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Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island: Reserved Ferry & Museum Access
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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
New York City: Guided Bus & Ferry Tour with Walking Stops
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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
Central Park Pedicab Tour: Private Guided Sightseeing in NYC
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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
Empire State Building: 86th Floor Observation Deck & Exhibits
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Empire State Building: 86th Floor Observation Deck & ExhibitsEmpire State Building observation deck ticket with access to 86th floor, immersive exhibits, and 360° Manhattan views. Express option available. Wheelchair accessible.
7,851 reviews
4.46★
Duration
45m–1h 30m
start times · Every day
64
Free cancellationfromUS$ 50per person
Central Park: Private Pedicab Tour with Photo Stops & Stories
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Central Park: Private Pedicab Tour with Photo Stops & StoriesFeel the rhythm of New York with a private Central Park pedicab tour: see iconic movie spots, take photos at Bethesda Fountain, and hear stories from your guide.
7,666 reviews
4.98★
Duration
1h–3h
start times · Every day
17
Live guide EN · DE · FR · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 42US$ 38per person
9/11 Memorial & Ground Zero Tour with Optional Museum
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9/11 Memorial & Ground Zero Tour with Optional MuseumTwo reflecting pools mark where the Twin Towers stood. This Ground Zero tour includes a guide with 9/11 connection and optional skip-the-line museum entry or VIP docent tour.
7,364 reviews
4.84★
Duration
2h–4h
start times · Every day
4
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 29per person
9/11 Memorial & Museum NYC: Timed Entry & Guided Tour
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9/11 Memorial & Museum NYC: Timed Entry & Guided TourDescend 70 feet into the World Trade Center foundations at the 9/11 Memorial & Museum. Timed entry includes the Survivors' Stairs, steel Tridents, and In Memoriam gallery.
6,759 reviews
4.74★
Duration
1h 30m
start times · Every day
20
Free cancellationfromUS$ 36per person
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt: Observation Deck & Glass Elevator
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SUMMIT One Vanderbilt: Observation Deck & Glass ElevatorVisit an all-glass elevator at 1,210 feet above Midtown Manhattan. Three floors of art, 360° skyline views, and Empire State Building close-ups. Timed entry included.
5,944 reviews
4.47★
Duration
1h–3h
start times · Every day
23
Free cancellationfromUS$ 48per person
NYC: 9/11 Memorial & Museum with One World Observatory & Skip-the-Line
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NYC: 9/11 Memorial & Museum with One World Observatory & Skip-the-LineTwo reflecting pools, skip-the-line museum entry, and One World Observatory at 102 stories. Local guide shares stories. Small group, 5–6 hours.
5,183 reviews
4.87★
Duration
2h–5h
start times · Every day
4
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 109per person
Top of the Rock NYC: 360° Skyline Views & Beam Experience
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Top of the Rock NYC: 360° Skyline Views & Beam ExperienceTop of the Rock observation deck at Rockefeller Center: 67th-floor views of Central Park, Empire State Building, and Statue of Liberty with indoor and outdoor decks.
4,903 reviews
4.28★
Duration
1h
start times · Every day
85
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 46per person
NYC Bus Tour: Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens & Harlem Street Art
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NYC Bus Tour: Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens & Harlem Street ArtFull-day bus tour across four NYC boroughs visiting Apollo Theater, Yankee Stadium, and street art. Includes lunch and local guide sharing Harlem history.
4,374 reviews
4.90★
Duration
6h
Every day except Tuesday and Wednesday
09:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 84per person
Chinatown & Little Italy Food Tour: 6 dishes, local stories
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Chinatown & Little Italy Food Tour: 6 dishes, local storiesWalk through Chinatown and Little Italy tasting six dishes: dumplings, pork buns, arancini, pizza, noodles and a signature secret dish.
3,518 reviews
4.94★
Duration
3h
start times · Every day
7
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 79per person
SoHo, Little Italy & Chinatown: NYC Walking Tour
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SoHo, Little Italy & Chinatown: NYC Walking TourTour three NYC neighborhoods in one day: SoHo's cast-iron architecture, Little Italy's mob history, and Chinatown's immigration stories. Includes local guide.
3,349 reviews
4.87★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
8
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 25per person
NYC Boroughs Tour: Harlem, Bronx, Queens, Brooklyn & Coney Island
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NYC Boroughs Tour: Harlem, Bronx, Queens, Brooklyn & Coney IslandSeven-hour guided tour of five NYC boroughs with a live English or Spanish guide: cross the East River on three bridges.
3,260 reviews
4.56★
Duration
7h
start times · Every day
8
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 42per person
NYC Night Bus Tour: Open-Top Double-Decker Views
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NYC Night Bus Tour: Open-Top Double-Decker ViewsOpen-top double-decker night bus tour of New York City with live guide. 1.5 hours, Times Square to Brooklyn Bridge, 6 PM & 8 PM daily.
3,142 reviews
4.40★
Duration
1h 30m
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 69per person
NYC Half-Day Bus Tour: Central Park, Brooklyn Bridge & Statue of Liberty
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NYC Half-Day Bus Tour: Central Park, Brooklyn Bridge & Statue of LibertyHalf-day NYC bus tour covering 30+ landmarks: Central Park, Rockefeller Center, Empire State Building, Brooklyn Bridge, Statue of Liberty and 9/11 Memorial. Includes guide.
3,049 reviews
4.93★
Duration
4h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 68per person
New York: St. Patrick's Old Cathedral Catacombs by Candlelight
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New York: St. Patrick's Old Cathedral Catacombs by CandlelightTour the sealed catacombs beneath St. Patrick's Old Cathedral in lower Manhattan. See bishops' tombs, walled cemeteries, and 200 years of Catholic history. Professional guide included.
2,955 reviews
4.65★
Duration
1h 30m
start times · Every day except Tuesday and Wednesday
4
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 38per person
Statue of Liberty Cruise NYC: 50-Min Harbor Tour & Live Guide
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Statue of Liberty Cruise NYC: 50-Min Harbor Tour & Live Guide50-minute round-trip cruise past Statue of Liberty, Brooklyn Bridge & One World Trade Center with live narration. Air-conditioned boat, outdoor deck, WiFi. Daily departures.
2,895 reviews
4.55★
Duration
50m
start times · Every day
4
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 29per person
Washington DC Day Trip from NYC: Capitol, Memorials & Air Museum
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Washington DC Day Trip from NYC: Capitol, Memorials & Air MuseumFull-day Washington DC tour from NYC with Arlington Cemetery, Capitol, White House, Air and Space Museum, and war memorials. Includes transportation, guide, and entry fees.
2,825 reviews
4.32★
Duration
11h–13h
Every day
06:30
Live guide EN · DE · PT · JA +3Free cancellationfromUS$ 129per person
One World Observatory: NYC Skyline Ticket & Priority Access
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One World Observatory: NYC Skyline Ticket & Priority AccessOne World Observatory at One World Trade Center, 1,776 feet high. Standard entry includes all levels and multimedia. Combo adds priority security and food voucher. Wheelchair accessible.
2,723 reviews
4.32★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
69
Free cancellationfromUS$ 30per person

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