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15 NYC Night Tours to Plan a Day Around

39 tours  ·  from $24 a head

Here are 15 nyc night tours worth your money, each with its price, what travelers thought and the one detail to check before you pay.

New York Night Tour: Open Top Bus Tour by TopView® - The Empire State Building and downtown neighborhoods
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New York Night Tour: Open Top Bus Tour by TopView®

1.New York Night Tour: Open Top Bus Tour by TopView®

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,783 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $59Our pick

This 90-minute, English-language double-decker ride starts and ends at 712 7th Ave, near Times Square. The route heads past Fifth Avenue, the Empire State Building, Greenwich Village, Chinatown and Little Italy, then crosses the Brooklyn Bridge. Commentary is advertised, but its delivery can vary. The 6:00 PM and 8:00 PM departures are listed daily.

“We took the TopView night bus tour. Our driver was Nicholas and David was our guide. They provide earphones and the sound volume is adjustable to comfort. Both my wife and I loved the tour. It was very informative, entertaining, engaging and we learned a lot!”

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NYC: Statue of Liberty Sunset Cruise Skip-the-Line Ticket - Close views of Lady Liberty from the water
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NYC: Statue of Liberty Sunset Cruise Skip-the-Line Ticket

2.Statue of Liberty Sunset Cruise Skip-the-Line Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,397 reviews · from $24Best value

Sail from South Street Seaport toward the Statue of Liberty on a 90-minute New York Harbor cruise. You’ll pass the Brooklyn Bridge and Lower Manhattan, with pop music, an outdoor deck, and heated or cooled indoor seating. Drinks are available to buy. The ticket skips the box office, not the boarding line, and does not include a visit to Liberty Island.

“It was a great experience! We had a beautiful view of New York and the Statue of Liberty. The sunset was amazing! The boat ride was fun and they played really good music!”

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New York City: Sunset Yacht Cruise - Watching the harbor landmarks unfold
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New York City: Sunset Yacht Cruise

3.Sunset Yacht Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 461 reviews · 90 minutes - 3 hours · from $113

Sail the Hudson River at sunset with Classic Harbor Line, passing Lower Manhattan, Battery Park, Ellis Island, and the Statue of Liberty. You get an assigned table in the grand salon, access to open decks and a glassed-in observatory, and one included drink. The cruise lasts 90 minutes to three hours, depending on the option and season, so check the exact departure and duration before booking.

“Excellent Cruise very organized and well planned. Nice drinks on board. Staff was very polite.”

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NYC at Night: 3-Hour Luxury Bus Tour of Top Highlights - Fifth Avenue after dark
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NYC at Night: 3-Hour Luxury Bus Tour of Top Highlights

4.NYC at Night: 3-Hour Luxury Bus Tour of Top Highlights

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 448 reviews · 3 hours · from $42

Take a three-hour English-language bus tour from Midtown past Rockefeller Center, Grand Central, Wall Street, One World Trade Center, and Times Square. You’ll cross the Manhattan Bridge for skyline views and stop in DUMBO for photos. Guides have included Jared, Bryant, Garrett, Percy, and Sofia, though the team varies.

“Tour guides are amazing!!! Very knowledgeable and so very nice! Thank you!”

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New York City: Sunset Sail Aboard a Schooner - A schooner’s pace, not a checklist of sights
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New York City: Sunset Sail Aboard a Schooner

5.Sunset Sail Aboard a Schooner

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 344 reviews · 2 hours · from $101

Spend two hours aboard the 105-foot schooner America, sailing from Chelsea Piers along the Hudson toward Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty. Take in the skyline at sunset and enjoy one included drink if you are 21 or older. The route may extend toward Governors Island and the Financial District when wind and time allow.

“I’ve been to New York many times but me and a few friends decided to book this spur of the moment and it is one of the best experiences I’ve had here! Amazing! I’ll do it again”

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New York City Sunset Cruise on a Yacht - A yacht with room to settle in
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New York City Sunset Cruise on a Yacht

6.New York City Sunset Cruise on a Yacht

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 331 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $113Top rated

Board Classic Harbor Line at Pier 62 for a 90-minute cruise around Manhattan. You’ll pass the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, with skyline views from indoor seating or the open deck. One beverage is included, tables are assigned, and relaxing music plays, but the cruise is not officially narrated.

“Worth money! Intimate and curated! The live jazz was amazing and sailing under the city lights! Saw the Brooklyn bridge and Statue of Liberty! Perfect way to end our anniversary weekend”

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NYC: Evening Jazz Cruise on the Yacht Manhattan - Battery Park, the Seaport, and Lower Manhattan
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NYC: Evening Jazz Cruise on the Yacht Manhattan

7.Evening Jazz Cruise on the Yacht Manhattan

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 285 reviews · 1h 30m · from $134

Board the Yacht Manhattan at Chelsea Piers for a 90-minute evening harbor cruise with live jazz and one included alcoholic drink. Settle at your assigned table in the climate-controlled salon or head to the open decks for views of the Financial District, Governor’s Island, the Statue of Liberty, and Ellis Island. Food is available to buy, but this is a light onboard menu, not dinner.

“Great New York experience for visitor or ardent locals. The Boat Band is superb and the views breathtaking.”

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NYC: Sunset Sail Aboard Schooner Adirondack - Battery Park from the water
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NYC: Sunset Sail Aboard Schooner Adirondack

8.Sunset Sail Aboard Schooner Adirondack

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 283 reviews · 2 hours · from $90

Spend two hours aboard the 80-foot Schooner Adirondack, sailing from Chelsea Piers past Battery Park, Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty as the city lights come on. One drink is included. Crews on past sailings have included Captain Kat and Captain Diana, but staffing varies.

“Everything was perfect. They opened the gates exactly on time. All staff was kind and fun. The captain was fun and entertaining as well. The ride is amazing. You get to see the skyline from a different angle and we got beautiful pictures with the back drop of the Statue of Liberty. Highly recommended. Very good value for money.”

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Big Bus New York: Sightseeing Night Tour by Open-top Bus - Times Square, bridges, and the city after dark
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Big Bus New York: Sightseeing Night Tour by Open-top Bus

9.Big Bus New York: Sightseeing Night Tour by Open-top Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 277 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $67

Ride an open-top double-decker bus from M&M’S World on Broadway for a roughly two-hour look at New York after dark. An English-speaking guide shares city stories as you pass Times Square, neighborhoods, and bridge and river views. Seats are first-come, first-served, the tour is not hop-on hop-off, and a beer or wine at Planet Hollywood is included.

“Our tour guide Shelly was fantastic. She was so friendly and energetic while explaining all the sights to us. Our driver did an excellent job of navigating the city.”

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NYC: City Skyline Sightseeing MiniBus Tour at Night - Liberty State Park and the Empty Sky Memorial
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NYC: City Skyline Sightseeing MiniBus Tour at Night

10.City Skyline Sightseeing MiniBus Tour at Night

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 245 reviews · 4 hours · from $51

Ride from Manhattan to New Jersey for night views from Liberty State Park, Hoboken, and Hamilton Park. Your guide shares live commentary and leaves time for photos; you can also stop at Carlo’s Bakery. Shared and private options are available, with hotel pickup only on the private tour.

“Tour was great Daniel was outstanding communicated well. Always checking in with the group. Always allowed us time to take photos. Never pressured anyone to hurry. Views were amazing totally recommend this tour.”

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New York Sunset Schooner Cruise on the Hudson River - Manhattan from the Hudson, with room to look
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New York Sunset Schooner Cruise on the Hudson River

11.New York Sunset Schooner Cruise on the Hudson River

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 221 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $90

Board the classic Schooner Adirondack at Chelsea Piers for a two-hour sunset sail on New York Harbor. Take in Manhattan, Ellis Island, the Statue of Liberty, and Battery Park from the water, with one included drink. The crew can help with photos and questions, though the exact crew may vary.

“Sunset observation Watching the river Sailing staff etc Watching Statue of Liberty Watching the city Staff working hard serving drinks courteous”

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NYC: Sightseeing Night Tour by Open-Top Bus with Live Guide - Times Square and the theater district
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NYC: Sightseeing Night Tour by Open-Top Bus with Live Guide

12.Sightseeing Night Tour by Open-Top Bus with Live Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 216 reviews · 2 hours · from $67

Take a two-hour open-top bus tour past Times Square, the Empire State Building, the Flatiron Building, and Manhattan Bridge. An English-speaking guide adds stories along the way. Guides have included Ric, Shelley, and Diane, though your guide may differ. The tour departs at 7 pm from outside M&M’s World and returns to the same stop.

“Wanda was extremely helpful transferring our tickets from one day to the next, very professional, the guide Debra was absolutely hilarious, she knew all about New York, she got everyone involved and even did a little quiz with us, the driver who we didn’t see I think his name was Edward was very professional, we had a great time, the tour is highly recommended”

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New York City Skyline at Night Guided Tour - Carlo’s Bakery and Sinatra’s Hoboken
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New York City Skyline at Night Guided Tour

13.New York City Skyline at Night Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 212 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $50

Ride from Midtown Manhattan to New Jersey in an air-conditioned vehicle with a guide and no more than 12 other people. Stop for views at Liberty State Park, Hoboken and Hamilton Park, visit the Empty Sky 9/11 Memorial and Frank Sinatra sites, and take a snack break at Carlo’s Bakery. Guides have included Millie, Sebastian and Daniel.

“Spectacular views of the city. We learned a lot about New Jersey. Sebastian, our guide, was a wealth of knowledge.”

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75-Minutes NYC Sightseeing Night Double Decker Bus Tour - Starting near Times Square
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75-Minutes NYC Sightseeing Night Double Decker Bus Tour

14.75-Minutes NYC Sightseeing Night Double Decker Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 208 reviews · from $45

Ride an orange double-decker bus from Times Square for an evening loop past Midtown, SoHo, Little Italy, the Brooklyn Bridge, and other New York landmarks. A guide or recorded narration is intended to add local history, though audio and departure times can be inconsistent. The ride lasts about 75 minutes and returns to its starting point.

“75 min transformed into 180 minutes of vivid, pure NYCity impressive experience. Nothing is perfect but this unplanned imperfections during tour made this event one of its kind.”

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3 Hour Luxury Bus Tour of NYC Night Highlights - Chinatown, Little Italy, and a bridge crossing
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3 Hour Luxury Bus Tour of NYC Night Highlights

15.3 Hour Luxury Bus Tour of NYC Night Highlights

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 204 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $49

This three-hour NYC night tour uses a luxury coach to link Midtown, downtown Manhattan, and Brooklyn, with a 20-minute photo stop in DUMBO. Expect commentary from a local guide and landmark views through the windows. Guides have included Bryant, Sophia, and Garrett, but the lineup can change.

“Very good tour, guide lady (Percy) and tour director were very nice and friendly, guide lady was very informative, great views”

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