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The 15 Best Tours in New York City

573 tours  ·  from $6 a head

A long weekend or a fortnight, the problem is the same: five boroughs, one itinerary. The 15 below are the days that earn their place, priced and timed, with the full catalogue underneath when you want to go deeper.

NYC: SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Tickets - The elevator ride and the first view from floor 91
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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

Review SUMMIT One Vanderbilt in New York, with mirror rooms, glass skyboxes, skyline views, practical tips, pricing, timing, and honest drawbacks.

“Great experience, the ball room was lots of fun and some of the best views around out the windows, I would certainly do it again”

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NYC: Empire State Building Tickets - Observatory & Museum - A museum that gives the building a story
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NYC: Empire State Building Tickets – Observatory & Museum

3.Empire State Building Tickets – Observatory & Museum

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

Review of Empire State Building tickets, with 86th and optional 102nd-floor views, museum exhibits, practical tips, value advice, and FAQs.

“It was a smooth and easy experience from start to finish. The whole experience was interesting and very informative inside the building with the history behind the building. The views from the 86th floor were amazing and we had the bonus of seeing the sunset this made my trip to NYC complete. A definite must do in NYC”

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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

4.Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island with Ferry

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

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

5.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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Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Tour: All Options - The ferry ride across New York Harbor
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Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Tour: All Options

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

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

Tour the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island by ferry with a guide, museum access, skyline views, and flexible options for your New York schedule.

“First of all Jack the tour guide is so hilarious he make everything interesting and fun in the same time. The weather is cold but we enjoying everything in this tour. Very informative. Thank you Jack, keep it up the good work.”

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New York in One Day Guided Sightseeing Tour - Starting in Midtown and crossing Times Square
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New York in One Day Guided Sightseeing Tour

7.New York in One Day Guided Sightseeing Tour

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

See New York’s biggest sights in six hours, from Central Park to the 9/11 Memorial and Staten Island Ferry, with guides and bus transport.

“Great way to get a passing glance of a lot of major spots in NYC. Appreciated the history provided while on the tour, too. I will admit, the bus windows were pretty dirty, but that did not end up impacting our experience at all.”

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NYC: One World Observatory Skip-the-Line Ticket - The SkyPod ride tells New York’s story
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NYC: One World Observatory Skip-the-Line Ticket

9.One World Observatory Skip-the-Line Ticket

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

See New York from One World Observatory with a fast SkyPod ride, 360-degree views, flexible ticket options, and sunset timing tips.

“Fabulous. The views were breathtaking taking, but there was glare when trying to take photos through the windows. It was also not worth buying the skip the line ticket as there was no queue at all.”

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New York CityPASS®: Save up to 41% at 5 Top Attractions - Empire State Building: New York from the 86th floor
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New York CityPASS®: Save up to 41% at 5 Top Attractions

NYC: Circle Line 2h Harbor Lights Cruise Skip-The-Box-Office - Boarding at Circle Line in Manhattan
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NYC: Circle Line 2h Harbor Lights Cruise Skip-The-Box-Office

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

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

See New York lit up on a two-hour Circle Line cruise, with close Statue of Liberty views, bridge crossings, live stories, and a full bar.

“Absolutely wonderful!!! I've done so many things in Manhattan, but this cruise offered a completely new perspective on the city! The views were absolutely breathtaking. We were especially lucky because a supermoon began to rise just as we were approaching Battery Park, giving us the perfect view of the Brooklyn Bridge bathed in its glow. Truly magical. The atmosphere on board was top-notch, and our tour guide (unfortunately, I can’t recall her name) was one of a kind. She brought the city to life with her knowledge and energy, and we even ended the tour with a stunning vocal performance that left everyone in awe. If you’re in New York,…”

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New York Explorer Pass: Top Attractions including Edge - Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, and harbor cruises
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New York Explorer Pass: Top Attractions including Edge

Central Park Pedicab Guided Tours - The one-hour route: the best first look
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Central Park Pedicab Guided Tours

14.Central Park Pedicab Guided Tours

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

See Central Park by private pedicab, with movie sites, famous bridges, fountains, and expert local guides for a relaxed New York tour.

“Our driver was very informative and friendly. He took us to the main sites and took pictures for us. The hour long ride was just perfect for a very cold NYC morning.”

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