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★4.7 689 experiences from US$ 1.13 ✓Free cancellation on most experiences

Must-do experiences

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
Niagara Falls: Maid of the Mist & Skylon Tower, Both Sides
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★Top rated
Niagara Falls: Maid of the Mist & Skylon Tower, Both Sides6-hour tour of US & Canadian sides with Maid of the Mist boat ride, Skylon Tower, Cave of the Winds, hotel pickup and all fees included. Small groups.
10,177 reviews
4.95★
Duration
6h
Every day
10:00
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 190per 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)

Niagara Falls USA tour with Cave of the Winds & boat ride
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Travelers' pick
Niagara Falls USA tour with Cave of the Winds & boat ride
8,889 reviews
4.91★
Duration
4h
fromUS$ 125per person
Central Park Pedicab Tour: Private Guided Sightseeing in NYC
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Travelers' pick
Central Park Pedicab Tour: Private Guided Sightseeing in NYC
8,727 reviews
4.97★
Duration
1h–3h
fromUS$ 38per person
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

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
Cave of the Winds Tickets: Guided tour with Maid of the Mist
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Cave of the Winds Tickets: Guided tour with Maid of the MistCave of the Winds tickets included with guided tour of Niagara Falls, Maid of the Mist boat ride, and Observation Tower visit.
201 reviews
5.00★
Duration
2h 30m
Next departure: 1 May 2027Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 110per person
JFK to Manhattan: Stress-Free Private Airport Transfer
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JFK to Manhattan: Stress-Free Private Airport TransferArrive in NYC with a smooth, private airport transfer from JFK to Manhattan. Meet your local driver at the gate, skip the taxi hassle, and get insider tips on the ride.
155 reviews
5.00★
Duration
45m–1h 15m
Every dayPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 215per group
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

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
Herschell Carrousel Museum, Niagara Falls: Ride a 1916 Carousel
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Herschell Carrousel Museum, Niagara Falls: Ride a 1916 CarouselAdmission to the Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum in North Tonawanda near Niagara Falls includes two ride tokens.
22 reviews
4.82★
Duration
1h–2h
Wed–SunFree cancellationfromUS$ 12per person
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
Buffalo: Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural Site Guided Tour Ticket
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Buffalo: Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural Site Guided Tour TicketStep into 1901 Buffalo at the Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural Site. Explore restored rooms, interactive exhibits, and stories with a local guide. Includes admission.
135 reviews
4.79★
Duration
45m–1h
start times · Every day
6
Free cancellationfromUS$ 12.83per 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
Catskills Scenic Byway: Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour
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Catskills Scenic Byway: Self-Guided Audio Driving TourSelf-guided audio driving tour of Catskills Scenic Byway with 72 stops: download once, tour offline at your own pace with GPS-triggered commentary and flexible routes.
10 reviews
4.40★
Duration
8h–1d
Every dayFree cancellationfromUS$ 19.99per group
Farm Tour at Clover Brooke: Llamas, Alpacas & Goats
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Farm Tour at Clover Brooke: Llamas, Alpacas & GoatsMeet llamas, alpacas, mini donkeys and Pygora goats on a guided farm tour in the Catskills. Includes water and a commemorative pin.
11 reviews
4.45★
Duration
1h
Sat and Sun
12:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 22per person

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Albany Reiki and Tarot: 60-Minute Energy Healing Session
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Albany Reiki and Tarot: 60-Minute Energy Healing SessionReiki energy healing combined with intuitive tarot reading in a single 60-minute private session in Albany.
Duration
1h
Mon–Sat
12:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 159per person
Bronx walking tour: Yankee Stadium to street culture
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Bronx walking tour: Yankee Stadium to street cultureSelf-guided podcast tour through the South Bronx traces baseball history and immigrant neighborhoods in under two hours, with app navigation and expert audio.
Duration
1h 59m
Every dayFree cancellationfromUS$ 6.83US$ 5.46per person
Guided Half-Day Hikes in the Catskills: Small Group or Private
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Guided Half-Day Hikes in the Catskills: Small Group or PrivateHalf-day guided hikes in the Catskills with a licensed New York State guide. Small groups or private tours cover 2–5 miles in 3–4 hours with gear and snacks provided.
Duration
4h
Every day
09:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 179per person
Seneca Lake Wine Tour: Self-Guided GPS Audio Guide
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Seneca Lake Wine Tour: Self-Guided GPS Audio GuideDrive Seneca Lake on your own route with a GPS audio guide that plays automatically at 42 mapped wineries, stories about the families behind them.
Duration
4h–9h
start times · Every day
21
Free cancellationfromUS$ 25per group
30-Minute Helicopter Tour: Fall Foliage Over West Point
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30-Minute Helicopter Tour: Fall Foliage Over West PointFly 30 minutes over West Point and the Hudson Valley in a small helicopter with a professional pilot, catching aerial views of autumn colors.
1 review
5.00★
Duration
45m
start times · Every day
5
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 450per group
Kayaking in Ramshorn Wildlife Sanctuary: Bald Eagles & Creek
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Kayaking in Ramshorn Wildlife Sanctuary: Bald Eagles & CreekPaddle Ramshorn Creek in the Catskills with a local guide who knows the ecosystem intimately. Spot bald eagles and native wildlife from the water over four hours.
Duration
4h
Every dayLive guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 125per person
Syracuse University and Thornden Park Walking Tour
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Syracuse University and Thornden Park Walking TourOne-hour guided walking tour of Syracuse's Thornden Park and Syracuse University campus with a live English guide. Includes the Rose Garden.
Duration
3h
start times · Every day
13
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 40per person
Goat Herding in the Catskills: Lead a Cashmere Herd
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Goat Herding in the Catskills: Lead a Cashmere HerdHerd cashmere goats across 30 acres of meadows and creeks in Hobart, learning to guide them through their grazing grounds with a live guide. Suitable for all fitness levels.
5 reviews
5.00★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · FRFree cancellationfromUS$ 60per person
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New York 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: Niagara Falls: Maid of the Mist & Skylon Tower, Both Sides, US$ 190 (6h, 4.95★ · 10,177).
  • Best value: New York City: Guided Bus & Ferry Tour with Walking Stops, US$ 99 (6h, 4.76★ · 13,927).

Of the 689 experiences: 643 with free cancellation, 574 with instant confirmation, 133 with hotel pickup and 426 bookable last-minute.

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