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Cave of the Winds Tickets: Guided tour with Maid of the Mist
Cave of the Winds Tickets: Guided tour with Maid of the Mist★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (181)2h 30mYou get picked up at a central meeting point and walked through the park's main stops with a guide who knows the history and the angles. The Maid of the Mist boat ride, Observation Tower, and Cave of the Winds tickets are all included, so you skip the entry lines and the confusion of what to do next. Your guide leaves you with tips and the Cave tickets, and you explore the last attraction at whatever pace feels right.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want the main Niagara Falls sights guided and organized without arranging tickets separately—the guide handles the route and the history, then hands you the Cave tickets so you can linger without feeling rushed. Plan for a half-day with the guide, then another hour or so for the Cave if you want to explore it fully.Free cancellationMost bookedInfants freefromUS$ 110View ›
Niagara Falls: Maid of the Mist & Cave of the Winds Tour
Niagara Falls: Maid of the Mist & Cave of the Winds Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.69 (181)3h 30mYou walk through the oldest state park with a local guide, board the Maid of the Mist into the heart of the Horseshoe, stand at three viewpoints on Goat Island, then descend into the Cave of the Winds to touch the American Falls up close. Entry to the World Changed Here pavilion and film are included, and the guide's knowledge of the site's 175-year history frames everything you see.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want the main Niagara Falls attractions in one guided experience without arranging separate tickets and timing. The paced itinerary and local guide handle the logistics, so you focus on the views and the history.Free cancellationTravelers' pickInfants freefromUS$ 99View ›
Sailboat Cruise Statue of Liberty NYC: 2-hour harbor sail
Sailboat Cruise Statue of Liberty NYC: 2-hour harbor sail★★★★★★★★★★ 4.87 (181)1h 45mYou board at Chelsea Piers and sail past Manhattan's Financial District, Ellis Island, and the Statue of Liberty aboard a historic two-masted schooner. The crew raises the sails by hand, and you get one complimentary drink while the boat glides through the harbor for roughly two hours. Small groups, no queues, and you're back on the pier in time for dinner.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to see the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island without a crowded ferry or a museum visit—you're on the water, moving under sail, for roughly two hours. Small groups and a single drink included keep it relaxed, though you do need to be able to board a boat and stand on deck.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −46%fromUS$ 60View ›
Central Park: Private Pedicab Tour with Top Highlights
Central Park: Private Pedicab Tour with Top Highlights★★★★★★★★★★ 4.99 (180)1h–2hYou’ll settle into a private pedicab and let a local guide show you Central Park’s highlights—from Bethesda Fountain to Bow Bridge and Strawberry Fields—without walking miles. Hear real-life stories, laugh at unexpected moments, and soak up quiet corners you might miss on foot. It’s relaxed, personal, and full of small surprises you’ll remember long after.Free cancellationfromUS$ 36View ›
Niagara Falls Day & Night Tour from NYC with Maid of the Mist
Niagara Falls Day & Night Tour from NYC with Maid of the Mist★★★★★★★★★★ 4.08 (180)22h–1dYou depart New York City early morning and spend 5+ hours exploring Niagara Falls State Park, including the Maid of the Mist boat tour and Cave of the Winds walkway. A poncho and bilingual guide are included. After sunset, you watch the falls illuminated with seasonal fireworks, then return to the city late evening. The fixed schedule means you skip the entry-line wait and catch both daylight and night views in one trip.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Niagara Falls in both daylight and darkness without arranging your own transport, park tickets, or timing—the early departure and fixed schedule pack two completely different views of the same falls into one day, which is what makes the night illumination possible without staying overnight.Free cancellationfromUS$ 189View ›
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt: Skip-the-Line Tour & Skyline Views
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt: Skip-the-Line Tour & Skyline Views★★★★★★★★★★ 4.88 (180)1h 30mYou get a 90-minute guided tour of SUMMIT One Vanderbilt's three interactive floors with a Guest Experience Tour Lead, skip-the-line access at every checkpoint, and a complimentary digital photo package. No waiting in the main queue, no figuring out the building on your own, and you leave with professional images of the skyline. Arrive 15 minutes early and wear comfortable shoes.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the Midtown skyline and SUMMIT's three floors of art and architecture without spending your morning in a queue—the skip-the-line access and guided format mean you move through at a real pace instead of shuffling with the standard crowd.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 162View ›
Bushwick Brooklyn Street Art Tour: 50+ Murals & Artist Stories
Bushwick Brooklyn Street Art Tour: 50+ Murals & Artist Stories★★★★★★★★★★ 4.73 (180)1h 30mYou walk through Bushwick's warehouse district with a local guide who knows the artists and the stories behind 50+ murals covering the neighborhood's buildings. The tour moves at a pace that lets you actually absorb what you're seeing, and your guide explains the techniques, the politics, and the history of the scene. You get the real street art, not the Instagram version, and you leave understanding why this neighborhood became what it is.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the real Bushwick street art scene with someone who actually knows it, rather than wandering on your own and missing the stories that make the murals stick with you.Free cancellationKids −19%fromUS$ 25View ›
Greenwich Village: NYC Nightlife Crawl with VIP Entry & Shots
Greenwich Village: NYC Nightlife Crawl with VIP Entry & Shots★★★★★★★★★★ 4.67 (180)3h–4hYou’ll dive straight into NYC nightlife with a local host leading you through four Greenwich Village bars and clubs—think live music, games, free shots, exclusive drink deals, and fast entry everywhere. Expect new friends, karaoke moments (good or bad), and that unmistakable Village energy pulsing through every block. If you want to feel New York after dark instead of just seeing it—that’s what sticks with you.Free cancellationBest value-15%fromUS$ 23View ›
Jamestown: Lucille Ball & Desi Arnaz Museum Admission Ticket
Jamestown: Lucille Ball & Desi Arnaz Museum Admission Ticket★★★★★★★★★★ 4.66 (177)1h–2hYou’ll step right into Lucille Ball & Desi Arnaz’s world in Jamestown — wander through real TV sets, see quirky costumes and Emmy awards up close, and try your hand at a classic Vitameatavegamin commercial with a local crowd cheering you on. Expect laughter, nostalgia, and maybe even a little surprise at how much these moments still matter.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −20%fromUS$ 24View ›
Private Transfer New York Airport to Brooklyn with Meet-and-Greet
Private Transfer New York Airport to Brooklyn with Meet-and-Greet★★★★★★★★★★ 4.90 (174)30m–1h 30mYou book online with your flight details, get a confirmation with your driver's contact and pickup time, and meet a waiting driver at arrivals who handles luggage and takes you to Brooklyn at a fixed price. No surge pricing, no negotiation, no stress about getting from the airport to the city.Is it for me?Worth booking if you land with luggage and want to skip the taxi queue entirely—the fixed price and driver tracking mean you know the cost and arrival time before you leave the airport, which turns a stressful transfer into a straightforward ride to Brooklyn.Free cancellationfromUS$ 99View ›
East Village Rock and Roll Tour: CBGB, Ramones, Punk Sites
East Village Rock and Roll Tour: CBGB, Ramones, Punk Sites★★★★★★★★★★ 4.76 (174)2hThis is a 2-hour walking tour of the East Village led by licensed guides who worked in the music business and lived the punk and rock scene. You visit the sites where musicians played, lived and partied—CBGB, Ramones locations, punk rock album cover spots, and venues where Led Zeppelin, the Doors, the Who and the Allman Brothers performed. The tour covers rock, punk and pop sites across the neighborhood, meeting at the corner of East 9th Street and 3rd Avenue.Is it for me?This is a shared walking tour led by a guide, so you move as a group through the East Village and listen rather than explore on your own. Choose it if you want the stories and context behind the sites—why a particular venue mattered, which bands played there, how the scene connected—rather than just walking past the locations yourself.Instant confirmationfromUS$ 47View ›
Wall Street Financial Crisis Tour with Finance Professional
Wall Street Financial Crisis Tour with Finance Professional★★★★★★★★★★ 4.75 (172)2hA private two-hour walking tour of Manhattan's Financial District led by a Wall Street professional who explains the 2008 financial crisis through the landmarks where it unfolded. The guide takes you past the New York Stock Exchange (closed to visitors since 2001), along Wall Street itself, to Federal Hall where George Washington became President, and ends near the Federal Reserve Bank. A moderate amount of walking is involved, and the tour is wheelchair accessible.Is it for me?Book this private tour if you want the 2008 crisis explained by someone who worked through it, not from a script—the guide's firsthand experience is what turns the walk into a real conversation about what went wrong and why it mattered.Free cancellationfromUS$ 350View ›
Ghosts of Greenwich Village: 8 haunted locations in one hour
Ghosts of Greenwich Village: 8 haunted locations in one hour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.61 (171)1hYou walk eight haunted locations through Greenwich Village in an hour with a professional guide, starting and ending at Washington Square Park. The tour runs year-round at 8pm (spring/summer) or 7pm (fall/winter), keeps groups small, and includes all fees. You leave knowing the darker history of neighborhoods you thought you already understood.Is it for me?This works well if you know New York but want to see it from an angle you haven't explored, or if you're visiting and want a focused, guided way into the city's older layers without arranging transport or timing yourself — the fixed hour and small group size mean you get the story without the logistics.Free cancellationfromUS$ 30View ›
Central Park: 45-Min VIP Carriage Ride & Photo Stop
Central Park: 45-Min VIP Carriage Ride & Photo Stop★★★★★★★★★★ 4.85 (170)40mYou ride in a plush horse carriage for 45 minutes through Central Park's main attractions, including Bethesda Terrace, the carousel, Strawberry Fields, and Tavern on the Green. The driver narrates history and facts, stops at Cherry Hill for photos, and provides warm blankets in winter. No walking required, and the pace lets you absorb the park instead of rushing through it.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Central Park's main sights without walking or joining a crowded tour bus — the carriage pace and narration let you actually absorb the park instead of rushing through it, and the photo stop at Cherry Hill means you get the shot without the crowds.Free cancellationfrom · per groupUS$ 179View ›
One World Observatory: Skip-the-Line Ticket & iPad Guide
One World Observatory: Skip-the-Line Ticket & iPad Guide★★★★★★★★★★ 4.09 (169)2hYou skip the entry line with a priority security lane, ride the SkyPod elevator to the 102nd floor, and spend as long as you want exploring the 360° views with the One World Explorer iPad guide and help from the Tour Ambassadors on deck. Your $15 dining credit works at either restaurant upstairs, and you can arrive any time on your chosen day.Is it for me?Book this if you want the main observation deck experience without spending time in the entry queue—the skip-the-line access and flexible arrival time mean you control when you go up and how long you stay.Free cancellationfromUS$ 70View ›
Central Park: Private Pedicab Tour with Local Guide Stories
Central Park: Private Pedicab Tour with Local Guide Stories★★★★★★★★★★ 4.92 (168)1hYou’ll ride through Central Park by private pedicab with a local guide sharing stories as you go. Stop at Bethesda Fountain, Strawberry Fields, and more iconic spots while soaking up real New York energy. Includes pickup and plenty of time for photos or just people-watching along the way.Free cancellationfromUS$ 59View ›
New York City: Private SUV Tour of Manhattan & Brooklyn
New York City: Private SUV Tour of Manhattan & Brooklyn★★★★★★★★★★ 4.83 (166)3h–5hYou’ll ride in a comfy private vehicle with your own local guide through Manhattan and Brooklyn—no subway stress or crowds. Expect unscripted moments: Chinatown’s street life, quiet at the 9/11 Memorial, skyline views from Brooklyn Heights Promenade, plus plenty of stops for photos or snacks along the way.Free cancellationTravelers' pickLikely to sell outfrom · per groupUS$ 775View ›
Central Park: Private Horse Carriage Ride & Photo Stops
Central Park: Private Horse Carriage Ride & Photo Stops★★★★★★★★★★ 4.75 (165)40mYou’ll settle into your own private carriage and see Central Park’s best spots—from Bethesda Fountain to Cherry Hill—with time for photos and stories along the way. Expect warm blankets if it’s cold, friendly local drivers who know their stuff, and a chance to feed your horse at the end. It’s relaxed and surprisingly personal—a real pause in NYC’s rush.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfrom · per groupUS$ 148View ›
Jamestown: National Comedy Center Admission & Exhibits
Jamestown: National Comedy Center Admission & Exhibits★★★★★★★★★★ 4.70 (165)2h–4hYou get admission to the National Comedy Center's full collection of interactive exhibits, stand-up stations, and behind-the-scenes comedy archives. Move through the museum at your own pace, from vaudeville to contemporary comedy, with the option to add the Lucille Ball museum. Wheelchair accessible, no time limit once you're inside, and your ticket is valid for six months.Is it for me?Right for anyone who wants to understand how American comedy actually works, without needing a guide or a scheduled tour — you move through the exhibits on your own time and spend as long as you want at each station.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −28%fromUS$ 37View ›
Central Park: Private Pedicab Tour with Photo Stops & Guide
Central Park: Private Pedicab Tour with Photo Stops & Guide★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (165)2h–3hYou’ll ride through Central Park with a local guide, stopping for photos at Bethesda Fountain, Bow Bridge, and Strawberry Fields. Hear celebrity stories and movie trivia as you pass iconic sights like The Met and Upper East Side homes—all from a cozy pedicab with warm blankets if it’s chilly. Expect laughter, little surprises, and views you’ll remember long after you leave.Free cancellationfromUS$ 50View ›
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