Top New York 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Christmas in New York City is a magical time, and some of the best festive spots in the Big Apple are Dyker Heights and Bay Ridge in Brooklyn. With this tour, head to the neighborhoods where Christmas decorations are taken to a whole new level to see the most dazzling displays; on the way back, you can enjoy views of the lit-up Manhattan skyline.

Shopping lovers can leave behind the overpriced shops in the heart of New York City and instead shop and save on a trip to Woodbury Common Premium Outlets. This tour handles all the logistics for you. Just show up at one of the convenient departure locations, spend the day shopping, and catch one of the many return busses. That way, you don’t have to worry about traffic, parking, or transportation costs.

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.

Each guest will learn how to make fresh pasta from start to finish in her beautiful pre-war apartment and everyone will work together to pick a custom pasta shape and sauce for dinner with a seasonal appetizer along with a side. Whether it's a date night, girls' night out, or you're just trying something new you will take away skills that you can surely use to impress your next dinner party, family, and friends!

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.

The host Mary is an expert at jarring tomatoes, making fresh pasta and sauces like pesto, marina, Cacio e Pepe, and clam sauce. You will learn these new recipes at this Greenwich Village home with lovely skyline views and may be able to dine on the roof. This is a hands-on class, but customizable for those that would prefer to take more notes and enjoy the sit-down meal. Why we love this experience ⁃ Rooftop dinner with amazing views ⁃ Guests can BYOB ⁃ Learn how to make authentic fresh pasta sauce from host Mary

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.

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.

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.

Art enthusiasts in New York City may find that the Big Apple's favorite art form is graffiti, and these colorful creations of NYC street artists adorn everything from buildings to subway platforms. Embrace this New York art form yourself with this private Brooklyn graffiti workshop. Join your teacher in a Bushwick studio where you learn how to create a work of art and get to know a side of NYC culture that most tourists miss.

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.

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.

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.

Experience a professional rooftop photoshoot with a seasoned New York City photographer. Located on 14th Street in the Meatpacking District, the studio provides views of One World Trade Center, which can serve as the background, plus pose for a portrait in black and white and/or color. Only one outfit/look is permitted during the shoot.