You don't need to travel to Virginia to see a forgotten Revolutionary War battlefield, to Newport to see an enormous Gilded Age mansion, or upstate to see an abandoned fairground from the 1960s. It's all right here in New York City.
Summer in the City Tours
Secrets of Grand Central Terminal Tour
🗓️ Every day
Find a hidden tennis courts, track down remnants of a lost movie theater, peek inside an office-turned-speakeasy, and uncover more secrets of New York City's iconic train terminal.
Fifth Ave Gilded Age Mansions Tour
🗓️ Every Wednesday - Sunday
Uncover the extant facades of Millionaire's Row, see photos of long lost mansions that have been demolished, and hear about the scandals, parties, and business deals that went on inside.
Secrets of the Brooklyn Bridge & DUMBO Walking Tour
🗓️ Sat. July 18th + Sun. August 16th
Starting in Manhattan, walk across NYC's iconic span, collecting surprising stories and breathtaking views along the way. Finish up with a stroll through Brooklyn's formerly industrial waterfront, now one of the most visited (and Instagrammed) sites in all of New York.
Underground NYC Subway Tour
🗓️ Saturdays and Select Fridays
The subway transforms into your own personal time machine as we hop aboard to explore the oldest stations, find hidden works of art, learn about evolution of this massive underground transit system.
Art Deco Icons of NYC Tour
🗓️ Every Friday and Sunday
Ever notice car parts on the exterior of the Chrysler Building? Open your eyes to the magnificent details of NYC's Art Deco skyscrapers and the overlooked features they hide, from shocking spires to underground concourses.
🎟️ Get free tour tickets, all year round, as an Insider!
🔥 Save 25% of your first year of membership when you join before
August 31st, 2026.
Remnants of the World's Fairs Tour
🗓️ Sunday, July 26th
Though most of the World's Fair buildings from 1939 and 1964 were built to be torn down, you can still see ruins, time capsules, infrastructure, and souvenirs left over in Flushing Meadows Corona Park.
Remnants of Dutch New Amsterdam
🗓️ July 4, 12, 18, 26 + August 1, 9, 15,23, 29
Walk along the original coastline of Manhattan (it's not where it is today) and track down the physical remnants of New York's first European colony.
Battle of Kip's Bay: Revolutionary War Tour
🗓️ Sat. July 11 + Sat. August 15
The invasion of Manhattan nearly ended the American Revolution, but few even know it happened. Stand on the shore where the British infiltrated New York City and hear of the Patriots who resisted their takeover.
Battlegrounds of Central Park: From the Revolution to War of 1812
🗓️ Sat. July 11th + Sat. August 15
The British invasion of Manhattan didn't stop at Kip's Bay. Follow the fighting north through Central Park where and learn why this natural area was a strategic site in multiple conflicts.
Grand Central Nightcap Tour
🗓️ Fridays & Saturdays
Spend a glamorous evening inside Grand Central Terminal as you uncover the landmark's hidden gems, them relax inside the sunning Vanderbilt Hall and enjoy a special drink.
🍸 Includes 1 cocktail, mocktail, beer, wine, or soft drink from Grand Brasserie
Greenwich Village Coffee Tasting Tour
🗓️ Sun. July 12th + Sat. August 8th
Explore the Manhattan birthplace of New York City's coffee history while sipping an espresso, drip coffee, and cappuccino from the city's oldest cafes.
☕ Includes 3 drink samples and 1 snack
Secrets of Penn Station & Moynihan Train Hall Tour
🗓️ Saturday, August 8th
Locate the remnants of old Penn Station that survived demolition and and see how a neighboring post office building was transformed into a modern transit hub.
Underground Brooklyn Subway Tour
🗓️ Sat. July 18th + Sun. August 16th
Uncover an abandoned station hidden in plain sight, practice your moonwalk, explore one of the highest rapid transit stations in the world, and more.
NYC Spies of the American Revolution Tour
🗓️ July 4, 12, 18, 26 + August 1 & 16
Walk in the footsteps of George Washington's Culper Spy Ring as you visit revolutionary sites across Lower Manhattan, from a forgotten battleground to one of the last Revolution-era buildings still standing.
🎟️ Includes admission to the Fraunces Tavern Museum (a $10 value)
Battle of Harlem Heights Tour
🗓️ Sunday, July 12th + August 16th
Walk the hilly terrain traversed by Patriots and British soldiers during one of the most important battles of the Revolution.
Tours not listed in this post are excluded from the promotion. Promotion does not apply to already discounted or free member tickets. Discounts can not be combined.