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About the course
What you'll learn
- The story of New York — from the Lenape and the Dutch to the present day, in a concise timeline that gives the city its context
- How tipping works — exact rates for every situation, how to calculate quickly, and how to handle the iPad tip screen without awkwardness
- How to move and behave like a local — the unwritten rules of the pavement, the subway, and the restaurant that every New Yorker knows and no guidebook explains
- The practical essentials — electricity, water, currency, smoking rules, and alcohol laws all in one place
- Food and eating out — portion sizes, price ranges, tax, and reservations explained before you sit down at your first New York table
- Health and emergencies — what medical care costs, where to go for minor issues, and why travel insurance is non-negotiable
- The apps that actually matter — a curated list of what to download before departure and what each one does
- What the city feels like across the seasons — an honest snapshot of weather, crowds, and atmosphere by time of year
Certification
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Discover New York City: Essential Guide
Course modified date: 7 May 2026
- Teacher: New York Hints
- Enrolled students: 1
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- Level: All levels
- Length: 60 minutes
- Certificate: Yes
- Language: English
- Provider: New York Hints
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