easy
2–4 hours
Suitable for most fitness levels as tours involve steady walking on flat city streets and indoor museum spaces.
Dive into the heart of New York City with Babylon Tours. From Midtown Manhattan streets to world-renowned museums, their private and semi-private guided tours deliver intimate, insightful experiences that bring the city’s culture and history into focus.
New York City pulses with dynamic energy and countless stories embedded in its streets and world-class institutions. Babylon Tours New York City offers an intimate window into this vibrant urban landscape through private and semi-private guided walking tours that bring Midtown Manhattan and two of the city’s most iconic cultural destinations—the American Museum of Natural History and the Metropolitan Museum of Art—to life.
Midtown Manhattan’s guided walking tours navigate the city’s rich architectural and historical corridors with guides who tailor each experience to your pace and interests, revealing hidden details that regular visitors often miss. Far from just sightseeing, these tours turn the city into a readable landscape where every building and street corner holds a chapter of New York’s evolving story.
Inside the American Museum of Natural History, Babylon Tours specializes in skip-the-line guided tours that let you bypass typical wait times to dive headfirst into exhibits ranging from towering dinosaur skeletons to cosmic wonders in the Hayden Planetarium. Their private and semi-private formats ensure personalized storytelling that connects natural history with cultural context in ways that resonate deeply with visitors of all ages.
For art lovers, Babylon Tours’ combo option offers seamless access to the Metropolitan Museum of Art paired with the Natural History Museum. Expert guides illuminate masterpieces by Velázquez, Renoir, Van Gogh, and Monet, blending art history with fascinating narratives drawn from global perspectives. Customer praise highlights guides like Mark, Jeff, Robin, and Matt, known for their warmth, humor, and ability to adapt tours to fit your group’s curiosity and tempo.
Babylon Tours thrives by blending knowledgeable guidance with flexible, immersive experiences that coax out the unexpected in one of the world’s busiest cities. Whether it’s your first visit to New York or a repeat journey, these tours sharpen your insight and deepen your connection to the city’s cultural fabric, making Babylon Tours an essential partner for meaningful discovery in New York City.
Choosing private or semi-private tours ensures your guide customizes the experience to your interests and group size.
Midtown walking tours cover several city blocks on paved surfaces—supportive shoes make for a more enjoyable experience.
Babylon Tours’ skip-the-line options save valuable time and minimize wait in busy museum lobbies.
Temperatures can vary between crowded indoor exhibits and outdoor streets; bring a breathable layer.
Midtown Manhattan transformed from a 19th-century horse-trading district into a global cultural and business center, hosting landmarks like Grand Central Terminal nearby.
Museums and city guides promote sustainable tourism practices, encouraging visitors to minimize waste and respect exhibit spaces.
Supportive footwear helps you comfortably cover city blocks and museum floors.
A light jacket or sweater is useful for fluctuating indoor/outdoor temperatures.
spring|fall|winter specific
Stay hydrated during warmer months with a reusable bottle you can refill between stops.
summer specific
Keep your device charged for photos, maps, and communication throughout the day.