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15 Times Square Tours Worth Booking

25 tours  ·  from $25

The 15 best times square tours you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason, so start there.

NYC in a Day Tour: Lady Liberty, Times Square, Freedom Tower - Starting beneath the lights of Times Square
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NYC in a Day Tour: Lady Liberty, Times Square, Freedom Tower

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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Broadway and Times Square Insider Tour with Theater Professional - Broadway’s famous names and the stories behind them
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Broadway and Times Square Insider Tour with Theater Professional

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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NYC: See Yourself on a Times Square Billboard for 24 Hours - Why 15 seconds can feel like a big event
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NYC: See Yourself on a Times Square Billboard for 24 Hours

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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Meal at Hard Rock Cafe New York Times Square - The Acoustic Rock Menu: a practical two-course choice
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Meal at Hard Rock Cafe New York Times Square

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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Hard Rock Cafe New York Times Square - What the Hard Rock setting adds
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Hard Rock Cafe New York Times Square

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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NYC in a Day Tour: Statue of Liberty, Times Square and More - St. Patrick’s Cathedral and Rockefeller Center
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NYC in a Day Tour: Statue of Liberty, Times Square and More

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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NYC in a Day Tour: Lady Liberty, Times Square, Freedom Tower - Starting beneath the lights of Times Square
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NYC in a Day Tour: Lady Liberty, Times Square, Freedom Tower

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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Broadway Backstage: From Times Square to Studio - Times Square was once Longacre Square
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Broadway Backstage: From Times Square to Studio

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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NYC: Broadway and Times Square Insider Tour with a Performer - Starting with George M. Cohan at Duffy Square
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NYC: Broadway and Times Square Insider Tour with a Performer

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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Stand Up Comedy LIVE in Times Square At Broadway Comedy Club - The two-drink minimum changes the price
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Stand Up Comedy LIVE in Times Square At Broadway Comedy Club

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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Best NYC Sightseeing Tour: Times Square, Grand Central, & More - Bryant Park brings a local pause
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Best NYC Sightseeing Tour: Times Square, Grand Central, & More

11.Best NYC Sightseeing Tour: Times Square, Grand Central, & More

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

In about two hours, a private guide leads you from Grand Central Terminal to Rockefeller Center, stopping at the New York Public Library, Bryant Park, Fifth Avenue, and St. Patrick’s Cathedral. Expect an English-language walk for no more than 10 people, with Top of the Rock tickets available afterward.

“Our guide, Gabi, was kind and knowledgeable. She provided a great tour! I would recommend this tour.”

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New York: Times Square Professional Photoshoot - Meeting near 1501 Broadway
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New York: Times Square Professional Photoshoot

12.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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Small-Group Broadway Theater District and Times Square Walking Tour - Starting at the Majestic Theatre on 44th Street
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Small-Group Broadway Theater District and Times Square Walking Tour

13.Small-Group Broadway Theater District and Times Square Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $39

Spend two hours in Times Square and the Broadway Theater District with a guide who works in theater. Visit 22 major venues, hear stories about famous shows and performers, and follow a small group of no more than 12 people from the Majestic Theatre to the Gershwin.

“John was a great guide with tons of knowledge. His love of theater comes out in the tour. He also knows a lot of history which adds great context. I’m not a huge theater fan but really enjoyed the tour”

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Midtown Manhattan: Times Square & Skyscrapers Walking Tour - Bryant Park offers a quieter Midtown pause
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Midtown Manhattan: Times Square & Skyscrapers Walking Tour

14.Midtown Manhattan: Times Square & Skyscrapers Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $25

Walk from Times Square to Rockefeller Center with an English-speaking guide, seeing Bryant Park, the New York Public Library, Chrysler Building, Grand Central Terminal, Park Avenue, and St. Patrick’s Cathedral. The group is capped at 15, and guides such as Hans and Emmanuel Hadar are praised for strong storytelling and photo tips.

“We would highly recommend this tour which was amazing value for money, our tour guide Emmanuel Hadar was terrific. He had great knowldge on the construction of the Brooklyn Bridge as well as the surrounds. He advised us on the best positions to take the perfect photo of the amazing New York skyline and was always willing to play cameraman so that both my wife and I were in the shot. The tour does cover a lot of ground so good walking shoes are essential.”

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New York: Times Square Professional Photoshoot - Meeting near 1501 Broadway
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New York: Times Square Professional Photoshoot

15.Times Square Professional Photoshoot

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 17 reviews · 30 minutes (approx.)

Meet your professional photographer at 1501 Broadway for a private 30-minute Times Square session. You will receive edited digital photos within 48 hours. Photographers such as Demari, Moselle, and Daria have been praised for clear posing help, creative ideas, and friendly direction.

“Demari is an absolutely phenomenal photographer, and we highly recommend him! I booked a last-minute 90-minute senior portrait session for my son in Times Square. From the moment I reached out on Thursday for a Sunday session, his communication was excellent. He was proactive about confirming the location and meet time, and even accommodated us by meeting right in our hotel lobby to start the shoot. Demari is very friendly and professional. He shared that he hopes to make photography his full-time passion, and his work proves why he should! His great verbal instructions made the session easy—he was specific about posing and where to look. My son had never…”

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