The 15 Best Times Square & Midtown Tours

1.Circle Line “The Beast” Midtown/Downtown Speedboat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 4,259 reviews · 30 min · from $34Our pick

Ride The Beast to the Statue of Liberty at 45 mph, with skyline views, music, live narration, and a good chance of getting wet.

“Really nice way to see the ols copper lady! Although I think this activity needs a nice weather. On a warm summer day I would choose this cruise over the others 100 / 100 times. Also hosts were funny and nice! Kids seemed to like it too, although there is height limit.”

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2.NYC in a Day Tour: Lady Liberty, Times Square, Freedom Tower

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,735 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $89Top rated

See NYC’s biggest sights in one active day by foot, subway, and ferry, with Grand Central, Lady Liberty views, 9/11 Memorial, and Times Square.

“This was a fantastic tour. Jorge is one of the best tour guides we have ever had. There was no one else on the tour that day and Jorge or the tour company could have easily cancelled but they did not. We got a really personalized experience. Jorge is super knowledgeable. He had first hand and historical information. It was also very interesting hearing from someone who is a New Yorker and was right there during 9/11. We covered a lot of ground that day and probably put on about 20,000 steps at the end of the tour. I would highly recommend this tour.”

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3.Broadway and Times Square Insider Tour with Theater Professional

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 651 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $39

Walk Broadway and Times Square with a theater professional, hear backstage stories, see famous theaters, and get practical showgoing tips for $39.

“This tour was promoted as having a Broadway performer as the guide. Our guide was a college student with no performance experience. Very disappointed in Viator and in the past have been pleased with tours. This one was a busy.”

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4.See Yourself on a Times Square Billboard for 24 Hours

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 635 reviews · 1 day · from $150

Put your photo or video on a Times Square billboard for 15 seconds every hour over 24 hours, with a livestream for friends and family.

“I loved that I could surprise my husband in such an iconic setting. If you want to do something special for your loved one I highly recommend this one.”

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5.Meal at Hard Rock Cafe New York Times Square

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 481 reviews · 1h 30m · from $42

Review the Hard Rock Cafe New York Times Square meal, including menus, value, seating, memorabilia, voucher rules, and practical booking tips.

“the food was brilliant and service was fantastic. thanks x”

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6.Hard Rock Cafe New York Times Square

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 414 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $41

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“Brilliant food and service! A great dining experience in NY!!”

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7.NYC in a Day Tour: Statue of Liberty, Times Square and More

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 366 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $89

See Manhattan’s top sights on foot, by subway, and Staten Island Ferry, with a lively local guide and about five miles of walking.

“We booked the tour for our first day in New York, would recommend the tour for anyone going as it was a really good introduction, very knowledgeable guide ( Dan) and we saw many things we would have otherwise missed”

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8.The Escape Game NYC: 60-Minute Adventures in Midtown Manhattan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 280 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $51

Solve clues, take on a role, and race the clock in one of seven Midtown Manhattan escape games, with guides and private-room options.

“We were fortunate to have the room to ourselves - a great rainy evening activity! It was challenging, our hosts were great and the check in process was simple. We completed The Heist room - great fun!”

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9.NYC in a Day Tour: Lady Liberty, Times Square, Freedom Tower

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 219 reviews · 6 - 7 hours · from $89

See NYC’s essential sights in one day by foot, subway, and ferry, with a 9/11 Memorial visit and optional One World Observatory views.

“Absolutely incredible Lyndsey is pure class in a world of her own the knowledge she provided was incredible the tour was excellent loved every minute”

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10.Midtown Manhattan Guided Tour w/ SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Entry

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 188 reviews · 2h 30m · from $69

Walk Midtown with a local guide, see Times Square and Grand Central, then enjoy panoramic views and mirror rooms at SUMMIT One Vanderbilt.

“Leo from City Wonder was our guide, we were in a group of 3 which made the tour even more pleasant. Leo has a passion for the city and knows the ins and outs of every corner, their history, fun facts and architecture. With the spare time we had, he went on to show us hidden gems around the Grand Central. Couldn’t recommend enough.”

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11.Art Deco and Architecture Midtown Landmarks Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 142 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $40

Explore Midtown’s Art Deco towers, grand lobbies, and landmark interiors on a small-group walking tour led by an expert guide.

“Jeremy highlighted interesting and unique detail, understood the history and the picture book really allowed our group to see and appreciate features we would have otherwise missed. Top notch.”

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12.Hell’s Kitchen/Midtown Food On Foot Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 140 reviews · from $69

Taste your way through Hell’s Kitchen on a 3-hour New York food walk with a $22 food credit, local tips, and flexible restaurant stops.

“Everything was awesome. Our tour guide made sure we were informed about the best restaurants in NYC. I loved the fact that we got to pick our food items with great recommendations 😊”

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13.NYC Private Classic Car Experience – Midtown

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 133 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $125

Ride Midtown in a 1920s or 1930s classic car, passing Central Park, Times Square, Bryant Park, Park Avenue, and Grand Central.

“This is a scam .. we waiting for over 30 minutes and nobody showed up . I want a refund immediately!”

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14.Woodbury Common Premium Outlets Shopping Tour from Midtown

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 92 reviews · 5 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $47

Review the Woodbury Common shopping tour from Midtown, with bus transport, VIP coupons, flexible returns, practical tips, and honest drawbacks.

“Its a nice ride out of the city but don't expect fantastic bargains. Yes most outlets have reductions, but its mainly for products that are old or slow moving stock.”

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15.3 Hour Midtown Manhattan Architectural Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 81 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $85

Explore Midtown Manhattan architecture with Annabel, from The Plaza and Rockefeller Center to the Chrysler Building and Grand Central.

“Annabel was engaging and informative, with a vast knowledge of NYC architectural history and stories. Throughout the rest of the day we commented on how much we learned and the things we’d have never seen on our own. The pace and the variety of topics suited us well.”

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