Not Just For Tourists: Family-Friendly Walking Tours In NYC

Yes, walking tours are great for tourists, but if there’s one thing New Yorkers know, it’s that they’ll never learn everything there is to know about their richly diverse neighborhoods. Luckily, NYC offers a variety of family-friendly walking tours for all sorts of interests, whether the kids have a penchant for delicious food, intriguing history, or stunning cityscapes. Now that the weather’s getting warmer for good, these walks are a great way to discover local surprises in the city that just keeps on giving.

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NYC Kids Explore Greenwich Village Tour
Visit some of the popular spots for kids and adults in the Greenwich Village, such as Bleecker Street Playground, the original Magnolia Bakery, and Washington Square Park. The tour is jazzed up with fun learning activities like a scavenger hunt, outdoor drama, and games related to foreign languages, math, science and art.
Saturdays and Sundays, nyctourist.com

Big Onion Chelsea and High Line Tour
Learn about the historic and architectural side of Chelsea with stops at The Chelsea hotel, “Death Alley,” the birthplace of the Oreo cookie, and much more. Celebrate the new spring season in NYC’s beautiful High Line with your family.
April 20, 29, & May 7, bigonion.com

Crosstown Pizza Walk
Get a taste of New York by eating some of the city’s finest pizza. This walk focuses on a historical perspective, which means starting with America’s oldest pizzeria and working your way up to today’s popular pizza blocks. Wear loose clothing!
April 19, 22, 26, 27, 29, scottspizzatours.com

The Luxury Chocolate Tour
This tour will take you to the chic Upper East Side where there are blocks of international stores and street cafes. You and your little ones can experience the heart of Paris with the abundant French bistros and tastings of fine chocolate from five of the best European chocolatiers.
Fridays and Saturdays at 12pm. sweetwalks.com

Explore Chinatown Food and Culture Walking Tour
Learn about Chinatown’s culture and history by eating delicious food from Dim Sum Go Go Restaurant, Peking Duck House Restaurant, and ABE Cantonese Restaurant. Come hungry and explore the hidden side streets of Chinatown and historic landmarks with your kids.
Mondays and Saturdays, foodsofny.com

Mommy/Daddy & Me Safari New York Photo Tour
This walking tour is a great way for parents and kids who love snapping pics. Using NYC as a backdrop and classroom, this photography workshop teaches basic fundamentals of photography geared toward families and young budding photographers.
May 11, 12, newyorkcityphotosafari.com

Central Park Walking Tour
What’s a better way to spend a beautiful afternoon than in the park? Put on some comfortable walking shoes and bring your little ones to a tour of Central Park that will stop at strawberry fields, cherry chill, Bethesda Terrace, the lake, and more!
Everyday, centralparktours.net

Pickles, Playgrounds, Candy Shops & More
The Museum at Eldridge Street regularly hosts children’s walking tours that reveal what it was like to grow up on the Lower East Side back when Eldridge Street Synagogue was new. The next one-hour walk includes stops for delicious candy and pickles.
June 2, eventbrite.com

Revolutionary Era Walking Tour of Lower Manhattan
Take a step back in time and learn about the city in the 1770s during the Revolutionary War. Seeing spots that were important in this exciting era is a great way for lessons in history class to become more relatable and engaging.
April 19, 20, 22-25, 27, 29, 30, zerve.com

The High Line Sunset Tour
Check out NYC’s most exciting new park and learn about the history of the Meatpacking District and Chelsea. You and your family will learn about unique architecture and edgy art around and part of the High Line, but best of all, you’ll see amazing views! It’s free, but be sure to make reservations.
April 19, 22, 26, 29 & May 3, freetoursbyfoot.com

New York Society of Play Summer Camp and Classes

Summer Game Camp There are many who do not feel safe sending their children back out into the world with summer camp, this year. To serve those parents and keep the children connected and stimulated during this challenging time, we are offering NYSP Digital Summer Camp. The name of the game with NYSP Summer Camp is community. We have made a large effort to make our camp feel like a living space, with features including &ndash; - Role-Playing games familiar and new, led by our master storytellers! - Enriching electives such as Chess, World Building, Character Acting, Crafts, Drawing, and more! - Discussion and media screening rooms during lunch! - A digital campus! - Moderated chat hours! &nbsp; Join us for a summer of games, friends, and more! Mon - Fri 10am - 2:30pm &nbsp; Roleplay Expeditions: Dungeons &amp; Dragons No experience is required to join one of our Dungeons &amp; Dragons games. Our game masters have pre-made character sheets, so you'll be able to start playing the game right away! We adapt the rules of traditional Dungeons &amp; Dragons to make them more approachable to children of various ages. Battle in dungeons, search for relics, and make new friends in our one-of-a-kind Dungeons &amp; Dragons workshop!&nbsp; &nbsp; Public games meet once per week, with different groups every time. Private games meet 1 to 2 times per week with the same group of kids. Since the players and the storyteller in the group are consistent, this enables us to tell epic tales of adventure together! &nbsp; Dungeons &amp; Dragons Junior No experience is required to join one of our drop-in Dungeons &amp; Dragons games. Our Dungeons &amp; Dragons Jr. game provides a D&amp;D storytelling experience without character sheets. Battle in dungeons, search for relics, and make new friends in our one-of-a-kind Dungeons &amp; Dragons workshop! A great way to introduce young children to D&amp;D so they can eventually move onto the main game.

Basketball City

Beginning June 2024, Basketball City will be running a full weekly schedule of Summer Basketball Camps. We will have our professional staff of coaches teaching your kids weekly. Our camps are designed to teach kids the skills they need to become a better basketball player by using specific drills and fitness work that focus on the fundamentals of the game in a fun, safe and inclusive environment. &nbsp;The camps run weekly varying in time and the number of days for ages 6-17. We have 3-, 4- &amp; 5-day options with times ranging from 9-4pm or 9-3pm. Every camper will receive a jersey once they are registered and arrive. We are limiting the number of camp participants each week to ensure a safe and healthy environment for your children. The limited number of campers will also ensure that your child receives individual attention needed to improve their basketball skills. Our camps in the past typically include current and past NBA players and a collaboration with the Jr. Knicks, the National Basketball Players Association, as well as 5 Star Basketball, and our ever-popular Basketball City FUNdamentals Camp along with our Jr. NBA/NBA Cares NBA Draft/Skills Challenge Camp with future NBA talent.

Dance Workshop - Long Island

Nestled in the heart of Lynbrook Village, Dance Workshop is a community-focused studio committed to dance education in a loving and safe environment. Dance Workshop offers Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, Hip-Hop, Musical Theatre and Acro for ages 2+. They also offer a Pre-Professional Company track for dancers interested in taking their technique to the next level. Trial classes may be scheduled with the studio at the start of the season. Dance with the Dance Workshop! MaryAnn Grasso founded Dance Workshop in 1979. Her daughter Nanci later joined her at the helm and in 2016 established Dance Workshop on the Upper East Side of NYC. MaryAnn and Nanci have devoted their lives to dance education, community and the development of children; raising dancers and sound human beings alike. Dance Workshop has seen thousands of dancers pass through the doors. They believe dance has the power to elevate and change lives!