Top New York City Classes & Workshops

Brooklyn is renowned for its vibrant street art scene, and during your next visit to the borough, you won’t just get to spot its open-air artworks—you’ll learn how to make them yourself. Meet your instructor—a local street artist—in the dynamic Bushwick neighborhood, and head to their studio space. Once inside, you’ll learn a wide array of aerosol art techniques before having the chance to create your very own masterpiece.

Spend a New York City evening on the water during this relaxing jazz cruise. Perfect for a romantic evening out, the cruise takes you out of the hectic city and lets you enjoy live music and drinks away from the crowds and traffic. Plus, admire views of Lower Manhattan landmarks such as the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, the Brooklyn Bridge, and the Financial District.

Everyone loves to eat Italian food, but learning how to cook it from scratch is just as much fun! Who better to teach you and your friends the ins and outs of pasta than Chef John, who has over 15 years of restaurant experience in the New York, Your event includes a reception with light snacks, a hands-on cooking class, and a sit-down dinner. Please let us know if you have any dietary restrictions.

Discover New York’s Garment District, just blocks away from Times Square, and visit a factory to meet artisans who create clothing and theater costumes as well as embellishments and embroideries on this guided tour. Plus, you’ll be able to customize your own souvenir (a tote bag or t-shirt) using embroidery templates.

During the Ottoman empire, as far back as the 1600s, fortune tellers read the future from the grinds left after drinking strong, sweet Turkish coffee. Experience this ancient art in an intimate group of maximum eight in the heart of New York City. You’ll drink coffee prepared on hot sand and nibble on vegan, gluten-free Turkish delight before the grinds are projected on a giant screen and your future foretold.

Experience Central Park by bike with this convenient bike rental, perfect for everyone from first-time visitors to NYC regulars. Traveling by bike enables you to see more than you can on foot. With a provided map and staff recommendations, you can explore the bike-friendly paths at your own pace and stop to admire sites along the way. Book ahead, as bike rentals often sell out for this classic New York adventure.

Avoid the confines of a group tour and explore Manhattan and Brooklyn at your own pace with this customizable bike rental. Traveling by bike lets you fit in more attractions than you could on foot and enjoy highlights such as skyline views from the Brooklyn Bridge. Plus, a variety of rental options lets you plan a trip that suits your schedule and interests.

Rent a bike and cruise along shady paths, picturesque lakes, and quiet lanes in New York's Central Park. Take in the highlights of the sprawling park on two wheels, and enjoy the full flexibility to ride where you want for as long as you want. Get tips on the best places to visit inside the park, or follow city streets to nearby museums and Times Square.

Rent a bike in Central Park, the perfect way to explore this New York City landmark. Located in the heart of Manhattan, Central Park offers miles of tree-shaded bike paths leading to open meadows, lakes and attractions such as the Central Park Zoo. You can select the style of bike that you prefer, with baby seats, baby trailers and tandem bikes also available. All rentals come with a helmet, chain lock, and map. Choose from a two-hour, four-hour or full-day rental.

Delve deeper into the food and multicultural history of Manhattan’s Lower East Side than you could alone on this small-group walking tour. Rather than guessing at eateries and foods to try, let a guide showcase local hotspots and specialties; and chart their European, Jewish, and other cultural roots. Taste snacks such as “knish” doughballs, “bialy” filled rolls, and more; and learn stories of 19th-century immigrant life that many travelers miss.

Get the best view in all of New York City from the Top of the Rock Observation Deck at Rockefeller Plaza. Soak up three floors of indoor and outdoor viewing areas and admire the Big Apple’s popular landmarks, such as One World Trade Center, the Empire State Building, the Chrysler Building, the Brooklyn Bridge, the Statue of Liberty and more.

From stroopwafel to mozzarella to knishes; there are many amazing eats on Manhattan’s Lower East Side. On this small-group walking tour, discover the neighborhood's diverse cultural heritage and learn how its immigration history has influenced its dynamic foodie scene. Along the way, visit markets, bakeries, and restaurants, and sample delicacies from all around the world.

New York is a fashion-forward city, so if you want to shop in the Big Apple don't miss this bargain hunter's dream excursion to the famous brand-name outlet shops at Woodbury Common. Just hop on your bus in Midtown Manhattan, and enjoy direct travel to an outlet mall that's packed with 220 designer and brand-name stores to suit every taste. Best of all, with a variety of convenient departure and return times, you can easily pick a visit that fits your schedule and enjoy ample time to shop.

Enjoy a private cooking class in a local East Harlem home in New York City. Perfect for those looking to connect with the culture through food, this interactive experience teaches you how to make 2-3 authentic dishes that are a fusion of soul, Tamil, and Caribbean cuisine, such as fried dumplings and prawn curry. After cooking, enjoy your meal in the host's home.

For the vast majority of our 200,000-year existence as modern humans, we have been nomadic hunters and gatherers, immersed in nature. We co-evolved with nature; we were shaped, influenced, and adapted to interact and resonate with the wild. Being in nature—even a relaxed walk through a meadow, a hike in the forest, or a yoga class in Central Park —allows us to come back into relationship with our original blueprint, nourishing our senses and our souls with a symphony of stimulus that grounds us firmly in the present moment. Let’s dedicate an hour to ourselves, to finding our inner nomad, to discovering inner peace while the urban jungle continues to buzz around us. •Small group classes ensure that you will get personalized, hands-on, attention from your 5* rated professional Yoga teacher as you move through the poses. •Practice in one of the most iconic places in the world, while experiencing New York's natural beauty. •Let go of everything that no longer serves you.

With Manhattan as both a background and classroom, learn tips and tricks from a professional photographer during this small-group workshop. Stop by the best locations to shoot and improve your compositional skills along the way. Get hands-on instruction as you explore New York City. The workshop is designed for all skill levels.

If you love dancing, but don't know where to go in New York City, you can skip the typical club and try this Latin dance experience. After meeting your group of fellow Salsa enthusiasts in NYC, let your host lead the way to a Salsa club, and even try a few new dance moves. Whether you're a beginner or longtime dancer, this experience is a great way to get out on the town, meet new friends, and dance the night away.

Join us for a 3 hour hands on photography workshop with a professional photographer with Manhattan as both backdrop and classroom. As you explore the city you will also learn how to get the most out of your camera and how best to compose for the perfect photograph. It doesn't matter whether you have a smartphone or DSLR camera, as long as it's digital; all levels of experience are welcome.

Learn how to make decorative holiday donuts with MasterChef Season 5 "Donut King" Scottish Francis - live from his New York kitchen! Francis will demonstrate the process step-by-step and provide personalized tips. This is an interactive workshop, so feel free to ask Francis questions throughout About your host, Francis: Chef Scottish Francis, known as the “Banksy of Bakers”, was crowned the “Donut King” by Chef Gordon Ramsey during Masterchef Season 5. Since leaving the show, he opened his own donut shop in NYC.They recently closed their doors after 6 years due to Covid. Now he and his wife are sharing his treasured family recipes with a contemporary NYC twist through their Shortbread Society, their secret and exclusive pop-ups around the city.

Everyone loves dumplings, but learning how to cook it from scratch is just as much fun! Who better to teach you and your friends the ins and outs of dumplings than Chef Danny, who has over 15 years of restaurant experience in New York, Your event includes a reception with light snacks, a hands-on cooking class, and a sit-down lunch. Please let us know if you have any dietary restrictions.

Capture the essence, the spirit and the energy of The SoHo Neighborhood of New York City with a 1.5+hour photo tour visiting the backstreets and secret, sneaky places locals know. Learn great composition and visuals worthy of a NY magazine cover. Hear about 5 decades of real NYC stories. This tour runs once a week at 1:30 PM most of the year

Sample unique and rare whiskeys during this evening tasting located in New York City’s Lower East Side neighborhood. Learn how it's produced and how to choose the right one for you and your group based on flavors and aromas, plus discover where whiskey is from and hear more about its history.

See New York City through a photographer's eyes, and capture its flavor and character like a pro. Join a professional documentary photographer, instructor, licensed tour guide and New York City insider on a workshop tour of the city most photogenic hidden gems, learning photography. Inspiring and untraditional, compiling your own portfolio of its places and people. Tours are available in both English and Spanish. -NYC whether it's your first time or fiftieth! -Small groups -Long time New Yorkers -Anyone who loves New York and photography -DSLRs, SLRs and smart phones are welcome

You will create your own unique one-of-a-kind rings for yourself and your loved ones. You will spend quality time and get unforgettable and exciting experiences for life. The workshop will be conducted under the supervision of a professional jeweler, however he will guide you and you will create the rings with your own hands