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The 15 Best Tours in New York City

544 tours  ·  from $6

Four days and a list twice that long is the usual New York problem. The 15 below are the ones worth the hours, priced and timed, with the full catalogue underneath when you want to go deeper.

NYC: SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Tickets - SUMMIT AIR and the Art of Reflection
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NYC: SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Tickets

1.SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 51,195 reviews · 90 minutes - 2 hours · from $47Our pick

Visit SUMMIT One Vanderbilt above Grand Central for three floors of mirror rooms, glass skyboxes, silver balloons, panoramic views, and a rooftop terrace. Allow 90 minutes to two hours. Choose daytime or Air at Night, with cocktails, music, and city lights after dark.

“Amazing! Even though it was busy the rooms didn’t feel overcrowded and there was plenty of space to get photos. Staff were friendly and helpful. Great views and interactive rooms.”

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NYC: Empire State Building Tickets - Observatory & Museum - The museum makes the visit more than a view
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NYC: Empire State Building Tickets – Observatory & Museum

2.Empire State Building Tickets – Observatory & Museum

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 25,757 reviews · 45 minutes - 2 hours · from $47

Visit the Empire State Building’s 86th Floor Observatory, explore its interactive museum, and add the 102nd Floor for wider views through floor-to-ceiling windows. Allow 45 minutes to 2 hours. Choose a regular or Express ticket, with wheelchair access and free entry for children under six.

“We were lucky to have booked on a clear night with almost no queues. Booking process was easy and the staff were so helpful and friendly. A great experience for us all.”

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New York City: Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island with Ferry - Starting at Liberty State Park in Jersey City
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New York City: Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island with Ferry

3.Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island with Ferry

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 18,683 reviews · 5 hours · from $19Best value

Take a round-trip ferry from Liberty State Park in Jersey City to Liberty Island and Ellis Island. Explore both museums at your own pace with audio guides in 12 languages. The $19 ticket includes ferry service and museum entry, but not the pedestal or crown.

“We had a wonderful time at Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. We started the day at Lady Liberty learning about the history of the statue. We were lucky enough to experience it snowing while at Liberty Island. We headed to Ellis Island, it was easy to move around and learn the history of the immigration. The ferry was very full on the crossing from NY to Liberty Island and from Ellis Island back to NY, but it is a fast ferry trip so it was bearable.”

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New York City: American Museum of Natural History Ticket - Start with the dinosaurs, then work downward
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New York City: American Museum of Natural History Ticket

4.American Museum of Natural History Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 15,447 reviews · 1 day · from $37

Spend a full day at New York’s American Museum of Natural History, across from Central Park. Your ticket covers 40-plus permanent halls, the Rose Center, and the Gilder Center. Upgrade for timed special exhibitions, butterfly access, films, or space shows. Use the free Explorer App to navigate.

“It was great and definitely worth a visit. The exhibits were fascinating. I highly recommend booking tickets beforehand and having the barcode ready as it makes entry quick and easy. The map we received at the beginning was a bit confusing but I think that was probably just us. Overall a fantastic experience that I would strongly recommend”

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Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Tour: All Options - Castle Clinton gives the tour a proper beginning
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Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Tour: All Options

5.Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Tour: All Options

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13,571 reviews · 3 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $69Top rated

Start at Castle Clinton in Battery Park for a guided visit to Liberty Island, skyline views, and the Statue of Liberty Museum. Choose a quick Liberty Island visit or a longer tour adding Ellis Island and its immigration museum. Guides such as Jack, Joseph, and Meri bring the history to life.

“It was our first trip to NYC, we obviously wanted to see the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. Although it was a frigid and windy day, our guide (Owen) did an exceptional job of keeping our attention, offering information while finding the least windy spot. I'd highly recommend this company and specifically Owen.”

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New York in One Day Guided Sightseeing Tour - Central Park and Columbus Circle in 20 minutes
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New York in One Day Guided Sightseeing Tour

6.New York in One Day Guided Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13,166 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $99

Cover New York’s big sights in about six hours with a guide and driver. Ride through Midtown, Central Park, Greenwich Village, SoHo, Chinatown, and the Financial District, then take the Staten Island Ferry past the Statue of Liberty. Guides such as Rachel and Kevin add local stories and practical tips.

“We absolutely LOVED it!!! Walter was fantastic! So informative and kind!! My mom, daughter, and myself are first time visitors from Atl, GA and we were very impressed with his hospitality!!!”

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NYC: Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) Entry Ticket - Why the Fifth Floor Makes the Best First Stop
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NYC: Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) Entry Ticket

7.Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 12,540 reviews · 1 day · from $30

Spend a full day exploring MoMA’s six floors in Midtown Manhattan. Your $30 ticket covers the permanent collection, special exhibitions, films, art-making labs, and free multilingual audio guides. Start on the fifth floor for major paintings, then work down to modern design, contemporary art, and the sculpture garden.

“We loved Jett! He was our guide and I have never had a guided tour of any museum, he elevated the experience for us by telling us backstories in the most engrossing way. We especially enjoyed his sense of humor, he squeezed in tiny jokes during the tour which made the tour more fun. Absolutely loved it! 10/10.”

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NYC: One World Observatory Skip-the-Line Ticket - The SkyPod ride reaches floor 102 in 47 seconds
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NYC: One World Observatory Skip-the-Line Ticket

8.One World Observatory Skip-the-Line Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 12,329 reviews · 1 day · from $30

Enter One World Observatory at the Freedom Tower and ride the SkyPod to floors 100 through 102 in 47 seconds. See the Statue of Liberty, Brooklyn Bridge, harbor, and 9/11 Memorial. Choose standard, priority, flexible-entry, or VIP guided access.

“The observatory is really special. The fact that it’s 1776 feet tall is amazing for two our country in New York.”

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New York CityPASS®: Save up to 41% at 5 Top Attractions - The Empire State Building, twice in one day
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New York CityPASS®: Save up to 41% at 5 Top Attractions

9.New York CityPASS®: Save up to 41% at 5 Top Attractions

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 10,548 reviews · 9 days · from $154

Use one mobile CityPASS for five New York attractions over nine consecutive days. You get the Empire State Building and American Museum of Natural History, then choose three from Top of the Rock, 9/11 Memorial, Statue City Cruises, Circle Line, Intrepid, or the Guggenheim.

“Easy booking process and cost saving, would recommend. Got to see the main locations and by booking in advance it made it easier to plan our days etc.”

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NYC: Circle Line 2h Harbor Lights Cruise Skip-The-Box-Office - Finding the Circle Line terminal and choosing your seat
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NYC: Circle Line 2h Harbor Lights Cruise Skip-The-Box-Office

10.Circle Line 2h Harbor Lights Cruise Skip-The-Box-Office

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 8,222 reviews · 2 hours · from $45

Cruise New York Harbor for two hours with guides such as Alexis, George, David, or Andy sharing city stories and building facts. You will pass within 100 feet of the Statue of Liberty, glide under three bridges, and see Lower Manhattan at night from indoor cabins or the open deck.

“it was amazing my family loved it. truly amazing and unforgettable experience.. tour guide on-board was unbelievable...”

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New York Explorer Pass: Top Attractions including Edge - Getting value from the $84 price
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New York Explorer Pass: Top Attractions including Edge

11.New York Explorer Pass: Top Attractions including Edge

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 7,872 reviews · 1 month · from $84

Choose 2 to 10 New York attractions, including Edge, the Empire State Building, Top of the Rock, Statue of Liberty ferry, museums, cruises, and tours. Use the Go City app to plan reservations and activate your pass on your first visit, then explore for 30 days.

“excellent purchase, easy to use and bookings for NYC were easy on the day (unless you want sun set views book them in advance) you can access passes without wifi which is helpful”

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NYC: Circle Line 2.5 Hour Best of NYC Boat Cruise - Leaving Pier 83 and finding your place onboard
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NYC: Circle Line 2.5 Hour Best of NYC Boat Cruise

12.Circle Line 2.5 Hour Best of NYC Boat Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7,268 reviews · from $39

Circle Manhattan from Pier 83 on a 2.5-hour Circle Line cruise. Your English-speaking guide points out bridges, boroughs, Yankee Stadium, the Brooklyn Bridge, and more than 100 sights. You get close to the Statue of Liberty, with outdoor decks, heated or cooled cabins, Wi-Fi, and audio guides in eight additional languages.

“Apart of seeing all the sights I’d love the guide: She had funny stories to tell. And even was singing for us, too.”

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Central Park Pedicab Guided Tours - Starting at 1411 Sixth Avenue
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Central Park Pedicab Guided Tours

13.Central Park Pedicab Guided Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7,108 reviews · 1 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $38

Ride through Central Park in a private, bicycle-powered pedicab with guides such as AJ, Sam, Peter, Ricky, and Josh. Choose a one to three-hour outing, stop for photos, and see movie sites, fountains, bridges, statues, and the park’s best-known paths without walking the full 843 acres.

“We had a great time with the guide he was extremely knowable and took us to all the main sites in the park would recommend this trip worth the money.”

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New York City: Manhattan Helicopter Tour - Lower Manhattan, Battery Park, and Wall Street
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New York City: Manhattan Helicopter Tour

14.Manhattan Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 7,076 reviews · 12 - 30 minutes · from $299

Fly from Pier 6 over Manhattan with a professional pilot and recorded commentary in several languages. Choose a 12 to 15, 18 to 20, or 30 minute route covering landmarks from Lady Liberty and Wall Street to Central Park, Harlem, Yankee Stadium, and the George Washington Bridge.

“Highlight of our holiday - those working for the company were polite and made the whole checking in/boarding processing very smooth. The views at night were absolutely amazing. We even managed to get on the helicopter 30 minutes before our alloyed time.”

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Private Central Park Pedicab Tour - From 58th Street to Umpire Rock
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Private Central Park Pedicab Tour

15.Private Central Park Pedicab Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6,981 reviews · 1 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $38

Ride through Central Park with a private guide such as Leo, Johnny, MJ, or Max. You’ll cover far more ground than on foot, stop at Bethesda Fountain, Bow Bridge, Strawberry Fields, and Belvedere Castle, and hear stories about the park, films, architecture, and New York life.

“It was ok, I felt we were shorted, was supposed to be 1-3 hrs, we were back at our pick up spot in 58 mins flat, lol.”

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