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Things to do in East River

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Activities led by local experts

Discover unique experiences hosted by inspiring locals.

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Find your signature scent with a perfumer

Take a perfume masterclass with a professional perfumer in New York City.

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Create your signature scent at a perfume bar

Practice the art of bespoke fragrance creation to build a scent that's uniquely your own.

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Explore Nightlife of NYC - Fireflies, Bats, & More

Join an Urban Naturalist to explore nighttime wildlife in Brooklyn's Prospect Park

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Learn boxing with a National Champion Boxer

Pull punches and learn fundamentals with a former national champ at Trinity Boxing Club.

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Take a beginner surf lesson in Rockaway Beach

Learn surfing basics, get to know the Queens surf community, and ride the tides.

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The Dutch Are Still Here: A Dark History of NYC

Discover the Dutch colony beneath Manhattan, where tolerance masked control and fortunes were forged in fur, faith, and servitude. The empire they built never truly vanished.

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Taste your way through hidden Chinatown

Savor the stories and flavors of Chinatown's iconic and lesser-known gems.

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Embark on a D&D adventure with seasoned gamers

Dive into a hilarious, one-night Dungeons & Dragons game at a beloved indie store.

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Wine and dine in an intimate jazz club

Immerse yourself in an evening of live jazz and vegan Mediterranean cuisine

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Explore NYC oyster history Lesson

Join me for an oyster history lesson and hands-on shucking workshop at Pier 57

Top-rated activities

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Private Central Park Pedicab Tour

Cruise through Central Park, discovering iconic landmarks and hidden retreats in a relaxin

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 2559 reviews

The Full-Day "See It All" NYC Tour

Discover iconic landmarks, hidden secrets, and the best spots to eat, drink, and shop.

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 1492 reviews

Explore Hasidic Brooklyn with a local Rabbi

To many the Hasidic world is something they’ve only seen in movies or on TV. On this experience you get an inside and personal look at the lives and rituals of a Jewish Hasidic community.

4.85 out of 5 average rating, 2192 reviews

Explore New York Mafia w/ Retired nypd Detectives

Discover Little Italy’s mafia history with a retired NYPD detective. Day tours include lunch + cannoli; evening tours include entrée choice at John’s + cannoli. 1.5-mile walk.

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 134 reviews

The Ultimate Greenwich Village Food Tour

The Greenwich Village Food Tour includes 6 authentic food tastings, local history, and iconic stops like the FRIENDS apartment, Taylor Swift’s Cornelia Street home, and Carrie Bradshaw’s stoop.

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 1017 reviews

The Ultimate New York City Street Food Tour

Eat street food in the world’s most diverse area just 15-20 minutes from Midtown Manhattan. You’ll experience a local NYC neighborhood guided by a native New Yorker who grew up in the neighborhood.