The 10 Best Cultural Tours in Bronx, New York (NY)

Discover the real New York and explore the city on an experience hand-crafted to your interests, needs and wishes! Whether you want to tick the famous landmarks like the Empire State off your bucket list or get off the beaten path and discover quirky local neighbourhoods like Brooklyn or Queens, your hand-picked Host will show you the best of New York. Discover the best places to see, eat, drink and explore, loved by locals. This experience is personalised and crafted around your individual needs meaning flexibility, consideration and attention to detail are assured. Our handpicked hosts are culinary connoisseurs and history buffs, bakers and bankers, students and seniors. Like the people who travel with us, they have different backgrounds and interests – but they’re all so passionate about the place they call home, they choose to spend their free time sharing it with the like-minded travelers matched to them. Your meeting place and time as well as your itinerary are also flexible.

Inclusions: 100% Private and personalised experience, 3 - 8 hours with a Local Host, Authentic local insider knowledge, Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options), Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Tickets to any attractions, Transportation costs, Gratuities

New York- City of Contrasts tour is one of a kind experience! Visit and discover outside of Manhattan to places that are hidden and unheard of. At the same time admire culture diversity and hop on/off at different locations in Bronx, Queens & Brooklyn seeing New York City from another angle. Allow our experienced tour guide to entertain you with a variety of views and contrasts found within NYC the BIG APPLE! You will never forget this complete visit to the most popular attractions each borough has to offer.

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Driver/guide, Professional guide, Transport by air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities

New York City is one of the most culturally diverse cities in the world and full of contrasts between its different boroughs and 8.5 million residents. On this tour you will have the opportunity to get off the beaten path and explore amazing neighborhoods in four of the five NYC boroughs.

Inclusions: Guide exclusively in english , Transportation from meeting point

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and dropoff, Food and drinks, Souvenirs, Gratuities

New York is a city of contrasts and is called the “melting pot” of America. Experience the diversity on a tri-borough tour of Brooklyn, Queens and the Bronx. See ethnic communities where native language, culture and cuisine dominate, and see landmarks made famous in countless movies.

Inclusions: Round-trip transportation, Professional Spanish speaking guide

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks

Visiting New York focusing exclusively in Manhattan means you will leave most of the beauty of this cosmopolitan city out. This tour allows you to visit some of the places that have built the history of New York. On this 4 hour and 30 minute bus ride, see the sights of the Bronx, Queens and Brooklyn.

Inclusions: Professional guide, Tour by bus/coach

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Souvenir photos (available to purchase), Gratuites

Bronx resident, historian, and food aficionado, Susan Birnbaum, takes you to some of her most cherished spots along Arthur Ave in the Belmont section of the Bronx. As we wend our way through New York's "Real Little Italy" Susan also shares the rich history of the neighborhood including Fordham University, The New York Botanical Garden, and the famous Bronx Zoo. Taste the best, authentic Italian treats available anywhere in New York. See thin ribbons of fresh pasta and warm, fresh mozzarella being made before your eyes. Susan even knows a man who’s been hand rolling cigars for decades. Munch on handmade cheese, freshly filled cannoli, and many more delicious tastings!

Inclusions: Tour is led by a licensed NYC Sightseeing Guide, 8-10 tastes from local shops that reflect the neighborhood's diversity, Bottled water

Exclusions: Transportation to/from attractions, Gratuities

Here we go! Edgy NYC - off the beaten path - the markets of Queens, the magic of Brooklyn, the raw history and culture of Harlem.  A private guide and separate chauffeur will pick you up from your Manhattan or Brooklyn hotel and take you on a 6-hour adventure through the most authentic and culturally rich boroughs of New York. Using a combination of walking and driving and we can tailor the tour to suit any special requests you may have. By having a private guide and a separate chauffeur driver, you will maximize what you can see in the 6 hours - being dropped right outside the attractions - and walking off road with the guide, whilst the driver drives round to pick you all up from the next spot.  The guide and driver will work together to give you an exclusive and insightful experience of our city.

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by private vehicle, Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks, Lunch

One of the best ways to see New York City is by bike. New York City has over 1,000 miles of bicycle lanes and paths, reaching every corner of the five boroughs. We offer customized tours that are tailored to what you are interested in seeing. All tours are led by our a licensed NYC sightseeing guide who is also a professional urban planner. Our guide is also credentialed by the City as a “star guide” due to his extensive knowledge. In setting up your tour, he will reach out to you to put a 2-hour ride together based on your interests and how far you want to ride. Our rides are also ideal for more advanced riders who are looking to ride a longer distance (and see more) than what might be offered on a standardized tour open to riders of varying abilities. Suggested itineraries include: Central Park Manhattan and Brooklyn waterfronts & the Brooklyn Bridge Greenwich Village Coney Island and “Dead Horse Bay” Brownstone Brooklyn Rides to local breweries Rides to the best pizza

Inclusions: Bottled water, Snacks, Licensed NYC Sightseeing Guide who rides with you

Exclusions: Lunch or dinner is not included, Rental bikes not included. Bike cost is typically $35-40 depending on bike.

This tour begins with a ride into the South Bronx, a neighborhood in the midst of transforming from one of the country's most notoriously dilapidated into a revitalized community with an increasing number of hip bars and galleries. We will also pass through a suburban part of the borough, now without a trace of what, 25 years ago, was compared to a bombed-out Berlin at the end of World War II. Then, at the serene falls of the Bronx River, you won't believe you're still in the city! Lunch in the Bronx's Little Italy sets you wandering through an indoor market with hanging sausages, homemade pastas, gourmet sandwiches, and delicious pastries. At Poe Cottage, you learn the story of Edgar Allen Poe's move to the Bronx and hear a reading of his poem Annabel Lee, written upon the death of his wife in this very home. From there, we visit the magnificent campus of Bronx Community College, home of the first ever "Hall of Fame" and set of the Hollywood movie “A Beautiful Mind”!

Inclusions: Use of bicycle, Helmets, baskets, locks, and illustrated map

Exclusions: Gratuity

New York City is one of the most culturally diverse cities in the world and full of contrasts between its different boroughs and 8.5 million residents. On this tour you will have the opportunity to get off the beaten path and explore amazing neighborhoods in four of the five NYC boroughs.

Inclusions: Round transportation, Professional guide, you can choose the language: English or Spanish, Hotel pick up & drop off

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Souvenirs, Gratuities