Cultural Tours

Harlem Sunday-Morning Gospel Tour

Spend Sunday morning in Harlem, the Black capital of the world. You'll join a local church congregation and experience the soul-stirring power of gospel music on this special visit to one of New York City’s most vital neighborhoods.

During your visit to legendary Harlem, you'll learn about the area's early days as a rural Dutch community. You'll hear how Harlem became home for African American writers and artists at the turn of the 20th century. You'll also learn of the suburb’s troubled past during the 1960s and 70s, and of today's community brimming with pride and reveling in its new renaissance.

Harlem has an amazing story to tell at every turn! On your tour of the neighborhood you will see famous sights and landmarks such as City College, Morning Side Heights, the Morris Jumel Mansion, Sylvan terrace, Strivers Row, the Abyssinian Baptist church, Duke Ellington's home on St. Nicholas Avenue, famed 125th Street, Harlem USA, the Cotton Club, and the Apollo Theater. You'll visit the charming residential enclaves of Sugar Hill and Hamilton Heights with their elegant apartment buildings.

If you choose the gospel tour with brunch, you'll enjoy a soul food brunch at one of Harlem's local restaurants.

Private New York Walking Tour with a Personal Photographer

Take a private walking tour of New York City with a difference! With your very own photographer to take photos at your request, you'll explore New York's most exciting locations and capture the experience in beautiful color photographs. If you're traveling as a couple, you can both be in the picture for a change!

Accompanied by your own private guide-photographer, you'll enjoy personalized attention on your special walking tour of New York City. While guiding you around NYC’s famous cultural and historic landmarks, your personal photographer will provide an entertaining commentary and let you into Manhattan's secrets, including the best places for dining, shopping and entertainment.

Customize your photography walking tour to suit yourself, and choose a two-hour or three-hour tour. Popular destinations include:

• Times Square and the Theater District: Broadway creates a dramatic backdrop for spectacular color photos
• Central Park: A stunning setting for pictures, and the pride and joy of New York City
• Midtown Manhattan: Home to some of New York's most famous sights, including the Rockefeller Center, St. Patrick's Cathedral, Grand Central Station and Radio City
• Uptown Manhattan: Visit the residential neighborhoods surrounding Central Park, including the historic brownstones and tree-lined streets of the Upper West Side
• Downtown Manhattan: Tour historic neighborhoods such as Little Italy, Chinatown, SoHo, Greenwich Village, South Street Seaport and Wall Street
• Brooklyn Bridge: A New York must-see, providing a panoramic view of New York's urban vistas

Harlem Wednesday-Morning Gospel Tour

Pay a visit to Harlem, the ethnically diverse borough of New York, on a Wednesday-morning guided tour. On your tour through one of New York City's most vital neighborhoods, you'll hear stories from Harlem's fascinating history and see its famous sights.

Once New York's most fashionable neighborhood, Harlem is home to the elegant enclave of Sugar Hill, a lovely area where famous musicians like Duke Ellington once lived. You'll drive along Strivers Row and Sylvan Terrace, see the legendary Apollo Theater and stop at the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture.

You'll then hear the beautiful a cappella voices of the ARC gospel choir as they sing songs of praise and share their experiences. ARC stands for Addicts Rehabilitation Center, the oldest drug-free treatment program center in New York State. The ARC gospel choir was formed to help finance drug-recovery treatments for people in the community.

You also have the option of enjoying a deliciously authentic soul food lunch at the end of the tour.

New York City Showbiz Insiders Tour

Go behind-the-scenes in New York City! Take a backstage peek at the entertainment industry from a private performance by a Broadway actor to meeting a Rockette during the Radio City Stage Door Tour at the world-renowned Radio City Music Hall. Lunch at Planet Hollywood included.

• Meet a Broadway performer for an intimate performance just for you!
• Lunch at Planet Hollywood - dine in the heart of Times Square and marvel at all the eye-popping showbiz memorabilia
• The Radio City Stage Door Tour - travel back in time to the world-renowned Radio City Music Hall and meet a Rockette

Private New York Photo Walking Tour: Central Park and Uptown Manhattan

Explore New York's most exciting scenic locations with your own personal tour guide and photographer! Make your memories of New York last a lifetime! Take a two hour private walking tour of Central Park and Manhattan's Uptown while your experience is captured in beautiful color photographs.

This private, unique tour is a wonderful way to discover the city's best restaurants and favorite jaunts, while taking in the charm and culture of the Manhattan. Your experience is captured in beautiful color photos, which will make your New York experience truly memorable. They are delivered to your hotel within 48 hours on CD Rom. Both the photos and the tour receive rave reviews.

Your tour guide will accommodate you as much as possible - after all this is your private tour. You set the pace and decide which locations we visit. You can explore as many attractions as possible within your two hour time frame.

Your personal tour can include the following destinations:

• The Reservoir which overlooks the skyline
• Strawberry Fields named after John Lennon's famous song
• The Wildlife Center and its showcase of animals from all around the world
• Sheep's Meadow a lush pastoral setting for spectacular photos
• The Bow Bridge a spectacular cast iron bridge spanning sixty feet across the Lake
• Bethesda Fountain at the heart of the Park overlooking the Lake

"The Park" as it is affectionately known to New Yorkers offers a multitude of stunning photos beneath the majestic New York City Skyline. Tour will continue through the charming tree-lined streets of the Upper West side and explore the historic brownstones and unique shops. Time permitting, you can explore many of New York's other popular neighborhoods and destinations.

Experience the true flavor of New York City on this unforgettable tour which is an experience of a lifetime! 

Private New York Photo Walking Tour: Central Park and Neighborhoods

Explore New York's most exciting scenic locations with your own personal tour guide and photographer! This private walking tour is a wonderful way to discover the city's best restaurants and favorite jaunts, while taking in the charm and culture of the Manhattan. Your experience is captured in beautiful color photos, which will make your New York experience truly memorable. They are delivered to your hotel within 48 hours on CD Rom.

• Times Square and the Theatre District the lights of Broadway create a dazzling backdrop for spectacular photos. Your guide will help you discover the most enjoyable shows at the best prices.
• Central Park's scenic 843 acres "The Park" as it is affectionately known to New Yorkers offers a multitude of stunning photos beneath the majestic New York City Skyline.
• Manhattan's upper west side the historic brownstones and charming tree lined streets make this one of the city's most sought after residential neighborhoods.
• Greenwich Village This lively downtown neighborhood is home to artists, galleries, jazz clubs, restaurants and some of the city's best night spots.
• Chinatown Step into another world when you experience the sights, sounds and shopping of this busy immigrant enclave.
• Soho This artistic haven hosts a variety of funky art galleries, off beat entertainment, and unique boutique shopping.
• Little Italy Fragrant with the aroma of fresh pasta and baked goods, and the best pizza in the city (yum!).
• Brooklyn Heights and the Brooklyn Bridge This architectural wonder offers a breathtaking panoramic view of New York.
• South Street Seaport Spectacular waterfront views, a world class Maritime museum, a newly restored national landmark, and a multitude of one-of-a-kind shops and cafes.