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Explore East Side jazz history & enjoy a live show

Discover the underground jazz history of New York’s East Village and experience the next generation of musicians in our new Lower East Side jazz club. From iconic sites that shaped the genre to an unforgettable live performance, this evening celebrates the spirit of jazz and its deep connection to New York City’s incredible music scene. • Begin with a short walking tour of the East Village, visiting key landmarks like the Charlie Parker House and Slugs Saloon. Learn about their role in shaping jazz history in an area that became a haven for experimental and avant-garde jazz. • Head to our club, Close Up, for a live show inspired by the venues and musicians you’ve just explored. • Enjoy a complimentary drink, meet the band after the performance, and stay for an optional jam session, a uniquely NYC tradition. Wrap up this immersive experience with a deeper connection to the East Village’s jazz legacy—and how it lives on in the Lower East Side.

5 out of 5 average rating, 4 reviews

Hands-on embroidery workshop with an NYC fashion designer

Step into the world of sustainable fashion and design with my hands-on embroidery workshop. • We'll begin with a tour of my vintage storefront and studio in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, where you can explore a curated selection of one-of-a-kind, handmade pieces and rare vintage. • With step-by-step guidance from me, you'll learn how to stitch a custom New York-themed design onto a vintage handkerchief or sustainable garment of your choice. • While working on your embroidery, I'll share insights about reworking vintage clothing, sustainability, and the New York fashion industry. Not only will you gain a deeper insight into the embroidery process, but you'll get your own personalized keepsake to wear out.

4.93 out of 5 average rating, 30 reviews

The History and Craft of Natural Incense

Take a deep breath and relax as you discover the therapeutic craft of incense making. • You’ll discover the origins of incense and its use in ancient timekeeping and ceremonial practices while savoring traditional Korean tea and snacks. • Learn how incense once served as a precursor to perfume and its diverse applications in rituals and medicine. • Immerse yourself in the art of natural incense making by mixing your own batch with organic woods, herbs, resins + oils. You’ll leave feeling refreshed and inspired, with your very own personalized scent packaged in a beautifully crafted pine wood box.

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 59 reviews

New York graffiti chronicles with Inkhead

Join me, Inkhead, a graffiti writer with three decades documenting and obsessing over NYC’s graffiti. We’ll explore the gritty and grimy streets of the Lower East Side, where every wall tells a story. • We’ll walk part of the Manhattan Bridge, exploring its vibrant and prolific graffiti, while discussing stories behind iconic NYC writers. • Explore various techniques, and delve into NYC’s rich history of graffiti. • Gain an insider’s perspective of how NYC graffiti culture has evolved into a global subculture. • Grab a slice from Scarrs, an iconic NYC pizza spot. * You’ll walk away with an insider’s perspective of the NYC graffiti scene and be able to explain to your friends the differences between graffiti and street art. Experience happens, rain or shine… *pizza is not included

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Untold stories of Harlem with an author and film scholar

Journey through Harlem with me—a historian and CUNY professor—as I share untold stories of how African immigrants have helped shape the borough’s history and culture. • We’ll start at the Malcolm Shabazz Harlem Market, an artisan market that serves as a cultural and economic hub for the African immigrant community. • Next, we’ll explore Little Senegal, a vibrant testament to the growing African presence in Harlem, where I’ll highlight key figures and events that shaped this neighborhood’s significance. • Additional stops along our tour will include the iconic and still thriving Apollo Theater, as well as other cultural landmarks that showcase the lasting connection between Harlem and the African diaspora. At the end of our walk, you’ll have gotten a rare glimpse into Harlem’s history and the important role African immigrants have played in its development. You’ll also receive a copy of my book, Africans in Harlem: An Untold New York Story, to continue exploring what you’ve learned.

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Catacombs by Candlelight "vip experience"

Meet me in Little Italy/NOLITA for a real New York City tour experience unlike any other to explore the off-limits graveyards and catacombs of Basilica of St. Patrick’s Old Cathedral, the city’s first and oldest. Cornerstone laid in 1809, it’s home to the remains of many prominent Catholic New Yorkers. • I’ll greet you with a coffee or beverage of your choice from a local cafe before we visit the McCloskey Room in the Basilica Parish House to view rare artifacts uncovered during the restoration of 2013. • Explore the Chapel Altagracia, a hidden gem rarely open to the public, before heading to the basilica’s graveyards, which were established in 1800 and predate the church. • Descend into the catacombs to view the passages of crypts, vaults and sarcophagi of notable New Yorkers, including the Delmonico restaurant family, Honest John Kelly from Tammany Hall and Brigadier General Thomas T. Ecker to name a few. You'll leave after an urban exploration that even the most diehard New Yorkers haven’t had, as well as a 10 percent discount voucher to spend in the gift shop.

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Tour Manhattan's design scene with interior designers

Take a curated two-hour walking tour with us, the founders of Giv Studios, through Lower Manhattan’s vibrant design hubs. We’ll explore galleries and showrooms that highlight the city’s dynamic art scene. • Begin the journey at Raisonné, a contemporary design gallery specializing in contemporary and historical works. Programming focuses on pioneering voices from the past with an emphasis on mid-century French and radical Italian design. • A 14-minute walk scenic walk brings us to Egg Collective, an NYC based showroom and furniture store. It represents he perfect blend of contemporary craftsmanship, timeless design, and female-led creativity in the city’s thriving design scene. • Then we will head to to R & Company, a multi-room furniture and art gallery that captures the energy of New York’s creative scene through its contemporary design exhibitions that feature emerging and established designers and artists. • We’ll then end the tour at Quarters, a concept furniture shop and cafe centered on understated luxury and curated design. The store embodies an ethos of intentionality and quality, making it a haven for those who value aesthetics and sustainability. You’ll leave the experience with a zine highlighting this tour as well as unique insights into New York City’s ever-evolving creative culture, discovering emerging talents, and new design perspectives.

5 out of 5 average rating, 8 reviews

Sketching at The Met Museum

During our sketching tour at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, prepare to see the museum’s masterpieces in a whole new light. You’ll explore select galleries with a seasoned artist and pause to draw iconic sculptures and artworks while learning the stories behind them. • Before we roll up our sleeves and start sketching, you’ll receive a brief drawing lesson. • We’ll peruse galleries spanning American, Roman, and Greek art and I’ll help you sketch what you’re seeing. • You’ll leave with your own original sketches to remind you of your visit! What you’ll get: admission, sketchbook, pencil, and eraser. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Bob Dylan's Rock & Roll Residences tour with songs & trivia

Get ready to travel back in time through Bob Dylan’s West Village and visit the homes of legendary music stars such as Jimi Hendrix, John Lennon, Janis Joplin, Barbra Streisand and more with surprising facts, trivia, historical photos and songs! A licensed New York City tour guide, TV Show host, historian and rock and roll singer, you can count on me to lead a walking tour that blends the architectural, cultural and musical history of New York City onto a one stop retro hop around the incredible West Village. • We’ll meet at the first stop of our tour, Joan Baez’ former home, for introductions and an overview of our adventure, and how Bob Dylan’s early NYC life was woven throughout and within the lives of many of the other stars. • From there, we’ll meander through the charming West Village, guessing which famous musician lived in the residences we pass by. I’ll lead with a series of facts about the artists, what inspired them to create some of our most beloved rock and roll songs—and I may even sing one right there on the street! • Throughout our walk, I’ll share fascinating stories about the neighborhood’s musical history and reveal the haunts of musicians that lived here. • As a final highlight, we’ll stop for drinks and conversation at NY’s oldest gay bar, Julius’ still around from the era of its classic rock neighbors. Drinks and guitars not included.

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Financial District public art walk with a curator

Explore the Financial District’s iconic public art scene through a walking tour with a curator, visiting sculptures by renowned 20th-century artists and gaining insights into the evolving role of public art in urban spaces. • Visit Zuccotti Park and Louise Nevelson Plaza, where we’ll engage in lively conversation about the role of architecture and design in public art and the importance of location. • See pieces like Group of Four Trees by Jean Dubuffet and the Red Cube by Isamu Noguchi, and learn about the artists’ intentional decisions to interact with the surrounding environments in unique ways. • Learn about the history of public art in the Financial District, and the artists who lived and worked in the Coenties Slip area. You’ll leave with a deeper understanding of how public art transforms urban landscapes, enriches civic spaces, and shapes cultural identity.

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4.91 out of 5 average rating, 679 reviews

Private Photoshoot at the Famous Brooklyn Bridge/Dumbo

My IG: @capture_by_j, But I prefer to be contacted here instead. I'll only communicate through the Airbnb platform. If you have a different time in mind, simply send me a request and I'll let you know my availability. You'll receive 25 to 27 photos for each person you add to the experience ( 2 people 56-60 pictures) within a few days after the photoshoot is over, in 4 to 7 days. These photos will be sent to you through a link here on Airbnb that captures the essence of your trip. The best part is that the photos are included in the package, so no extra payment is required. Additionally, you can enjoy the privacy of a personal photoshoot with just you or your party. The experience is about 40 to 60 min You are going to be be exploring Brooklyn Bridge and dumbo place where you will never forget And I will be photographing you or you party to capture those moments In case of rain, we can reschedule instead of canceling, depending on the intensity. Please note that if you're more then 15 minutes late I’ll leave Once I give you the pictures, the responsibility transfers to you. The link to access to the added photos will remain available 6 months, so remember to keep them safe. Please be aware that I am not liable for any of your belongings during the photoshoot. depending on your group side

5 out of 5 average rating, 12 reviews

Central Park & Fifth Avenue Walking Tour

Take a tour seeing some of the best sights NYC has to offer! The Central Park & 5th Avenue tour will give you the chance to check some of the most iconic spots that all tourists love. Accompanied by me, an officially licensed tour guide, you’ll start with beautiful stroll through Central Park before entering into the heart of the Big Apple. I’ll give you the history of some of the most infamous locations around the city. Visit all the spots on your bucket list in just one 3 hour walking tour: Rockefeller Center, Radio City Music Hall, Grand Central Terminal, Central Park, and more! Other things to note This is a walking tour, so comfortable shoes are definitely recommended. While there are some spots around to grab food, bringing snacks and drinks to take with you is probably a better idea.

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 107 reviews

New York photoshoot- top locations

I will show you the beautiful places in NYC, both touristic and hidden, help you to pose and feel confident and comfortable in front of the camera and capture your memories of this amazing city. I have several pre-planned routes for you to choose from, just send me a request to get a full list. I’m also opened to your ideas, let me know, what your vision is and what kind of photoshoot you need. Please feel free to send a message with any questions you have, I will be happy to answer and navigate you Equipment included

4.88 out of 5 average rating, 756 reviews

Private Photoshoot at the Famous Time Square

My IG: @capture_by_j, But I prefer to be contacted here instead. I'll only communicate through the Airbnb platform. You'll receive 25 to 27 photos for each person you add to the experience ( 2 people 56-60 pictures) within a few days after the photoshoot is over, in 4 to 7 days. These photos will be sent to you through a link here on Airbnb that captures the essence of your trip. The best part is that the photos are included in the package, so no extra payment is required. Additionally, you can enjoy the privacy of a personal photoshoot with just you or your party. The experience is about 40 to 60 min You gone be exploring Time Square, midtown during the day as well In a city Where celebrities and people all over come to explore. building, streets and restaurants a place where you will never forget And I will be photographing you or you party to capture those moments In case of rain, we can reschedule instead of canceling, depending on the intensity. Please note that if you're more than 15 minutes late without notifying me, I will assume you're unable to make it. Once I give you the pictures, the responsibility transfers to you. The link to access to the added photos will remain available for 6 months, so remember to keep them safe. Please be aware that I am not liable for any of your belongings during the photoshoot

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 153 reviews

Times Square Vibrant Photoshoot

Well hello! Let’s have a Photoshoot! You’ll receive a preview link of all photos in 24 hours. You can select 1 complimentary image per person to be edited and purchase as many additional photos as you want! A Website link to download included/purchased photos will be available for 2 weeks before being removed. It’s your responsibility to check the one website link that is provided to you to see if I have updated/uploaded your edits/unedited. I will not notify you. Public Bookings ($69 per person) Includes: 1 Edited Photo Additional Purchases: Each additional Edited Photo costs: $25 To receive Unedited Gallery to download: $60 It takes 4-7 days to receive edits and 1 day to receive unedited photos from the time of payment. *Private Bookings (Starting Rate: $375+) Includes: All Unedited Photos AND 10 Edited Photos.* ‼You must book a private booking for any special events. (Proposal, products, covers, maternity, engagement, etc) If you would like to do a photoshoot somewhere else you must book a private booking as well but please message me first before booking if wanting a different location‼ This will be a once in a lifetime 40-60 minute public group or private photoshoot. Check out my other experiences: Central Park: https://www.airbnb.com/l/UWwEQmG0 Brooklyn Bridge/Dumbo: https://www.airbnb.com/l/LFajow3l Times Square After Dark: https://www.airbnb.com/l/fO5HT2A2

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 2317 reviews

The Full-Day "See It All" NYC Tour!

(PLEASE NOTE: If you need a date that's full or not on the calendar, please message us. We will do our best to squeeze you in!) Hi folks! New York City is the greatest city in the world and I want you to have the greatest time ever! This is mostly a walking tour but we also take the subway and of course a gorgeous boat ride on the harbor to see the Statue of Liberty! Our tour is also great for groups & families. Here is the itinerary: This is a Full Day Tour. We cover a LOT!! -Explore beautiful Central Park -See the magnificent & world famous Plaza Hotel -Stroll along expensive & fancy 5th Avenue -Magnificent architecture of St. Patrick's Cathedral ( we go INSIDE not just outside!) -Rockefeller Center/NBC Studios -Diamond District -Times Square (the most exciting place in the world!) -Lunch Break -Freedom Tower -9/11 Memorial -Wall Street (NY Stock Exchange) -Boat Ride Across scenic New York Harbor! -Statue of Liberty/ Ellis Island views -New York Skyline views -Brooklyn Bridge views We'll also view movie & TV locations, stop for plenty of pictures, try to spot celebrities, and much more!

4.88 out of 5 average rating, 326 reviews

Pose at iconic spots on a photoshoot

We will walk into vintage coffee shops, speakeasy bars, and onto swanky rooftops as we explore the city. Sometimes we start off at Central Park and walk over to the Upper West Side, gliding through prewar brick apartments clad in neo gothic architecture. Other times, we grab a cup of coffee and head towards the lights of Timesquare. We go with the flow and your mood. Every intimate moment and experience will be captured and blended into a dreamlike sequence. Let me capture your visit so you can relive it again and again. P.s This is a group experience. There maybe 1 - 3 other people with you during the shoot. If you have any place suggestions, do message me before the shoot.

4.91 out of 5 average rating, 1236 reviews

The Speakeasy Adventure- A Tipsy Trip Through History

Welcome! Walk with us through Midtown New York as we retrace the immigrant progress toward the American Dream during Prohibition. As masters of the art of storytelling, we’ll guide you into one of New York's speakeasies where we'll toast to a prohibition cocktail and tell the tale of the period’s most notorious gangsters and infamous bootleggers. Then, we’ll explore the catalysts behind Prohibition at our next stop and focus on the women of the Gilded Age, and the movement that gave rise to an oil king. To round off our journey together, we'll walk you around the edge of Times Square and finally we’ll discuss the demise of Prohibition over cocktails at our last venue stop. You will be guided by myself or one of my well trained colleagues. *purchase necessary: please expect beer from $10-18 and wine/cocktails from $18-25 *no late arrivals, rescheduling is subject to availability Other things to note: -Drinks are NOT included. -Prepare to comfortably walk 1.5 miles at a moderate pace. -Time for food and mingling provided. -We are not wheelchair accessible

4.88 out of 5 average rating, 315 reviews

Private Photoshoot in the World Famous New York City

My IG: @capture_by_j, But I prefer to be contacted here instead. I'll only communicate through the Airbnb platform. For yours specific location in NYC, just send me a message. And If you have a different time in mind, simply send me a request and I'll let you know if I’m available, You'll receive 25 to 27 picture for each person you add to the experience ( 2 people 56-60 pictures) within a few days after the photoshoot, in 4 to 7 days. These photos will be sent to you through a link here on Airbnb that captures the essence of your trip. The best part is that the photos are included in the package, so no extra payment is required. Additionally, you can enjoy the privacy of a personal photoshoot with just you or your party. We'll explore one amazing location in New York City, chosen by you. Simply send me a message with your preferred location, whether it's Brooklyn Bridge, Times Square, Central Park, SoHo, Upper East Side, Christmas decorations… In case of rain, we can reschedule instead of canceling, depending on the intensity. Please note that if you're more than 15, I will assume you're unable to make it. Once I give you the pictures, the responsibility transfers to you. The link to access to the added photos will remain available for 6 months, so remember to keep them safe. Please be aware that I am not liable for any of your belongings during the photoshoot

5 out of 5 average rating, 4 reviews

NY Illustration

Well if you like to explore the Wonder of the city this may be an experience for you! Making a drawing is an act of joy and freedom! I like to take sketches everywhere mainly of architecture views for my illustrations. But first of all let's catch the beauty of the place! And have fun in making an illustration! Just bring your imagination! Other things to note The itinerary is based on the history of Architecture in Ny and change during the week. Please check each single day to see if the itinerary fits your visit requirements. Also if you are a group or even for a person I am available for a specific personalized request

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