When you visit NYC it helps to take some tours to get a sense of what the Big Apple has to offer. If you have special interests it is a great idea to seek out some tours that can help you find the hot spots in Manhattan. General tours of the city are often walking tours that can take several hours and cover all the main landmarks and interests that NYC has to offer. These are hosted by interesting and well informed individuals that make the tours lots of fun. Be prepared to spend lots of time on your feet for most of these New York tours and bring along comfortable well broken in shoes.
If you would rather take in the city from a sitting position, a fun tour takes place on the water on the Circle line cruises that go all the way around the city in three hours or half way in a shorter time. This gives an overview of the city of New York and is a great way to start your trip. New York tours that give general information are always good starts to any vacation. You get an idea of what is available in the city and the spots you most want to hit during your trip.
Another of the great New York tours is the Rockefeller Center tour. The Rockefeller Center is in Midtown Manhattan and is home to Top of the Rock Observation Deck which is one of the best views of the city from 70 stories up. Combination tours can include a full tour of the Center which includes an overview of the many pieces of art that are housed there. Radio City Music Hall and NBC studios are also a great part of this tour.
New York tours never to miss for foodies are the many culinary tours available in NYC. You will get a sampling of the best in restaurants, stores, and ethnic tastes in the city. Most tours include visits to food specialized neighborhoods like Hell’s Kitchen, Chinatown, and Jackson Heights. Excellent tour guides share their foodie secrets of NYC so you can enjoy all the culinary delights that the city offers. For a great price, individual tours can be scheduled and you can find out about your own specific questions about food in NYC. Don’t miss out on the best food that NYC has to offer, get the inside story.