1. Tenement Museum
9.0
103 Orchard St (at Delancey St), New York, NY
History Museum · Lower East Side · 153 tips and reviews
Kavita Baba: Different tours for different moods. The hard times tour is a great start and the guides are very knowledgeable!
Kathryn Phillips: What an amazing tour. Absolutely a "must-do" in NYC
Christoph K: I went on two tours and both were excellent: Lively, knowledgable tour guides, lots of interesting information, really glad I went along!
Samman: The 3rd largest public library in the world is housed in an architectural masterpiece. Free tours - don't miss the map room! On a nice day, check out a book and read in gorgeous Bryant Park.
Marta Grané: Wonderful free tour around the library, excellent guide! I love this building!
D&A Travel: Anders: [Escapes] A stunning building to return to many times. See the beautiful reading rooms (Rose etc), check out the shop and take a free tour (11am and 2pm). Free wifi too.
David Oh: Don't bother getting an audio tour, get a free guided tour led by very knowledgeable park rangers!
Dominik F: Definitely a must do in NYC! Book a tour with a ferry cruise to liberty island and ellis island!!! The whole tour takes time but it's very interesting with the audio guides!
Christina Binfield: Brilliant tour!!!! Very well organized. Plan for at least half a day, wear comfortable shoes.
WeatherZombie.com: Expand your brain (yum!) and have fun learning about history and science with guided or audio tours and simulators. Follow the link to see their hours. Read more.
Rob Cooper: Get the audio tour. Even if you skip over the actual tour to listen to the accounts from the men that actually served in the Intrepid - it's worth it.
Intrepid Museum: We have a new Guided Tour called Planes Explained that starts on Saturday, June 21: http://bit.ly/TdTJ4y
7. Judd Foundation
8.3
101 Spring St (Mercer St), New York, NY
Art Gallery · SoHo · 17 tips and reviews
Adam Lerner: The Foundation is starting to offer tours via an online reservation system here http://www.juddfoundation.org/visit_ny. And an article on the restoration by the NY Times here Read more.
Holly Hager: Sorry-no photos allowed. But the Judd is a MUST-see! Everything is exactly as It was when Judd died, his Flavins, Aaltos, even his clothes. It's a rare insight into an artist & his time. Book the tour
LL Howell: This tour is fantastic. No photos.
9. Grand Central Terminal
9.0
87 E 42nd St (btwn Vanderbilt & Park Ave), New York, NY
Rail Station · Midtown East · 1466 tips and reviews
New York Hilton Midtown: Try Metro North's official self-guided Grand Central audio tour ($6), available in 6 languages. Shares architectural highlights, secrets, anecdotes and history. - Jonathan / Marketing Dept. Read more.
New York Habitat: Take a free tour around Grand Central Station to have a better insight of the architecture and structure of this building!! Check out the constellation mural on the ceiling, it's amazing :-)
ᴡ Elliot: The tours are well worth it. Meet in the Station Master's office, try to see the glass catwalks, hear all the terminal's secrets. Even as a local, I learned a ton. Really enjoyed it.
FCPB: The place is so beautiful, If you're visiting NY you must go on the tour, the place is awesome. If you get the chance go to watch a game!
Affinia Hotel Collection: One of Manhattan’s biggest event venues, MSG is the city’s premiere sports and entertainment complex. Home to the NY Rangers, Knicks and Liberty teams, it’s also a stage for musicians on tour.
Gabriel Hayes: The MSG stadium tour is a great experience.
Tiffany & Co: Before or after hours, the museum is yours alone. Reserve an evening tour with an art historian at least two weeks in advance (the fee is $500) and be sure to include a stop at the sculpture garden.
Justin Polera: Today's guided tours/gallery conversations Jennifer Gray of the Design dept. All gallery conversations at PhDs amazing tours!
Juho Nevalainen: Get the free audio tour or use the mobile app to get the most out of the art!
13. Rockefeller Center
9.1
Rockefeller Plaza (btwn W 49th & W 50th St), New York, NY
Plaza · Rockefeller Center · 849 tips and reviews
Megan Bender: NBC tour was fantastic! The SNL studio was nothing I expected and I was astounded by the vast history of NBC. Also, go up to the "Top of the Rock" for the (arguably) best view of New York City. Read more.
Chilly ConQueso: Don't miss the Top of the Rock Tour at Night. Simply Amazing!
John Booth: Both the tour and Top of the Rock are well worth it. In fact Top of the Rock is much better than going up the Empire State Building.
ToryBurch: Book a sleepover adventure tour and enjoy the dinosaurs and whales at night.
Dalvert Polanco: I recommend the highlights tour, our tour guide Allen was very insightful, funny and kept us very entertained.
Edwulf: Wondeful museum. Best advice is to start tour tour from top floor to bottom. Dinos get crowded so you will have better pictures and you will end your trip on fast food area.
15. Per Se
8.4
10 Columbus Cir (at W 60th St), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Hell's Kitchen · 197 tips and reviews
Maria Pecoraro: This is not as stuffy of a place as might think. Do ask them to recommend a wine or two to pair with dinner. Well worth it. And ask for a tour of the kitchen because it's amazing!
Stephen Gates: Per Se is the meal by which all others are measured. Every aspect of this dining experience is the very best Also be sure to ask for a tour of the kitchen after your meal.
Colin Lee: Ate at saloon part which offers the ala carte menu. Requested an excellent kitchen tour. Think other 3 Michelin star restaurants are better than Per Se though