Top New York City Classes & Workshops

Brooklyn is renowned for its vibrant street art scene, and during your next visit to the borough, you won’t just get to spot its open-air artworks—you’ll learn how to make them yourself. Meet your instructor—a local street artist—in the dynamic Bushwick neighborhood, and head to their studio space. Once inside, you’ll learn a wide array of aerosol art techniques before having the chance to create your very own masterpiece.

Spend a New York City evening on the water during this relaxing jazz cruise. Perfect for a romantic evening out, the cruise takes you out of the hectic city and lets you enjoy live music and drinks away from the crowds and traffic. Plus, admire views of Lower Manhattan landmarks such as the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, the Brooklyn Bridge, and the Financial District.

If you love dancing, but don't know where to go in New York City, you can skip the typical club and try this Latin dance experience. After meeting your group of fellow Salsa enthusiasts in NYC, let your host lead the way to a Salsa club, and even try a few new dance moves. Whether you're a beginner or longtime dancer, this experience is a great way to get out on the town, meet new friends, and dance the night away.

With Manhattan as both a background and classroom, learn tips and tricks from a professional photographer during this small-group workshop. Stop by the best locations to shoot and improve your compositional skills along the way. Get hands-on instruction as you explore New York City. The workshop is designed for all skill levels.

Art enthusiasts in New York City may find that the Big Apple's favorite art form is graffiti, and these colorful creations of NYC street artists adorn everything from buildings to subway platforms. Embrace this New York art form yourself with this private Brooklyn graffiti workshop. Join your teacher in a Bushwick studio where you learn how to create a work of art and get to know a side of NYC culture that most tourists miss.

Experience Central Park by bike with this convenient bike rental, perfect for everyone from first-time visitors to NYC regulars. Traveling by bike enables you to see more than you can on foot. With a provided map and staff recommendations, you can explore the bike-friendly paths at your own pace and stop to admire sites along the way. Book ahead, as bike rentals often sell out for this classic New York adventure.

Avoid the confines of a group tour and explore Manhattan and Brooklyn at your own pace with this customizable bike rental. Traveling by bike lets you fit in more attractions than you could on foot and enjoy highlights such as skyline views from the Brooklyn Bridge. Plus, a variety of rental options lets you plan a trip that suits your schedule and interests.

Rent a bike and cruise along shady paths, picturesque lakes, and quiet lanes in New York's Central Park. Take in the highlights of the sprawling park on two wheels, and enjoy the full flexibility to ride where you want for as long as you want. Get tips on the best places to visit inside the park, or follow city streets to nearby museums and Times Square.

Rent a bike in Central Park, the perfect way to explore this New York City landmark. Located in the heart of Manhattan, Central Park offers miles of tree-shaded bike paths leading to open meadows, lakes and attractions such as the Central Park Zoo. You can select the style of bike that you prefer, with baby seats, baby trailers and tandem bikes also available. All rentals come with a helmet, chain lock, and map. Choose from a two-hour, four-hour or full-day rental.

Delve deeper into the food and multicultural history of Manhattan’s Lower East Side than you could alone on this small-group walking tour. Rather than guessing at eateries and foods to try, let a guide showcase local hotspots and specialties; and chart their European, Jewish, and other cultural roots. Taste snacks such as “knish” doughballs, “bialy” filled rolls, and more; and learn stories of 19th-century immigrant life that many travelers miss.

Get the best view in all of New York City from the Top of the Rock Observation Deck at Rockefeller Plaza. Soak up three floors of indoor and outdoor viewing areas and admire the Big Apple’s popular landmarks, such as One World Trade Center, the Empire State Building, the Chrysler Building, the Brooklyn Bridge, the Statue of Liberty and more.

From stroopwafel to mozzarella to knishes; there are many amazing eats on Manhattan’s Lower East Side. On this small-group walking tour, discover the neighborhood's diverse cultural heritage and learn how its immigration history has influenced its dynamic foodie scene. Along the way, visit markets, bakeries, and restaurants, and sample delicacies from all around the world.

New York is a fashion-forward city, so if you want to shop in the Big Apple don't miss this bargain hunter's dream excursion to the famous brand-name outlet shops at Woodbury Common. Just hop on your bus in Midtown Manhattan, and enjoy direct travel to an outlet mall that's packed with 220 designer and brand-name stores to suit every taste. Best of all, with a variety of convenient departure and return times, you can easily pick a visit that fits your schedule and enjoy ample time to shop.

Join us for a 3 hour hands on photography workshop with a professional photographer with Manhattan as both backdrop and classroom. As you explore the city you will also learn how to get the most out of your camera and how best to compose for the perfect photograph. It doesn't matter whether you have a smartphone or DSLR camera, as long as it's digital; all levels of experience are welcome.

Enjoy an exclusive way to admire the Rockefeller Center’s Tree Lighting ceremony—and pair the holiday festivities with gourmet food, an open bar, and live jazz—during this gala dinner experience. With your VIP access credentials, bypass the crowds around the tree, and head to your 3rd-floor venue overlooking the tree. Once inside, you’ll enjoy hors d’oeuvres, a filet mignon carving station, free-flowing Champagne, and more as the holiday season kicks off.

Discover New York’s Garment District, just blocks away from Times Square, and visit a factory to meet artisans who create clothing and theater costumes as well as embellishments and embroideries on this guided tour. Plus, you’ll be able to customize your own souvenir (a tote bag or t-shirt) using embroidery templates.

See New York City through a photographer's eyes, and capture its flavor and character like a pro. Join a professional documentary photographer, instructor, licensed tour guide and New York City insider on a workshop tour of the city most photogenic hidden gems, learning photography. Inspiring and untraditional, compiling your own portfolio of its places and people. Tours are available in both English and Spanish. -NYC whether it's your first time or fiftieth! -Small groups -Long time New Yorkers -Anyone who loves New York and photography -DSLRs, SLRs and smart phones are welcome

Enjoy a private and authentic cooking class in a local Harlem home with host Kylie in Manhattan. This is a perfect experience for anyone looking to connect with local culture over food. Your cooking class will take place in a local home kitchen where Kylie will teach you how to make 2-3 dishes with a fusion of Soul, Tamil and Caribbean cuisine from recipes that have been passed down through generations from their family recipes. After cooking, you will enjoy your meal together in your host's home. • Cooking lesson in a local home • Learn about techniques involved in cooking Soul, Caribbean and South Indian food • 100% private activity • Experience American hospitality in a residential East Harlem neighborhood • Vegetarian and gluten free options available

This is a visually interactive & group-driven fortune telling experience unlike any other! Your coffee grinds are projected onto a giant monitor allowing for all of the symbols and figures to be witnessed right before your eyes as the one-of-a-kind host interprets them one-by-one. Honoring the ancient Turkish coffee fortune ceremonies of the past, this communal experience brings strangers together for an experience that is cosmic, insightful & entertaining!

Chinatown Photo Safari -- There's nothing like the color and the vibrance that is Chinatown. Get lost in the world of Asia without needing a passport or packing your bags. On this street photography workshop you'll have the opportunity to photograph the colorful shop displays to gritty graffiti and tenement buildings reminiscent of the NYC immigrant experience. Get a chance to try your hand at some street photography with fish mongers, fruit hawkers and street musicians. (limit 4 participants per safari)

Enjoy 5 unique and rare whiskeys while your host explains where whiskey is from, how it's made and learn how to choose the right whiskeys for you and your friends based on flavors and aromas.

The shoe surgeon experience is about NEVER STOP CREATING. Our highly trained staff is a unique mix of designers, customizers and sneaker fanatics that make this experience so enjoyable. During your time here you get to tap into our creative environment for a few hours to design your own DIY customs with your friends or family.

Capture the essence, the spirit and the energy of The SoHo Neighborhood of New York City with a 1.5+hour photo tour visiting the backstreets and secret, sneaky places locals know. Learn great composition and visuals worthy of a NY magazine cover. Hear about 5 decades of real NYC stories. This tour runs once a week at 1:30 PM most of the year

Get hands on experience with one of New York City's most prolific urban art forms during this private graffiti workshop. Led by a professional graffiti artist, learn about the social and political messages in this art form, then create some yourself. Round-trip transportation from meeting point near Times Square provided.