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The 15 Best City Tours in New York

116 tours  Â·  from $6 a head

The one-day overview, for the trip that has one clear day. These 15 compare what gets covered, how much is on a bus, whether tickets to anything are included, and where each one ends up.

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

1.Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island with Ferry

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 18,683 reviews · 5 hours · from $19Our pick

Tour the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island by ferry, with museums, multilingual audio guides, skyline views, and five hours to explore.

“The whole experience & history of Lady Liberty & Ellis Island was fascinating. This trip has given us memories to treasure forever.”

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New York City: American Museum of Natural History Ticket - Getting your bearings among 40-plus halls
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New York City: American Museum of Natural History Ticket

2.American Museum of Natural History Ticket

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

Explore 40-plus halls, dinosaurs, space, the Gilder Center, and optional special exhibits at New York’s American Museum of Natural History.

“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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Top of the Rock Observation Deck New York City Ticket - Arriving at Rockefeller Center
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Top of the Rock Observation Deck New York City Ticket

From New York City: Washington and Philadelphia 1-Day Tour - Meeting at Times Square before sunrise
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From New York City: Washington and Philadelphia 1-Day Tour

6.Washington and Philadelphia 1-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,877 reviews · from $104

See Washington DC and Philadelphia in one long day from New York, with guided landmark visits, roundtrip transport, and bilingual support.

“Carlitos was phenomenal – he explained everything with precision and clarity. He was also a truly pleasant companion throughout the tour. An excellent guide and we had also an outstanding driver – the journey with them was smooth and enjoyable from start to finish. Highly recommended!”

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Circle Line: 2hr - New York City Harbor Lights Cruise - Hudson River views and the Manhattan skyline
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Circle Line: 2hr – New York City Harbor Lights Cruise

New York City: Full-Day Washington DC City Highlights Tour - Arlington National Cemetery and JFK’s Gravesite
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New York City: Full-Day Washington DC City Highlights Tour

8.Full-Day Washington DC City Highlights Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,791 reviews · 14 hours · from $149

Review of the 14-hour New York to Washington DC tour, with Arlington Cemetery, Capitol Hill, memorials, museum time, and practical tips.

“It was a good and well organized trip..bus was very neat and comfortable. Instead of allocating more than an hour at Arlington cemetery they could have given more time at White house and Capitol Building and explained more about these places. Overall, if u are at NY and have a day to spare, u should definitely go foe it!”

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New York City One World Observatory Admission Ticket - Starting at One World Trade Center
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New York City One World Observatory Admission Ticket

9.New York City One World Observatory Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,636 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $30

See New York from One World Trade Center with timed entry, SkyPod elevators, city history, and optional priority access from $30.49.

“The staf were professional and courteous. It was not crowded. We are able to enjoy the space and views. The Sky Point presentation was well done by Melanie. Refreshments were abit expensive. But overall a wonderful experience.”

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Circle Line: New York City Statue of Liberty Super Express Cruise - Starting at the historic South Street Seaport
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Circle Line: New York City Statue of Liberty Super Express Cruise

10.Circle Line: New York City Statue of Liberty Super Express Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,625 reviews · 50 minutes (approx.) · from $24

See Lady Liberty, Ellis Island, bridges, and Lower Manhattan on a 50-minute Circle Line cruise from $24, with live narration.

“Make sure to arrive early so you can grab good seats, although you can get up and walk around. Even though it was super cold, we ventured to the upper deck. Dress appropriately and you won't be disappointed. Great tour of the skyline, Ellis Island and the đź—˝. Definitely recommend.”

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NYC City Tour: Statue of Liberty, 9/11 Memorial, Wall Street - Starting at Broad Street and the New York Stock Exchange
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NYC City Tour: Statue of Liberty, 9/11 Memorial, Wall Street

11.NYC City Tour: Statue of Liberty, 9/11 Memorial, Wall Street

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,059 reviews · 2 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $39

Review of NYC City Tour covering Wall Street, 9/11 Memorial, and an optional Statue of Liberty ferry visit for $39.

“Dave our tour guide was definitely a pleasure to be around! Our group was small only 7 of us but he made sure we were always together. He was respectful on not speaking so loud and paused to continue conversation when loud noises were around to make sure we heard him. Super knowledgeable of the history of NY!! He was so kind and offered to take pics of us at certain locations! Would definitely recommend Dave to ANYONE!! Thank you Dave!!! You were an amazing your guide.”

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Go City: New York Explorer Pass: 100+ Things to Do Including Edge - Harbor cruises and the Statue of Liberty
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Go City: New York Explorer Pass: 100+ Things to Do Including Edge

Secrets of Grand Central Station Walking Tour New York City - The main concourse and its overlooked details
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Secrets of Grand Central Station Walking Tour New York City

13.Secrets of Grand Central Station Walking Tour New York City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,796 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $39Top rated

Explore Grand Central Terminal’s architecture, secret details, Campbell Apartment, and New York history on a 90-minute small-group tour.

“We really enjoyed the tour. So much information about the buildings history and the man behind it. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable, very kind and really made sure that we all had a good understanding of the part. Grand Central station played in American history.”

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New York City: Private Central Park Pedicab Tour - Starting near West 58th Street
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New York City: Private Central Park Pedicab Tour

14.Private Central Park Pedicab Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,637 reviews · 1 - 2 hours · from $40

See Central Park’s iconic sights by private pedicab, with photo stops, movie stories, friendly guides, and more than 50 highlights.

“Amazing. Would recommend to anyone wanting to see all the spots in Central Park. Our guide was so helpful and friendly”

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