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We compared all 525 experiences in New York City so you can choose in minutes: real prices, verified reviews and our editorial picks.

★4.7 525 experiences from US$ 5.46 ✓Free cancellation on most experiences

Must-do experiences

Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island: Reserved Ferry & Museum Access
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Most booked
Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island: Reserved Ferry & Museum AccessReserved ferry tickets skip the lines at Battery Park. Guided tour of Liberty Island, self-guided Ellis Island museum with audio, 4 hours total. NYC history expert included.
15,011 reviews
4.81★
Duration
3h–5h
start times · Every day
3
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 59per person
Central Park Pedicab Tour: Private Guided Sightseeing in NYC
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★Top rated
Central Park Pedicab Tour: Private Guided Sightseeing in NYCCentral Park pedicab tours with live guide visiting Bethesda Terrace, Bow Bridge, and Strawberry Fields. Learn history and movie locations. Private groups, 1-2 hours.
8,727 reviews
4.97★
Duration
1h–3h
start times · Every day
23
Live guide EN · DE · FR · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 38per person
New York City: Guided Bus & Ferry Tour with Walking Stops
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Best value
New York City: Guided Bus & Ferry Tour with Walking StopsFeel the city’s pulse on a guided New York day tour: walk Central Park, ride the ferry past Lady Liberty, see the 9/11 Memorial, all with a local guide and comfy bus.
13,927 reviews
4.76★
Duration
6h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 99per person

Recommended (7)

Empire State Building: 86th Floor Observation Deck & Exhibits
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Travelers' pick
Empire State Building: 86th Floor Observation Deck & Exhibits
7,851 reviews
4.46★
Duration
45m–1h 30m
fromUS$ 50per person
Central Park: Private Pedicab Tour with Photo Stops & Stories
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Travelers' pick
Central Park: Private Pedicab Tour with Photo Stops & Stories
7,666 reviews
4.98★
Duration
1h–3h
fromUS$ 42US$ 38per person
9/11 Memorial & Ground Zero Tour with Optional Museum
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Travelers' pick
9/11 Memorial & Ground Zero Tour with Optional Museum
7,364 reviews
4.84★
Duration
2h–4h
fromUS$ 29per person
9/11 Memorial & Museum NYC: Timed Entry & Guided Tour
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Travelers' pick
9/11 Memorial & Museum NYC: Timed Entry & Guided Tour
6,759 reviews
4.74★
Duration
1h 30m
fromUS$ 36per person
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt: Observation Deck & Glass Elevator
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Travelers' pick
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt: Observation Deck & Glass Elevator
5,944 reviews
4.47★
Duration
1h–3h
fromUS$ 48per person
NYC: 9/11 Memorial & Museum with One World Observatory & Skip-the-Line
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Travelers' pick
NYC: 9/11 Memorial & Museum with One World Observatory & Skip-the-Line
5,183 reviews
4.87★
Duration
2h–5h
fromUS$ 109per person
Top of the Rock NYC: 360° Skyline Views & Beam Experience
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Travelers' pick
Top of the Rock NYC: 360° Skyline Views & Beam Experience
4,903 reviews
4.28★
Duration
1h
fromUS$ 46per person

Top rated (10)

Hamilton & Washington Revolutionary Walking Tour NYC: 3 hours
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Hamilton & Washington Revolutionary Walking Tour NYC: 3 hoursThree-hour walking tour of Lower Manhattan led by a licensed historian, covering Hamilton and Washington's pivotal moments from the Revolution.
217 reviews
5.00★
Duration
3h
Sat
12:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 53per person
Central Park: Private Pedicab Tour with Photo Stops & Guide
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Central Park: Private Pedicab Tour with Photo Stops & GuideFeel the rhythm of New York on a Central Park private pedicab tour, stopping for photos at Bethesda Terrace, Bow Bridge & Strawberry Fields. Includes blankets & local guide.
213 reviews
5.00★
Duration
2h–3h
start times · Every day
17
Season until 26 NovLive guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 50per person
Central Park pedicab tour: Strawberry Fields, Bow Bridge & Dakota
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Travelers' pick
Central Park pedicab tour: Strawberry Fields, Bow Bridge & DakotaGuided pedicab tour of Central Park with a driver-guide speaking English, Spanish or French: stop for photos at Strawberry Fields, Bow Bridge.
148 reviews
5.00★
Duration
1h
start times · Every day
19
Live guide EN · FR · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 44per person
Chinatown & Little Italy Food Tour NYC: Full Portions, Value
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Travelers' pick
Chinatown & Little Italy Food Tour NYC: Full Portions, ValueTwo-hour guided food tour through New York City's Chinatown and Little Italy with meals included, walk the neighborhoods.
136 reviews
5.00★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 59per person
NoLita: Food & History Tour with Tastings, Wine & Local Stories
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NoLita: Food & History Tour with Tastings, Wine & Local StoriesFollow a local guide through NoLita’s food scene: pizza, Mexican bites, wine, and sweet surprises. Dive into NYC history with included tastings and insider stories.
123 reviews
5.00★
Duration
3h
start times · Thu–Sun
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 99per person
West Village NYC: Viral Food Tour with No Lines & Local Bites
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West Village NYC: Viral Food Tour with No Lines & Local BitesStart with the smell of fresh bagels, skip the lines, and taste the real West Village: pizza, dosas, and more. Includes all food, stroller-friendly, local guide.
109 reviews
5.00★
Duration
2h 30m
start times · Fri–Sun
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 99per person
Private Boat Tour Manhattan: Statue of Liberty & Brooklyn Bridge
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Private Boat Tour Manhattan: Statue of Liberty & Brooklyn BridgePrivate 2-hour boat tour around lower Manhattan aboard a 30-foot powerboat with captain guide: unobstructed views of the Statue of Liberty.
109 reviews
5.00★
Duration
2h
start times · Tue–Thu
5
Season until 5 NovLive guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 500per group
Manhattan sightseeing boat tour from Chelsea Piers: 40+ landmarks
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Manhattan sightseeing boat tour from Chelsea Piers: 40+ landmarksNarrated sightseeing boat tour of New York Harbor from Chelsea Piers with a Coast Guard licensed captain.
730 reviews
4.99★
Duration
1h
start times · Every day
2
Season until 16 NovLive guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 99per person
Brooklyn Escape Room: 60-Minute Puzzle Games at City Point
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Brooklyn Escape Room: 60-Minute Puzzle Games at City PointSix themed escape rooms in downtown Brooklyn. Solve puzzles and escape with your team in 60 minutes. Groups up to 8, ages 13+. Book at City Point.
493 reviews
4.99★
Duration
1h 15m
start times · Mon–Thu
58
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 49per person
NYC Statue of Liberty Cruise: 50 Minutes & Harbor Views
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Travelers' pick
NYC Statue of Liberty Cruise: 50 Minutes & Harbor Views50-minute Statue of Liberty cruise from New York with views of Ellis Island, One World Trade Center & Hudson Yards. Includes interior/exterior decks, WiFi, free bus access.
461 reviews
4.99★
Duration
50m
start times · Every day
3
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 25per person

Lowest price (10)

Central Park Bike Rental: Self-Guided Cycling Tour NYC
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Travelers' pick
Central Park Bike Rental: Self-Guided Cycling Tour NYCRent a Trek bike at Columbus Circle with helmet, lock and map. Cycle the five-mile loop or visit Bethesda Fountain, Balto, and Alice in Wonderland. All fitness levels welcome.
123 reviews
4.87★
Duration
1h–1d
start times · Every day
21
Free cancellationfromUS$ 6per person
Central Park Horse Carriage Tour: Private Ride Since 1970
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Travelers' pick
Central Park Horse Carriage Tour: Private Ride Since 1970Private horse-drawn carriage through Central Park with live English-speaking guide, blankets and photo stops.
479 reviews
4.65★
Duration
45m
start times · Every day
55
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 7.99per group
Brooklyn Heights & DUMBO: Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour
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Brooklyn Heights & DUMBO: Self-Guided Audio Walking TourSelf-guided audio tour of Brooklyn Heights and DUMBO with 25+ stories about Brooklyn Bridge, Manhattan Bridge, and local history. Lifetime access.
11 reviews
4.27★
Duration
1h–2h
Every dayFree cancellationfromUS$ 14.99US$ 12.74per person
Central Park Scavenger Hunt App: Self-Guided NYC Adventure
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Central Park Scavenger Hunt App: Self-Guided NYC AdventureSelf-guided scavenger hunt through Central Park and New York City landmarks using the Let's Roam app.
244 reviews
4.68★
Duration
1h 30m
Every dayFree cancellationfromUS$ 14.99per person
Central Park Bike Rental: Free Lock, Helmet & Map
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Central Park Bike Rental: Free Lock, Helmet & MapRent a bike in Central Park with helmet, lock and map included. Choose from comfort, hybrid or cruiser bikes. Book ahead: rentals sell out fast.
405 reviews
4.57★
Duration
1h–1d
start times · Every day
17
Free cancellationfromUS$ 15per person
Central Park Bike Rental: 12 Pickup Locations Across NYC
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Travelers' pick
Central Park Bike Rental: 12 Pickup Locations Across NYCRent a bicycle at Central Park with helmet, lock and map included. Pick up and drop off at 12 Manhattan locations. Accessible bikes available.
40 reviews
4.50★
Duration
1h–12h
Every dayFree cancellationfromUS$ 18per person
Dyker Heights Christmas Lights Walking Tour: Best Displays
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Dyker Heights Christmas Lights Walking Tour: Best DisplaysWalk through Dyker Heights to see the neighborhood's legendary Christmas light displays with a guide who knows which homes to visit and the tradition.
64 reviews
4.39★
Duration
1h 30m
start times · Every day except Friday
6
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 22per person
Brooklyn Bridge & DUMBO Walking Tour: Manhattan Bridge Views
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Likely to sell out
Brooklyn Bridge & DUMBO Walking Tour: Manhattan Bridge ViewsWalking tour of Brooklyn Bridge and DUMBO with expert guide, small groups under 20, photo stops at Washington Street. Around 3 hours from City Hall Park.
61 reviews
4.57★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 24per person
Central Park Pedicab Tour: 50 or 90 Minutes, 3-5 Stops, New York City
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Travelers' pick
Central Park Pedicab Tour: 50 or 90 Minutes, 3-5 Stops, New York CityRide a pedicab through Central Park for 50 or 90 minutes with 3 to 5 hop-off stops at Bethesda Fountain, Cherry Hill, and Strawberry Fields.
301 reviews
4.90★
Duration
50m–1h 30m
start times · Every day except Saturday
4
Free cancellationfromUS$ 24per person
Central Park E-Bike Rental: Giant Yamaha, 8am–6pm Pickup
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Central Park E-Bike Rental: Giant Yamaha, 8am–6pm PickupRent a Giant e-bike near Central Park (2 min walk). Covers 8am–6pm, helmet & lock included. Explore the park, Brooklyn Bridge, Times Square without pedaling hard.
12 reviews
4.17★
Every dayFree cancellationfromUS$ 25per person
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New York City at a glance ✓ 2026-11-03

  • Most booked: Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island: Reserved Ferry & Museum Access, US$ 59 (3h–5h, 4.81★ · 15,011).
  • Top rated: Central Park Pedicab Tour: Private Guided Sightseeing in NYC, US$ 38 (1h–3h, 4.97★ · 8,727).
  • Best value: New York City: Guided Bus & Ferry Tour with Walking Stops, US$ 99 (6h, 4.76★ · 13,927).

Of the 525 experiences: 484 with free cancellation, 430 with instant confirmation, 47 with hotel pickup and 352 bookable last-minute.

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