TEP deserves more than 5 stars for the amazing start to finish service we experienced on our 7 day…read moreadventure to Peru to hike the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. From the time we signed up, to the time we boarded the plane to return home, TEP took care of every detail. We commented amongst ourselves that we felt like kids on vacation with our parents, as we didn't have to worry about any of the details - just show up and follow Neptali (our guide). From airport pickup in Cusco in luxury Mercedes vans where we were promptly served Coca tea to help with the altitude acclimation, to group dinners at amazing Peruvian restaurants, to historical tours and education on the history of the Inca - everything was covered and taken care of for us. And that was all before the amazing trek along the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu! Of course the trek itself was the highlight of the trip, and although it was extremely challenging for us, TEP's unbelievable attention to detail did not fail us on the trail. With nearly a 2:1 porter to trekker ration, our every need was met on the trail. We dined like kings every meal, and were consistently amazed with the quality (and nutritional appropriateness) of the food our chef and sous chef were able to put out with minimal kitchen conveniences. The thing I felt was most special about TEP's approach to this trip was the focus on gaining a cultural and historical appreciation for what we were experiencing. Every step along the way, we learned about the native people of Peru, the Inca civilization, the many ruins we came across, the vegetation we saw and how it was and is used, and the history of modern Peru. It was the trip of a lifetime, and have the help of The Explorer's Passage made it so much more enjoyable, and so much more memorable. The value of what they provide is amazing for the cost....rather, for the investment. I highly recommend them!

What a fabulous tour! I did the "Washington in NYC" tour in June 2017 and it was such a wonderful…read moreexperience! So much fascinating historical information that I can't wait to share with all my friends now; such a great group of fellow explorers; and all so perfectly run - well planned, perfectly on time, with a great variety of sights and insights for all types of travelers. I recommend this tour highly - and will be on the lookout for future adventures from The Explorer's Passage! :)

Having only a limited number of days in New York to check items off our bucket list, we needed an…read moreexcellent guide with a plethora of knowledge and enough spare energy to keep us going. I fortunately found New York Historical Tours under the ownership and direction of Kevin Draper, CEO (Chief Experience Officer). My wife and I had used a private tour guide while in Scotland, and had a wonderful one on one experience ~ away from groups and tailored to fit our style of tourism. Kevin was incredibly knowledgable, affable, professional and customized our bucket list to 1) see the Statue of Liberty with pedestal access and the new museum, 2) get a brief but comprehensive history of Ellis Island without disembarking, 3) work our way to Katz's Delicatessen (we are big "When Harry Met Sally" fans) all the while getting a feel and history of the local neighborhoods, as well as learning how to use the Metro system to develop a nice level of familiarity and comfort in the East Side of Manhattan where we were staying. A standout feature on a tour with Kevin is his attention to detail in planning our time together. I call him the Master of Timing and Positioning. For example he suggested catching the first ferry to the Statue of LIberty. When we met him, he had already purchased our tickets. While on the ferry, he kept us comfortably shaded, then took us to key positions to get the best views of Lady Liberty while giving us an incredibly interesting history of the Statue. By the time we left the island, it was getting swamped with tourists and school groups. Superb timing indeed. On the way to the Metro, he pointed out the very interesting history of Battery Park and surrounding buildings and branch of the Smithsonian museum. We wound our way through Little Italy, Chinatown, Nolita and Jewish neighborhoods on the way to Katz's. Amazingly the line was short, but a madhouse inside. Kevin knew how to maneuver to the right cutter, get a table and we had a delicious lunch. As we left, the line had grown to over a block long with over an hour wait. Again the Master's timing was impeccable. He gave us more fascinating history of different areas as we headed back to the Metropolitan Museum where we ended our incredible tour. Our 6 hour private tour went by so quickly, and we were comfortably exhausted. As a historian, Kevin is a walking talking wealth of knowledge about New York, and has tremendous pride in this amazing city. We can enthusiastically recommend him for those seeking the best in personal tours of the Big Apple. In fact, we look forward to using his services on a return trip to New York which can't come soon enough.

We went on their China Town & Little Italy tour of down town Manhattan. Dan was just terrific!…read more His enthusiasm was contagious that made our Birthday celebration weekend. We now want to go on all the tours that they offer.

Everyone that gets to see this Letter C in the middle of nowhere always wonder what is it doing…read morethere, what does it represents, or was it some old school graffiti. Theirs actually a lot of history on this letter C. C Rock aka Columbia Rock is by Blue Building behind the rocks. One of my favorite actors took a role in the movie Basketball Diaries in 1995. Leonardo DiCaprio, Jumped of the Rocks all the way from the top!

A Hudson Valley wine tour to celebrate a friend's landmark birthday was perfect! Hudson Valley…read moreBucket list did an outstanding job coordinating the day from transport and an itinerary of beautiful wineries to a magazine photo worthy picnic lunch orchestrated by an on-site host. Our group of 12 were treated like special guests everywhere we went and we were wowed by the friendly, welcoming reception at each stop and the delicious wines we were able to taste. HVBL made planning this event easy and the day memorable

We used Hudson Valley Bucket List for my bachelorette weekend and they were absolutely amazing…read more Caitlin was our guide for the day and she was incredible. We were taken to 3 different vineyards who all took great care of us. I've been on a ton of wine tours and this was by far the very best I've been on. The lunch was delicious and beautifully set up ahead of time before we got to the 2nd vineyard. It was a beautiful day. Thank you Hudson Valley Bucket List!

I'm a transplant from California and have been on many tours with Bernie. He is extremely…read moreknowledgeable about New York City. Not only do you learn the history of an area, he points out the architecture, and historical individuals important to the building of NYC. Bernie offers over 40 separate tours (Soho, Tribeca, Harlem, Central Park, Grand Central, etc) over the course of the year. Very reasonable pricing ($15-20) for a great 2 hour + tour!

From the owner: 2 Hour Walking Tours conducted on Sundays -No Reservations Needed ::Call For Free Brochure:…read more Greenwich Village, Hoboken N.J.-Stuyvesant Sq-Gramercy Park- Coney Island Tribeca, Sutton-Beekman Place- NOHO- Soho Riverside Drive, Murray Hill, Turtle Bay, South Street seaport, Central Park, Harlem - Inside the Former U.S. Customs House, Inside St. John the Divine Cathedral-Hell's Kitchen , YorkVille, Across The Brooklyn Bridge

Lovely manor/museum right along the main walking/running loop in the park…read more There are limited hours - Wednesday through Sunday, 11am - 4pm for self-guided tours. Admission is generally $5 for adults, $3 for students and seniors and free for children under 12. Free admission for Bronx residents. The museum/manor has three floors with lots of decorated rooms containing some interesting information. The room descriptions provide some background on the house itself, as well as its inhabitants. One of the more interesting areas, is the attic, which housed the enslaved servants. They provide descrptions of how they lived and even a list of the known enslaved servants who served the Van Cortlandts.

Oldest house in the Bronx, formerly Riverdale was known as Yonkers and Kingsbridge. We were here…read morefor the Van Cortlandt family history tour with Historian Nick Dembrowski, who was well versed and very informative. The Van Cortlandt family settled from Holland in the 1690s on several thousand acres of farmland with slaves prominently from the Caribbean islands, specifically colonial Jamaica, where the merchant family of Frederick Van Cortlandt imported many goods, such as Rum, Sugar, Allspice, Pimentos, Indigo, Coffee and Chocolate. On their farm they raised cattle, sheep, goats, chicken, pigs, and grew crops of wheat, corn, rye and buckwheat. Fascinating story of a wealthy family. Of course George Washington slept here during the Revolutionary War of 1776. Take the tour and enjoy seeing the rooms of the well preserved three story house. The tour is free for Bronx residents, and normally admission is $5. Very affordable. Thank you.

We had the best experience with NYC Party Bus Pros for a trip from Westchester into the city. They…read morewere very responsive and easy to deal with regarding booking. They confirmed the day before. Bus arrived exactly on time (we ran a little late). The 14 seater we booked was as described and in great condition (looked new). Our driver, Hazim, was awesome (!!) - friendly, professional and safe. All in we highly recommend NYC Party Bus Pros. Thank you Vito and team!

Great party bus! Clean bus perfectly on time. Would definitely recommend. Bus had zero issues and…read moredriver was great and professional.

I HAD to go back to this because it's such an amazing experience. I'm sure they do more than "Fall…read moreFoliage" trips but that's when I visited in the past. Despite my best efforts in the past to do Fall train rides, which turned out to be disappointing only because there was never any good colors on trees, this by far is the very best fall foliage experience I've ever had in my life. You get great views of the tree color transitions and just great photo opportunities. It does get cold on the water so bring a jacket. Experience is as excellent as last time with beverages and snacks for purchase. If you enjoy fall colors, great scenery and boats then you have to do this at least once.

A peaceful Hudson River cruise from Peekskill to Bear Mountain. Beautiful views and a truly…read morerelaxing experience! Such a wonderful way to spend the day. Very pleased with this cruise!

Just the best experience. The weather was poor so our guide adapted to suit as well as adapting to…read moreaccommodate our interests. Thoroughly enjoyable and highly recommended.

From the owner: NYC Walking Tours is a private tour company. We strive to treat our guests as family! Private tours…read moreare the best way to experience all that New York has to offer!

Built in 1748, Van Cortlandt is the oldest house in the Bronx. The section currently Riverdale was…read moreknown as Yonkers and Kingsbridge back in those times before NYC existed. We were here for the Van Cortlandt family history tour with Historian Nick Dembrowski, who was well versed and a very informative host. The Van Cortlandt family settled in New York from Holland in the late 1690s on several thousand acres of farmland with slaves prominently from the Caribbean islands, specifically colonial Jamaica, where the merchant family of Frederick Van Cortlandt imported many goods, such as Rum, Sugar, Allspice, Pimentos, Indigo, Coffee and Chocolate. On their farm they raised cattle, sheep, goats, chicken, pigs, and grew crops of wheat, corn, rye and buckwheat. It is a fascinating story of a wealthy family. Of course George Washington slept here during the Revolutionary War of 1776. Take the tour and enjoy seeing the rooms of the well preserved three story house. The tour is free for Bronx residents, otherwise admission is $5, very affordable. Thank you! **Do check their website for hours and special events**

I think we as New Yorkers forget the Beauty and our History in our own Boroughs. I live down the…read moreblock from the park and still wasn't aware of the history persevered here. Every time I take a further walk I learn so much more. This English Georgian Style home is the oldest house in the Bronx. This house was once a plantation built and flourished by African Americans that were enslaved here. The Van Courtlandt family had 5 generations living here in this house till the late 1880's. The family over the years acquired properties from surrounding farms to add to the size of their property. During the Revolutionary War both American and British troops occupied the home. It was past down through generations of the Van Courtlandt family all through the 18th century then it was sold to the New York City for Public Parkland.