The 7 Shows in New York That Are Worth the Money

1.New York City Gossip Girl TV Show Sites Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 184 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $78Our pick

Start at the Lotte New York Palace at 9 a.m. and spend about three hours visiting Manhattan locations tied to Gossip Girl. A guide shares cast and filming stories, with photo stops at sites such as the Met Steps, the Empire Hotel, and Fifth Avenue. Transport is by air-conditioned coach, and the route can change with city traffic and closures.

“Our guide was terrific and very knowledgeable! she had a lot of information about the show.My grandaughter (17) thought the tour was great! Loved the clips that were shown! We highly recommend this tour!”

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2.Stand Up Comedy Show + Mini Golf Ticket!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 64 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $18Best value

Spend about an hour at Puttery for a live comedy show, then play mini golf afterward. Different comics perform each night, so the show’s style and material can vary. The venue also has a bar and attached restaurant, and Chelsea Market is nearby. Tickets cost $18.50 per person.

“Simply wonderful!! The food at Puttery was excellent for bar food, servers friendly and accommodating. Comedy club had a great vibe in an intimate setting. The golf courses were so much fun and easy to keep score electronically. Overall a really fun night. Well worth the price of admission.”

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3.Greenwich Village Comedy Club Stand Up Comedy Show

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 38 reviews · 1h 30m · from $25

Spend 90 minutes at Greenwich Village Comedy Club with a changing lineup of New York comics, including performers with credits from Saturday Night Live, Comedy Central, HBO, Netflix, and more. Your $25 ticket includes hosted seating, but you must buy two beverages during the show. Alcohol is optional.

“Loved it! Wants as a solo traveller, the comedy was great of 6 comedians only 1 wasn’t hilarious. The drinks were good and kept flowing - decent margaritas for a comedy club. Will totally go back again.”

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4.Dueling Pianos Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 34 reviews · 3 hours · from $36

At the Cutting Room, Shake Rattle & Roll Pianos hosts a three-hour English-language request show with two piano entertainers, table seating, and a chance to ask for songs from artists such as Billy Joel, Bon Jovi, Britney Spears, and Bruno Mars. Food and drinks cost extra, and each person must order at least two items.

“You had 2 good pianists but they were playing together rather than duelling, which I personally have loved in other duelling piano shows. Saying that it's still a good show and a very enjoyable night”

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5.Movie and TV Show Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 24 reviews · 4h 30m · from $69

Spend four and a half hours visiting movie and TV locations across Manhattan and Brooklyn with a local guide. See spots tied to Friends, Ghostbusters, Home Alone 2, John Wick, Joker, and more, while hearing filming stories and local context. Guides on recent departures have included Andrea, Jacopo, and Alex. Subway fares and food are extra.

“A great tour so many places we got to see and easy to get around”

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6.Immersive Dinner Show with Live Music

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 7 reviews · from $36

At Central Park Café on 7th Avenue, a two-hour dinner show brings singing waitstaff and live performers to your table. The dinner package includes salad, a burger or sandwich, and dessert. It is near Columbus Circle and Central Park; alcohol is extra.

“Very poor and disappointing When we got to the event, we were informed that the show has been cancelled for the day due to the singer being unwell I had not been informed”

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7.Movie and TV Show Locations Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 1 hour

Explore New York’s movie and TV locations by private pedicab, with an English-speaking guide and options from one to three hours. The Central Park ride includes three short stops; longer warm-weather tours add Midtown and Lower Manhattan. Named guide Mustafá has been praised for his humor and practical help in rainy weather.

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