New York City Bilingual Tours

By Go City Expert

Visiting New York City is an exciting experience for many tourists from all around the world. Within New York, you have access to tons of tours that can help you get familiar with your surroundings and find the best attractions. However, since the city is such a popular destination, it's only natural that many of the visitors to New York City speak English as a second language. Therefore, we've put together this list of NYC Bilingual Tours that you have access to with the New York Pass. These tours offer guides who speak more than one language and will help you understand the beauty of New York City so that you get the most of of your trip. We advise that you contact these bilingual tours prior to your reserved date to ensure that they are able to provide a guide in your preferred language on that date.

NYC Bilingual Tours

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Carnegie Hall | NYCAGO[/caption] Big Bus Hop-on Hop-off Tour Perhaps the most essential bus tour that you can take of New York City, the Big Bus Hop-on Hop-off tour offers 3 different routes, packed with exciting attractions. In addition to the Live tour guides riding the bus, there are also audio recordings provided for passengers in 10 different languages. Passengers on the Big Bus have the freedom to get off the bus at any of the stops and use their ticket to board the next bus. This is a convenient way to visit attractions along the route and get to know some of New York's most interesting neighborhoods. New York Pass holders receive a 1-day ticket for the Big Bus which is valid within the bus' operating hours and not on a 24 hour basis. Carnegie Hall Tour World renown performance theater Carnegie Hall has hosted shows for the biggest stars since opening in 1891. The likes of Led Zeppelin and The Beatles have taken the stage at the historical hall where so many memories have been created. Experienced tour guides lead groups through Carnegie Hall to receive a backstage view of the performance hall when shows are not being conducted. If you're interested in taking a Spanish tour of Carnegie Hall, you can request one with a group by calling (212) 903-9765. Central Park Sightseeing Bike Tours When you visit New York City, stopping at Central Park is a must. This historic landmark was the first major landscaped park in the United States and has been host to countless blockbuster hits. Taking a bicycle tour through the park is not only an amazing source of exercise, but it's also a great way to explore the many treasures of the park. Central Park Sightseeing Bike Tours offers Spanish Tours at 10 am however, you must call them prior to request a bilingual tour. Their phone number is (212) 975-0785. [caption id="attachment_1442" align="aligncenter" width="500"]

Grand Central Terminal | @papakila[/caption] Grand Central Terminal Audio Tour Manhattan's Grand Central Terminal is one of the world's most intriguing train stations known for having many secrets. The terminal is also known around the world for the amazing artistic display across its ceiling. Audio tours of Grand Central Terminal are given daily and provide you with the option of which language you would like to hear while discovering the many secrets of GCT. NYC Gospel Walking Tour Gospel music has deep roots in New York and the Gospel Walking Tour in Brooklyn gets you up to speed on the history of the genre in the city. The tour not only makes stops at iconic religious locations in Brooklyn, but also makes a pit stop at an actual church service where you can experience authentic Gospel music for yourself. The Gospel Walking Tour provides Spanish Tours between the months of March and December at 8 am [caption id="attachment_1440" align="aligncenter" width="500"]

Yankee Stadium | @yankees[/caption] Yankee Stadium Tours The New York Yankees Classic Stadium Tour is the best way to get better acquainted with baseball's most iconic team. The tour takes you behind the scenes at Yankee Stadium and fills you in on the best historical gems from the franchise. You will also have access to bilingual tours given out daily at 1 pm. Please note that the classic tours are not given during games so please check the New York Yankees' schedule prior to booking your tour. If you interested in purchasing the New York Pass or finding more tours that are available, with the pass, visit NewYorkPass.com

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What's on in New York

There is so much to see and do in New York; keep up to date with our What's On page and make sure you have a holiday to remember. From one-off events to parades, New York is packed with things to do and places to go from local haunts to famous venues. Check out the New York Pass blog for more local information, suggested itineraries, events calendar, and more. January Three Kings’ Day Parade Celebrate Three Kings’ Day with a march that begins at 106th Street and Lexington Avenue and travels to Third Avenue to end at 115th Street and Park Avenue. Expect floats, camels and puppets in this quirky event. Broadway Week/Must-See Week Keep an eye out for bargains this week as there are loads of Broadway shows and museums are offering half-price tickets. February Chinese New Year Celebrate the Year of the Pig in Chinatown where you will see the annual Chinese New Year Parade. Expect floats, dancing, and yummy food. New York Fashion Week Get your hands on some fashion show tickets or scan the streets for the fashionistas flocking to Manhattan. Cameras at the ready! Valentine’s Day New York City is the perfect place to spend Valentine’s Day with a loved one. Go on a date to the top of the Empire State Building, or take a romantic sunset boat cruise around Manhattan Island. George Washington’s Birthday/Presidents’ Day There are plenty of events happening in NYC for Presidents’ Day, and as schools have the day off, there are loads of events specifically for kids! March St Patrick’s Day Celebrate at the St Patrick’s Day Parade before heading to one of New York City’s many Irish pubs for a pint of Guinness. Macy’s Flower Show If you need an excuse to go shopping, you have to visit Macy’s for their flower show. See, and smell, the stunning, themed flower arrangements fill up the iconic department store. April Easter Parade If you’re lucky enough to be in New York City over Easter, you can’t miss the Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival. See the wonderfully weird bonnets at Fifth Avenue, from 49th St to 57th St. May Five Boro Bike Tour Join 30,000 riders on a 40-mile tour around New York City’s five boroughs, as the cyclists take over the roads. Mother’s Day Take your mother to NYC for mother’s day, and go see some art at MoMA, or take a tour around Radio City. Memorial Day A day of remembrance for those who have died in service to the United States is commemorated by parades in Queens, Staten Island, and The Bronx and observance in Manhattan. June National Puerto Rican Day Parade Join the crowds along Fifth Avenue to celebrate National Puerto Rican Day with a parade honoring Puerto Rican culture. Father’s Day Treat your dad to a trip to New York for father’s day and take him to see the iconic Madison Square Garden and go on a bike ride around Central Park. New York Pride Parade Don your rainbow attire and join the crowds celebrating Pride in the heart of Manhattan. July Independence Day The fourth of July is one of the most important dates in the US calendar - celebrate in style with many events happening all over NYC. August US Open Tennis fans have to head to Queens to attend the US Open, one of the most important tennis events of the year. September SummerStage Throughout September Central Park will be taken over by New York City’s largest free, open-air arts and culture festival. Labor Day Celebrate the annual workers’ holiday with parties and barbecues all over New York - or escape the city and head to the beach. Feast of San Gennaro There’s only one place to be on 19 September and that’s Little Italy. Head to the district to celebrate the Italian-American holiday with live music and delicious food. October New York Film Festival Get tickets to the screening at the New York Film Festival to see preview screenings and interviews with the stars. New York Comic-Con Join thousands of fans at the annual New York Comic Con and see the amazing costumes and meet your favorite stars. Columbus Day The Columbus Day Parade takes place on Fifth Avenue and celebrates Christopher Columbus landing in the Caribbean in 1492. Village Halloween Parade The village is the only place to be on Halloween, as thousands of New Yorkers march in amazing costumes. November New York Marathon Take to the streets to cheer the runners as they make their way through NYC’s five boroughs in the annual marathon. Veterans Day Parade Join New Yorkers at the parade as they celebrate with the biggest Veterans Day event across the US. Thanksgiving Day Parade If you’re in New York for the holidays then the Thanksgiving Day Parade is a must. See huge floats, balloons and performers make their way down through Manhattan. Looking for even more things to do this Thanksgiving? December Radio City Christmas Spectacular A Christmas must in New York is seeing the Rockettes at the Radio City Christmas Spectacular. Looking for even more things to do this Christmas? The Rockefeller Center Tree Lighting You know the season is upon us when The Rockefeller Center Tree gets lit up. Christmas has arrived in New York City! New Year’s Eve There’s only one place to be on New Year’s Eve and that’s at the iconic Times Square.
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Exploring New York’s Upper West Side

New York’s endless and diverse neighborhoods give the city its character; the Upper East Side, for instance, is vastly different than SoHo. Here, we've got tips for exploring New York’s Upper West Side. From pastries to parks, we've got where you should go. Café Lalo When you explore New York’s Upper West Side, you’re going to get hungry. And you may well want something sweet. If the inside of Café Lalo looks familiar and you haven’t actually been there before, that’s probably because you’ve seen it in a movie – it co-starred in You’ve Got Mail, with Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks. The lovely cafe has a European vibe and a fabulous array of pastries. (They also have a bar, a brunch and food menu that’s served all day, and live music.) But you’re there for a capuccino and some Grand Marnier mousse. Or a piece of German chocolate cake. Or...what the heck, just have them all. Riverside Park New York’s Upper West Side has no shortage of parks. Stretching for four miles along the Hudson River, Riverside Park (hence is name) includes a beautiful promenade, sports fields and tennis courts, dog runs, playgrounds, bike paths, and plenty of green space for hanging out. It’s just about the prettiest waterfront park in the city, and the wide promenade has a distinctly European feel. Go to picnic, to skateboard, to gaze at the marina on 79th street, or simply to sit on a park bench or wander. Lincoln Center The premiere arts venue in New York City is one of the premiere spots in the entire country to hear opera, watch dance, enjoy world-class theater, and partake of a family program. (It even has its own branch of the Public Library.) In one venue you can watch the New York City Ballet dance The Nutcracker every winter; listen to lectures about films (and watch actual films); or check out the White Lights Festival, which explores global themes and cultural intersections. Plus there’s the iconic outside fountain (great for a photo op), and the nearby atrium that offers free programs. If you’re exploring New York’s Upper West Side, Lincoln Center should be on your list. Cathedral of St. John the Divine Do you know where the largest cathedral in the world is located? Nope, it’s not Paris, or Vienna, or London. It’s right here in New York City—it’s the Cathedral of St. John the Divine. The cathedral is renowned for its spectacular architecture, its inclusive and welcoming programs, and the peacocks that roam its grounds. (Yes, you read that correctly.) You can participate in a family program, attend a crafts show, or attend a Blessing of the Bikes service (yes, really.) No matter what your goal, it’s worth a trip; it’s literally jaw-dropping. American Museum of Natural History Exploring The American Museum of Natural History is truly one of New York’s great pleasures. The main attraction, of course, is the dinosaur skeletons, but they’ve also got (live) butterflies and metorites, the giant blue whale replica, and exhibits that focus on the natural and scientific worlds. You could practically spend the entire day in the Planetarium, or in the history of evolution, or wandering through the animal dioramas. It is truly a “something for everyone” kind of place. And don’t miss the dinosaur-shaped chicken nuggets in the cafeteria! (And if you want tips for more fun days out, we've got them here. Zabar's True fact: There are people who live in New York who have been to the Upper West Side to visit only two places: Lincoln Center (see above) and Zabar’s, the specialty food store in the West 80s on Broadway. It’s probably the most famous specialty store in New York, having been opened in 1934, and since then supposedly having introduced New Yorkers to brie and sundried tomatoes, among other foods considered exotic at the time. These days, you can get your Sunday-morning lox and bagels, your lunchtime salad, your New Year’s Eve caviar, the entrée to serve your in-laws, and the cookie to munch on for a snack, plus breads, coffee, olives, soups, Zabar’s merchandise, and more. The store itself is loud and crowded—but you won’t leave empty-handed. All in all, it’s a quintessential New York experience, and something you must include when exploring New York’s Upper West Side. If exploring some of the Northern part of the city has given you a hankering to see more, check out Greenwich Village! Pick up a New York Pass® and get out exploring the very best the Big Apple has offer! You'll make great savings using the pass vs paying at the gate.
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1 Day in New York City - Sample Itinerary with The New York Pass®

With The New York Pass, your sightseeing possibilities are endless. Choose from over 90 included attractions and create an itinerary tailored to your interests and what you want to do and see in the city. We put together a sample 1 Day in New York City Sightseeing Itinerary using The New York Pass to give you some inspiration to start planning your trip and to show how The New York Pass helps you save on combined admission to top New York City attractions. With The New York Pass you can get into all of the attractions in this itinerary for less than it would cost to buy tickets at each attraction. But remember, this is just one of the many 1-day itineraries you could create with The New York Pass – follow the itinerary below, or, visit any and as many of the other included attractions as you want. This Sample 1 Day Itinerary Includes: Big Bus New York Hop-on Hop-off Tour Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum Radio City Music Hall Tour Empire State Building Big Bus New York Hop-On Hop-Off Tour Get a full overview of New York City by starting your trip off with a narrated tour of it all. On the tour, you’ll have a double-decker view of all the city’s top attractions, landmarks, sights, and layout so you can take note of any areas and attractions you want to go back to and visit. You’ll have access to the tour’s 3 routes: Uptown, Midtown, and Downtown and be able to hop on or off at any of the 25+ stops An on-board tour guide will direct your attention to notable sights while providing entertaining and educational narration along the way, so you’ll learn some NYC history, fun facts, unique culture, and more. Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises (Seasonal) Get out on the water for some unique New York City views. Your New York Pass lets you choose from 6 Circle Line cruise options, but to get the most out of your day, choose one of the 2 options that will have you back on land before lunch: 30-minute BEAST Speedboat/Thrill Ride: zoom around the Hudson River at speeds of up to 45 mph on the 70-foot BEAST speedboat. You’ll cruise towards the Statue of Liberty while your captain performs tricks like sharp turns, twists, corkscrews, and more—all with Midtown and Lower Manhattan as your backdrop. 1-hour Liberty Cruise: get up-close views of the Statue of Liberty while learning all about the history and cultural importance of the statue and how she became an icon of freedom, hope, and liberty that extends beyond her physical presence in New York City from educational and entertaining narration. You get unbeatable views of Lady Liberty, Ellis Island, the New York City skyline, and more. No matter which cruise you choose, Circle Line’s knowledgeable guides will narrate your experience with fun facts and information, so you’ll learn some of the city’s fascinating and notable history while seeing the sights from the perspective of the water. Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum Explore American military and maritime history at Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum, where you can climb on board four important historic vessels: the museum’s namesake aircraft carrier, Intrepid, the submarine Growler, the space shuttle Enterprise, and the British Airways Concorde. In addition to the four vessels, the museum features an Exploreum Interactive Hall, a hands-on exhibition space and education center dedicated to inspiring an appreciation for history, science, and all those who serve our country. Planet Hollywood - Save 15% Grab a late lunch and save 15% off food, beverages, and merchandise with your New York Pass at Planet Hollywood. You’ll get to dine in an atmosphere dedicated to celebrating all things Hollywood and movie magic with a hint of nostalgia for the films and celebrities of yore—a restaurant venue worth a visit on its own! Radio City Music Hall Tour Take a 75-minute tour of this world-famous entertainment venue and walk in the footsteps (or leg kicks) of legends, like its resident headline performers, the Rockettes. On the tour, you’ll get to meet one of the world-famous Rockette performers, see the celebrity-signed guest book, explore the revered Art-Deco interiors, learn some of the secrets of the show biz trade, and more. Empire State Building Finish your day of sightseeing off with a visit to one of the most iconic landmarks in the world, the Empire State Building. You’ll get some of the best views in the entire city from its 360-degree open-air observation deck and after a full day of touring, you’ll be able to put some context to the views you’ll get from above. During your visit, check out the Empire State Building Experience which includes access to the newly restored Art Deco lobby, the historical Dare to Dream and Sustainability exhibits before hopping in the elevator to the observation deck on the 86th floor. From the deck, you’ll have unobstructed views of the city in every direction from 1,050 feet above ground. Free, self-guided multimedia tours are available to help you identify buildings and landmarks along the skyline.
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