As guides who offer free tours, we're always being asked about the best low-cost activities in the city, and the Bronx Zoo is definitely one of the best attractions you can visit without paying a dime. In addition to covering how to get tickets, what to see there, and where the zoo is located, this […]
Planning to watch the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade? Here is everything you need to know to have a blast! Below are a route map, tips on where to stand for a good view, the best time to arrive, as well as a list of balloons and performances. Here are the most important things to know: […]
This post is about how to get cheap Hamilton tickets in NYC, including a $10 lottery ticket and a $40 standing-room-only ticket. HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO SEE HAMILTON ON BROADWAY? Grossing over $463.3 million since its opening in August of 2015, Hamilton, the hip-hop musical about the rise of founding father Alexander Hamilton. […]
This post is about the Central Park Zoo, including ticket prices, ways to save on tickets, hours, directions and what animals and exhibits are there. Our local tour guides have all been to the zoo and some recall going as children! They can attest to why it’s a fun place to visit, especially with kids. […]
If ever there was a TV show that so perfectly captured life in New York City, it was Seinfeld. We can vouch from our own experiences that things can get a bit weird in New York City. Seinfeld took familiar everyday experiences to their wackiest extreme. The below self-guided tour lets you follow in the […]
Our New York tour guides are always being asked about popular attractions such as Top of the Rock, the observation deck at Rockefeller Center. In addition to covering ticket prices in this post, we've also included information on reduced price admission. As local tour guides who offer pay-what-you-wish walking tours, we know a thing or […]
This post provides details about how to get skip-the-line tickets for the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the best ways to save money on admission The Metropolitan Museum of Art is one of the most popular museums in the world. And they have a massive collection of over 2 million works of art. (See our […]
This post lists the many great things to do in New York in November, updated for 2024. We include free, family-friendly, and nighttime activities and events. As local tour guides, we compiled this list based on our own experiences, but also by answering your questions. We lead thousands of people each month through the streets […]
This post reviews and compares the various bus tour options available to you in NYC, including hop-on-hop-off, fully guided, themed, and night tours. This content written by local tour guides who don't just review but actually lead these bus tours, so we know a thing or two about them. If you are looking for content […]
This post is about how to get a FREE ticket to see a Shakespeare play in Central Park. We include practical information like directions to this outdoor amphitheater and how to prepare for this most memorable evening! Note that in 2024 productions will not take place at the Delacorte Theatre as it is being renovated. […]
This post tells you how you can get tickets to see LIVE! With Kelly and Mark, where you need to go and when you need to be there. We also provide general rules for studio entry to help you plan your attendance, including how to get last-minute and standby tickets. ADVANCED ONLINE TICKETS Going to […]
Did you know that you can visit Yankee Stadium even when there isn't a game being played? Our guides are frequently asked about seeing this historic ballpark whenever they are offering tours in New York City. That's why we've decided to create this helpful article to provide all the details you'll need to enjoy a […]
For those on a tight budget, who want to save on accommodations, and put that money to use on fun activities, staying in a hostel in NYC is worth considering. This post lists the 8 best hostels in NYC as per local, experienced tour guides. And, as a pay-what-you-wish tour company, we know a thing […]
This post is for those who are driving to and staying in New York City but want to save money by parking in New Jersey. OVERVIEW So you plan on driving to NYC but are concerned about the high cost of parking. And what about paying for tolls on top of that? You are right […]
This post covers the best things to do in Brooklyn today, tonight, tomorrow, or anytime. We include free, nighttime, as well as family-friendly activities. So, we know a thing or two about Brooklyn. Firstly, we lead walking tours here every day. Secondly, many of our tour guides live in Brooklyn, some of whom were also […]
Our local tour guides love museums of all kinds, from art museums to historical museums, from cultural institutions to memorials, and more. We love them even more when they are free! This post covers museums in NYC that always offer free admission as well as those that have free days and free hours. But before […]
