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Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island: Reserved Ferry & Museum Access
Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island: Reserved Ferry & Museum Access★★★★★★★★★★ 4.81 (14,777)3h–5hYou skip the admission lines with reserved ferry tickets and spend your morning with a local history expert on Liberty Island, then explore Ellis Island's immigration museum at your own pace with an audio guide. The whole experience takes four hours if you do both islands, or two and a half if you choose the Express option and stay only at the Statue. Return to Battery Park whenever you finish.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want both islands without spending the morning in line, and who don't mind exploring the museums on their own after the guide's introduction. Plan to arrive 15 minutes early—the ferry leaves on time, and late arrivals don't board.Free cancellationTravelers' pickMost bookedfromUS$ 59View ›
New York City: Guided Bus & Ferry Tour with Walking Stops
New York City: Guided Bus & Ferry Tour with Walking Stops★★★★★★★★★★ 4.76 (13,783)6hYou’ll walk Central Park with a local guide, stand quietly at the 9/11 Memorial, grab lunch near bustling markets, then catch skyline views from the Staten Island Ferry—all in one day. Expect moments of surprise and reflection as you experience New York’s energy up close.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 99View ›
Niagara Falls: Maid of the Mist & Skylon Tower, Both Sides
Niagara Falls: Maid of the Mist & Skylon Tower, Both Sides★★★★★★★★★★ 4.95 (9,931)6hYou'll ride the Maid of the Mist boat through the spray, descend into the Cave of the Winds, and ride Skylon Tower for an aerial view — all in one day, crossing between the US and Canadian sides. Hotel pickup, all attraction fees, tolls and a professional guide are included in the six-hour itinerary. You'll need a valid passport and must confirm border requirements 24 hours ahead.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Niagara Falls from multiple angles — water level, ground level, and 775 feet up — without arranging separate tickets, border logistics, or transportation between sites. The fixed itinerary and included tolls mean you cross the border once and let the guide handle the rest.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −26%fromUS$ 190View ›
Niagara Falls: Maid of the Mist, Cave of the Winds & Island Walk
Niagara Falls: Maid of the Mist, Cave of the Winds & Island Walk★★★★★★★★★★ 4.91 (8,765)4hYou’ll stand almost inside Niagara’s roar on Cave of the Winds walkways, get drenched on a Maid of the Mist cruise (seasonal), explore Goat Island’s quieter trails with your local guide, and catch panoramic views from Prospect Point Tower—all with hotel pickup included. Be ready for wet shoes and big grins.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −24%fromUS$ 125View ›
Central Park: Pedicab Private Tour with Local Stories
Central Park: Pedicab Private Tour with Local Stories★★★★★★★★★★ 4.97 (8,452)1h–3hYou’ll glide through Central Park on a private pedicab tour with a local guide who shares stories behind every landmark—from Bethesda Fountain’s film fame to Strawberry Fields’ quiet memorials. Snap photos at Bow Bridge and let someone else do the pedaling while you soak up city views and small surprises along the way.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 38View ›
Empire State Building: 86th Floor Observation Deck & Exhibits
Empire State Building: 86th Floor Observation Deck & Exhibits★★★★★★★★★★ 4.45 (7,665)45m–1h 30mYou get immersive galleries on the way up, then 360° views from the 86th floor (or floor-to-ceiling windows on the 102nd). The visit includes access to exhibits on the 2nd and 80th floors and free Wi-Fi. Arrive mid-morning for the shortest wait, or choose Express for priority entry.Is it for me?Book this if you want the most famous view in New York without arranging transport or timing—the building is in Midtown with public transit nearby, and the ticket gets you straight to the decks and exhibits without planning anything else.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 50View ›
Central Park: Private Pedicab Tour with Photo Stops & Stories
Central Park: Private Pedicab Tour with Photo Stops & Stories★★★★★★★★★★ 4.98 (7,552)1h–3hYou’ll ride through Central Park in a private pedicab, stopping for photos at places like Bethesda Fountain and Bow Bridge while your guide shares stories about movies filmed here and local legends. Expect quiet moments away from city noise, glimpses of famous buildings, and small surprises—a violin echoing under tiled arches or fresh flowers at Strawberry Fields—that make this day linger long after it ends.Free cancellationTravelers' pickTop ratedfromUS$ 38View ›
9/11 Memorial & Ground Zero Tour with Optional Museum
9/11 Memorial & Ground Zero Tour with Optional Museum★★★★★★★★★★ 4.84 (7,159)2h–4hYou walk the 9/11 Memorial with a guide who lived through that day, hearing stories of tragedy and resilience as you stand at the reflecting pools where the Twin Towers stood. The tour includes the Oculus, St. Paul's Chapel, and the Survivor Tree. Add museum entry — either self-guided with skip-the-line access or a one-hour VIP docent tour — to spend another hour or two with the collections. Pre-booking guarantees your spot.Is it for me?Right for anyone wanting to understand what happened at Ground Zero through the eyes of someone who was there, without rushing through the memorial. Plan for a moderate walk and bring comfortable shoes — that pace is what lets the stories land.Free cancellationTravelers' pickInfants freefromUS$ 29View ›
9/11 Memorial & Museum NYC: Timed Entry & Guided Tour
9/11 Memorial & Museum NYC: Timed Entry & Guided Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.74 (6,694)1h 30mYou get timed entry to the 9/11 Memorial & Museum with guaranteed access to the 70-foot descent, Survivors' Stairs, and In Memoriam gallery. Guided tour options are available as paid upgrades. Plan two to three hours, arrive during your chosen window, and know that re-entry is not permitted after you leave.Is it for me?Right for anyone wanting to understand the attacks and their aftermath through primary artifacts and personal testimony, without arranging entry separately. The timed slot removes the queue, and two to three hours is what the space needs—rushing through diminishes what you're there to witness.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 36View ›
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt: Observation Deck & Glass Elevator
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt: Observation Deck & Glass Elevator★★★★★★★★★★ 4.47 (5,861)1h–3hYou arrive at your timed slot, move through three floors of immersive art and 360-degree views of Manhattan, and if you've upgraded to Ascent, you ride an exterior glass elevator 12 stories up the side of the building to the highest viewing point in Midtown. The whole thing takes as long as you want to linger — there's no rush once you're in. Entry, all three floors, and the art installations are included; Ascent is an add-on that costs extra but puts you outside the building, suspended above the city.Is it for me?Right for anyone wanting to see Manhattan from a perspective that's not a standard rooftop bar or typical observation deck — the art and glass installations make it feel like you're inside the skyline, not just looking at it. Plan to arrive on time; the timed-entry system keeps crowds manageable, which is what makes the experience feel less like a tourist cattle run and more like moving through an actual space.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 48View ›
NYC: 9/11 Memorial & Museum with One World Observatory & Skip-the-Line
NYC: 9/11 Memorial & Museum with One World Observatory & Skip-the-Line★★★★★★★★★★ 4.87 (5,105)2h–5hYou walk the Memorial with a guide who was there, skip museum lines with either self-guided or docent-led entry, and end 102 stories up at One World Observatory. The whole arc—from ground to sky—takes five to six hours and includes all entry tickets. Timed entry to the Observatory is set when you book, so plan your morning around that window.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to understand 9/11 and the city's resilience in one morning without arranging three separate tickets and entry times—the guide's personal stories and the chronological flow from ground to museum to sky make the day coherent. Expect to be outdoors for the first 90 minutes and inside the museum for another 90 minutes to two hours, which is what lets you move through all three sites without rushing.Free cancellationTravelers' pickInfants freefromUS$ 109View ›
Top of the Rock NYC: 360° Skyline Views & Beam Experience
Top of the Rock NYC: 360° Skyline Views & Beam Experience★★★★★★★★★★ 4.28 (4,849)1hYou get admission to three levels of observation decks at Rockefeller Center's 67th floor, a Welcome Gallery introduction, and an interactive film experience. Optional upgrades let you add the Beam Experience (12-foot lift for the iconic skyscraper photo) or Skylift (glass platform panorama). The fixed admission includes everything except those add-ons, so you know the cost upfront and can decide on upgrades when you book.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the whole New York skyline in one visit without deciding between competing observation decks—the 360-degree view from three levels means you get Central Park, the Empire State Building, the Statue of Liberty, and the Hudson all in the same ticket, and the space is large enough that you're not fighting crowds to find your angle.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 46View ›
NYC Bus Tour: Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens & Harlem Street Art
NYC Bus Tour: Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens & Harlem Street Art★★★★★★★★★★ 4.90 (4,292)6hYou'll ride across Harlem, the Bronx, Queens and Brooklyn on a single bus, stopping at the Apollo Theater, Yankee Stadium, Flushing Meadows-Corona Park and DUMBO for skyline photos. Lunch is included at a neighborhood spot surrounded by street art, and your guide shares the real history of Harlem's African-American culture and Brooklyn's Hasidic community. The tour ends with a drive through Chinatown and Little Italy, where your guide gives you tips on where to eat next.Is it for me?This tour works if you want to see four boroughs in one day without planning the route, managing subway transfers or figuring out which neighborhoods matter — the bus handles the logistics and your guide handles the context, so you spend the day looking instead of navigating.Free cancellationTravelers' pickInfants freefromUS$ 84View ›
Maid of the Mist & Cave of the Winds tour
Maid of the Mist & Cave of the Winds tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.89 (3,965)3hYou ride into the mist of Horseshoe Falls on an iconic boat, get soaked in the spray, then descend into the gorge to stand at the base of Bridal Veil Falls on the Hurricane Deck. Admission to the Observation Tower, Cave of the Winds, and the boat ride are all included, along with a poncho and a local guide for the full 4-5 hours. You finish at Goat Island with the option to stay longer or head back by trolley.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want both the iconic boat ride and the gorge walk in one outing without arranging separate tickets and timing—the guided format and fixed inclusions handle the logistics, which is what makes fitting two major attractions into one morning possible.Free cancellationKids −38%fromUS$ 125View ›
Niagara Falls: Maid of the Mist & Skylon Tower with Pickup
Niagara Falls: Maid of the Mist & Skylon Tower with Pickup★★★★★★★★★★ 4.82 (3,649)6hYou get hotel pickup, a boat ride at the base of Horseshoe Falls, a climb up Skylon Tower for panoramic views, and admission to the main Canadian-side attractions in a single morning or afternoon. The tour handles all border logistics and tolls, though you'll need a valid passport and appropriate travel documents for the US-Canada crossing.Is it for me?Right for travelers staying near Niagara Falls who want the main attractions covered in one outing without arranging transport or buying separate tickets. You'll need a valid passport and appropriate border documentation, and the tour crosses into the US, so plan for a border crossing on both ends of the day.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −27%fromUS$ 165View ›
NYC: Chinatown & Little Italy Food Tour with 7 Tastings
NYC: Chinatown & Little Italy Food Tour with 7 Tastings★★★★★★★★★★ 4.94 (3,377)3hYou’ll wander through NYC’s Chinatown and Little Italy tasting crispy dumplings, brick-oven pizza, creamy cheesecake, mochi donuts, and more—all led by a local guide who shares stories only insiders know. Expect laughter over mispronounced words and sensory surprises around every corner. This food tour isn’t just about eating; it’s about feeling the pulse of Lower Manhattan as you walk block by flavorful block.Free cancellationTravelers' pickLikely to sell outfromUS$ 99View ›
SoHo, Little Italy & Chinatown: NYC Walking Tour
SoHo, Little Italy & Chinatown: NYC Walking Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.87 (3,331)2hYou walk three distinct New York neighborhoods in a single afternoon, starting at noon in SoHo's cast-iron district, moving through Little Italy's mob history, and ending in Chinatown's immigrant markets. A local guide handles the route and the stories, so you don't have to piece together which streets matter. Comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing are all you need to bring.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see three distinct neighborhoods in one afternoon without figuring out the route or the stories yourself—the noon start is what makes it possible to cover all three and still have your evening free.Free cancellationBest valuefromUS$ 25View ›
NYC Boroughs Tour: Harlem, Bronx, Queens, Brooklyn & Coney Island
NYC Boroughs Tour: Harlem, Bronx, Queens, Brooklyn & Coney Island★★★★★★★★★★ 4.56 (3,190)7hA seven-hour guided bus tour of New York City's five boroughs—Harlem, the Bronx, Queens, Brooklyn and Coney Island—with a live guide in English or Spanish. The tour moves through neighborhoods where over 100 languages are spoken, stops at the Apollo Theater, crosses the Bronx-Whitestone Bridge and Brooklyn Bridge, and ends at Coney Island's boardwalk with time at Nathan's restaurant and Luna Park. You choose whether to include Coney Island or end the tour earlier in Brooklyn.Is it for me?Choose the version without Coney Island if you want to move through all five boroughs and end with time to explore Brooklyn on your own pace. Add Coney Island if you want the full day shaped for you—the boardwalk, the amusement park and a meal stop are already in the route, so the day holds together without you planning the next move.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 42View ›
NYC Night Bus Tour: Open-Top Double-Decker Views
NYC Night Bus Tour: Open-Top Double-Decker Views★★★★★★★★★★ 4.41 (3,113)1h 30mYou board an open-top double-decker bus at 7th Ave and ride for ninety minutes through Times Square, Greenwich Village, Chinatown, Little Italy, and across the Brooklyn Bridge, with a live guide narrating the neighborhoods and landmarks as they light up at night. The upper deck gives you unobstructed views and the best angle for photos of the Manhattan skyline. Departures run daily at 6pm and 8pm, and you'll want to arrive early to claim a top-deck seat.Is it for me?Right for first-time visitors and locals wanting to see the city's lit landmarks without planning multiple stops — the live guide and open-top vantage point do the work of making sense of what you're seeing. Plan to arrive early for upper-deck seating, and bring a jacket since the wind picks up once the bus is moving.Free cancellationTravelers' pickInfants freefromUS$ 59View ›
New York: St. Patrick's Old Cathedral Catacombs by Candlelight
New York: St. Patrick's Old Cathedral Catacombs by Candlelight★★★★★★★★★★ 4.65 (2,939)1h 30mYou descend into sealed cemeteries and candlelit catacombs beneath Manhattan's oldest cathedral, walking past tombs of bishops and prominent New Yorkers who shaped the city's Catholic history. The ninety-minute tour includes a professional guide, small groups, and access to off-limits spaces. Check in at 266 Mulberry Street fifteen minutes early, and plan not to confuse this with St. Patrick's Cathedral on Fifth Avenue.Is it for me?Right for anyone curious about New York's buried history and willing to spend ninety minutes underground in candlelight. The tour moves at a steady pace through sealed spaces, so expect to stand and walk without rushing, which is exactly what lets you absorb the weight of the place.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −15%fromUS$ 38View ›
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