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We take you to Brooklyn and Manhattan’s most exciting locations!- BusTours
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It’s not just a tour…it’s an experience.
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Experience the history and passion of Brooklyn that inspired director Woody Allen, rapper Jay-Z, author Walt Whitman, and jazz vocalist Betty Carter.
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With Inside Out Tours you are no longer a spectator but a participant, experiencing Brooklyn’s thriving and diverse cultures from a local perspective.
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Private groups are welcome. We at Inside Out Tours are licensed NYC sightseeing guides & can customize our tour itineraries to suit your needs.
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Featured Tour
New York City Slavery and Underground Railroad TourTravel back in time to New York City during the 17th century when it was a Dutch colony named New Amsterdam. Learn about the Dutch West India Company and the role slavery played in New York City’s early history and economy. Find out how the institution of slavery led to rebellions, riots, and acts of [...]
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African-American Heritage Tours
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Inside Out Tours offers a vast array of African American cultural tours. Do you want to learn how it all began? Join us on our Slavery and Underground Railroad tour to learn about the establishment of black culture in NYC and the resistance movements against slavery. Do you want to see the cultural capital of the Black America? We take you to exciting historical sites and show you the modern Harlem. Come to Brooklyn! Brooklyn is home to New York's largest African-American and Caribbean-American population. From hosting the largest Caribbean carnival in North America to producing the hip-hop icons like Jay-Z and Biggie Smalls to being the epicenter of the historic Underground Railroad in New York City, the blacks of Brooklyn have played a pivotal role in the development of American history and culture. Join us on one of our acclaimed African American Heritage tours.
City Tours
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Experience New York City like never before and see the spectacular, iconic sites that have lead people to describe it as the “Center of the Universe.”
Cultural Tours
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Meet the locals as you get an intimate view of exciting and diverse cultures and neighborhoods of NYC. Inside Out Tours will transport you to different cultures as you explore neighborhoods like: the seaside carnival culture of Coney Island and Brighton Beach; the famous African-American and Caribbean American cultures of Bedford-Stuyvesant and Crown Heights, the largest Hasidic community in NYC; the artisan neighborhoods Williamsburg and Fort Greene. Inside Out Tours is your cultural passport to the best of Brooklyn and Manhattan.
Faith Based Tours
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New York has a rich history of faith and many exciting religious attractions. Whether your interest is educational, humanitarian service project related or for a religious pilgrimage, you will find the tour experience to meet your group's needs. We have several sample itineraries to choose from, or give us a call today and let us know about the attraction you most want to see. We’ll do all the work for you to find the perfect accommodations and all the must-see attractions nearby. We can also develop custom tours for large groups of 22+.
Food Tours
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Are you hungry for an authentic New York culinary and cultural experience? Inside Out Tours specializes in food and culture tours of NYC's most historic and diverse neighborhoods. All food tours include mouth-watering food tastings from "mom and pop" specialty food stores, gourmet shops, and one-of-a-kind ethnic eateries, while offering a glimpse into Brooklyn's rich history, historic architecture, and cutting edge galleries and boutiques.
Historic Tours
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Inside Out Tours invites you to discover the inspirational and powerful history of the diverse cultures in New York City.
Weekly Public Tours
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Enjoy weekly public tours where you will experience the hidden history of NYC, including our Brooklyn Bridge tour and our Slavery and Underground Railroad Tour!
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“Very informative and entertaining. Worth every penny.”- Aimee Allen, New York, NY
“I usually get bored and agitated at these historical things. But this tour rocked because they took us to different places and made fun stuff to do.”- Andreas Nolan, age 12, New York, NY
“The tour was fascinating. I am not a native New Yorker so it gave me a chance to learn about parts of Brooklyn that I have never seen. It was- Tara Nelson, Lownees County, Alabama
“I loved the variety of cultures that we explored. The tour guides were fun and made the tour exciting. The food was delicious. We ate so much…it was amazing.”- Cynthia Smith, Brooklyn, NY
Inside Out Tours specializes in off-the beaten path cultural exploration! All tours are led by licensed New York City tour guides. Where shall we take YOU?
