15 Times Square Tours Worth Booking

1.NYC in a Day Tour: Lady Liberty, Times Square, Freedom Tower

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,735 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $89Our pick

Start in Times Square and cross Manhattan with a local guide, using the subway, public transit, and Staten Island Ferry. Visit Grand Central, Wall Street, the 9/11 Memorial, and Broadway. One World Observatory is available as an upgrade, and the day covers about five miles on foot.

“Dress in layers and be ready to walk. It’s a great way to see the city, and decide where you want to spend more time”

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2.Broadway and Times Square Insider Tour with Theater Professional

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 651 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $39

Meet at Duffy Square for a roughly one-mile walk through Broadway and Times Square. Your English-speaking theater guide shares audition tales, stage lore, and stories about stars such as Judy Garland and Julie Andrews. You will see theaters from outside, not go backstage.

“The guide was very good, humorous and informative. We saw some iconic theaters and heard some great stories and inside jokes. It would have been good to hear more about the architectural features of the beautiful and historical buildings in which some of the theaters were housed.”

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3.See Yourself on a Times Square Billboard for 24 Hours

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 635 reviews · 1 day · from $150

Upload a photo or short video, add a custom frame and message, then watch it appear for 15 seconds every hour on a Times Square billboard above the Pelé Store. Your display runs for 24 hours, with livestream access for people who cannot be in New York.

“Thank you so much for providing this amazing deal! It not only surprised my wife, but it also amazed our friends and family with the live feed. The service was quick, easy, and the communication was absolutely perfect from start to finish. We will definitely be using your service again — in fact, we already have for our taxi, shows, and more. Highly recommended!”

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4.Meal at Hard Rock Cafe New York Times Square

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 481 reviews · 1h 30m · from $42

Enjoy a prepaid two or three-course meal at Hard Rock Cafe New York Times Square, with American favorites, unlimited soft drinks, coffee, or tea, and access to a special Rock Shop offer. Expect a lively music setting, famous memorabilia, and a 90-minute visit.

“The place is amazing and the staff are polite and helpful. The food was great”

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5.Hard Rock Cafe New York Times Square

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 414 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $41

Meet at Hard Rock Cafe New York, 1501 Broadway, for a fixed-price two or three-course meal with a soft drink, tea, or coffee. You will dine beside Times Square displays of rock memorabilia, but check the exact menu and print your paper voucher before arriving.

“I was able to sit at the bar right away; tables were a 45 minute wait. No issue using the voucher - only vegetarian option was the Impossible Burger - unfortunately, all the desserts (including ice cream) had eggs - so I didn’t get full value. Burger was ok.”

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6.NYC in a Day Tour: Statue of Liberty, Times Square and More

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 366 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $89

Start in Times Square and cross Manhattan by foot, subway, and Staten Island Ferry. Along the way, see Rockefeller Center, Grand Central, Federal Hall, the Brooklyn Bridge, Empire State Building, and 9/11 Memorial. Guides such as Cale, Dan, and Jim add lively history and practical city tips.

“This is a fast paced tour, so good walking shoes are a must. Our guide, Cale, made everything awesome from start to finish. He even taught us how to navigate the subway system and snapped amazing photos of us. I highly recommend this tour because yes, you can find the sights on your own, but Cale provided so much history and background info to enhance our sight seeing experience that we would never know on our own. This tour is well worth the cost.”

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7.NYC in a Day Tour: Lady Liberty, Times Square, Freedom Tower

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 219 reviews · 6 - 7 hours · from $89

Spend 6 to 7 hours seeing NYC highlights with a local English-speaking guide. Walk from Times Square to Wall Street, learn the subway, ride the Staten Island ferry, pause at the 9/11 Memorial, and optionally visit One World Observatory. Guides including Jim, Cale, Rob, and Jenn are praised for vivid city stories.

“We had an amazing guide Cale who was sooo knowledgeable and helpful we couldn’t have asked for more. Hit the main sights, we really loved the day! Thanks Cale :)”

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8.Broadway Backstage: From Times Square to Studio

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 94 reviews · 2 hours · from $49

Walk from the Winter Garden Theatre through Times Square and Broadway with an English-speaking guide such as Mickey, AJ Stevens, or Jessie, then visit a Hell’s Kitchen rehearsal studio. Expect theater history, backstage stories, and a small group capped at 12 people.

“We were honored to take a Broadway behind-the-scenes tour with Mickey. She stood out as an excellent tour guide by being well-spoken and an engaging storyteller. As a true insider, she’s super knowledgeable and passionate about theater and Theater District. She’s organized, punctual, patient, and truly professional. She has a good sense of humor and answered every question respectfully. A bonus tour at Open Jar Studios was a super exciting way to end the tour. The whole experience was positive and memorable, and we highly recommend.”

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9.Broadway and Times Square Insider Tour with a Performer

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 83 reviews · 1h 45m · from $39

Spend 105 minutes in New York’s Theater District with an actor, director, or performing artist. Starting beneath George M. Cohan’s statue, you’ll visit Duffy Square, Times Square, Shubert Alley, Sardi’s, and historic theaters while hearing Broadway stories, superstitions, and show-ticket advice.

“it was great, the guide was very animated and knew his stuff. i learned some things”

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

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

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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11.Times Square Professional Photoshoot

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 20 reviews · 1 - 2 hours

Meet your English-speaking photographer near 1501 Broadway for a private 1 to 2-hour Times Square session. You’ll get help with posing, personal direction, and edited digital photos in a secure gallery within 48 hours. Photographers such as Demari and Moselle have helped make camera-shy clients feel at ease.

“Moselle was amazing she made me feel so welcome and relaxed to the Big Apple. I was nervous about taking photos in the middle of Time Square with so many people but Moselle really knew what she was doing and where the great spots were to capture amazing photos. Thank You Moselle 😃 100% amazing and worth every cent I highly recommend Moselle!!!”

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12.Solo or Couples Photoshoot in Times Square!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 45 min · from $249

Meet photographer Bee at Rockefeller Center for a private 45-minute portrait session. Walk to Times Square for city photos, or request Central Park, Dumbo, or the Brooklyn Bridge instead. You receive 20 to 50 high-resolution digital images within 72 hours.

“Bee is an extremely nice person and great photographer The photos are all amazing I highly recommend Bee”

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13.NYC Midtown Manhattan Times Square & Skyscraper Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $49

Walk about one mile through Midtown with an English-speaking licensed guide. See Times Square, Bryant Park, the New York Public Library lions, Chrysler Building, Grand Central Terminal, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, and Rockefeller Center while learning the stories behind New York’s famous skyscrapers.

“This tour and the guide was excellent and took us to some really cool spots in Midtown Manhattan. It was a fun and educational experience. We all had a good time.”

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14.NYC Pedicab Tours: Central Park, Times Square, 5th Avenue

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 10 reviews · from $120

Take a private 1 to 2-hour pedicab ride through Midtown with a licensed guide. Expect Times Square, Broadway, Rockefeller Center, Fifth Avenue, Grand Central, Bryant Park, and Central Park, plus three or four short photo stops. Midtown hotel pickup is available.

“Thoroughly enjoyed it . Our guide was so knowledgeable and accommodating! Exceeded expectations.”

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15.Times Square Donut Adventure by Underground Donut Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · from $69

Join Underground Donut Tour for a two-hour walk through Times Square and nearby streets, stopping at selected donut shops before finishing at Rockefeller Center. You’ll taste New York favorites, hear city stories, and get food and sightseeing tips from an English- or Spanish-speaking guide. Anette has led some tours.

“Our guide was wonderful. Very friendly and welcoming. She had a lot of knowledge. The tour itself left a lot to be desired. We paid for a 2 hour tour. When we walked up, she told us it would be a 60 minute tour. There were only three stops w one being Krispy Kreme. A bit disappointing. They also changed our booked time without reaching out to us to ask if the new time would work. It wouldn't because of our flight home. It was a big fiasco for them trying to find us a guide for the time we originally booked. Probably wouldn't recommend it or book again.Read more”

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