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The 15 Best New York City Tours

1,053 tours  ·  from $5 a head

The statue, the decks, the park, the harbor and the boroughs past them. These 15 are where a first or fifth visit to the city earns its money, with prices, durations and when to go.

NYC: SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Tickets - AIR turns the skyline into the artwork
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NYC: SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Tickets

1.SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 51,195 reviews · 90 minutes - 2 hours · from $47Our pick

Start in Grand Central Terminal, then ride to SUMMIT’s upper floors for Kenzo Digital’s mirror-filled AIR, glass-floor Levitation ledges, silver-balloon Affinity room, and an outdoor terrace. Plan for 90 minutes to two hours, and consider a sunset or night visit. Entry is timed, and crowds can mean a long wait.

“This trip is a must! You get the best view of New York City. We also visited the Empire State Building and Top of the Rock, but this was the best view by far. The rooms are very bright, and you are provided with sunglasses, which are very much needed. I would highly recommend this excursion.”

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NYC: 9/11 Memorial & Museum Timed-Entry Ticket - The museum gives the day context
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NYC: 9/11 Memorial & Museum Timed-Entry Ticket

2.9/11 Memorial & Museum Timed-Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 31,428 reviews · 1 day · from $25

Your timed-entry ticket covers the 9/11 Memorial Museum’s exhibitions and free access to the twin reflecting pools, Survivor Tree and Memorial Glades. Inside, explore more than 10,000 artifacts, personal accounts and the vast Foundation Hall. No guided tour or audio guide is included, and airport-style security is required.

“The personal touch of people who had lost family and friends. Excellent all round”

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NYC: Empire State Building Tickets - Observatory & Museum - Decide if the 102nd floor is worth the upgrade
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NYC: Empire State Building Tickets – Observatory & Museum

3.Empire State Building Tickets – Observatory & Museum

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 25,757 reviews · 45 minutes - 2 hours · from $47

Visit the Empire State Building’s 86th Floor Observatory, restored Art Deco spaces, and galleries on its construction and pop-culture fame. Choose a ticket with access to the 102nd floor for floor-to-ceiling windows and views across as many as six states, or add Express entry to skip the line.

“WOW! What a view! I was breathtaken by far one of the best excursions I have booked. I am scared of heights but it really didn’t actually fase me. 1100% recommend to book.”

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NYC: Empire State Building Observation Deck Tickets - The 86th floor puts you outside the skyline
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NYC: Empire State Building Observation Deck Tickets

4.Empire State Building Observation Deck Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 22,072 reviews · from $48

Ride up the Empire State Building for the 86th-floor open-air deck, with a choice to add the 102nd floor’s tall windows or upgrade to Express entry. On the way, explore exhibits on the building’s 1931 construction, Art Deco design, elevators, and pop-culture fame. Allow 45 minutes to two hours, depending on your pace and the lines.

“Loved it! It was rainy and foggy, but this somehow just added to our experience. It was quiet, felt like we were the only people there. Staff super nice!”

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New York City: Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island with Ferry - Security comes before the islands
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New York City: Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island with Ferry

5.Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island with Ferry

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 18,683 reviews · 5 hours · from $19Best value

Board a round-trip ferry to Liberty Island and Ellis Island, then explore both at your own pace with multilingual audio guides. Visit the Statue of Liberty Museum, home to Lady Liberty’s original torch, and the Ellis Island National Immigration Museum. Allow four to six hours, and check your departure option carefully: not every sailing includes Liberty Island.

“Enjoyed the trip, views were amazing and staff very friendly!”

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New York City: American Museum of Natural History Ticket - Dinosaurs, Dioramas, and the Pull of the Big Displays
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New York City: American Museum of Natural History Ticket

6.American Museum of Natural History Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 15,447 reviews · 1 day · from $37

Spend a day at the American Museum of Natural History, across from Central Park. Your ticket covers more than 40 permanent halls, the Rose Center for Earth and Space, and the Gilder Center. Choose a ticket that adds one or more special exhibits, a planetarium show, a giant-screen film, or the butterfly vivarium.

“Amazing experience for everyone ❤️ My family and I had such a great time”

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Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Tour: All Options - The Ferry Crossing and Liberty Island
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Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Tour: All Options

7.Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Tour: All Options

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13,571 reviews · 3 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $69Top rated

Start at Castle Clinton in Battery Park, then cross the harbor for a guided visit to Liberty Island. Choose a shorter Statue of Liberty outing or a longer trip that adds Ellis Island and its immigration museum. Guides have included Jack, Jay, Joseph, and Meri, though your guide will vary.

“Very helpful and had it Chris as our guide was a great experience for my family. Definitely I’ll recommend it.”

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New York in One Day Guided Sightseeing Tour - Rockefeller Center and Fifth Avenue: architecture from the curb
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New York in One Day Guided Sightseeing Tour

8.New York in One Day Guided Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13,166 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $99

Cover Manhattan’s headline sights in six hours with a local guide, a climate-controlled bus, short walks, and the Staten Island Ferry. You’ll stop at Central Park, Rockefeller Center, Fifth Avenue, the 9/11 Memorial, and more. Lunch is on your own, and the ferry offers views of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island without a separate ticket.

“This tour was exceptionally good for first time in New York. It covered all the main places of interest and was very well organised. The guide was extremely knowledgable about everything and knew a lot of the history. I would recommend this tour.”

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NYC: Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) Entry Ticket - Choosing a route through six floors
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NYC: Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) Entry Ticket

9.Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 12,540 reviews · 1 day · from $30

Enter MoMA at 11 West 53rd Street with a barcoded ticket, then explore six floors of modern and contemporary art at your own pace. See works by Monet, Picasso, Matisse, Warhol, and others, use a free multilingual audio guide on your phone, and check out included films and art-making activities.

“Had an amazing time at the MET in NYC The two-hour visit flew, our guide was incredible, super knowledgeable, and made everything so interesting. Totally recommend this experience. Thank you!”

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NYC: One World Observatory Skip-the-Line Ticket - Making the most of the City Pulse and Sky Portal
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NYC: One World Observatory Skip-the-Line Ticket

10.One World Observatory Skip-the-Line Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 12,329 reviews · 1 day · from $30

Enter One World Observatory in Downtown Manhattan and ride the SkyPod to floors 100 through 102 in 47 seconds. Take in 360-degree views of the Statue of Liberty, Brooklyn Bridge, New York Harbor and the 9/11 Memorial. Choose a standard ticket or pay more for priority security, flexible entry or a 60- to 90-minute guided tour.

“Absolutely amazing! We timed it to catch daylight, sunset and then to see all the lights coming on in the night sky was amazing. Highly recommend”

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New York CityPASS®: Save up to 41% at 5 Top Attractions - Empire State Building, twice in one day
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New York CityPASS®: Save up to 41% at 5 Top Attractions

11.New York CityPASS®: Save up to 41% at 5 Top Attractions

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 10,548 reviews · 9 days · from $154

New York CityPASS covers the Empire State Building and American Museum of Natural History, plus three attractions you choose. Use the mobile pass for nine consecutive days from first activation. Options include Top of the Rock, the 9/11 Museum, Statue of Liberty ferry access, Circle Line cruises, Intrepid, and the Guggenheim.

“911 Memorial was fantastic. We loved Empire State and Rockefeller.. didn’t get onto a boat trip as I thought it might be too cold”

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NYC: Circle Line 2h Harbor Lights Cruise Skip-The-Box-Office - From the High Line to One World Trade Center
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NYC: Circle Line 2h Harbor Lights Cruise Skip-The-Box-Office

12.Circle Line 2h Harbor Lights Cruise Skip-The-Box-Office

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 8,222 reviews · 2 hours · from $45

Circle Line’s two-hour Harbor Lights cruise pairs close views of the Statue of Liberty and a pass beneath three bridges with live English commentary. You can move between the open deck and panoramic-window cabins, and buy drinks and snacks at the onboard bar. Guides vary by sailing; past tours have featured David, Alexis, George, and Andy.

“From our point of view, it was just the right thing to see N.Y. from the other side. The duration was perfect.”

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New York Explorer Pass: Top Attractions including Edge - Pair the Statue of Liberty ferry with a downtown day
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New York Explorer Pass: Top Attractions including Edge

13.New York Explorer Pass: Top Attractions including Edge

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 7,872 reviews · 1 month · from $84

Pick 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 or 10 New York attractions from more than 100 options, including Edge, the Empire State Building, museums, cruises and tours. Your Go City digital pass activates on your first visit and stays valid for 30 days. Plan in the app, reserve popular sights ahead, then show your pass at each stop.

“Couldn't fault anything with our trip, city pass was excellent very easy to use and great value for money, i would highly recommended it”

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NYC: Circle Line 2.5 Hour Best of NYC Boat Cruise - The Statue of Liberty, close enough for photos
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NYC: Circle Line 2.5 Hour Best of NYC Boat Cruise

14.Circle Line 2.5 Hour Best of NYC Boat Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7,268 reviews · from $39

From Pier 83, Circle Line’s 2.5-hour cruise takes you around Manhattan past major bridges, the Statue of Liberty and more than 100 city sights. Expect live English commentary, indoor and outdoor viewing areas, and a route that can change at high tide. Guides such as Alexis and Maliki have brought the city’s stories to life on recent sailings.

“Well worth it! I’d recommend doing as a first tour upon arrival to NYC as it gives you some perspective of the scale of the city”

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Central Park Pedicab Guided Tours - Elm trees, Bethesda Terrace, and the park’s central showpiece
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Central Park Pedicab Guided Tours

15.Central Park Pedicab Guided Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7,108 reviews · 1 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $38

A private, English-language pedicab tour covers Central Park’s main sights at an easy pace, with options lasting about one to three hours. Your guide pedals while you stop for photos and stories at places such as Bethesda Terrace, Bow Bridge, Strawberry Fields, and the Alice in Wonderland statue. Guides including AJ, Sam, Peter, and Ricky have earned praise for their humor and personal attention.

“As first-time visitors to Central Park, this experience couldn’t have been better. Touring the park by pedicab was a fantastic way to see its beauty, and Ricky truly made the day special. He was incredibly friendly, full of fascinating facts, and clearly passionate about the park, which brought everything to life as we rode through. The tour was absolutely worth the money, and it’s an experience my daughter and I will cherish forever. Thank you, Ricky, for making our day so memorable!”

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