Premium New York experiences

Premium New York experiences

Private, hosted and hands-on. Go deeper into the Met, trade stories with a Wall Street insider, toss your own pizza or dine with a Broadway artist.

Explore experiences

Hosted by insiders

Art experts, a Wall Street trader, 9/11 docents, pizza makers and Broadway performers, each sharing the city they know best.

Private by design

Experiences built for your group, so the questions, the pace and the conversation are all yours.

Unhurried time

Room to linger over a painting, a story or a second slice. Nobody's rushing you on to the next stop.

Our premium experiences

Signature Edition

The Met in Depth: A Guided Experience

<p>A personalized journey through centuries of treasures, led by an art expert.</p>

Includes:
  • Private 2-hour tour of the Met
  • Private tour guide specializing in art
  • Skip-the-line entry to The Met
Duration
2 hours
Group size
Private for 1-8 guests
Price
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Signature Edition

Skyscrapers & Summit Guided Experience

<p>The architecture that made Midtown legendary, from the streets where the skyscraper race began to the iconic SUMMIT One Vanderbilt, with skip-the-line entry and a cocktail in the clouds included.</p>

Includes:
  • Private 90-minute outdoor walking tour
  • Private NYC tour guide
  • Skip-the-line entry to SUMMIT One Vanderbilt
  • Private 90-minute SUMMIT tour
  • Dedicated ambassador at SUMMIT
  • Cocktail or other drink at Après inside SUMMIT
Duration
3 hours
Group size
Private for 1-6 guests
Price
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Signature Edition

Wall Street With a Trader

Go behind the scenes of the Financial District and meet one-on-one with a former Wall Street exec.

Includes:
  • Private Wall Street guide
  • Guided walking tour of the Financial District
  • Coffee at a trendy Wall Street cafe
  • Private conversation with a former Wall Street exec
Duration
3 hours
Group size
Private for 1-8 guests
Price
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Signature Edition

9/11 Ground Zero Experience With Docent-Led Tour

<p>Moments of tragedy and stories of heroism.</p>

Includes:
  • Private 90-minute outdoor walking tour
  • Private 60-minute indoor museum tour
  • Private NYC tour guide
  • Private museum guide
  • Skip-the-line 9/11 Museum
Duration
2.5 hours
Group size
Private for 1-8 guests
Price
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Signature Edition

Guided DUMBO Foodie Experience

<p>A culinary and cultural exploration of Brooklyn's scenic, storied neighborhood.</p>

Includes:
  • Private 2-hour walking tour
  • Private NYC tour guide
  • Food at four local restaurants
  • Drinks included
  • Gratuities
Duration
2 hours
Group size
Private for 2-8 guests
Price
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Signature Edition

Pizza-Making Workshop and Dinner

<p>Learn to mix, top, and bake your perfect pie.</p>

Includes:
  • Exclusive use of Pizza Making NYC location
  • All ingredients and expert instruction
  • $150 drink credit
Duration
4 hours
Group size
Private for 1-16 guests
Price
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Signature Edition

Rock 'n' Roll on the Streets

Your song, your moment, live on the streets of NYC

Includes:
  • 2 Expert Guitar Teachers
  • 2hr workshop and performance
  • Included Pictures and Video of you playing on the streets of NYC
  • Instruments provided
  • Gratuity Included
Duration
2 hours
Group size
Private for 1-6 guests
Price
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Signature Edition

Dance Like a Broadway Star Workshop

<p>Learn to dance with a professional Broadway artist</p>

Includes:
  • 90-minute private dance workshop
  • Personalized instruction from a Broadway performer
  • Final performance of your routine on stage
Duration
1.5 hours
Group size
Private for 1-8 guests
Price
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Signature Edition

Private Dinner With a Broadway Artist

<p>A rare peek behind the scenes of Broadway</p>

Includes:
  • Dinner at the restaurant
  • All taxes and gratuities
  • Broadway performer appearance
Duration
1 hour
Group size
Private for 1-8 guests
Price
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Signature Edition

Manhattan by Private Luxury Car

<p>Six hours of private, expert-guided access to New York — with a dedicated driver, a flexibly curated route, private transfers to and from your hotel, and a guide who brings every story to life.</p>

Includes:
  • Private transfer to and from your hotel
  • Private 6-hour guided tour
  • Dedicated private NYC tour guide separate from your professional driver
  • Transportation in a luxury car
  • Bottled water
  • Gratuities
Duration
6 hours
Group size
Private for 1-8 guests
Price
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Signature Edition

Brooklyn, Bronx & Queens by Private Luxury Car

<p>Culture, contrasts, character — this is the real New York.</p>

Includes:
  • Private transfer to and from your hotel
  • Private 6-hour guided tour
  • Private NYC tour guide
  • Private NYC driver
  • Transportation in a luxury car
  • Lunch
  • Empanadas at a Bronx restaurant
  • Bottled water
  • Gratuities
Duration
6 hours
Group size
Private for 1-8 guests
Price
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New York, from the inside

A great tour tells you about a place. A premium experience puts you in the middle of it. Instead of joining a group behind a flag, you spend time with people who make their living in the world you've come to see: an art specialist who knows which Met galleries to linger in, a trader who can explain what really happens on Wall Street, a Broadway performer who'll teach you a routine, or a pizza maker who'll hand you the dough.

These are the experiences we'd book for our own friends and family. Most are private to your group, and all of them are designed and run by ExperienceFirst, the New York tour company founded here in 2009.

What makes it premium

It isn't about velvet ropes. It's about who you're with and how much of the city they can open up.

  • Hosts with real expertise

    Every experience is led by someone who knows the subject from the inside, whether that's art history, finance, food or the stage.

  • Hands-on, not hands-off

    Stretch pizza dough, learn a Broadway routine, strum a rock 'n' roll classic on a city sidewalk. You'll do things, not just watch them.

  • Time to go deeper

    Smaller groups and a slower rhythm leave room for questions, detours and the conversations that become the best part of the trip.

Find your experience

Three ways into the city, depending on what lights you up.

Art and architecture

The Met in Depth skips the sprint-through-the-highlights approach and spends real time in the collections with a guide who knows them inside out.

Skyscrapers & Summit tells the story of Midtown's race to the sky, then takes you high above Grand Central to SUMMIT One Vanderbilt.

History up close

Wall Street with a trader explains the markets from someone who knows them firsthand, in the streets where the New York Stock Exchange began in 1792 with the Buttonwood Agreement.

9/11 with a docent offers a thoughtful, personal account of that day and the rebuilding that followed.

Food, music and Broadway

Graze through DUMBO under the bridges, or make your own pies at a pizza-making workshop and sit down to eat them.

Learn a routine at a Broadway dance workshop, share a private dinner with a Broadway artist, or pick up a guitar for a rock 'n' roll street music session that ends with you playing on a New York sidewalk.

Passing the Vessel at Hudson Yards on a private car tour

See it all by private luxury car

For a short visit, a milestone trip or anyone who'd rather not walk all day, a private luxury vehicle with your own guide is the most comfortable way to see New York.

Manhattan by private luxury car links the island's landmarks in a few relaxed hours. Brooklyn, Bronx & Queens by private luxury car crosses the bridges to the neighborhoods, murals and food most visitors never reach. The pace is yours, and so are the stops.

Guests raising their drinks in a toast at a Broadway dinner in New York
Raising a glass at a private Broadway dinner

Made for the moments that matter

Families. Hands-on experiences keep every generation engaged. Kids who'd drift off in a museum will happily stretch pizza dough or learn a dance routine, and grandparents appreciate the relaxed pace.

Celebrations. Birthdays, anniversaries, honeymoons and proposals deserve better than a crowded bus. A private dinner with a Broadway artist or an evening above Midtown gives you a story to tell for years.

Corporate groups. A pizza-making session or a Broadway workshop builds more team spirit than another conference dinner. Tell us about your group and we'll help you shape the day.

Planning a premium experience

A little planning goes a long way with hosted experiences.

Booking

  • Book early for weekends, holidays and December, when private hosts are in the highest demand.
  • Mention a birthday, anniversary or proposal when you book so your host can help make it special.
  • Share any dietary needs ahead of food experiences and dinners.

Pairing

  • Pair a morning at the Met with an afternoon in DUMBO for a day of art and food on both sides of the river.
  • Go from Wall Street to the 9/11 Memorial in one Lower Manhattan day; the two are a short walk apart.

On the day

  • Wear clothes you can move in for the dance workshop, and ones you don't mind dusting with flour for the pizza class.

At a glance

Format
Private and small-group hosted experiences
Great for
Families, celebrations, corporate groups
Themes
Art, history, food, music, Broadway
Getting around
On foot or by private luxury car
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What guests say

Kevin was very knowledgeable and insightful. He made our tour unforgettable! 10/10 would recommend again.

— Hana

We truly appreciated your expert guidance, which transformed our visit into an immersive and enlightening journey through art and history. Your profound knowledge, combined with your engaging and captivating storytelling, brought the collections to life, transporting us across different eras and cultures.

— Herman

Jon was amazing. He was very knowledgeable, and the passion he has for what he does is truly exceptional. His passionate storytelling of the events of 9/11 brought us to tears more than once.

— Pam

A perfect experience for colleagues, clients, or even a big group of friends. Ricky, Rufus, and Shah were incredible hosts who taught us every step of making great pizza.

— Chris

Our group made 28 pizzas in 4 hours, and we had so much fun making up pizza combos and trying different variations. And now we know how to make delicious pizza at home from scratch!

— Duane

The tour is amazing for families. Our guide, Sean, covered the historical, cultural and food aspects along the route. Highly recommended.

— Harry

I learned a lot from our friendly and very knowledgeable guide, Clair. There are lots of stunning views of Manhattan along the way, and the food was yummy. Wonderful tour!

— Charlene

Our private tour with Jorge was amazing! We saw so many things in just one day and his knowledge was incredible. We had 4 moms and 4 teens, and he was able to keep us all happy and engaged all day. Highly recommend this as a way to see the NYC highlights in a day!

— Jessica

Premium experience FAQs

Premium experiences are hosted by specialists, are usually private to your group, and often include something hands-on, like making pizza or learning a Broadway routine. They go deeper and move at a gentler pace than a standard group tour.
Most are private to your group, so you won't be sharing your host with strangers. Each experience page shows exactly how it runs and how many guests it's designed for.
Many of them are. The pizza-making workshop, DUMBO food tour, Broadway dance workshop and private car tours are all family favorites. Check each experience page for any age guidance.
Yes. Several of our experiences, including the pizza-making workshop and Broadway workshop, work beautifully for team-building and client entertaining. Contact us with your group size and dates and we'll help plan the day.
Absolutely. Let us know about a birthday, anniversary, honeymoon or proposal when you book, and your host will help make the moment memorable.
For experiences that include food, tell us about allergies or dietary needs when you book and we'll do our best to accommodate them.
New York Experience is run by ExperienceFirst, a tour company founded in New York City in 2009, with more than 85,000 five-star reviews and a 4.9 average rating.

Crafted in New York since 2009

ExperienceFirst began here with one walking tour. Today our premium experiences bring together the city's specialists, performers and makers, so you can see New York the way the people who shape it do.

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