Private Bus Tours

Historic and Social Justice

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Private or Group | Harlem Renaissance Bus Tour
Private or Group | Harlem Renaissance Bus Tour

Learn about the Harlem Renaissance while navigating throughout Harlem on this bus-guided experience.

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Private or Group | Black Joy: The African American Heritage of New York Bus Tour
Private or Group | Black Joy: The African American Heritage of New York Bus Tour

Discover the triumphant history of African Americans who played pivotal roles in the history of New York, including artists, businesspeople, writers, and political activists.

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Private or Group | African American and Caribbean Heritage Tour of Brooklyn
Private or Group | African American and Caribbean Heritage Tour of Brooklyn

Home to iconic figures like Spike Lee, Jay Z, and Shirley Chisholm and boasting the largest black population in New York City, Brooklyn has long been one of the great centers of African-American culture in the United States.

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Private or Group | Latin-American Heritage of East Harlem Bus Tour
Private or Group | Latin-American Heritage of East Harlem Bus Tour

Experience the vibrant neighborhood where the “mambo revolution” began, where Spanglish poetry gained global acclaim, and where stories of El Pueblo are painted on the walls.

Iconic NYC

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Private or Group | Coney Island and Little Odessa Bus Tour
Private or Group | Coney Island and Little Odessa Bus Tour

Embark on a nostalgic journey through Coney Island, the nation’s first enclosed amusement park, and Little Odessa.

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Private or Group | Back to the Bronx Bus Tour
Private or Group | Back to the Bronx Bus Tour

Discover the Bronx like never before on this exciting tour of one of New York’s most influential cultural centers.

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Private or Group | Best of the Big Apple Bus Tour
Private or Group | Best of the Big Apple Bus Tour

Discover why so many people describe New York City as the “Center of the Universe” on this comprehensive, full-day tour.

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Private or Group | Highlights of Brooklyn Bus Tour
Private or Group | Highlights of Brooklyn Bus Tour

Explore iconic Brooklyn neighborhoods, known for their architecture, art museums, trendy shopping, rich history and beautiful waterfront views.

Customer Testimonials

  • Great!!!

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    We had the chance to tour with Meredith, she gave us a lot of insights of lower Manhattan and Brooklyn history. Venue was great and gospel wonderful, I highly recommend to everyone.”

    - TripAdvisor

  • Best walking tour ever!!!

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    “Our tour guide was Matt and let me tell you how excellent of your guide he really is. He kept things entertaining and is very well spoken. Made sure to take and explain everything about the Brooklyn Bridge and about DUMBO. Such a great time and will definitely use again!!”

    - TripAdvisor

  • Absolutely Superb

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    “This walking tour on the history of slavery in New York was such a worthwhile experience. Our guide was knowledgeable, friendly, enlightening, and a natural storyteller who got the material across without pulling any punches. It made the area we walked through come to life, and all three in our party were really glad we went.”
    - TripAdvisor

  • Highly Recommended

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    If you’re ever visiting NYC, I highly recommend taking Inside Out Tours’ ‘the Slavery and Underground Railroad Walking Tour’ which is one of the tours featured in HOW THE WORD WAS PASSED. I learned a ton and it was really well done.
    - Clint Smith

  • Black Joy Tour

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    The Black Joy Tour was outstanding. Our teen group was engaged and learned about the Harlem Renaissance, Jazz, the birth of Hip-Hop, The Great Migration, Weeksville, and more. This virtual tour was impressive. Our tour guide Stacey was extremely knowledgeable and knows her history! We will certainly return! Looking forward to an in-person tour soon!

    - Jack & Jill of America

  • Very Entertaining

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    Our guide was excellent. He was very funny and the tour was very entertaining. We traveled with 3 teenagers and they enjoyed the tour. Highly recommended.

    - TripAdvisor

  • Amazing tour!

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    Our tour guide joseph was very engaging and we loved the stories he told us! he’s also very knowledgeable and jolly


    -Mok Peck Yim

  • Thanks to Joseph!

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    Many thanks to our guide Joseph for the tour!
    Very friendly, welcoming, and funny!
    We highly recommend it! But you must be able to speak English well.

    -Estelle Maclot

  • Helpful and Friendly Statue of Liberty Tour with Joseph

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    We took the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island tour with Joseph, professional, helpful and friendly! Even though we didn't understand the language well we managed to understand the explanations!

    -Noemi Compagnucci

  • Powerful and Insightful Black History Tour with Stacey

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    This was one of the best tours I have been on. As New Yorkers, as persons of African descent, as humans, it is important for us to know our history and roles.
    Additionally, our guide, Stacey, was phenomenal. I know guides have to know their info and history, but she was beyond knowledgeable, answering focused and tangential questions including the architectural significance of structures related and unrelated to the tour. She was also genuinely pleasant. We had a great day!
    I can't wait to take the Afro-Caribbean Brooklyn tour!

    -Kaaren Elliott

  • Fun and Informative Brooklyn Bridge Tour

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    Sean gave us a very friendly welcome and gave us a great and informative tour. The group was very large (about 30-40 people) and you have to be prepared for some walking (about 2-4 km) as you cross the Brooklyn Bridge. We enjoyed it. We took the tour with the Go City Pass.

    -Lisa Strauß

  • Excellent and Passionate Guide

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    Our tour guide Mya was excellent. She was very knowledgeable and passionate with her delivery. It was a great learning experience. Thank you.

    -reginald baron

  • Harlem Tour with Kevin – Great Blend of Humor and History

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    Kevin showed us around Harlem. His knowledge was broad and he told it with the wright amount of seriousness and humor. Thx from the dutchies

    -Diana Kil

  • Engaging NY History Tour with Sergio

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    A great experience with our guide, Sergio, who is passionate about New York history.

    -jordi sanchez

Why Take a New York City Tour with Inside Out Tours?

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

Inside Out Tours is a certified minority and women-owned business with a social mission: telling the stories of groups that have been traditionally ignored and giving voice to the vulnerable by highlighting the hidden history of individuals who made a difference during challenging times. Our Culture Training & Inclusion tours will educate, amaze, and enlighten you to the astounding triumphs of marginalized groups, including women, immigrants, and People of Color, particularly African Americans. We also celebrate stories of civic responsibility and engaged citizenship in the history of America. Dive deep into this hidden history with our knowledgeable local guides and academic experts.