AIRBNB EXPERIENCES

Things to do in New York

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4.67 out of 5 average rating, 252 reviews

Step onto Edge sky deck Ticket Only

Step into an immersive journey to NYC’s highest indoor-outdoor observation deck, with permanent installations of light, color, reflections, and interactive spaces leading to breathtaking skyline views

4.6 out of 5 average rating, 146 reviews

Top of the Rock tickets

Explore three floors of fine NYC views with timed-entry tickets to New York’s iconic Top of The Rock. Gaze out over Central Park, the Empire State Building, and more from atop the Rockefeller Center.

4.62 out of 5 average rating, 123 reviews

NYC sightseeing cruise tickets

Enjoy a 90-minute sightseeing voyage featuring stunning views of the Statue of Liberty and other renowned landmarks.

4.92 out of 5 average rating, 1036 reviews

Scenic Horseback Riding in the Catskills

Enjoy a scenic guided horseback ride through our private Catskill Mountain trails. Meet gentle, well-trained horses and explore peaceful woods and open land. Perfect for beginners and nature lovers.

4.84 out of 5 average rating, 250 reviews

Empire State Building 86th Main Deck Ticket

Step onto New York’s most famous open-air observatory. Take advantage of 360° views & see all of NYC including the Brooklyn Bridge, Central Park, the Statue of Liberty and so much more.

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 436 reviews

Private Central Park Pedicab Tour

Glide through Central Park in a tranquil 1-hour pedicab tour including 4 stops to hop off. Discover iconic landmarks and hidden retreats that echo New York's storied past. This is Not Just A Ride.

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 1664 reviews

Discover Hasidic Brooklyn with a local Rabbi

Learn about Hasidic traditions and the rhythms of daily community life on a vibrant Brooklyn tour. Wander through Crown Heights with a local Rabbi born, raised, and rooted in the neighborhood.

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 999 reviews

Goatie Cuddle

Join us for a therapeutic hour of cuddling with goats, surrounded by nature and farm settings.

5 out of 5 average rating, 310 reviews

Sightseeing Sail with Brooklyn Sail

Sail New York Harbor, enjoy iconic views. Perfect for special occasions and groups.

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 911 reviews

Hands-On Dairy Farm Tour

Experience life on a small, family-owned dairy farm! Feed baby calves, milk a cow, etc!

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Halloween Bus & Brownstone Stroll with Jen & Kel

Feel Halloween like a local with published photographer New York City Kopp and storyteller Jen from the City! Spooky brownstones, Central Park fall color, Halloween themed market, and more!

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Walk Litchfield’s Brooklyn - from Canal to Villa

Follow your guide through Gowanus and Park Slope of the mid-1800s, tracing the sweeping development from pastoral landscape to bustling industrial and residential center spurred by Edwin Litchfield.

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Clue Solving Adventure on the Brooklyn Promenade

Explore the Brooklyn Heights Promenade in a team scavenger hunt. Use your observation skills on the Manhattan skyline and curiosities in the park to solve clues and unlock fun facts about NYC history.

5 out of 5 average rating, 6 reviews

Enjoy Fall in Cold Spring, Bull Hill and Beacon

Take the train from NYC to hike Bull Hill, the Breakneck area, and Beacon's Fire Tower — a real full-day adventure with photo stops

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Make the perfect Caesar salad with Nara Smith

Join the digital superstar and Homemade author at a historic Brooklyn brownstone for a hands-on master class in her Caesar recipe featuring kale, brussels sprouts—and from-scratch dressing, of course.

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Vermont Route 100 Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

Self-guided audio driving tour—no in-person guide or meetup. Use your own car, follow the in-app map, and hear GPS-triggered stories as you explore Vermont Route 100 at your own pace.

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Go Menswear Shopping at NYC Local Shops

Hit the Nolita and SoHo shops Will Phillips swears by, with staples, denim, independent labels, and vintage and leave with pieces you'll wear for years!

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See NYC Through an Artist’s Eye - Upper East Tour

A curated Museum Mile experience led by a working artist, exploring postmodern art, architecture, and New York culture from Salon 94 through the Guggenheim and The Met.

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Katz's Deli & NYC Food Tour with VIP Skip the Line

Take your seat with a local historian for skip-the-line VIP Katz deli access, enjoy retro sweets at Economy Candy and light cheesecake from a secret 1975 family recipe (90 minute tour).

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Explore NYC highlights with a Liberty cruise

See Midtown and Downtown highlights in one morning. Snap photos of Rockefeller Center, 9/11 Memorial, Wall Street. Cruise around the Statue of Liberty with your included ticket.