New York · TOURS
429 reviewed
This is the shortlist we’d send a friend, the 15 tours worth booking, each with its price, its visitor verdict, and the one thing to know before you commit.
Skip ferry ticket hassles on a guided Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island tour from Battery Park, with flexible time on each island.
“Great experience and the Jack was awesome. The Statue of Liberty was amazing to see in person. Ellis Island was really neat to see”
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!”
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”
See Manhattan from a helicopter: Central Park, a close pass to the Statue of Liberty, Brooklyn Bridge, and Broadway lights from above.
“Best day ever! 100% worth the money, wish we could relive it all over again!”
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!”
Small-group Ground Zero walk with a personal guide, the 9/11 Memorial pools, and optional National 9/11 Museum upgrades from Oculus.
“Awesome guide on the most relaxant stories and spots to see so it’s not long and drawn out but information that keeps you interested.”
Ride an open-top Big Bus through Lower Manhattan and Museum Mile. Hop off for Liberty, 9/11, the Met, and Empire State.
“Easy and straightforward booking plus transferring to BB app. Straightforward activation and use. Only thing that could be improved is a better map - more detailed and maybe a bus announcement for stops. Some people dont / cant use the headphones.”
A 15–30 minute helicopter ride over Manhattan with 180-degree window views and pilot narration of Central Park to the Statue of Liberty.
“A great way to see New York! Had a fabulous experience seeing NY from a helicopter - definitely recommend.”
All-Access Ground Zero tour with skip-the-line 9/11 Museum entry and One World Observatory views, led by a local guide. Small group.
“We appreciated the detailed information provided by our tour guide, Tony. The 911 Museum was an emotional experience.”
A flexible hop-on hop-off loop around NYC with onboard audio, big-street views, and enough stops to plan your own day.
“Definitely saved us from walking miles. Some of the drivers don’t announce the stops so you have to use the headphones to listen to the commentary if it works on the bus you’re on. Some buses didn’t have working audio.”
Guided bus tour across Harlem, the Bronx, Queens, and Brooklyn with street art, Apollo-area sights, Unisphere views, and empanadas for $84.
“So informative. You get a Birds Eye view of the four Boroughs. Keven was interesting, funny, and did a good job of answering questions”
Walk SoHo cast-iron streets, Little Italy mob stories, and Chinatown street life on a 2-hour Lower Manhattan tour for $39.
“Heard interesting stories. Our guide was great. Very animated. I enjoyed the walking tour but wish there would have been a little bit more time to stop and take pictures.”
One coach ride, two cities, big-name landmarks. A bilingual day trip from NYC to Washington, DC and Philadelphia.
“Nice overview of both Washington and Philadelphia with our amazing guide Carlos and driver Raphael.”
Explore Harlem, the Bronx, Queens, and Brooklyn on a guided bus tour, with optional Coney Island beach time and classic NYC stops.
“Brilliant guide very informative and funny would definitely recommend. Visited so many places that I wouldn’t have seen if I didn’t do this tour”
See Washington, D.C. from New York in 14 hours with guided stops at Arlington, JFK, the White House, Capitol Hill, memorials, and Air & Space.
“It was great day trip. We have visited many things: Memorials, White house, the Capital, National Air and Space Museum, Arlington”
