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Brooklyn Bridge & DUMBO: Walking Tour with Manhattan Views
Brooklyn Bridge & DUMBO: Walking Tour with Manhattan Views★★★★★★★★★★ 4.86 (908)2h 30mYou walk across the Brooklyn Bridge with a guide who knows the construction history and the stories behind it, then spend time in DUMBO exploring galleries, cafes, and waterfront views. The route includes the Municipal Building, Brooklyn Bridge Park, and the Manhattan skyline from multiple angles. Two and a half hours total, with a local guide handling the pacing and context.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to see the Brooklyn Bridge and understand its history without rushing, plus explore a neighborhood that feels like Brooklyn rather than Manhattan. Expect to be on your feet for the full two and a half hours—that's what makes time in both DUMBO and the park possible.Free cancellationMost bookedInfants freefromUS$ 49View ›
Statue of Liberty & Manhattan Skyline: 90-Minute Harbor Cruise
Statue of Liberty & Manhattan Skyline: 90-Minute Harbor Cruise★★★★★★★★★★ 4.84 (900)1h 30mYou board a 1920s-style yacht and spend 90 minutes cruising New York Harbor with unobstructed views of the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, and Manhattan's skyline from both an open bow and climate-controlled cabin. One beverage is included, and the boat moves at a pace that lets you absorb the view instead of rushing through stops. The fixed route and timing mean you don't have to coordinate ferry schedules or figure out the best vantage point yourself.Is it for me?Book this if you want the main New York Harbor sights without arranging separate ferry tickets or timing multiple attractions — the fixed 90-minute route covers all three landmarks in one outing, and the boat's design means you get good views from multiple spots without feeling crowded.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −44%fromUS$ 79View ›
Boldt Castle & Thousand Islands Boat Tour from Clayton
Boldt Castle & Thousand Islands Boat Tour from Clayton★★★★★★★★★★ 4.71 (883)3h 30mYou board a naturalist-guided boat in Clayton and cruise 27 miles through the Thousand Islands, crossing into Canadian waters without needing a passport. The tour passes Wellesley Island, the Thousand Islands Bridge System, and Rock Island Lighthouse before reaching Heart Island, where you explore Boldt Castle on your own. Restroom on board, wheelchair accessible, and the guide handles the history so you can focus on the water and the islands.Is it for me?A good fit if you want to see Boldt Castle and the Thousand Islands without arranging your own boat—the guide and the fixed route handle the navigation and the stories. Arrive 30 minutes early for boarding, and budget separately for castle admission once you reach Heart Island.Free cancellationTravelers' pickBest valuefromUS$ 32View ›
Greenwich Village Food Tour: 6 Tastings & TV Landmarks
Greenwich Village Food Tour: 6 Tastings & TV Landmarks★★★★★★★★★★ 4.97 (868)2h 30mYou eat six different foods at real neighborhood spots, walk past landmarks you've seen on TV, and learn the actual history of Greenwich Village — all in one morning or afternoon without having to plan the route or figure out which pizza place is actually worth the line. The fixed stops and timing mean you're not wandering or deciding; you're just showing up and tasting.Is it for me?Book this if you want to eat real neighborhood food and see the TV landmarks without planning the stops yourself — the fixed route and timing handle the logistics, so you just show up and taste your way through Greenwich Village.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 85View ›
Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island: Private NYC Tour with Ferry
Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island: Private NYC Tour with Ferry★★★★★★★★★★ 4.97 (849)2h–4hYou meet your guide at Battery Park, take the ferry to Liberty Island to explore the pedestal museum, then cross to Ellis Island to walk the immigration station where millions of arrivals were processed. The ferry, all entry fees, and the guide's expertise are included; the tour moves at your pace, not a group's schedule, and you spend as long as you need at each stop before heading back to Manhattan.Is it for me?This tour is for travelers who want to understand the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island as history, not just as photo stops — a private guide removes the logistics of ferries and tickets, so you can focus on the stories and the weight of the place.Free cancellationfromUS$ 325View ›
Central Park: Guided Walking Tour with Local Stories
Central Park: Guided Walking Tour with Local Stories★★★★★★★★★★ 4.95 (845)2hYou’ll walk through Central Park with a guide who knows every twist in the path—spotting wildlife, hearing stories behind landmarks, and pausing for those moments you can’t plan for. From movie locations to hidden corners only accessible on foot, you’ll feel part of New York’s rhythm for a couple hours—and maybe see the city differently after.Is it for me?Most Central Park tours cover highlights or a single theme; this one moves through the whole park's ecology, architecture and cultural layers in one morning, which is what lets you see areas off-limits to cyclists and understand how the 843 acres fit together.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −24%fromUS$ 44View ›
Madame Tussauds New York Times Square: 200+ wax figures & 4D Jumanji
Madame Tussauds New York Times Square: 200+ wax figures & 4D Jumanji★★★★★★★★★★ 4.31 (819)2hYou get admission to 200+ wax figures, the Jumanji 4D safari experience, a custom wax hand, photo pass, and a guidebook. The location in Times Square puts you near Broadway and other major attractions, and the whole experience is wheelchair accessible. Plan for a few hours and bring your phone for selfies.Is it for me?Pick this if you want a few hours of interactive entertainment in Times Square without planning multiple stops — the wax figures, 4D experience, and photo opportunities are all under one roof, and the location puts you steps from Broadway and other major attractions.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 37View ›
Manhattan Helicopter Tour: Statue of Liberty & Skyline 18 Minutes
Manhattan Helicopter Tour: Statue of Liberty & Skyline 18 Minutes★★★★★★★★★★ 4.44 (813)18m–20mYou board at Downtown Manhattan Heliport, fly 18 to 20 minutes over the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, Central Park, Times Square, the George Washington Bridge and the full Manhattan skyline. The flight includes all taxes and heliport fees; you'll need a government ID and should arrive 45 minutes early. No lengthy itinerary—just the view itself.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to see Manhattan's major landmarks and skyline from the air without spending hours on a full-day tour—the short flight time means you get the view and move on, which works well if you're short on time or want a single standout experience rather than a guided itinerary.Free cancellationTravelers' pick-6%fromUS$ 300View ›
MoMA New York: Van Gogh, Warhol & Modern Art Admission
MoMA New York: Van Gogh, Warhol & Modern Art Admission★★★★★★★★★★ 4.30 (806)3hYou get admission to all six floors of MoMA's collection, including The Starry Night and Warhol's Gold Marilyn Monroe, plus a free audio guide in nine languages, daily film screenings, and special exhibitions. Your ticket also covers MoMA PS1 in Queens for up to 14 days. Wheelchairs are free, and the entire museum is accessible. Plan for at least three to four hours, arrive early to avoid crowds, and leave luggage behind since oversize bags aren't permitted.Is it for me?This works best if you want to see MoMA's masterpieces without a tour group or fixed schedule — the audio guide lets you move at your own pace and choose what to learn about, and the 14-day PS1 pass means you can split the contemporary collection across two visits if you prefer.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −100%fromUS$ 30View ›
Brooklyn Food Tour by Bus: Pizza, Pierogies & Local Tastings
Brooklyn Food Tour by Bus: Pizza, Pierogies & Local Tastings★★★★★★★★★★ 4.88 (761)4h 30mYou’ll board a comfy bus in Greenwich Village and taste your way through Brooklyn’s neighborhoods—pierogies in Greenpoint, pizza in Gowanus, sweets in DUMBO—with a local guide sharing stories along the way. Expect laughs over lunch, new friends, and small moments you’ll remember long after you leave New York.Free cancellation-15%fromUS$ 161View ›
New York Harbor: Manhattan Boat Tour & Skyline Photo Stops
New York Harbor: Manhattan Boat Tour & Skyline Photo Stops★★★★★★★★★★ 4.99 (725)1hYou’ll feel New York shift beneath your feet as you cruise its harbor—pausing for skyline photos by Brooklyn Bridge, drifting close to Lady Liberty, and hearing stories from your captain that make each landmark feel personal. This Manhattan sightseeing boat tour includes plenty of stops for photos and time to breathe in that salty city air.Free cancellationTop ratedfromUS$ 99View ›
RiseNY: NYC 4D Flying Theater & History Museum
RiseNY: NYC 4D Flying Theater & History Museum★★★★★★★★★★ 4.49 (708)45m–1h 30mYou spend the first half in galleries tracing NYC's financial, media, and cultural history, then board a motion-flight simulator that takes you soaring over all five boroughs, the Statue of Liberty, and Central Park from a 180-degree dome. The whole thing runs 90 minutes and ends with you back in Times Square, ready to explore on foot. Admission includes both the museum and the ride.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to understand New York's history and see the whole city from above without spending a full day sightseeing—the 90-minute format and Times Square location make it a solid first stop before exploring the neighborhoods on foot.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 48View ›
NYC Lower East Side: Walking Food Tour & Essex Market Tasting
NYC Lower East Side: Walking Food Tour & Essex Market Tasting★★★★★★★★★★ 4.97 (702)3hYou’ll wander NYC’s Lower East Side with a small group and local guide, tasting iconic foods like pastrami sandwiches, pork dumplings, pickles, and classic bagels. Expect laughs over language attempts, surprise flavors at Essex Market, and stories from shop owners who’ve seen generations come through their doors. This isn’t just lunch—it’s three hours of real New York life under your feet.Free cancellationLikely to sell outInfants freefromUS$ 99View ›
Drunk Shakespeare NYC: Off-Broadway Comedy & Cocktails
Drunk Shakespeare NYC: Off-Broadway Comedy & Cocktails★★★★★★★★★★ 4.78 (693)1h 30mYou watch five professional actors perform Shakespeare while one of them is drunk on five shots of whiskey, with four sober actors trying to keep the script alive. Ninety minutes, no intermission, craft cocktails included, at The Ruby Theatre in Midtown. 21+ with ID required.Is it for me?Right for a night out in New York if you want live comedy that's genuinely unpredictable and don't mind the chaos of watching professional actors improvise their way through Shakespeare. The 21+ age requirement and ID check are non-negotiable, so plan accordingly.Free cancellationfromUS$ 49View ›
Brooklyn: Brownstone Food Tour & Family-Owned Bites Walk
Brooklyn: Brownstone Food Tour & Family-Owned Bites Walk★★★★★★★★★★ 4.84 (675)3hYou’ll wander Brooklyn’s brownstone streets with a local guide who knows every bakery owner by name, taste your way through 7 family-run shops from Italian delis to Middle Eastern bakeries, and end sharing homemade chocolate with new friends. Every bite comes with a story—and maybe you’ll leave feeling unexpectedly at home here too.Free cancellationfromUS$ 70View ›
Niagara Falls: Maid of the Mist, Cave of the Winds & Observation Tower
Niagara Falls: Maid of the Mist, Cave of the Winds & Observation Tower★★★★★★★★★★ 4.92 (674)4h–5hYou board the Maid of the Mist for a 30-minute ride into the spray, walk through the Cave of the Winds gorge with the falls thundering above you, climb to the Observation Tower for a panoramic view of all three falls, and explore Goat Island's viewing points. The tour includes entry to all attractions, water bottles, and $50 in local restaurant coupons. Pickup and dropoff in Niagara Falls, USA are built into the day.Is it for me?Good for travelers who want to see Niagara Falls from multiple angles—boat level, gorge level, and from above—without arranging separate tickets or transport between stops. The fixed itinerary and included entry fees mean you're not making decisions all day.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 130View ›
NYC Broadway & Times Square Tour with Theater Insider
NYC Broadway & Times Square Tour with Theater Insider★★★★★★★★★★ 4.87 (674)2hYou’ll walk through NYC’s Theater District with a real Broadway insider, hear personal stories of auditions and legends, see famous theaters up close, and soak in Times Square’s wild energy. Expect laughter, maybe goosebumps—and a new way to see those bright lights.Free cancellationfromUS$ 180View ›
Dyker Heights Brooklyn Christmas Lights & Manhattan Skyline Tour
Dyker Heights Brooklyn Christmas Lights & Manhattan Skyline Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.36 (670)4hYou walk decorated streets in Dyker Heights with a guide who knows the homeowners and the history, ride in a heated vehicle between neighborhoods, stop at the Brooklyn Bridge for skyline views, and end in Midtown Manhattan. The tour runs in English and Spanish, and you're back by evening without arranging your own transport or timing.Is it for me?Choose this tour if you want to see Dyker Heights' decorated houses with someone who knows the neighborhood and its traditions, and you'd rather not drive or navigate Brooklyn's streets yourself during the holiday season.Free cancellationTravelers' pickInfants freefromUS$ 55View ›
The Lion King Broadway Ticket & Minskoff Theatre
The Lion King Broadway Ticket & Minskoff Theatre★★★★★★★★★★ 4.69 (666)2h 30mYou get entry to one of Broadway's longest-running shows, with an audio guide that explains the action in your language of choice. The theater handles seat assignment at purchase, so you know what you're getting before you pay. Arrive thirty minutes early, bring ID if you're an adult, and plan for a show that's as much about watching puppets move as it is about following the story.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see one of Broadway's most visually distinctive shows without arranging transportation or worrying about seat selection — the theater assigns your seats at purchase, so you know exactly what you're getting before you arrive.Travelers' pickfromUS$ 146View ›
NYC Holiday Lights Tour: Times Square & Rockefeller Center Evening
NYC Holiday Lights Tour: Times Square & Rockefeller Center Evening★★★★★★★★★★ 4.59 (663)4h 30mYou board a bus at Times Square at 5:30pm and spend four hours moving through New York's holiday displays — Rockefeller Center, Grand Central, Wall Street, Hudson Yards, and the Brooklyn Bridge views — without arranging transport between stops or figuring out the route yourself. The guide provides context as you move, bottled water is included, and you return to Times Square by the end of the evening.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see New York's main holiday displays in one evening without planning the route, managing transit between stops, or figuring out which neighborhoods to visit — the fixed four-hour schedule and guided stops handle all of that, leaving you to watch the city light up.Free cancellationInfants freefromUS$ 89View ›
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