History Tours in New York City

Established by New York natives, Inside Out Tours is an award-winning tour company that offers the most comprehensive hidden-history tours of NYC available, covering all five boroughs. Developed by a former adjunct assistant professor of NYC history, our tours are well-researched and insightful. Our licensed New York City tour guides are educators, musicians, academics, and culinary experts. Recommended in the New York Times and many other media outlets, our tours provide a deeper view into the diverse neighborhoods, people, and events that have made New York City into one of the greatest cities in the world.

We are a sightseeing company with a social mission: to show our customers the amazing diversity of NYC and its people.

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Iconic NYC

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From $35

2.5 Hours

Brooklyn Bridge & DUMBO Neighborhood Tour

Walk across the Brooklyn Bridge and learn the amazing and dramatic story of this famous landmark while enjoying gorgeous views of the Manhattan skyline.

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4 Hours

Secrets of the Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island [Attraction Passes Only]

Discover the secrets of the origin, design, and construction of these iconic American destinations.

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From $57

4 Hours

Secrets of the Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island [All Inclusive]

Enjoy gorgeous and panoramic views of the Statue of Liberty and New York harbor.

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Hidden Secrets in NYC & Brooklyn

From $55

3.5 Hours

Secrets of New York: The Insider’s Scavenger Hunt

We take customers on a half-day scavenger hunt during which they will discover many secrets New York has hidden over the city’s history, from its origin to the present.

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