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The 15 Best Things to Do in New York City

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Every experience on this site, one page, best first. These are the 15 bookings that beat everything else in New York right now: what each costs, how long it runs, and why it earned its spot. The full catalog sits underneath if none of them fits your trip.

NYC: SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Tickets

NYC: SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Tickets - SUMMIT AIR on the 91st Floor: Manhattan in a Mirror Maze

1.SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Tickets

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

Tickets for SUMMIT One Vanderbilt deliver 360° New York views, mirror rooms, glass ledges, and Air at Night shows, all in 1.5–2 hours.

“Overall the experience is great, very beautiful observation deck and I loved all the led lamps , balloons and the vibes ! Only thing I didn’t like that much was the time it took us to get in, although we had our tickets booked of course, we were in line for 1 hour and 25 minutes, it was a bit too much.”

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NYC: Empire State Building Tickets – Observatory & Museum

NYC: Empire State Building Tickets - Observatory & Museum - The 86th Floor Observatory: 360° Views and Photo-Friendly Stops

New York City: Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island with Ferry

New York City: Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island with Ferry - Ferry rides and return times: the photo-and-waiting reality

New York City: American Museum of Natural History Ticket

New York City: American Museum of Natural History Ticket - Getting oriented fast: museum layout, timing, and your best flow

4.American Museum of Natural History Ticket

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

Skip the hassle at NYC’s Natural History Museum. Daylong entry, Gilder Center access, and optional ticketed shows from $37.

“Great experience. We spent few hours and didn’t see everything. Great for a rainy or cold day. We visited NYE week and it was very crowded. It would be nice if they had a max number of ticket sales to prevent overcrowding. And maybe kids area would also be nice.”

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Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Tour: All Options

Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Tour: All Options - Ellis Island Time: Audio Guide, Wall of Honor, and Freedom to Pace Yourself

New York in One Day Guided Sightseeing Tour

New York in One Day Guided Sightseeing Tour - Rockefeller Center: outside views that still feel like Broadway

6.New York in One Day Guided Sightseeing Tour

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

A 6-hour guided bus tour plus Staten Island Ferry views of NYC icons like Central Park, Rockefeller Center, 9/11 Memorial, and the Statue of Liberty.

“Kevin made this experience truly so wonderful and would 1000% recommend to anyone wanting to book a tour! He was so patient, kind and shared so much great information throughout the entire trip! Truly wouldn’t want it any other way, it went perfect!”

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NYC: Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) Entry Ticket

NYC: Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) Entry Ticket - Six floors, one big plan: how to tour MoMA without getting lost

7.Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) Entry Ticket

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

Skip the ticket line at MoMA in Midtown and see modern art classics plus special exhibitions with free mobile audio guides for $30.

“Absolutely loved it. ! What an experience seeing all the famous pieces of art work ! And being an art teacher for 22 years , it blew me away !”

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NYC: One World Observatory Skip-the-Line Ticket

NYC: One World Observatory Skip-the-Line Ticket - Getting In Smoothly: The Skip-the-Line Flow (and Security Reality)

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

New York CityPASS®: Save up to 41% at 5 Top Attractions - Price and Value: When CityPASS Makes Sense

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

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

New York CityPASS bundles 5 top NYC attractions with mobile QR tickets, flexible 9-day use, and savings up to 41%.

“My recent trip to New York was amazing. The City Pass was so easy to use and very reasonably priced. Just get the app and all your tickets are there. Just tap on your chosen attraction and your tickets are downloaded straight away in the form of a QR code. I screenshot all mine in case I had any connection issues. Overall I’d thoroughly recommend the City Pass.”

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NYC: Circle Line 2h Harbor Lights Cruise Skip-The-Box-Office

NYC: Circle Line 2h Harbor Lights Cruise Skip-The-Box-Office - Getting On Board: Security, Seats, and the Weather Reality

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

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

2-hour Circle Line Harbor Lights cruise with expert narration, close Statue of Liberty views, and three-bridge light show plus a full bar.

“The guide was very informative of the sights and history of the area. He was also super friendly and cordial to all of the guest. One could tell he does his job well and loves the city!”

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NYC: Circle Line 2.5 Hour Best of NYC Boat Cruise

NYC: Circle Line 2.5 Hour Best of NYC Boat Cruise - What you actually see in 2.5 hours around Manhattan

Central Park Pedicab Guided Tours

Central Park Pedicab Guided Tours - Your Ride Route: Central Park Stops That Make the Tour Worth It

13.Central Park Pedicab Guided Tours

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

Private pedicab tour of Central Park with expert guide stories, movie-spot photo stops, and included blanket in cold weather for $38.

“Peter was very friendly and made the trip enjoyable . His commentary added a lot of colour to the sights. I recommend”

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Private Central Park Pedicab Tour

Private Central Park Pedicab Tour - Meet at 180 W 58th St and start clean

15.Private Central Park Pedicab Tour

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

Private Central Park pedicab tour with guided stories, photo stops at Bethesda and Strawberry Fields, plus warm blankets in winter.

“I would highly recommend this experience but would definitely book the 2 hour! The one hour felt a little rushed & there was so much of Central Park I would have liked to see but that is not a them issue! We had max & abes they were great drivers & max was a great guide! I only gave them a 4 star because I wish I could hear a little bit better & that both of them would give their own tour because the other cart only caught half of what max was saying!! Also if you do not want to get scammed would highly recommend booking this!”

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