences abound in NYC! Some fabulous food tours include our Pizza & Gelato Food Tasting Walking Tour, our Private Bagel, Cragel and Donut Deluxe Tour and our Cupcake Food Tasting Walking Tour. Culinary experiences could encompass a Bateaux Dinner Cruise, a picnic lunch in Central Park and reservations at some of NYC's finest restaurants for breakfast, lunch, dinner and perhaps NYC's favorite meal - brunch!

• Even if you have no "one" particular interest - or are interested in all kinds of topics, are celebrating a birthday or an anniversary or are just looking to get the most out of your time in the city, no worries, our Destination Experts can develop a customized package for you that includes a little bit of everything!

• And of course - all of our NYC custom tours come with expert, local tour guides and can be set up as private walking tours or in a private luxury vehicle with a professional driver. Luxury transfers are also available as well as helicopter tours, bike tours and more!

• All stops, timing and inclusions of the tour are dependent on traffic and weather conditions.

Tour Duration: Approximately 8 to 9-Hours

Tour Can Operate: 

The starting time and date of the tour are customizable to fit your schedule.

• We recommend a start time of between 8:00am and 11:00am.

• This tour is offered all year round, 7 days a week.

• Restrictions may apply depending on the date and time of the tour.

Wheelchair Accessible: Please inquire with your sales representative.

Physical Activity Level: Easy

Inclusions:

• Ride in comfort in our luxury vehicles with professional drivers and bottled water

• Experience the city and receive local tips from your savvy local guide

• Door-to-door service and flexible timing (additional charge for outside of Manhattan)

• A curated full-day tour of New York City customized to your interests

• Driver gratuity included

• 24-hour support phone number

Exclusions:

*Gratuity for the tour guide is not included

New York City: Central Park Fun Private NYC Central Park Tour - 8 Hours

Highlights:

It's the fifth-largest park in New York City. New Yorkers refer to it as their "backyard." It is one of the top tourist attractions that visitors flock to when visiting the city. It is 843 acres of a myriad of things to see and do between the Upper West and Upper East Sides of Manhattan. It is Central Park.

Now you can enjoy a fabulous day of engaging activities thanks to our Central Park Fun Private NYC Central Park Tour! From a visit to the American Museum of Natural History to a private walking tour of the park's highlights to a gourmet picnic lunch in the park - we have got it covered! But that's not all! This NYC private tour also comes with your choice of a private Central Park bike tour, horse and carriage tour or pedicab tour. Top that off with luxury roundtrip transportation to and from the park and your experience is seamless!

Note: This NYC tour package is offered year-round, however, the best seasons are spring, summer and early autumn. During the winter, or in the case of rain during any season, adjustments may be made to the program and alternatives or refunds will be offered.
 

• Your Central Park Fun Day begins with your private driver picking you up in a luxury vehicle to take you to your first stop – the American Museum of Natural History. Here you can check out all the museum has to offer including the Dinosaur Lab, the Gem and Mineral Hall, the Rose Center for Earth and Space and the Age of Mammals.

• Once your museum adventure is complete it’s on to your private walking tour of world-famous Central Park. Here your expert tour guide will introduce you to hidden gems as well as well-known spots in the park. Possible stops include Bethesda Fountain, Strawberry Fields, Belvedere Castle and the Central Park Carousel – just to name a few!

• By now you’re sure to have worked up an appetite but no worries – your guided tour includes a gourmet Central Park picnic. This delicious meal will consist of assorted baguette sandwiches, local cheese platters, salads, crudité, local sweet treats and bottled water.

• And no worries - should the weather not cooperate with a picnic lunch, a substitute for the outdoor picnic will be offered!

• After lunch it’s time to see all the park offers in a different way! You can choose to add some wellness to this package by pedaling around the park via a bike tour, you can have someone else do the pedaling for you on a pedicab tour or you can just sit back and relax in a horse carriage ride. The choice is yours!

• When your time in this enchanting wide-open space comes to a close, you’ll be met by your private driver who will take you back to your hotel via luxury transfer.

• All stops, timing and inclusions of the tour are dependent on traffic and weather conditions.

Tour Duration: Approximately 8-Hours

Tour Can Operate:

The starting time and date of the tour are customizable to fit your schedule.

• We recommend a start time of between 8:00am and 11:00am.

• This tour is offered all year round, 7 days a week.

• Restrictions may apply depending on the date and time of the tour.

Wheelchair Accessible: Please inquire with your sales representative.

Physical Activity Level: Easy

Inclusions:

• Roundtrip Transfers via luxury vehicle from the guest’s hotel to Central Park and back.

• Private Highlights Tour at the American Museum of Natural History (including admission tickets)

• Private Walking Tour of Central Park

• Gourmet Picnic Lunch in Central Park including:

• Full service high-end picnic set up with blankets, pillows, and silverware and full set up and clean up service

• Note: In the case of inclement weather, a gift card valued at $50 per guest will be provided for a local lunch near Central Park

• Your Choice of ONE (1) of the following in Central Park :

• Private 2-hour bike tour

• Private 45-minute horse and carriage ride

• Private 45-minute pedicab tour

• Driver gratuity is included

• 24-hour support phone number

Exclusions:

*Gratuities for the tour guides are not included

New York City: Statue of Liberty Tour & Ellis Island and 9/11 Memorial Museum - 8 Hours

Highlights:

We are excited to share that we’ve brought together three attractions that tell the history - both the good and the bad - of Lower Manhattan into one complete package with our Statue of Liberty Tour & Ellis Island and 9/11 Memorial Museum experience.

• Statue of Liberty: For as long as she's been standing over New York Harbor, the Statue of Liberty is synonymous with New York City. It is the number one landmark that people think of when they think of the city and the one place most people head to as first-time visitors.

• Ellis Island: Ellis Island is synonymous with Lady Liberty. And for most people, when taking the ferry over to Liberty Island, a stop at Ellis Island is a must.

• 9/11 Memorial & Museum: Since its opening in 2014, the 9/11 Memorial Museum has also become a top ten must-see, along with the 9/11 Memorial itself.

On this full-day tour, your expert private tour guide will escort you to all three for one unforgettable day. Join us for an immersive history lesson that embodies travel as a living classroom.

• Your Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island and 9/11 Memorial Museum experience begins when you’re picked up by our professional driver in a private luxury vehicle.

• Your driver will take you downtown to Battery Park where you’ll meet your private, professional tour guide to begin the journey to your first destination.

• Upon your arrival at Battery Park, you’ll board a ferry run by Statue Cruises to head across the New York Harbor for an up close and personal look at Lady Liberty.

• Once on Liberty Island, you’ll get to go inside this magnificent statue where you can access the pedestal for amazing outside views. You’ll also visit the new Statue of Liberty museum where you’ll get a peek at her original torch, an opportunity to measure your foot against Lady Liberties, enjoy an immersive theater experience and learn everything you always wanted to know about this symbol of American freedom.

• After departing Liberty Island your next stop is Ellis Island where over 12 million immigrants arrived on US shores.

• Your Ellis Island tour will consist of a visit to the National Museum of Immigration where you’ll learn about how immigrants were processed as they arrived – and have the opportunity to learn more about your family history.

• After your time on these two islands, you’ll board the ferry for the ride back to Lower Manhattan. Once you have disembarked the ferry your guide will walk you through Battery Park where you’ll continue until you reach the 9/11 Memorial & Museum.

• Here you’ll tour the grounds of the 9/11 Memorial where you’ll encounter the two reflecting pools created to honor those we lost on that fateful day. Among the other things you’ll see are two items that survived the attacks that day - the Survivor Tree (a Callery pear tree) and The Sphere (the world's largest bronze sculpture of modern times).

• After paying your respects on the grounds where the Twin Towers once stood, you’ll head into the 9/11 Memorial Museum. Here you’ll learn the history of not only the 9/11 attacks – but of the 1993 World Trade Center bombing as well. Since private guided tours cannot be conducted within the museum, your private tour guide will give a brief synopsis of what you are about to see before entering the building. Your 9 11 museum tour is surely one you will never forget and a must-do for anyone coming to New York City.

• Upon completion of these three pieces of American history your private driver will pick you up in your luxury vehicle and drop you off at your requested end destination.

Tour Duration: Approximately 8 to 9-Hours

Tour Can Operate: 

The starting time and date of the tour are customizable to fit your schedule.

• We recommend a start time of between 8:00am and 11:00am.

• This tour is offered all year round, 7 days a week.

• Restrictions may apply depending on the date and time of the tour.

Wheelchair Accessible: Please inquire with your sales representative.

Physical Activity Level: Easy

Inclusions:

• Roundtrip Transfers via private luxury vehicle to/from guest’s hotel (or other pre-determined location) including bottled water

• Private expert tour guide for 8 hours

• Admission Tickets to the Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island ferry ride and museums

• Admission Tickets to the 9/11 Museum

• Driver gratuity is included

• 24-hour support phone number

• Special Welcome Gift

Exclusions

*Gratuity for the tour guide is not included

New York City: What’s Up in the Air - 8 Hours

Highlights:

Want to check out New York City from an entirely different perspective? Join us for our What’s Up in the Air specialty experience! Featuring a private NYC Helicopter Tour, NYC Architecture Tour and more, this is a full day of sky-high adventures.
 

Your first stop is at one of the Big Apple's jaw-dropping observation desks. You get to choose from a VIP private guided tour of Top of the Rock at Rockefeller Center or an Express Pass to the Empire State Building. No matter which you select you won’t be disappointed! After you take in the magnificent views from high above Manhattan, you’ll meet up with your expert BTSQ licensed tour guide who’ll take you on a skyscraper tour featuring some of the tallest buildings in the city.

Before embarking on the last part of this unique journey you’ll have time to grab some lunch. Beyond Times Square will secure a reservation at your choice of restaurant and will happily offer suggestions based on your personal tastes. (Cost of lunch is not included.) After lunch, it’s time for the grand finale – a private helicopter tour over the Manhattan skyline where you'll get an overhead view of everything you looked out from - and up at - throughout the day!

• Your adventure begins when you’re picked up in your private luxury vehicle at your hotel to head to either the Top of the Rock for your 45-minute guided tour or to the Empire State Building for your Express Pass. (NOTE: There is no tour included with the ESB Express Pass.) No matter which you choose you’ll enjoy panoramic views with plenty of photo opportunities.

• After your observation deck excursion your expert tour guide will meet you for the next leg of your day – a private architecture tour focused on skyscrapers. On this tour, you’ll see all types of structures - many of which once held the title of the world’s tallest building, and may include some of the following:

• One World Trade Center: Fun fact - Its height is 1,776 feet which is symbolic of the year the US Declaration of Independence was signed.

• Central Park Tower: This is the tallest residential tower on the planet at 1,550 feet!

• 111 West 57th Street on Billionaires Row: Soaring to a height of 1,428 feet it’s the skinniest building in the world.

• One Vanderbilt: At 1,401 feet it has the distinction of being the first super skyscraper in Midtown-East Manhattan.

• 432 Park Avenue: This 1,397-foot residential tower is the tallest in the Western Hemisphere.

• 30 Hudson Yards: This building is LEED Gold certified meaning the 1,270-foot structure is cost-effective, efficient and better for occupants and the environment.

• Empire State Building: When it was built it was the first building in the world to have more than 100 floors and comes in at 1,250 feet

• Bank of America Tower: At 1,200 feet, this one is unique as it was built to use 45% less water than buildings similar in size.

• 3 World Trade Center: Defined by its stainless steel-clad exterior frame it stands at 1.079 feet tall.

• Brooklyn Tower: This 1,073-foot-tall tower is the tallest in the borough.

• 53 West 53rd Street: A 1,050-foot architectural wonder designed by Jean Nouvel.

• Chrysler Building: Briefly holding the crown as the tallest building in the world and known for its terraced crown – its height is 1,046 feet.

• NY Times Building: At 1,046 feet it’s tied with the Chrysler Building as the 12th tallest building in the city.

• After your sensational skyscraper tour, it’s time for lunch at a pre-determined venue - perhaps even a rooftop restaurant to keep with the theme.

• After lunch it’s time for the grand finale – a 30-minute deluxe private helicopter tour over Manhattan! Your guide will take you to the Heliport at 6 East River Piers (on South Street between the Seaport District and the Staten Island Ferry Terminal downtown) 30 minutes prior to your flight time, where he’ll get you checked in before saying goodbye.

• Your private helicopter tour will have you soaring above New York City’s iconic landmarks such as the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, the Brooklyn Bridge, New York Harbor and many, many more.

• Upon completion of your helicopter tour your private driver will pick you up in your luxury vehicle and drop you off at your requested end destination.

• All stops, 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.

Tour Duration: Approximately 8-Hours

Tour Can Operate:

The starting time and date of the tour are customizable to fit your schedule.

• We recommend a start time between 8:00am and 9:00am.

• This tour is offered all year round, Monday through Saturday.

• Restrictions may apply depending on the date and time of the tour.

Wheelchair Accessible: Please inquire with your sales representative.

Physical Activity Level: Easy

Inclusions:

• Luxury transfer in a private vehicle with a professional driver and bottled water

• Private expert tour guide for 6 hours

• Admission to either Top of the Rock for a VIP guided experience OR an Express Ticket to the 86th floor of the Empire State Building

• Tour of some of the world’s tallest skyscrapers

• Private helicopter tour

• Driver gratuity included

• 24-Hour support phone number

Exclusions

*Cost of lunch is not included
*ESB VIP Express Pass does not include a tour
*Gratuities for the tour guide and the pilot are not included

New York City: Full Day Manhattan Highlights Experience - 8 Hours

Highlights:

New York City is home to what seems like an infinite number of things to see and do. Understandably, this can be overwhelming to first-time visitors – but it doesn’t have to be! With Beyond Times Square’s highly recommended flagship NYC VIP tour – our Full Day Manhattan Highlights Experience – you’ll experience all of the Big Apple’s highlights courtesy of your expert, licensed tour guide!

This comprehensive NYC private tour takes you from Battery Park in Lower Manhattan all the way up to Central Park – which lies in between the Upper West Side and Upper East Side – and includes plenty of stops along the way! Your private tour guide will introduce you to the city’s most popular neighborhoods, iconic attractions and infamous squares that can be found wherever Broadway intersects with two or more major streets or avenues.

Your day spent exploring Manhattan also includes a choice of general admission to one of NYC’s jaw-dropping observation decks! You can pick from The Edge, Summit One, Top of the Rock, or the iconic Empire State Building. Also included? Admission to the Statue of Liberty Super Express Cruise – aka the fastest and easiest way to get up close to Lady Liberty!

• Your Full Day Manhattan Highlights Experience begins when our professional driver picks you up at your hotel or chosen location to start your adventure in a private luxury vehicle.

• During the tour, your private guide will show you around the city's most popular neighborhoods, including the Flatiron District, Little Italy, Chinatown, and more.

• You’ll also see iconic attractions like the Brooklyn Bridge, Grand Central Terminal and Rockefeller Center – as well as the somber 9/11 Memorial.

• And don’t forget those infamous squares that can be found wherever Broadway intersects with two or more major streets or avenues – such as Times Square, Washington Square, and Herald Square – just to name a few.

• Your general admission ticket inclusion allows you to choose and visit one of several stunning observation decks in NYC, such as The Edge in Hudson Yards, Summit One Vanderbilt (the newest observation deck in the city), Top of the Rock at Rockefeller Center, or the iconic Empire State Building.

• No trip to New York City is complete without getting an up-close look at Lady Liberty – and you’ll do just that thanks to your ticket to the Statue of Liberty Super Express 50-minute cruise that is also included in this whirlwind day! Get your camera ready for the perfect photo opportunity as the cruise slows down as it sails past the Statue of Liberty.

• When your Manhattan adventure comes to an end, your professional driver will drop you off at your hotel or another location of your choosing.

• All stops, timing and inclusions of the tour are dependent on traffic and weather conditions.

Tour Duration: Full Day

Tour Can Operate:

The starting time and date of the tour are customizable to fit your schedule.

• We recommend a start time of between 8:00am and 11:00am.

• This tour is offered all year round, 7-days a week.

• Restrictions may apply depending on the date and time of the tour.

Wheelchair Accessible: Please inquire with your sales representative.

Physical Activity Level: Easy

Inclusions:

• Ride in comfort in our luxury vehicles with professional drivers and bottled water (additional charge for pick-up or drop-off outside of Manhattan)

• Experience the city and receive local tips from your savvy local guide

• Door-to-door service and flexible timing

• Private guided tour with a professional tour guide for 8 hours

• General Admission tickets to one of four observation decks – choose from The Edge, Summit One Vanderbilt, Top of the Rock or Empire State Building

• Statue of Liberty Super Express Cruise

• Driver Gratuity included

• 24-hour support phone number

Exclusions:

* Gratuity for the tour guide is not included

New York City: Build Your Own Half-Day NYC Private Tour - 2 to 6 Hours

Highlights:

Heading to New York City and not sure what your options are for topics of interest to you? Perhaps you love to wander through gardens, taking in all the flora and fauna when visiting new cities. Maybe you're a huge fan of motion pictures and/or television shows and would love to see where some of them were filmed. Possibly you're a wine or beer connoisseur who enjoys discovering new vintages and brews. Or it could be that you don't have a theme at all and just know that you have four free hours to tour something of interest to you in the Big Apple.

Whatever your interests may be, chances are NYC has options for you to explore them further. And that is where our Build Your Own Half-Day NYC Private Tour comes in! With this half-day specialty experience, you'll work with our Destination Experts to curate a customized private tour, experience or attraction. Thanks to our team's knowledge, along with an extensive network of local experts and vendors, the sky is truly the limit.

From private guide services to luxury transfer services to walking tours, attraction entrances, restaurant reservations, Broadway tickets and more - BTSQ has you covered with this custom NYC tour package!

• If gardens are your passion, there are plenty of opportunities to wander through them within the five boroughs. For instance, Mount Prospect Park is home to the Brooklyn Botanic Gardens. Staten Island offers Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden. You'll find the Queens Botanical Garden in Flushing. In the Bronx, you can visit Wave Hill Public Garden & Cultural Center. And Manhattan has a host of options, many located in Central Park.

• New York City is home to world-class performing arts, museums, art galleries and more, meaning if you're into the arts, you've certainly come to the right place! Some of the finest examples of these forms of the arts would be The Metropolitan Museum of Art or the Met, the Museum of Modern Art aka MoMA, The Guggenheim Museum, The New York Public Library, Broadway, The Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, The Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM), The High Line and The Chelsea Galleries - just to name a few!

• Are you a "foodie" who loves to try the cuisine when visiting a new city? Restaurants, food tours and culinary experiences abound in NYC! Some fabulous food tours include our Pizza & Gelato Food Tasting Walking Tour, our Private Bagel, Cragel and Donut Deluxe Tour and our Cupcake Food Tasting Walking Tour. Culinary experiences could encompass a Bateaux Dinner Cruise, a picnic lunch in Central Park and reservations at some of NYC's finest restaurants for breakfast, lunch, dinner and perhaps NYC's favorite meal - brunch!

• Even if you have no "one" particular interest - or are interested in a variety of topics, are celebrating a birthday or an anniversary or are just looking to get the most out of your time in the city, no worries! Our Destination Experts can develop a customized experience just for you - based on your input.

• And of course - all of our NYC custom tours come with expert, local tour guides and can be set up as private walking tours or in a private luxury vehicle with a professional driver. Luxury transfers are also available as well as helicopter tours, bike tours and more!

• All stops, timing and inclusions of the tour are dependent on traffic and weather conditions.

Tour Duration: Approximately 2 to 6-Hours

Tour Can Operate:

The starting time and date of the tour are customizable to fit your schedule.

• This tour is offered all year round, 7 days a week.

• Restrictions may apply depending on the date and time of the tour.

Wheelchair Accessible: Please inquire with your sales representative.

Physical Activity Level: Easy

Inclusions:

• Ride in comfort in our luxury vehicles with professional drivers and bottled water

• Experience the city and receive local tips from your savvy local guide

• Door-to-door service and flexible timing (additional charge for outside of Manhattan)

• A curated half-day tour of New York City customized to your interests

• Driver gratuity included

• 24-hour support phone number

Exclusions:

*Gratuity for the tour guide is not included

New York City: Your Way Through Manhattan NYC Food Tour - 4 Hours

Highlights:

Ask any food lover – there’s no better way to get to know a city than to eat its food. And there’s no food tour more comprehensive than Beyond Times Square’s Eating Your Way Through Manhattan NYC Food Tour.

Starting in Midtown Manhattan you’ll work your way down the island to what’s referred to as Downtown with your private, licensed tour guide. This half-day experience covers all of the NYC neighborhoods that are known for their great food – from Hell’s Kitchen to Little Italy to Greenwich Village to the Lower East Side. And, since the experience spans from Midtown down through LES, it comes with a private luxury vehicle to get you from one tasty neighborhood treat to the next – learning about the island and the landmarks you pass along the way. As for the fare – it varies – but you’ll hit a total of four or five stops including one of the trendy, ethnic restaurants found on Ninth Avenue in Hell’s Kitchen, and one of the many trattorias, pizzerias and delis The Big Apple is famous for as you eat your way through some of the most popular neighborhoods in Manhattan. The delectable delights on this NYC private tour will excite your stomach and are more than enough for lunch.

• Your food and culture experience begins when your expert tour guide and driver arrive to pick you up in your private luxury vehicle.

• Your tour may start with a bite in Hell’s Kitchen, which is the home of various international cuisines and numerous trendy popular restaurants.

• From there it’s on to a tasting in Greenwich Village which is often referred to as just “The Village” or “West Village” and is home to many popular cafes, bars, and restaurants.

• No NYC food tour would be complete without a visit to Little Italy, so that is where you are off to next! Here you’ll enjoy an authentic Italian treat from one of the seemingly infinite dining options.

• Next stop is the Lower East Village, aka LES. LES has a fabulous food scene and is the home to a plethora of delis – many of Jewish heritage - among various other dining options.

• In total you’ll make four to five food stops along your journey. At each stop, you’ll step out of the vehicle while your tour guide gets your tastings. As you are enjoying your fare, you’ll not only learn about the food you are sampling, but also about the history, hidden gems and little-known facts of the neighborhoods you are visiting.

• Some examples of what you might be sampling include a cheesy slice of NYC pizza, one of those famous NYC hotdogs, oh-so-decadent homemade Sicilian cannoli, Norwegian smoked salmon (an NYC favorite) on, yes, the equally famous NYC bagel, spanakopita which is Greek spinach pie, a mozzarella and prosciutto sandwich and a delicious Chinese dumpling.

• Along the way you may see some of New York City’s most well-known attractions and locales including Chinatown, Tribeca, Madison Square Garden, the Empire State Building, Grand Central Terminal, Rockefeller Center, Radio City Hall and more!

• When your NYC food tour comes to an end, your luxury transfer will be waiting to take you back to your hotel or other predetermined drop-off location.

• Tastings are subject to change based on guests’ food restrictions, itinerary and restaurant opening hours.

• All stops, timing and inclusions of the tour are dependent on traffic and weather conditions.

• The itinerary is subject to change based on starting point of the tour as well as any restrictions on that day such as traffic, road closures, etc.

Tour Duration: 4-Hours

Tour Can Operate:

The starting time and date of the tour are customizable to fit your schedule.

• We recommend a start time of between 10:00am and 2:00 pm.

• This tour is offered all year round, 7 days a week.

• Restrictions may apply depending on the date and time of the tour.

Wheelchair Accessible: Please inquire with your sales representative.

Physical Activity Level: Easy

Inclusions:

• Ride in comfort in our luxury vehicles with professional drivers and bottled water

• Experience the city and receive local tips from your savvy local guide

• Door-to-door service and flexible timing (additional charge for outside of Manhattan)

• Driver gratuity included

• All tastings, taxes and gratuities on food are included in the food-tasting fee

• 24-hour support phone number

Exclusions:

*Gratuity for the tour guide is not included
*Indoor entrance tickets are not included for any locations

New York City: Eating Your Way Through Manhattan NYC Food Tour - 4 Hours

Highlights:

Ask any food lover – there’s no better way to get to know a city than to eat its food. And there’s no food tour more comprehensive than Beyond Times Square’s Eating Your Way Through Manhattan NYC Food Tour.

Starting in Midtown Manhattan you’ll work your way down the island to what’s referred to as Downtown with your private, licensed tour guide. This half-day experience covers all of the NYC neighborhoods that are known for their great food – from Hell’s Kitchen to Little Italy to Greenwich Village to the Lower East Side. And, since the experience spans from Midtown down through LES, it comes with a private luxury vehicle to get you from one tasty neighborhood treat to the next – learning about the island and the landmarks you pass along the way. As for the fare – it varies – but you’ll hit a total of four or five stops including one of the trendy, ethnic restaurants found on Ninth Avenue in Hell’s Kitchen, and one of the many trattorias, pizzerias and delis The Big Apple is famous for as you eat your way through some of the most popular neighborhoods in Manhattan. The delectable delights on this NYC private tour will excite your stomach and are more than enough for lunch.

• Your food and culture experience begins when your expert tour guide and driver arrive to pick you up in your private luxury vehicle.

• Your tour may start with a bite in Hell’s Kitchen, which is the home of various international cuisines and numerous trendy popular restaurants.

• From there it’s on to a tasting in Greenwich Village which is often referred to as just “The Village” or “West Village” and is home to many popular cafes, bars, and restaurants.

• No NYC food tour would be complete without a visit to Little Italy, so that is where you are off to next! Here you’ll enjoy an authentic Italian treat from one of the seemingly infinite dining options.

• Next stop is the Lower East Village, aka LES. LES has a fabulous food scene and is the home to a plethora of delis – many of Jewish heritage - among various other dining options.

• In total you’ll make four to five food stops along your journey. At each stop, you’ll step out of the vehicle while your tour guide gets your tastings. As you are enjoying your fare, you’ll not only learn about the food you are sampling, but also about the history, hidden gems and little-known facts of the neighborhoods you are visiting.

• Some examples of what you might be sampling include a cheesy slice of NYC pizza, one of those famous NYC hotdogs, oh-so-decadent homemade Sicilian cannoli, Norwegian smoked salmon (an NYC favorite) on, yes, the equally famous NYC bagel, spanakopita which is Greek spinach pie, a mozzarella and prosciutto sandwich and a delicious Chinese dumpling.

• Along the way you may see some of New York City’s most well-known attractions and locales including Chinatown, Tribeca, Madison Square Garden, the Empire State Building, Grand Central Terminal, Rockefeller Center, Radio City Hall and more!

• When your NYC food tour comes to an end, your luxury transfer will be waiting to take you back to your hotel or other predetermined drop-off location.

• Tastings are subject to change based on guests’ food restrictions, itinerary and restaurant opening hours.

• All stops, timing and inclusions of the tour are dependent on traffic and weather conditions.

• The itinerary is subject to change based on starting point of the tour as well as any restrictions on that day such as traffic, road closures, etc.

Tour Duration: 4-Hours

Tour Can Operate:

The starting time and date of the tour are customizable to fit your schedule.

• We recommend a start time of between 10:00am and 2:00 pm.

• This tour is offered all year round, 7 days a week.

• Restrictions may apply depending on the date and time of the tour.

Wheelchair Accessible: Please inquire with your sales representative.

Physical Activity Level: Easy

Inclusions:

• Ride in comfort in our luxury vehicles with professional drivers and bottled water

• Experience the city and receive local tips from your savvy local guide

• Door-to-door service and flexible timing (additional charge for outside of Manhattan)

• Driver gratuity included

• All tastings, taxes and gratuities on food are included in the food-tasting fee

• 24-hour support phone number

Exclusions:

*Gratuity for the tour guide is not included
*Indoor entrance tickets are not included for any locations

New York City: 9/11 Memorial and Museum Tour & One World Observatory Half-Day Experience - 5 Hours

Highlights:

The land where NYC’s Twin Towers once stood is now home to a solemn yet beautiful tribute to those that lost their lives that horrific September morning. Our 9/11 Memorial and Museum Tour & One World Observatory half-day experience gives you a glimpse into that morning and those lives, as well as the February 1993 World Trade Center bombing.

Your experience starts on the memorial grounds outside of the museum. As you walk through what was once referred to as Ground Zero, you’ll view the twin reflecting pools that sit in the footprints of the former North and South Towers and are surrounded by bronze parapets that list the names of the victims. After you’ve paid your respects, you’ll continue into the 9/11 Museum. For parties of over four guests, prior to entering, your expert tour guide will provide commentary on what you are about to experience. Once inside, they’ll be able to answer one on one questions only. The final part of your tour is your ascension to the top of One World Trade Center – also known as the Freedom Tower - to experience the beautiful One World Observatory observation deck and take in stunning panoramic views.

• Your experience begins when your private luxury vehicle and tour guide pick you up at your hotel to take you to Downtown / Lower Manhattan.

• As you drive towards your destination, your guide will point out popular attractions in the area including the Brooklyn Bridge, Trinity Church, the Oculus, the FDNY Memorial Wall and more.

• Upon arrival at the 9/11 Memorial, you’ll tour the grounds where you’ll encounter the two reflecting pools created to honor those we lost on that fateful day. Among the other things you’ll see are two items that survived the attacks that day - the Survivor Tree (a Callery pear tree) and The Sphere (the world's largest bronze sculpture of modern times).

• You’ll also see the newest addition to the memorial, the 9/11 Memorial Glade. The Glade represents the workers, first responders, survivors and residents who were exposed to harmful toxins and who have died or are currently living with a chronic illness.

• After paying your respects on the grounds where the Twin Towers once stood, you’ll head into the 9/11 Memorial Museum, which is divided into three main exhibitions, located 70 feet underground. Since private guided tours cannot be conducted within the museum, your private tour guide will give a brief synopsis of what you are about to see before entering the building.

• Once inside you’ll learn the history of not only the September 11th attacks – but of the 1993 World Trade Center bombing as well. Thanks to the 9 11 Museum’s dynamic blend of architecture, archaeology and history you’ll experience an unforgettable encounter that includes the story of the attacks, the aftermath, and the people who experienced these events. Your visit to the 9/11 museum is surely one you will never forget and a must-do for anyone coming to New York City.

• Your final stop on your private tour will be the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere, One World Trade Center, where you’ll get priority access. After a fascinating elevator ride that has you ascending over 100 stories to the observatory, you’ll be treated to 360-degree views of the New York City skyline and beyond. And that’s not all! You also get $15 to use on food, beverages or merchandise.

• When your time at the One World Trade Center Observatory comes to an end, your luxury transfer will be waiting to take you back to your hotel or other predetermined location.

• All stops, timing and inclusions of the tour are dependent on traffic and weather conditions.

Tour Duration: 5-Hours

Tour Can Operate:

The starting time and date of the tour are customizable to fit your schedule.

• This experience is offered daily, year-round, subject to availability. Currently, the 9/11 Museum is closed on Tuesdays.

• Restrictions may apply depending on the date and time of the tour.

Wheelchair Accessible: Please inquire with your sales representative.

Physical Activity Level: Easy 

Inclusions:

• Ride in comfort in our luxury vehicles with professional drivers and bottled water

• Experience the city and receive local tips from your savvy local guide

• Door-to-door service and flexible timing (additional charge for outside of Manhattan)

• Driver gratuity included

• Admission into the 9/11 Memorial Museum

• All-Inclusive Experience at One World Observatory with priority access and $15 to use on merchandise or beverages

• 24-hour support phone number

Exclusions:

*Gratuity for the tour guide is not included

New York City: Half-Day Manhattan Highlights NYC Private Tour - 4 Hours

Highlights:

Don’t have an entire day to explore Manhattan? No worries! We’ve taken our full-day highlights experience and shortened it so that now you can cover the most famous sites in the Big Apple in just four hours. With our Half-Day Manhattan Highlights NYC Private Tour, you’ll experience the most popular and sought-out Midtown and Lower Manhattan destinations courtesy of your expert, licensed tour guide!

This comprehensive NYC custom tour takes you from the South Street Seaport in Lower Manhattan, through Little Italy and Chinatown, into the Flatiron District and continues all the way up to Rockefeller Center in Midtown Manhattan. Plus, it includes plenty of other iconic places along the way! Your private tour guide will introduce you to the city’s most popular neighborhoods, well-known attractions and infamous squares that can be found wherever Broadway intersects with two or more major streets or avenues – Times Square anyone?

This NYC VIP tour is perfect for first-time visitors of all ages and return visitors wishing to acclimate themselves to the city!

• Your Half-Day Manhattan Highlights NYC Private Tour begins when our professional driver picks you up at your hotel or other pre-determined location to start your adventure in a private luxury vehicle.

• During the tour, your private guide will show you around the city's most popular neighborhoods, including the Flatiron District, Little Italy, Chinatown and more.

• You’ll also see iconic attractions such as the Brooklyn Bridge, the Washington Square Arch, the Empire State Building, Grand Central Terminal and Madison Square Garden – as well as the somber 9/11 Memorial.

• And don’t forget those infamous squares that can be found wherever Broadway intersects with two or more major streets or avenues – such as Times Square, Washington Square, and Herald Square – just to name a few.

• When your Manhattan adventure comes to an end, your professional driver will drop you off at your hotel or another location of your choosing.

• All stops, timing and inclusions of the tour are dependent on traffic and weather conditions.

Tour Duration: 4-Hours

Tour Can Operate: 

The starting time and date of the tour are customizable to fit your schedule.

• This tour is offered all year round, 7 days a week.

• Restrictions may apply depending on the date and time of the tour.

Wheelchair Accessible: Please inquire with your sales representative.

Physical Activity Level: Easy

Inclusions:

• Ride in comfort in our luxury vehicles with professional drivers and bottled water (additional charge for pick-up or drop-off outside of Manhattan)

• Experience the city and receive local tips from your savvy local guide

• Door-to-door service and flexible timing (additional charge for outside of Manhattan)

• Private guided tour with a professional tour guide for 4 hours

• Driver gratuity included

• 24-hour support phone number

Exclusions:

*Gratuity for the tour guide is not included

New York City: Half-Day Statue of Liberty Tour & Ellis Island Tour - 5 Hours

Highlights:

No trip to New York City is complete without a stop at two of its most iconic attractions – the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. And with Beyond Times Square, you don’t have to navigate the journey to Battery Park or the Statue Cruises ferry ride to visit these iconic islands on your own thanks to our Half-Day Statue of Liberty Tour & Ellis Island Tour.

Your journey begins when you’re picked up in a luxury vehicle for the ride to Battery Park. Once there your private, licensed tour guide will escort you onto the ferry to Lady Liberty, while offering commentary along the way. Upon arrival, your guide will tour Liberty Island with you and then leave you to explore the Statue of Liberty Museum at your leisure. From there you'll re-board the ferry to Ellis Island, where your history lesson begins with an introduction from your guide and continues as you enter the historical National Museum of Immigration. Upon completion of your time at Ellis Island your guide will escort you to the ferry back to Battery Park where your luxury transfer awaits for the journey back to your hotel or drop-off point of your choice.

There is no better way to take it all in than in the hands of an expert!

• Your stress-free adventure begins when your professional driver and expert tour guide meet you at your hotel or other predetermined location within Manhattan and accompany you to Clinton Castle in Battery Park.

• Upon arrival you’ll be escorted through check-in and security in order to board the public ferry ride to Liberty Island which takes approximately 15 minutes.

• As you take in breathtaking views of the Statue from the water, you’ll realize that you are witnessing what millions of immigrants first saw when they entered New York Harbor.

• During your voyage your guide will explain the sites along the way in anticipation for your arrival on Liberty Island, home of the Statue of Liberty.

• Once on Liberty Island, you’ll explore the grounds with your private guide before your entry into the majestic Lady Liberty. Audio tours are included. Based on availability, pedestal access will be included as well. You’ll also be able to explore the exciting new Statue of Liberty Museum at your leisure.

• After your visit to Liberty Island, you’ll re-board the ferry for the approximately 10-minute trip to historic Ellis Island, while your private guide will continue to provide commentary along the way.

• Once on Ellis Island, your guide will give you a brief history of Ellis Island before you explore the National Immigration Museum. Here you’ll walk through the Great Hall as twelve million people once did, who just so happen to be the ancestors of more than half of the US population. Audio tours are included here as well. While there, you’ll also have the chance to search for your family surname on the American Immigrant Wall of Honor.

• Afterwards, you’ll meet your guide for the ferry back to Manhattan. Once you arrive at Battery Park your guide will escort you to your private vehicle where your driver will be waiting to take you back to your location in Manhattan.

• All stops, timing and inclusions of the tour are dependent on traffic and weather conditions.

Tour Duration: Approximately 5-Hours

Tour Can Operate:

The starting time and date are customizable to fit your schedule.

• We recommend a start time of between 8:00am and 11:00am.

• This tour is offered all year round, 7 days a week.

• Restrictions may apply depending on the date and time of the tour.

Wheelchair Accessible: Please inquire with your sales representative.

Physical Activity Level: Easy to Moderate

Inclusions:

• Ride in comfort in our luxury vehicles with professional drivers and bottled water

• Experience the city and receive local tips from your savvy local guide

• Door-to-door service and flexible timing (additional charge for outside of Manhattan)

• Private expert tour guide for 5 hours

• Admission tickets to the Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Ferry and Museums

• Driver gratuity included

• 24-hour support phone number

Exclusions:

*Gratuity for the tour guide is not included

New York City: Pizza and Gelato Challenge Private NYC Food Tour - 4 Hours

Highlights:

Ciao Bella! Like pizza and love gelato? Then our Pizza and Gelato Challenge Private NYC Food Tour is perfect for you! This private walking tour combines food and culture and is led by a well-respected culinary historian, cookbook author and culinary educator with a specialty in artisanal foods.

On this NYC pizza tour, you’ll experience three different downtown neighborhoods as you sample delicious pizza from three different slice joints/sit-down pizzerias, rating them as you go. While you’re tasting you’ll also be learning about the history of pizza in NYC, the types of pizza offered in the city and what goes into making the finest pizza. You’ll be given a scoring sheet so that you can rate the pizza based on visual appeal, crust, sauce/topping and overall enjoyment. Then for dessert, you’ll compare the offerings at two different gelaterias where you'll also discuss how gelato is made and learn why this frozen dessert is so different from American ice cream. The gelato samples 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 in the Big Apple!

• Your walking food tour begins when you meet your expert tour guide at the Arch at Washington Square Park. And when we say expert, we mean expert! 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.

• While at Washington Square Park you’ll gather around the statue of Giuseppe Garibaldi, one of the leaders of Italian unification, where you’ll learn about Italian immigrants in New York City.

• From there you’ll head to three different neighborhoods - South Village, the West Village (aka Greenwich Village) and Union Square. In each one, you’ll stop at a pizzeria for a slice of pizza to enjoy and rate. They may include Joe’s Pizza, Bleecker Street Pizza, Rivoli Pizza and/or Ribalta, (which is a sit-down restaurant) for Neapolitan pizza.

• Also among your scrumptious stops with be two gelateries – aka gelato shops – to sample and rate different gelato flavors. These include Gentile Gelateria in the West Village and Amorino between Union Square and Washington Square.

• But you're not only eating great food on this tour! As you wander through Lower Manhattan you’ll also learn about the different ethnic neighborhoods, their food scenes, hidden gems and more!

• All stops, timing and inclusions of the tour are dependent on traffic and weather conditions.

Tour Duration: 4-Hours

Tour Can Operate:

The starting time and date of the tour:

• This tour can begin any time between 11:30am and 3:00pm during summer hours and between 11:30am and 2:00pm during winter hours.

• This tour is offered all year round, Thursday through Sunday only.

• The ideal seasons for this tour are spring and fall due to comfortable temperatures for walking and being outdoors.

• Restrictions may apply depending on the date and time of the tour.

Wheelchair Accessible: Please inquire with your sales representative.

Physical Activity Level: Easy

Inclusions:

• Experience the city and receive local tips from your savvy local guide

• Pizza tastings and gelato tastings are included

• Flexible timing to fit your schedule.

• 24-hour support phone number

Exclusions:

*Gratuity for the tour guide is not included

New York City: Private Cupcake Tasting NYC Food Tour - 3.5 Hours

Highlights:

If you have a sweet tooth – or just an appreciation for delicious desserts – you’re going to love our Private Cupcake Tasting NYC Food Tour! This NYC cupcake tour combines the oh-so-tasty treat with food history and is led by a well-respected culinary historian, cookbook author and culinary educator with a specialty in fine chocolate and other artisanal foods.

And those cupcakes? Although they originated in the late 19th century, it wasn’t until early in the 21st century that trendy cupcake shops (also known as cupcakeries) started popping up in the United States. These specialized bakeries sell little or nothing but cupcakes and there are dozens of upscale cupcake bakeries in the Big Apple. In fact, cupcakes have now become a pop culture trend in the culinary world, with shops like Magnolia Bakery gaining publicity thanks to their appearance on popular television shows like Sex and the City. As you visit four of the best cupcake shops in Lower Manhattan, not only will you get to taste a diversity of heavenly cupcakes, you’ll also get to rate them! From presentation to frosting quality and style to moistness and crumb density – you get to play food critic in the yummiest of ways!

• Your walking food tour begins when you meet your expert tour guide at the Arch at Washington Square Park. And when we say expert, we mean expert! 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.

• While at Washington Square Park you’ll gather around the statue of Giuseppe Garibaldi, one of the leaders of Italian unification, where you’ll learn about Italian immigrants in New York City.

• After that it’s time to get down to business! As you make your way to four highly recommended cupcake shops, you’ll also learn about the neighborhoods that you stroll through along the way – making this a private walking tour that combines food and culture.

• Your culinary cupcake and culture adventure stops include the aforementioned Magnolia Bakery, Molly's Cupcakes, Little Cupcake Bake Shop and Butter Lane. At each you’ll sample one of their specialty customized cupcakes and then play food critic by rating them on pre-determined criteria.

• But that’s not all! Along the way you’ll also learn about the cupcake's unlikely origins and hear about trends in the world of cupcakes. You’ll even get to visit a commercial kitchen where these elaborate sweet treats are created!

• All stops, timing and inclusions of the tour are dependent on traffic and weather conditions.

Tour Duration: 3.5-Hours

Tour Can Operate:

 The starting time and date of the tour are customizable to fit your schedule.

• This tour is offered all year round, 7 days a week. NOTE: Mondays are typically avoided due to bakery hours.

• The ideal seasons for this tour are spring and fall due to comfortable temperatures for walking and being outdoors.

• Restrictions may apply depending on the date and time of the tour.

Wheelchair Accessible: Please inquire with your sales representative.

Physical Activity Level: Easy

Inclusions:

• Experience the city and receive local tips from your savvy local culinary specialist guide

• Flexible timing to fit your schedule

• Food tastings are included

• 24-hour support phone number

Exclusions: 

*Gratuity for the tour guide is not included

New York City: Private NYC Bike Tour of Central Park - 2 Hours

Highlights:

New York City’s “backyard” is worth exploring when you’re in the Big Apple, but there’s a lot of ground to cover during a Central Park Tour. As the fifth largest park in the city, it covers an impressive 843 acres and has much to offer. If you don't feel like walking we have a great alternative! How about pedaling instead, courtesy of our Private NYC Bike Tour of Central Park?

On this scenic two-hour adventure through bike-friendly Central Park, your expert, licensed tour guide will ride alongside you as they relate the history of New York City, told in terms of the development of the city and its parks. They’ll also share little-known, interesting facts about the park – which just so happens to be the first landscaped public park in the United States.

From the familiar Bethesda Fountain – it has appeared in numerous movies and tv shows, to the regal Belvedere Castle with its fabulous views, from the Central Park Zoo – home to many different species of animals to Sheep Meadow – once home to, well, sheep – you’ll see all this and more while making your way around the park on this private guided bike tour.

• Your Central Park bike tour begins when you meet your expert local tour guide at 56 West 56th Street between 5th and 6th Avenues. Here you’ll get set up with your bike and your helmet. You’ll also get an overview of what lies ahead as well as basic safety instructions.

• From there your guide will escort you to Central Park to begin your exploration of this remarkable slice of tranquility in the heart of Manhattan.

• As you pedal through the park, and pass beneath many of its 26,000 trees, you’ll be in awe as you catch glimpses of the NYC skyscrapers peeking out from this peaceful haven.

• Your NYC custom tour will include in-depth narration and will allow you the chance to stop several times during your ride to get up close to some of the park’s most famous attractions - as well as its hidden gems - for photo opportunities.

• Among those sites and stops will be Bethesda Terrace, where you’ll get a great view of those classic rowboats, Strawberry Fields, where you’ll see the Imagine mosaic which is the memorial dedicated to the late John Lennon and a ride around the scenic Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir.

• Along the way you may also see the winding paths and lush vegetation of The Ramble, the stunningly picturesque Conservatory Garden, hidden waterfalls, cast-iron bridges and much, much more!

• All stops, timing and inclusions of the tour are dependent on traffic and weather conditions.

Tour Duration: 2-Hours

Tour Can Operate:

The starting time and date of the tour are customizable to fit your schedule.

• This tour is offered all year round, 7 days a week.

• Restrictions may apply depending on the date and time of the tour.

Wheelchair Accessible: Please inquire with your sales representative.

Physical Activity Level: Easy

Inclusions:

• Private guided bike ride through Central Park with a licensed tour guide for 2 hours

• Cannondale Bike with basket/bike bag, helmet and a map of Central Park

• 24-hour support phone number

Exclusions:

*Gratuity for the tour guide is not included

New York City: Private NYC Helicopter Tour - 30 Minutes

Highlights:

You’ve seen New York City on foot. You’ve seen it from the water. Now you can see New York City like never before, in style, from the air with our Private NYC Helicopter Tour!

On this NYC private tour, you’ll experience a luxurious new perspective of this incomparable city from a state-of-the-art Bell 407 private helicopter that features fabulous custom floor-to-ceiling glass windows. For 30 minutes you’ll have a bird’s eye view of Manhattan as well as its surrounding boroughs. Your fantastic flight will start in Lower Manhattan at the Pier 6 Heliport. Once you’re up in the air your professional pilot will point out all of the iconic landmarks and top attractions that the Big Apple is famous for. As you make your way over the New York Harbor and up the Hudson River you’ll see everything from the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, to the Chrysler Building and Empire State Building to Rockefeller Center and Central Park – and everything in between! Bonus – this flight also takes you over areas outside of Manhattan! This extensive sightseeing tour is filled with jaw-dropping views of New York and plenty of photo ops. It's guaranteed to be the highlight of your visit to New York City!

• Your adventure begins when you arrive at the Downtown Manhattan Heliport at 6 East River Piers for your extravagant and exhilarating sightseeing excursion.

• As you lift off, you’ll head south, where you’ll glide past the longest suspension bridge in the US - the Verrazano Bridge – which connects Brooklyn and Staten Island. At this point, you get a glimpse of Coney Island before making a U-turn to witness the magnificent views of Lady Liberty and the Manhattan skyline across the New York Harbor.

• Next up are magnificent architectural masterpieces like the Chrysler Building and the Empire State Building and the most spectacular view of Midtown Manhattan you could ask for! As you soar up to the northernmost tip of the borough, you’ll see the George Washington Bridge that links Manhattan and New Jersey.

• Upon turning south, you’ll take in the grandeur of all five boroughs while heading down the Hudson River, passing by iconic landmarks such as Yankee Stadium, Central Park, the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum, and One World Trade Center, before landing back at the heliport with photos and memories to last a lifetime!

• 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.

Tour Duration: 30-Minutes

Tour Can Operate:

The starting time and date of the tour are customizable but need to be during regular operational hours.

• This tour is offered all year round, daily. except for Sunday.

• Restrictions may apply depending on the date and time of the tour.

Wheelchair Accessible: Please inquire with your sales representative.

Physical Activity Level: Easy

Inclusions:

• 30-minute private helicopter tour with an expert pilot

• Informative narration from your knowledgeable pilot regarding sites you encounter during the flight

• 24-hour support phone number

Exclusions: 

*Gratuity for the pilot is not included

New York City: Private Horse & Carriage Ride in Central Park Tour - 45 Minutes

Highlights:

New York City’s Central Park is 843 acres of pure Zen in the heart of bustling Manhattan. And there are many ways to take it all in while you’re visiting. You can walk through it. You can jog through it. You can bike through it. You can pedicab through it. Or you can do what New Yorkers and tourists alike have been doing since the park opened in 1858 – you can see it via a horse and carriage thanks to our Private Horse & Carriage Ride in Central Park Tour.

On this leisurely ride through Central Park, you can sit back and relax as your driver points out a myriad of iconic attractions, well-known locations and hidden gems. From Columbus Circle to Cherry Hill, from Balto’s Statue to Bethesda Terrace and Fountain, from Strawberry Fields to Sheep Meadow and more – your Central Park horse and carriage excursion is filled with photo ops and memories you’ll cherish forever!

Bonus – this NYC private tour is a fabulous option for any season! In winter when you’re wrapped up in a blanket snuggled with loved ones, in spring as the cherry blossoms and other beautiful buds are coming to life, in summer when it’s full-on with lush greenery and in fall when the foliage takes over as the star of the show!

• Your enchanting 45-minute private horse carriage ride through Central Park begins when you meet your professional coachman at 59th Street and 7th Avenue, across the street from the JW Marriott.

• From there it’s on to the South End Quadrant, which is the area of the park that covers Central Park South to The Lake (which is the unifying body of water that links the Ramble, Bethesda Terrace and several landscapes) to just north of Terrace Drive.

• What can you expect to see? Well in addition to everything listed above…

• With the children in mind - you may see the beloved Conservatory Water, which is the pond that lies within a natural basin in the park and whose main focus is attractions geared towards the kiddos.

• If you’re into the arts – think music, dance, theater, etc. – then you’ll be excited to see SummerStage. This is that very popular performing arts festival that takes place each summer not only in Central Park – but throughout neighborhood parks in all five boroughs.

• Fan of John Lennon? In addition to a glimpse at Strawberry Fields, you may also catch sight of the famous Dakota Building, which is where the Beatle once lived.

• But that’s certainly not all – your NYC custom tour may also include such well-known sites as the famous Tavern on the Green restaurant, Wollman Rink (one of the city’s most popular ice skating venues), the often photographed and thus easily recognizable Bow Bridge and much more!

• All stops, timing and inclusions of the tour are dependent on traffic and weather conditions.

Tour Duration: 45-Minutes

Tour Can Operate:

The starting time and date of the tour are customizable to fit your schedule.

• This tour is offered all year round, 7 days a week.

• Restrictions may apply depending on the date and time of the tour. Please note that carriages are not allowed inside Central Park before 10:00am Friday through Sunday.

• Summer restrictions: No carriage may operate above 89 degrees Fahrenheit.

• Winter restrictions: No carriage may operate below 19 degrees Fahrenheit or during blizzards.

Wheelchair Accessible: Please inquire with your sales representative.

Physical Activity Level: Easy

Inclusions:

• Private horse and carriage with a coachman

• 45-minute tour of Central Park

• Coachman’s gratuity included

• 24-hour support phone number

 

New York City: Treasures of the Met Guided Tour - 2 Hours

Highlights: 

Question – where can you find over 5,000 years of art from around the globe?
Answer – New York City’s own Metropolitan Museum of Art!

We admit that's a lot of art to take in, but we also have a solution. With our Treasures of the Met Guided Tour, you’ll be introduced to the Met’s most important works in its permanent collection, with one of our savvy art specialists serving as your licensed tour guide. Plus, this private tour can be customized based on your interests.

What can you expect to see? Well, there’s the inspiring American Wing featuring the iconic painting of Washington Crossing the Delaware, a breathtaking atrium featuring a replica of a Tiffany stained-glass window, and art and artifacts spanning the colonial period to the early 20th century. Then there's an outstanding collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist paintings including works by some of the greatest artists to walk the earth - Van Gogh, Monet, Renoir and Degas. And that just touches on what this Met highlights tour can offer. There are many NYC art tours as well as Met tours available, but this highly recommended experience is one that will leave you feeling like a specialist in art history yourself!

• Your Met customized - and private - guided tour begins when you meet your expert fine art guide in the Great Hall of the Metropolitan Museum of Art at a pre-designated time.

• From there it’s off to check out the permanent collection with plenty of commentary along the way - and you get to decide what you specifically want to focus on.

• The Met’s exhibition areas are varied. You’ll find ones centered on Greek and Roman Art, Egyptian Art, Medieval Art, Modern and Contemporary Art, European Sculpture and Decorative Arts and more.

• Some other fascinating exhibits that you can take in include the following:

• The Temple of Dendur - an ancient Egyptian temple that was relocated to the Met in the 1960s.

• The Arms and Armor Wing - a fascinating exhibit that provides visitors with a glimpse into the history of weapons and armor from around the world.

• The European Sculpture and Decorative Arts Wing – home to an impressive range of Italian Renaissance sculpture, including works by artists such as Michelangelo, Donatello and Verrocchio

• 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 and feel the excitement as your guide makes the museum come to life and happily answers your questions in depth.

• Yes – your choices are many, but your guide can assist in simplifying the many options available to you.

• All stops, timing and inclusions of the tour are dependent on traffic and weather conditions.

Tour Duration: 2-Hours

Tour Can Operate:

The starting time and date of the tour are customizable to fit your schedule.

• We recommend the start time to be between 11:00am and 2:00pm. The MET closes at 5:00pm midweek.

• This tour is offered all year round, 6 days a week (currently the museum is closed on Wednesdays and major holidays).

• Restrictions may apply depending on the date and time of the tour.

Wheelchair Accessible: Please inquire with your sales representative.

Physical Activity Level: Easy

Inclusions:

• Experience the iconic Metropolitan Museum of Art with your private art specialist guide

• Flexible timing to fit your schedule

• Admission ticket to the Metropolitan Museum of Art (AKA The MET)

• 24-hour support phone number

Exclusions: 

*Gratuity for the tour guide is not included

New York City: Private NYC Walking Tour – Choose Your Neighborhood - 4 Hours

Highlights:

Ready to focus in on one particular area in New York City that’s always intrigued you? Or perhaps there’s an area that you are not familiar with at all, and would like to get to know better? Our Private NYC Walking Tour – Choose Your Neighborhood is the perfect choice for you! For this NYC private tour, you choose the neighborhood, borough or park and our local expert tour guide leads the way! They’ll tell you about the history and the culture of the area. They’ll tell stories and share little-known facts about the area. They’ll point out all of its most popular attractions as well as its hidden gems. In short – our licensed tour guide will help you see that neighborhood, borough or park like never before!

Choose from the following private walking tours:

• Central Park

• Origins of NY (Lower Manhattan)

• High Line, Chelsea & Meatpacking District

• High Line & Hudson Yards

• Midtown Highlights (Times Square, Rockefeller Plaza, Grand Central Terminal)

• Lower East Side

• Little Italy & Chinatown

• Brooklyn Essentials

• SoHo

• Custom Neighborhood of Your Choice (Within NYC)

Pick one, two - or more - and let the city come to life as you experience these different areas in a whole new light!

Tour Duration: 4-Hours

Tour Can Operate:

The starting time and date of the tour are customizable to fit your schedule.

• These tours are offered all year round, 7 days a week.

• Restrictions may apply depending on the date and time of the tour.

Wheelchair Accessible: Please inquire with your sales representative.

Physical Activity Level: Easy

Inclusions:

• Experience the city and receive local tips from your savvy local guide

• Services of a Private Guide for 4 hours

• Choose from areas within or highlights of any of the 5 boroughs: Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx, Queens and Staten Island

• 24-hour support phone number

Exclusions:

*Gratuity for the tour guide is not included

New York City: Private Brooklyn Graffiti Tour and Workshop - 1.5 Hours

Highlights:

Whether you’re a fan of graffiti – or simply desire to learn more about this form of artistic expression – our Private Brooklyn Graffiti Tour and Workshop is the perfect opportunity to delve deeper into this often-misunderstood craft.

This Brooklyn art tour takes place in Bushwick, an up-and-coming neighborhood in northern Brooklyn and the most famous and exciting area in the country for street art today. Here you’ll discover walls of massive warehouses covered with street art by the world’s best artists – including Ramiro, Iena Cruz, Nepo, Don Rimx, Dasic and more! Known as the Bushwick Collective, it serves to bring together artists from around the world, legendary NYC graffiti artists and longtime local Bushwick talent. This experience, guided by a real NYC graffiti artist, gives you a look at some of the most talked about artwork in New York City and takes you on a walking tour of a neighborhood where real street artists live. Bonus – you can also add on a private art workshop before or after your private guided tour that will teach you the technical skills graffiti artists need to create graffiti art. Plus, it also lets you get hands-on, creating a mural that you can keep!

• Your graffiti adventure begins when your art tour guide meets you at the designated meeting location at 282 Meserole Street in Bushwick Brooklyn to start this fun and educational tour.

• From there your Brooklyn walking tour guide will take you through the streets of the Bushwick neighborhood where you’ll see over 50 murals come to life as your expert guide relays their stories and experiences.

• In between these works of art you’ll also hear about how, In just a few years, the Bushwick Collective has become the most famous street art exhibition in New York City, and one of the premier mural districts in the United States.

• Should you decide to participate in the Brooklyn graffiti workshop (either before or after the walking tour) you’ll also get to see the inside of a beautiful art studio in Bushwick where you can immerse yourself further in graffiti art culture.

• During the workshop you’ll participate in a unique hands-on experience where you’ll learn tips and techniques of aerosol art, from fill-ins to masterpieces. You’ll also get to create your own mural masterpiece to take home with the help of a working graffiti artist!

• All stops, timing and inclusions of the tour are dependent on traffic and weather conditions.

Tour Duration: 1.5-Hours -Walking Tour Only

Tour Can Operate:

The starting time and date of the tour are customizable to fit your schedule.

• This tour is offered all year round, 7 days a week.

• Restrictions may apply depending on the date and time of the tour.

Wheelchair Accessible: Please inquire with your sales representative.

Physical Activity Level: Easy

Inclusions:

• Experience the city and receive local tips from your savvy local graffiti artist guide

• One-and-a-half-hour walking tour filled with dazzling Brooklyn street art

• Optional workshop where you’ll learn the skills of graffiti art while creating a mural to take home

• Workshop includes lesson, paint, tarps, stencils and a canvas

• 24-hour support phone number

Exclusions:

*Gratuity for the tour guide is not included

New York City: Premium NYC Private Custom Tour Package - 4 Hours

Highlights:

Whether it’s your first time in New York City or you’re a repeat visitor – our Premium NYC Hotel Inclusive Private Custom Tour Package is a fabulous addition to your time in the Big Apple. Filled with all the components that make our NYC private custom tours so popular, this NYC tour package provides a worry-free experience customized and curated to your unique interests.

Just what can you expect from this NYC tour package? A comprehensive experience that allows you the flexibility to select your own itinerary. It starts and ends with luxury roundtrip airport transfers to and from the airport of your choice and includes hotel accommodations at the luxurious, timeless and oh-so-elegant five-star property The Pierre, a Taj Hotel – which is situated on NYC’s famous Fifth Avenue and right across the street from Central Park. In between, you get to choose one of the many private vehicle tours we offer, complete with a local and licensed tour guide, a Broadway show – musical or play (you pick!) and admission to one of four New York City museums that interests you the most.

That’s not all – you can also opt to add on additional full-day and/or half-day NYC VIP tours and experiences, attraction tickets and more. Secure this premium package as the base of your New York City dream vacation today! Tip: This package is great for couples and families alike. It can also be booked for both small and large groups.

• Your Premium NYC Private Custom Package starts with airport pick-up in a private luxury vehicle to the Pierre Hotel. From there you get to choose the rest – in no particular order! (But don’t worry – our Destination experts will help you create the perfect itinerary based on your choices!)

• First there’s the private vehicle tour. Our 4-hour vehicle tours take place in a luxury vehicle complete with an expert, professional and licensed tour guide. Plus - our guided tours cover all the most popular attractions in the city – from Lower Manhattan’s Brooklyn Bridge and Wall Street to the city’s most popular buildings such as the Empire State Building and the Chrysler Building to the Upper East Side’s Museum Mile to Harlem’s famed Apollo Theater and much more!

• Next, it’s time to hit the Great White Way with Premium Tickets to a Broadway show of your choice! From comedies to dramas, from musicals to plays – there is always something for every taste playing on Broadway!

• Last but not least is general admission to one of four of the most popular museums in NYC. For this inclusion, you choose the museum and then you explore it at your own pace!

• When your time in New York City comes to an end you’ll enjoy a comfortable ride back to the airport in your private luxury vehicle while reminiscing about all the amazing experiences you had.

• All stops, timing and inclusions of the tour are dependent on traffic and weather conditions.

Tour Duration: 4-Hours

Tour Can Operate:

The starting time and date of the package are customizable to fit your schedule.

• This package is offered all year round, 7 days a week.

• Restrictions may apply depending on the date and time of the tour.

Wheelchair Accessible: Please inquire with your sales representative.

Physical Activity Level: Easy

Inclusions:

• Roundtrip Airport Transfers (from LGA, EWR or JFK) to Manhattan via luxury vehicle including driver gratuity and inside meet & greet upon arrival**

• Hotel accommodations at The Pierre including all taxes and facility fees

• Broadway Show Tickets (Premium Tickets)

• Choice of a 4-hour Private Vehicle Tour with Luxury Vehicle and Guide (Our NYC Private Tours and NYC VIP Tours are plentiful and cover all five boroughs - from the Brooklyn Bridge to the High Line to Central Park and more!)

• Choice of General Admission to the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), American Museum of Natural History, Metropolitan Museum of Art or the Museum of Broadway

• 24-hour support phone number

• Special Welcome Gift

Exclusions: 

*Gratuity for the tour guide is not included.
*4-Hour Tour does not include indoor admissions but can be added for additional cost.
**Airport Meet and Greet available with sedans and SUVs. Not available for LGA Airport arrivals.

New York City: Best of NYC - 3 Days

Highlights: 

Our Best of NYC package is a luxurious treat for those seeking to make the most of their trip to the Big Apple. Imagine being met at the airport & whisked away in a luxurious private car. Feeling the emotions of the city’s history on a private tour of the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island & the 9/11 Memorial & Museum. Taking in the city’s highlights as your expert guide unveils fascinating history & hidden gems. Witnessing the spectacular skyline from high above. Satisfying your thirst for arts & culture at a renowned museum. Savoring the thrill of premium Broadway seats. All this & more awaits!

Note: This is a suggested itinerary – you can customize the timing of the inclusions based on your preferences.

• Your Ride Awaits: Your luxury experience starts when you’re met inside the airport with a smile by your friendly driver – who’ll be holding a sign with your name on it. Driver gratuity included. Meet & greet available with sedans & SUVs only and are not available for LGA Airport arrivals.

• Day 1 – Time To Explore: Embark on a 4-hour private tour via luxury vehicle complete with a professional driver and an expert tour guide who’ll enlighten you with historical facts, entertain you with fun antidotes, share little-known secrets and point out hidden gems. Your magical day takes you on our popular Central Park and Midtown Highlights Tour which includes the infamous, flashy and always entertaining Times Square, the grandeur of the architectural landmark Grand Central Terminal, the sprawling cultural hub that is Rockefeller Center – and much, much more. Gratuity for the tour guide is not included.

• Day 2 – NYC History 101: Today finds you heading out once again with your expert tour guide for an 8-hour experience where you’ll discover Lower Manhattan’s most significant landmarks. Gratuity for the tour guide is not included.

  • You’re first stop is historical Battery Park where you will board a ferry for a scenic ride that will transport you to a time and place where millions of hopeful European immigrants arrived starry-eyed and ready to take on new lives in America.

  • Upon arrival you’ll proudly stand in the shadow of the majestic Lady Liberty, explore her story in the Statue of Liberty Museum and then board the ferry to Ellis Island where you’re sure to be overcome with emotion when you realize you very well could be following the footsteps of your ancestors.

  • Afterward, the ferry will return you back to the beautifully landscaped Battery Park where you’ll walk through its winding paths as you continue on to the hallowed grounds of the 9/11 Memorial and Museum for a somber yet oh-so-powerful experience.

• Day 3 – Let’s Go For A Walk (And Perhaps A Bite To Eat): Today you’ll join your expert tour guide on a fun and informative 4-hour private walking tour of your choice. Check out your choices below – or – we can customize a tour based on your interests and passions. Gratuity for the tour guide is not included.

  • Arthur Avenue Food Tasting Tour 

  • Greenwich Village Food Tasting Walking Tour  

  • Brooklyn Food Tasting Tour 

  • Half-Day Midtown Manhattan Private Walking Tour 

  • High Line & Hudson Yards Private Walking Tour 

  • High Line, Chelsea Market & Meatpacking District Private Walking Tour 

  • Lower East Side Private Walking Tour

  • NYC Skyscrapers Private Walking Tour

  • Origins of New York Private Walking Tour

  • Private Cultural Walk through Little Italy & Chinatown

  • Private Walking Tour of Central Park 

  • SoHo Private Walking Tour 

  • Private Walking Tour of Prospect Park 

  • Essential Walking Tour of Brooklyn

  • Choose your own Neighborhood Private Walking Tour 
     

• The Show Must Go On: You pick the Broadway show – and what a fabulous selection of musicals and plays it is! – and then we get you premium seats to enjoy the performance from!

• A Museum Is A Must: Your experience also includes general admission to one of four of NYC’s most popular museums – which you can stroll through at your leisure. Choose from the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), the American Museum of Natural History, the Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met) or the all-new Museum of Broadway. Or – if a totally different kind of art experience intrigues you – you can choose admission to the Artechouse which is billed as “an intimate digital arts space and one of the most unique art locations in New York City!”

• Until We Meet Again: When your unforgettable experience in New York City comes to an end, you’ll be met at your hotel by your driver for your private transfer back to the airport via luxury vehicle.

Tour Duration: Multiday

Tour Can Operate: 

The starting time and date of the tour are customizable to fit your schedule.

• This tour is offered year round, 7-days a week.

• Restrictions may apply depending on the date and time of the tour.

The starting location of the tour is customizable to fit your schedule. The tour can start at your hotel doorstep, at a restaurant where you just finished breakfast or custom location of your liking. Pick up or drop off locations outside of Manhattan may accrue additional time & cost.

Wheelchair Accessible: Please inquire with your sales representative. 

Physical Activity Level: Easy

Inclusions:  

• Roundtrip Airport Transfers (from LGA, EWR or JFK) to Manhattan via luxury vehicle including bottled water, driver gratuity and inside meet & greet upon arrival**
   

• Full-Day Private Tour to Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island and 9/11 Memorial & Museum– Includes private tour guide for 8 hours, 2 one-way transfers to and from guest’s hotel., Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Ferry plus admission into the 9/11 Museum

• Half Day Private Manhattan Highlights Tour – Includes private licensed tour guide and luxury vehicle for 4 hours: Central Park and Midtown Highlights (Times Square, Grand Central Terminal, Rockefeller Plaza, and surrounding areas). Can also be customized.

• Half Day Private Walking Tour – Includes private licensed tour guide. Choose from:  

  • Arthur Avenue Food Tasting Tour (4 hours) 

  • Greenwich Village Food Tasting Walking Tour (3 hours)  

  • Brooklyn Food Tasting Tour (4 hours) 

  • Half-Day Midtown Manhattan Private Walking Tour (4 hours) 

  • High Line & Hudson Yards Private Walking Tour (4 hours) 

  • High Line, Chelsea Market & Meatpacking District Private Walking Tour (4 hours) 

  • Lower East Side Private Walking Tour (4 hours) 

  • NYC Skyscrapers Private Walking Tour (4 hours) 

  • Origins of New York Private Walking Tour (4 hours) 

  • Private Cultural Walk through Little Italy & Chinatown (4 hours) 

  • Private Walking Tour of Central Park (4 hours) 

  • SoHo Private Walking Tour (4 hours) 

  • Private Walking Tour of Prospect Park (4 hours) 

  • Essential Walking Tour of Brooklyn (4 hours) 

  • Choose your own Neighborhood Private Walking Tour (4 hours)

• Broadway Show Tickets (Premium Tickets)

• General Admission ticket to an Observation Deck. Choice of: Empire State Building, Top of the Rock, the EDGE, or SUMMIT One Vanderbilt 

• Choice of One (1) Museum Entry: Museum of Natural History, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) or The Museum of Broadway

• Restaurant Reservation Concierge Service
   

• 24-hour support phone number

Exclusions:

*Gratuity for the tour guide is not included.

*Specialty food tours (not mentioned above) will incur additional costs. 

**Airport Meet and Greet available with sedans and SUVs.  Not available for LGA Airport arrivals.

New York City: Winter Wonderland NYC Holiday Experience - 5 Hours

Highlights: 

Escape to NYC this holiday season with our festive Winter Wonderland package. You'll glide across the ice at Rockefeller Plaza's famed rink with your VIP pass, bask in the glow of the city's holiday lights on a private walking tour with an expert guide & experience the world-famous Christmas Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall featuring the legendary Rockettes. This curated experience will immerse you & your family or friends into the joy & enchantment of the holidays. Don't miss the chance to make magical memories - book your private & customized holiday getaway to the Big Apple today!

• Kick Start Your Day: This festive day begins with the holiday favorite Christmas Spectacular at the iconic Radio City Music Hall. Here the high-stepping Rockettes will dazzle you with flawless performances that will transport you to a winter wonderland filled with sparkling lights, mesmerizing special effects, stunning costumes and an endless supply of holiday cheer!

• Merry & Bright: After enjoying this cherished holiday tradition, you’ll meet your expert tour guide outside of the theater to embark on an enchanting two-hour walking tour filled with Manhattan’s magical holiday displays.

  • As you head towards the world-famous Macy's department store, you’ll pass by Bryant Park’s popular Winter Village where you’ll spy festive kiosks filled with vendors selling holiday gifts, crafts, seasonal treats and more.

  • Upon arrival at Macy’s, you’ll marvel at the meticulously designed window displays that evoke the spirit of the holidays as they beckon the crowds to slow down and enjoy the season.

  • From there you’ll continue to Fifth Avenue to take in more elaborate window displays courtesy of the rest of the city’s major retailers, as well as entire buildings decked out in festive lighting, accents – and – in some cases even music – all bringing joy to passersby of all ages.

• Slip Sliding Away: Your walking tour ends when you arrive at that world-famous brilliantly illuminated Christmas tree that towers over Rockefeller Center. Here you’ll continue to embrace the spirit of the season with VIP Skating at the Rockefeller Plaza Rink where you and your loved ones can glide on the ice under the tree’s twinkling lights. As you check off this bucket list experience, you’re sure to be filled with excitement and joy that creates a sense of warmth and wonder in even the coldest temperatures!

Tour Duration: 5-Hours

Tour Can Operate:  

• The starting time and date of the tour are customizable to fit your schedule.

  • This tour is offered November through early January, 7 days a week.

  • Restrictions may apply depending on the date and time of the tour.

• Transportation is not included but can be added for an additional cost.

• We can customize the tour and stops to fit your needs upon request.

Wheelchair Accessible: Please inquire with your sales representative. 

Physical Activity Level:  Moderate

Inclusions:  

• VIP Skating at Rockefeller Plaza Rink 

  • The VIP Ticket includes an extended skate time (90 minutes in the venue), complimentary skate rental, priority service in The Rink Lounge, and one (1) complimentary hot beverage. Lockers are provided free of charge while on the ice.

• 2-hour “Holiday Displays” private walking tour with BTSQ guide

• Tickets for the Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes (90-minute show)

Exclusions:

• Guide gratuity

• Transportation (transfers can be arranged by BTSQ for an additional cost)

• Meals

• Per Person Package rates: Starting at $699 per person, based on 7 guests

New York City: Holiday Trifecta NYC Experience - 6 Hours

Highlights: 

The magic of the holiday season in NYC awaits and our Holiday Trifecta is the perfect way to embrace it! This joyous experience will have you gliding across the ice at Central Park's famed Wollman Rink, enjoying a horse-drawn carriage ride along spectacularly illuminated 5th Avenue or through the picturesque landscapes of Central Park and delighting in the expertise of your private guide as you immerse yourself in the dazzling light displays in Manhattan or Brooklyn. This year, uncover the city's festive spirit in the most personalized way while creating cherished memories with your loved ones!

Tour Duration:  Approximately 6 Hours (Or Can Be Split Up Into Multiple Days)

Tour Can Operate:  

The NYC Christmas Lights Carriage Ride is 50 minutes with a photo stop.

• Times available - 8:45 pm, 9:40 pm, 10:35 pm and 11:30 pm.
• Should the Christmas Lights Ride not be available, we will substitute it with the Private Horse & Carriage Ride in Central Park (45 minutes).
• There are no lights to be seen with the Private Horse & Carriage Ride in Central Park as Central Park is dark.
• From Thanksgiving through November 30th holiday lights rides won’t feature Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree & won’t have the full light shows and displays on Fifth Ave.
• Carriage can accommodate up to four adults or three adults and two children under 12 years old.

Skating is available from 10:00 am to 9:00 pm Wednesday through Sunday and from 10:00 am to 2:30 pm on Mondays and Tuesdays.

Wheelchair Accessible: Please inquire with your sales representative. 

Physical Activity Level:  Moderate

Inclusions:  

• Ice Skating at Wollman Rink in Central Park 

  • Ticket includes rink admission and skate rental.

• NYC Christmas Lights Carriage Ride (50 minutes with Photo Stop)  

• Choice of one of two private tours:

  • Manhattan Holiday Lights OR Crazy Christmas Lights of Brooklyn 

  • Both include 4-hour private vehicle, driver, driver gratuity & 4-hour private tour guide

Exclusions:  

*Gratuity for the tour guide and coachman are not included.
*Meals are not included.

New York City: Festive Delights: Cocoa, Caroling Cruise & Holiday Markets - 6 Hours

Highlights: 

Celebrate the magic of the holiday season in NYC with our Festive Delights package. This not-to-be-missed experience filled with festive activities is a unique way to take in its breathtaking beauty during the most wonderful time of the year. First, you'll enjoy a holiday-themed cruise complete with hot cocoa, tasty cookies & cheerful carols. Next, you'll step into the merry atmosphere of the city's most popular holiday markets where you'll discover unlimited treasures & presents for everyone on your list. This year treat yourself & your family to the best gift of all - heartwarming memories!

• Cookies, Cocoa, Caroling – and Cruising: You’ll start your journey at the iconic Chelsea Piers where you'll board a charming 1920s-style yacht for an unforgettable hour-and-a-half-long journey around the waters of Manhattan. Take in breathtaking views of the city's skyline, adorned in festive holiday decorations (and lights, should you choose to do the cruise in the evening) and immerse yourself in the holiday spirit as you sing along to classic holiday carols backed by a live band! And don’t forget Santa’s favorites – there’ll be scrumptious cookies and warm cocoa for all!

• Merry Markets & Festive Finds: Upon your return to Chelsea Piers, you’ll be greeted by your expert tour guide and a private luxury vehicle that will whisk you away to your next adventure. Over the next four hours, you’ll explore the Big Apple’s most popular holiday markets while your knowledgeable guide provides fascinating insights into the city's culture and history. As you meander through the vibrant markets, you’ll uncover unique finds and one-of-a-kind gifts for even the hardest-to-buy-for friend or relative! From artisanal Christmas gifts to scrumptious festive delicacies, you’ll get a taste of NYC's festive spirit as you indulge in the hustle and bustle of these storied seasonal markets.

• HO, HO, HOme: When your fabulous day of holiday cheer comes to a close, your private luxury vehicle will drop you off at your hotel (or another location of your choice). But rest assured, the memories of your joyful harbor cruise and the delightful holiday markets will last long after the day is over!

Tour Duration: Full Day (Approximately 6 Hours)

Tour Can Operate:  

• The starting time and date:

  • Tour can start time anytime between 11:45 am and 4:15 pm.

  • This tour is offered daily from November 17th through December 30th.

  • Based on time and traffic, not all Holiday Markets will be visited.

  • Restrictions may apply depending on the date and time of the tour.

• You can customize the starting location of the tour to fit your schedule. You can choose to start the tour at your hotel doorstep, at a restaurant where you just finished breakfast or lunch, or at a custom location of your liking.

  • Pick-up or drop-off locations outside of Manhattan may accrue additional time & cost.

Wheelchair Accessible: Please inquire with your sales representative. 

Physical Activity Level: Easy

Inclusions:  

• Private Holiday Markets Tour:

  •  Includes 4-hour vehicle & tour guide, visit to some of NYC’s famous holiday markets (such as Winter Village at Bryant Park, Columbus Circle Holiday Market, Union Square Holiday Market, Grand Central Holiday Fair, Brooklyn Flea, Chelsea Flea, Brooklyn Borough Hall Holiday Market).  *Based on time and traffic, not all Holiday Markets will be visited. 

  • Browse hand-crafted goods, local art and winter attire at New York’s best holiday markets. 

•  Cocoa & Caroling Harbor Cruise by Classic Harbor Line (Public) – 1.5 hours; departs from Chelsea Piers (Pier 62) at West 22nd Street:

  • The days before Christmas are usually spent getting into the holiday spirit but many of the activities can be jam-packed with people, making it not so cheery. This holiday cruise in New York City provides plenty of space to enjoy the sights of NYC lit up while listening to fun holiday songs. Homemade cookies and a complimentary drink are also included to make your evening merry and bright. 

  • Listen and sing along to holiday carols

  • See NYC sights lit up at night from a boat decked out in holiday decorations 

  • One complimentary beverage of beer, wine, hot cocoa (spiked if you choose), or Champagne with your cruise ticket  

  • A home-made holiday cookie assortment and a live jazz band are also included on board 

  • Appetizer and beverage packages are available for purchase for an additional cost  

  • Also includes gratuity for captain and crew 

Exclusions:  

*Tour Guide gratuity is not included.
*Transfer to Chelsea Piers is not included but can be added for an additional cost.
*Transfer after cruise is not included but can be added for an additional cost.
**Does not operate on Thursday, 11/23, Monday 11/27 or Monday 12/25 (need to close out availability in Luxe)