Top 15 NYC Nightlife and Rooftop Tours

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 TopView® bus tour leaves from 7th Avenue at 6:00 or 8:00 PM, passing Times Square, Fifth Avenue, Greenwich Village, Chinatown, Little Italy, and the Brooklyn Bridge. You get panoramic night views, live commentary, and a quick look at much of Manhattan without leaving the bus.

“We got a little lost (our fault). The tour reps were all over, red jackets. We ended up on 712 7th Ave which is where our Viator voucher told us to be but apparently there was another location in Times Square— that’s the bus we should have taken, with the Live audio vs pre-recorded. So this review is for the pre-recorded audio night tour. The tour Rep, a Jamaican lady, was extremely annoying. Treating everyone like children, forcing patrons to get in a single line like we’re in school. Lady, you take your job way too seriously. “I don’t want any problems “, she was quoted saying. We were asked…”

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2.Broadway Comedy Club All Star Stand-Up Comedy Live

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 479 reviews · 1h 30m · from $25

Spend 90 minutes at Broadway Comedy Club in the Theater District with a changing lineup of New York comics and special guests seen on Netflix, Hulu, Comedy Central, HBO, Amazon, and Kevin Hart LOL. Seats are close to the stage, but plan for two drinks, adult humor, and a compact basement setting.

“cracking set, brilliant comedians, some new and learning their trade, some established and very experienced. All of them a treat. my only gripe was the cost and quality of the drinks. As a whole NY is obviously expensive but this was something else. Other than that, a top night, with top comedians and a very good set of guests. Will book again when next in NY.”

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3.Bar, Lounge and Rooftop Nightlife Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 442 reviews · from $36

Spend three hours with an English-speaking nightlife host such as Jonathan, Ryan, Annie, or Kate, visiting at least three Manhattan venues. Expect a mix of historic bars, speakeasies, cocktail lounges, and one rooftop, with free entry and walking between stops.

“The tour was great, we had a nice group together and our tour guide: Camala was so fun! She was so enthousiastic, she knew everything about the city and was so involved in the group it was like she was one of us. Very good experience, especially for the money you pay. I will recommend it to everyone to get to know the city better and also to meet nice new people.”

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

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

Ride through New York after dark on a two-hour open-top Big Bus tour from 1600 Broadway. A live English guide, with recorded commentary in six languages, points out Times Square, bridges, neighborhoods, and lit landmarks. Seats are first-come, first-served, so arrive early.

“The ride was amazing. My tour guide Shelley was great. She had a wonderful personality and full of smiles! Worth every penny spent.”

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

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

Join Big Bus Tours at M&Ms World for a two-hour English-language ride through New York after dark. A live guide such as Ric, Diane, Shelley, or Craig provides stories and jokes as you pass Times Square, Broadway, Little Italy, the Empire State Building, Radio City Music Hall, and Manhattan Bridge. A Planet Hollywood beer or wine is included.

“it was an excellent tour. a fresh new perspective than the usual day trip”

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6.New York Nightlife: The Essential NYC Nightlife Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 175 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $24Best value

Start at 9 p.m. near West 3rd Street and follow hosts including Louis and Ajna through Greenwich Village bars and clubs. You may play ping pong, sing karaoke, hear live music, and use drink deals before ending near Bleecker Street. Bring ID, dress smart casual, and expect about 3.5 hours.

“I texted the viator whatapp that I will be late in 5min to meeting place and it mention will help me informed the tour Incharge but I reach the meeting place no one there and called the help desk and difficult to provide me a right answer. Disappointed”

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7.4th of July Fireworks Party Cruise with Buffet & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 122 reviews · 4 hours · from $269

Spend July 4 aboard a Circle Line cruise on the Hudson, with a summer buffet, beer, wine, soft drinks, a Firecracker Cocktail, DJ music, and views of Macy’s fireworks. You’ll pass the Statue of Liberty, Brooklyn Bridge, One World Trade Center, and other New York landmarks.

“Amazing fantastic experience!! Staff was helpfull, food and bar service was good. Boot was not fully loaded, so enough space for everybody. Didn't knew the activity was including a boot tour around Manhattan and lady liberty, so that was a big plus. I think the music was too loud at middle level, so make sure you sit on top deck. Even if no seats left on top deck, it's possible to walk and stand over there. Firework was amazing, fantastic view!!! I'm so glad i didn't watch the firework from another location. Atmosphere after fireworks was fantastic, boat stayed 30 more minutes or so on the water with loud music…”

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8.Guided Walking Tour of Greenwich Village Nightlife

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 114 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $39Top rated

Meet your English-speaking guide at Astor Place at 7:00 pm for a small-group walk through Greenwich Village nightlife. Hear stories tied to Bob Dylan, Ray Charles, Jimi Hendrix, and Chris Rock, visit the Comedy Cellar area and Stonewall Inn, then finish in Sheridan Square with ideas for bars and theaters.

“This was a well presented, thoroughly researched and entertaining tour of the Village. The history of some of these sites was fascinating as many things have changed in this area over the years. Our guide was enthusiastic and well prepared. I would highly recommend this tour.”

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9.Stand Up Comedy LIVE in Times Square At Broadway Comedy Club

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 56 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $25

Spend about 90 minutes at Broadway Comedy Club near Times Square, where a rotating lineup of New York comics and national guests performs stand-up. Tickets cost $25, but each person must order two drinks. Arrive 30 minutes early, bring your mobile ticket, and expect adult humor and no late seating.

“Most of the presented humor was about race, not pleasant, sex, and sexuality. The headliner was funny but I'm not sure it was something I would want to redo”

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10.Hidden Bar and Speakeasy Night Tour NYC

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $38

Spend about three hours visiting three historic Midtown bars and speakeasies with a local guide such as Ryan, Kate, Ariel, or Emma. Expect Prohibition stories, distinctive venues, express entry, and time to buy drinks. The group can include up to 16 people, and upscale casual dress is required.

“Absolutely great. Met some lovely people. The host, Kate, is amazing! The three bars we visited were very interesting and had delicious cocktails.”

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11.No Diet Club – Best street food tour in Brooklyn ! (NYC)

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 39 reviews · 3h 30m · from $84

Join a small English-language food walk through Brooklyn with guides such as Stefano, Sandra, or Juliette. Over 210 minutes, share tastings including pizza, dumplings, empanadas, Jamaican patties, chopped cheese, and doughnuts, with neighborhood stories and practical NYC food tips.

“Stephan was great. Very knowledgeable, personable and the food was outstanding.”

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12.NYC Pub Crawl and Rooftop Clubbing Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 39 reviews · from $28

Meet English-speaking hosts near Bowery and East Houston, visit four New York bars and clubs, enjoy included shots and drink deals, then finish at a multi-level rooftop club in lower Manhattan. You get venue entry, fast-track security, and can stay at the final club as long as you like.

“As the tour guide was walking very fast, she didn't pay attention to the group at all. What's more, she was going so fast in windy weather that I fell on my hand and broke my wrist and had to go to hospital as an emergency. In other words, I didn't get to experience it at all.”

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13.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 rotating lineup of New York comedians linked to Netflix, Hulu, Paramount+, SNL, HBO, Comedy Central, and more. You receive a reserved seat, but each person must buy two beverages. The lineup changes, so expect a mixed bill.

“Very small venue. we were sat just behind a pillar and could hardly see the stage. The performance was a mix, most good, some not so much. The policy of 'each person must buy minimum of 2 drinks' is a shame (bought 1 that I didn't even touched just because I had to, what a waste ..)”

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14.Skyline Night Tour on Double-Decker Bus

★★★★★★★★★★3.2 · 35 reviews · 1h 30m · from $49

Start in Times Square and ride through Manhattan for 90 minutes, seeing the Empire State Building, Brooklyn Bridge, Statue of Liberty, and other landmarks after dark. Your English-speaking guide provides live commentary, while an audio guide is available in 11 languages. Bring a charged phone for night photos.

“Vraiment pas terrible mais pratique si vous n’avez pas beaucoup de temps dommage le bus est en mauvais état et les plexiglas du toit abîmé ce qui empêche de prendre les photos”

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15.Buena Vista Social Club the Musical on Broadway

See Buena Vista Social Club on Broadway, where a world-class Afro-Cuban band joins actors, singers, and dancers to tell a Cuban story shaped by music. You’ll hear the Grammy-winning album live, enter Havana beyond the Tropicana, and follow one woman whose life changes through song.

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