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There\u2019s a lot of tours in New York City<\/a> (I\u2019ve highlighted my favorites here<\/a>) but I think one thing people don\u2019t do enough of is Airbnb experience. Most of us know Airbnb through their stay features but they also have a lot of experiences where you can get a local to show you around. I actually like these experiences more than traditional tours because they have locals who share something they are passionate about, they are small groups, and they are usually a bit more off the beaten path.<\/p>\n

I don\u2019t think people take these tours enough and they are always one of my favorite things to look for whenever I travel anywhere in the world. New York City has a ton of options you can choose from. Here are my favorites:<\/p>\n

Explore Brooklyn’s Pizza Scene<\/a><\/h3>\n

Pizza and NYC go hand in hand like bread and butter and this Brooklyn pizza tour run by travel writer Dani Hienrich takes you to some of the best spots in the city while also giving you a really detailed history of pizza in the city (who knew slives weren\u2019t a thing until the 1940s!). I\u2019ve taken a lot of pizza tours in the city and I think dani runs the best one because she explains the history, is super fun, and it\u2019s a more off the beaten path tour so you\u2019re not being herded around in a large group of twenty.<\/p>\n

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Sketch Masterpieces at the Met Museum<\/a><\/h3>\n

In this fun experience, you visit the Metropolitan Museum of Art and meet,X, a seasoned artist who will guide you on a sketching journey. You\u2019ll begin with a friendly introduction and sketching warm-ups, then walk through selected galleries pausing to draw iconic sculptures and artworks of your choice. Along the way, he\u2019ll also explain the history of sculpting and painting techniques and the sotry behind some of the exhibits. It\u2019s definitely a fun and hands on way to explore the MET.<\/p>\n

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Explore African American History<\/a><\/h3>\n

On this walking tour in Lower Manhattan, you\u2019ll meet your host Larry at the National Museum of the American Indian and then walk through a tapestry of hidden Black New York: from the site of Bowling Green (where enslaved Africans helped build the city), to remnants of Fort Amsterdam, and to the location of the 17th-century enslaved houses. You\u2019ll pass Wall Street to learn about its slave-market past, visit Federal Hall and a former free-African oyster house, walk through Foley Square (site of the original execution grounds), and conclude at the African Burial Ground National Monument. Larry is one of the best tour guides I have ever had. He\u2019s so fun, engaging, funny, and filled with a ton of knowledge. I love this tour and learned a lot on it. It\u2019s such a cool and unique way to see lower Manhattan. He also runs an amazing Harlem tour too!<\/p>\n

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Create and Taste a New York Pizza<\/a><\/h3>\n

If you want to do more than eat pizza, visit Paulie Gee\u2019s, where your host Logan will guide you through the history of New York\u2013style pizza before you shape your own dough, choose from a variety of sauces and toppings, fire your creation in a wood-fired oven. Afterwards, you\u2019ll sit down to eat your creation as well as some other famous dishes from the restaurant. It\u2019s run and interactive and Logan is a really interesting and personable host. Located in Greepoint, it\u2019s an area most tourists skip so afterwards be sure to explore this locals only part of town. <\/p>\n

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The next time you\u2019re in NYC and looking to do something fun and unique be sure to look into Airbnb Experiences as they are really fun and interesting. I\u2019ve done a dozen or so of these and these ones I think are the absolute best out of those. But if you find one you love be sure to email me about it so I can check! <\/p>\n

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Book Your Trip to New York City: Logistical Tips and Tricks<\/h4>\n

Book Your Flight<\/strong>
\nUse Skyscanner<\/a> to find a cheap flight. They are my favorite search engine because they search websites and airlines around the globe so you always know no stone is left unturned. Start with Skyscanner first though because they have the biggest reach!<\/p>\n

Book Your Accommodation<\/strong>
\nYou can book your hostel with Hostelworld<\/a> as they have the biggest inventory and best deals. If you want to stay somewhere other than a hostel, use Booking.com<\/a> as they consistently return the cheapest rates for guesthouses and cheap hotels. <\/p>\n

If you\u2019re looking for more budget-friendly places to stay, here is a list of my favorite hostels the city.<\/a> <\/p>\n

Additionally, if you\u2019re wondering what part of town to stay in, here\u2019s my neighborhood guide to NYC!<\/a><\/p>\n

Don’t Forget Travel Insurance<\/strong>
\nTravel insurance will protect you against illness, injury, theft, and cancellations. It’s comprehensive protection in case anything goes wrong. I never go on a trip without it as I’ve had to use it many times in the past. My favorite companies that offer the best service and value are:<\/p>\n