New York · TOUR REVIEWS
Every worthwhile pour within a day of the city, ranked: North Fork runs, Hudson Valley cellars, Finger Lakes weekends and the tastings that never leave the boroughs. Price, duration and who does the driving, under every pick.
Review of Empire State Building tickets, including 86th and 102nd floor views, museum galleries, timing tips, accessibility, and ticket value.
“We were lucky to have booked on a clear night with almost no queues. Booking process was easy and the staff were so helpful and friendly. A great experience for us all.”
Taste Long Island wines with a certified sommelier, local lunch, two winery visits, and round-trip transport from Manhattan.
“Our tour guide same was excellent. The bus was on time. Everything was smoothe and on time. Comfortable seats. Nice educational experience. Wish there was more food served. Wine was tasty . Vineyards were beautiful”
Explore Mattituck by bike on a five-hour North Fork tour with wineries, a beach tasting, farm stands, refreshments, and free photos.
“Had a wonderful day biking with East End Bike Tours. Mike and Nicole were both outstanding! The bike ride was fun, the wineries both wonderful and the picnic lunch and olive oil tasting were outstanding. I would highly recommend doing a bike tour with them.”
Tour three Brooklyn breweries with tastings, snacks, and subway fare included in a small group for $99 over three and a half hours.
“This experience was canceled two days before. We were unable to rebook or find an alternative with such short notice. Shame because we were really looking forward to the tour.”
Spend nine hours tasting Long Island wines with a sommelier, meeting winemakers, walking vineyards, and sampling local farm foods from Manhattan.
“Everything was wonderful from start to finish! The pickup location was easy to find and our driver was excellent through the city. Both wineries were fun, especially the free time to explore on our own. Also, the proportion of wine for tasting was more than usual, which was great to truly experience the taste. It was a stress-free day that was fun and relaxing. We also enjoyed the farm stand. Great tour overall”
Review this 90-minute New York yacht cruise for skyline views, Lady Liberty, three wines, cheese, caviar, price, and practical tips.
“Great opportunity for photos, great experience all the way around. Would do this tour again in a heart beat”
Taste five Brooklyn-made wines, tour a working Williamsburg winery, and learn how wine is made during this compact one-hour experience.
“We had a fantastic time with Kirsten - she was knowledgable, friendly, and gave us a special treat to try on the day. Thank you!”
Sail New York Harbor aboard Clipper City with live jazz, two glasses of wine, and close views of Lady Liberty, Ellis Island, and Manhattan.
“Such a fun way to spend the afternoon. It was great in the fall weather, a really enjoyable experience!”
Sample up to 12 Brooklyn craft beers at three breweries, with a guide, snack, and Metro card included on this 3.5-hour tour.
“My girlfriend and I booked this impulsively on our one year anniversary. It wasn’t too much or exhausting and was honestly so insanely fun. If you’re a New York local and looking for something adventurous (and love beer) this was perfectttt and worth the money.”
Cycle 13.5 miles through Mattituck wine country, visit Peconic Bay, taste olive oil, shop farm stands, and enjoy support from a guide.
“This was a superbly organised tour with very qualified and competent guide tours. Safety was always paramount as was our comfort. The buffet lunch was amazingly tasty and included many vegetarian options. The rest was all super hRead more”
Tour Manhattan’s Great Jones Distillery, learn how whiskey is made, and taste three bourbons and rye in a one-hour guided visit.
“Alec was a wonderful tour guide and made it extremely informative, funny, and he knew answers to every question asked. It was a very fun experience and I don’t even like whiskey much (this was a gift for my boyfriend). I think it’s a little pricey for what it is, but it was still a fantastic tour!”
Sip three wines, hear New York alcohol lore, and tour Midtown in a refurbished 1920s or 1930s vintage car with a private guide.
“Unique New York experience! A must do to see amazing sights. Both guides were absolutely brilliant and went above and beyond. We were able to see beautiful streets of Manhattan, stopped for photos and after cruising to see the live John Lennon memorial in Central Park. After we returned to the cafe, we enjoyed an in depth 11 bottle wine tasting. Would absolutely recommend on spending a few hours doing this special tour as you would not always have ability to find!”
Review of Mattituck’s guided bike tour through North Fork vineyards, farms, and beaches, with tastings, lunch options, guides, and practical tips.
“What a memorable experience! Everthing was well planned and the day was so enjoyable. Wineries we visited were terrific. Highly recommend for family or friends.”
Review of a private Mattituck wine country bike tour with scenic North Fork routes, tastings, farm stops, photos, and flexible planning.
“We booked private guided tour, the guide was friendly and staff of east end bike tour accomodating.. easy to booking and fast.”
Spend 12 hours exploring Southampton, Sag Harbor, the North Fork wineries, and a ferry ride from New York City in a private minivan.
“Our driver Scott was very knowledgeable and patient, he made our experience on this tour worth all 12hrs. I will definitely recommend this tour to anyone who would love to explore South Hamptons, Sag Harbor and Long Island Wineries.”
