New York Habitat Blog

Welcome back to another edition of our video series on Free Things to do in New York City.

If your watching this video, you are likely coming to New York City soon and you are also looking to save some money. If you haven’t already, you really should consider renting a Furnished Apartment.  It’s a great way to save money over a hotel and it’ll give you a true authentic New York experience.

Click above to watch this video: Free things to do in New York – Free Guided Tours. (2:34)

Take a look at this Studio Vacation Rental just a few blocks from Times Square (NY- 12424).

We’ve also got this fantastic 1 bedroom Accommodation in Midtown East (NY-12611).

Everyone knows it’s easy to spend money in New York.  But what if you don’t want to?  I’m here to show you more great things you can do… without having to take out your wallet.

Walking tours of New York are a great way to learn about the city.  And most of them are well worth the money spent.  But if you’re looking for a more independent (and free) alternative, you should definitely consider a pod tour.

Pod tours are unique because you can pause your iPod at any time during the tour to stop and explore on your own.  Stop for lunch, do some impromptu shopping or take a phone call.  You are in control of the pace of the tour.

You can find free pod tours for Central Park, the Lower East Side and even the Museum of Modern Art.  Check out a few that I found online.

• Free MoMA Pod tours
• The Lower East Side free pod tour
• Central Park – pod tour
• The Lower Manhattan Cultural Council

If you prefer to have a real live guide, there are also some great free group tours in New York.

For example you can catch the 8th Street Walking Tour in Greenwich Village where you’ll see where Jimi Hendrix built the Electric Lady sound studios and Barbra Streisand debuted at the Bon Soir.

And instead of just visiting Grand Central Station, why not take a free guided tour?  Every Friday at 12.30, you can catch a free tour of Grand Central and the surrounding area led by one of New York’s most renowned tour guides, Justin Ferate.

Other great free guided tours you can find in New York are:
Orchard Street Walking Tour
The Union Square Walking Tour
Times Square Tour

Another fun thing to consider during your next trip to New York is Big Apple Greeters.  It’s a non-profit organization that matches visitors with friendly and enthusiastic New Yorkers who are happy to share the city they love. This is truly a way to see New York through the eyes of a New Yorker.

What’s great about the pod tours and many of the guided tours, besides the fact that they’re free, is that you will learn many lesser-known aspects of New York.  Many of the free guided tours are led by true New Yorkers, meaning you’ll get some authentic exposure to this massive city.

Well I hope this video has given you more ideas on how to save money and still have fun in New York City.  Don’t forget to check out our selection of thousands of Furnished Apartments and Vacation Rentals throughout New York.

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This entry was posted on Monday, September 14th, 2009 in New York Travel Tips, New York Travel Videos.

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