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Top 15 City Tours in New York City

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Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 city tours in New York City justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.

New York City: Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island with Ferry - Boarding from New Jersey or Manhattan
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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

Take a self-guided ferry trip to Liberty Island and Ellis Island, with multilingual audio tours and entry to both museums. See Lady Liberty’s original torch, trace immigrant arrivals at Ellis Island, and plan your own pace across roughly five hours. Departure options vary, so check your ticket carefully.

“transportation from Jersey city to the islands was very convenient, great views, plenty of parking.”

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New York City: American Museum of Natural History Ticket - The fourth floor is the natural place to begin
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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

You get all-day entry to more than 40 permanent halls, the Rose Center, and the new Gilder Center. Add one or all ticketed exhibits for shows such as Encounters in the Milky Way, the butterfly vivarium, or the dinosaur extinction exhibit. The Explorer app helps you find your way.

“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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New York City: Top of the Rock Observation Deck Ticket - The 43-second ride to the 67th floor
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New York City: Top of the Rock Observation Deck Ticket

3.Top of the Rock Observation Deck Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 14,488 reviews · from $44

Ride the 43-second elevator to Top of the Rock’s three observation levels at 30 Rockefeller Plaza. You’ll get wide views of Central Park and the Empire State Building, outdoor photo spots, the Weather Room Café, and optional Beam or VIP upgrades.

“Staff were excellent. View is amazing. The information given was interesting.”

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New York City: Manhattan Helicopter Tour - Lower Manhattan, Battery Park, and Wall Street
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New York City: Manhattan Helicopter Tour

4.Manhattan Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 7,076 reviews · 12 - 30 minutes · from $299

Fly from Pier 6 with Zip Aviation over Manhattan, the Statue of Liberty, Central Park, Broadway, and the Brooklyn Bridge. Choose a 12 to 15, 18 to 20, or 30 minute flight, with recorded commentary in several languages when available. Check in 45 minutes early and bring photo ID.

“Brilliant. Expensive but worth every penny. It’s something you will remember for ever. My teenage boys loved it.”

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New York City: The FRIENDS™ Experience Entry Ticket - Entering at Lexington Avenue and 23rd Street
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New York City: The FRIENDS™ Experience Entry Ticket

5.The FRIENDS™ Experience Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 6,234 reviews · 1 hour · from $48

Step into two floors of FRIENDS scenes in New York, pose on the orange couch, visit Monica and Rachel’s kitchen, relax in Joey and Chandler’s chairs, and browse props, costumes, and memorabilia. Your one-hour entry includes staff help with photos, while Central Perk drinks and snacks cost extra.

“I thought it was perfect and nothing should change.”

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Top of the Rock Observation Deck New York City Ticket - Entering Rockefeller Center and riding to the top
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Top of the Rock Observation Deck New York City Ticket

6.Top of the Rock Observation Deck New York City Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4,556 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $62

Enter Rockefeller Center and ride to three Top of the Rock decks on floors 67, 69, and 70. Enjoy indoor and open-air views of Central Park, the Empire State Building, and both rivers at your own pace. Add the Beam Experience for the famous skyscraper construction photo.

“Amazing view - cool extras if you want to pay. Rooftop bar. Can look out with no glass on front of you and no roof.”

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From New York City: Washington and Philadelphia 1-Day Tour - The 5:00 AM start from Times Square
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From New York City: Washington and Philadelphia 1-Day Tour

7.Washington and Philadelphia 1-Day Tour

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

Leave Times Square at 5:00 AM for a bilingual guided day trip to Washington DC and Philadelphia. Visit the Lincoln Memorial, White House, Capitol, Independence Hall, Liberty Bell, and Rocky Steps. Guides such as Jay, Carlos, and Diego add history and humor, while roundtrip coach travel keeps the day simple.

“Everything was perfect !!! Me and my Dad had a wonderful time with you guys. Thank you so much !!!!”

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Circle Line: 2hr - New York City Harbor Lights Cruise - The Hudson River skyline: the first great view
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Circle Line: 2hr – New York City Harbor Lights Cruise

8.Circle Line: 2hr – New York City Harbor Lights Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,859 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $45

Sail from Midtown’s Pier 83 into New York Harbor for two hours of skyline views, live English commentary, and a close look at the Statue of Liberty. You can sit indoors or outside, buy drinks and snacks, and use the free app for recorded narration in seven other languages.

“Absolutely amazing and refreshing experience. We are first time new to New York and got to see so many things on our list! We 10/10 recommend!”

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New York City One World Observatory Admission Ticket - The first reveal is the emotional high point
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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

Visit One World Observatory atop One World Trade Center for 360-degree views from New York’s highest point. Your timed ticket includes the SkyPod elevators and city-history presentations. Choose standard entry or a Combo ticket with priority lanes, an iPad guide, and a $5 food or shopping voucher.

“This was truly an unforgettable experience! Seeing all of NYC laid out below us was an awe-inspiring sight!”

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Circle Line: New York City Statue of Liberty Super Express Cruise - Under the Brooklyn and Manhattan bridges
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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

Board at Pier 16 in South Street Seaport for a fast harbor loop with live English narration, outdoor views, indoor seating, Wi-Fi, and restrooms. Guides such as Debbie and Tim have kept the ride lively, while the boat pauses near Lady Liberty for clear photos. You return to the same pier.

“Definitely try it! Would easily recommend it to anyone that wants to experience New York from a different perspective! Nice scenery and great communication on the traveling sites!”

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New York City: Full-Day Washington DC City Highlights Tour - Meeting at Port Authority before sunrise
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New York City: Full-Day Washington DC City Highlights Tour

11.Full-Day Washington DC City Highlights Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,551 reviews · from $149

Travel from central New York to Washington, DC by air-conditioned bus or van, with a multilingual guide such as Benjamin, Iris, Bryan, or Yukiko. Visit Arlington Cemetery, see the White House and Capitol, explore the Air and Space Museum, and pause at the Lincoln, Korean, and Vietnam memorials.

“Great tour and considering the time allowed for such a long day trip the guide and operator managed it brilliantly! Definitely got to see a lot and definitely good value for money!”

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NYC City Tour: Statue of Liberty, 9/11 Memorial, Wall Street - Trinity Church and Alexander Hamilton’s final resting place
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NYC City Tour: Statue of Liberty, 9/11 Memorial, Wall Street

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

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

Start with guides such as Dave, Amy, Paul, Liz, or Justin in Lower Manhattan. Walk Wall Street, Federal Hall, Trinity Church, the 9/11 Memorial, and Battery Park, then upgrade for a self-guided ferry visit to Liberty Island and Ellis Island.

“Friendly knowledgable guide. Good info especially on Wall Street. Loved seeing the Fearless Girl, fun photo op! Wish we could have spent a little more time at 9/11 memorial pools in silence.”

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Go City: New York Explorer Pass: 100+ Things to Do Including Edge - Choosing views at Edge, Empire State Building, and Top of the Rock
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Go City: New York Explorer Pass: 100+ Things to Do Including Edge

13.Go City: New York Explorer Pass: 100+ Things to Do Including Edge

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,895 reviews · 1 to 30 days (approx.) · from $89

Build your own New York sightseeing plan with a mobile Go City Explorer Pass covering 2 to 6 attractions. Use it at Edge, the Empire State Building, Top of the Rock, Statue of Liberty ferries, Circle Line cruises, museums, bus tours, bike rentals, and guided walks. Your pass stays active for 30 days after first use.

“Excellent value. Bought a 7 activity pass for our family of 5 a few days before departure and we were able to use them at leisure during our 7 day holiday. A couple were pre-bookable, the Empire State Building and the day boat trip to the Statue of Liberty/Ellis island and so we booked these before we departed. The others we presented at the ticket office and passes were scanned, all no problems at all. We used also on the uptown/downtown bus, Top of the Rocks, Guggenheim museum, 911 museum and the evening river cruise. All worked perfectly. We had a family member feel ill after scanning to go in…”

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Secrets of Grand Central Station Walking Tour New York City - Seeing the details most people miss
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Secrets of Grand Central Station Walking Tour New York City

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

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

Join an English-speaking local New Yorker for a 90-minute tour of Grand Central Terminal. You’ll spot overlooked design details, hear stories about Cornelius Vanderbilt and the station’s restoration, see MetLife and the Chrysler Building, and peek into the Campbell Apartment bar. Groups are capped at 15.

“Interesting facts about NYC and Grand Centrals history. Richard was not only very knowledgable he was entertaining. and very engaging ! The time went by so fast I wish we had more time with him !”

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New York City: Private Central Park Pedicab Tour - Gapstow Bridge, Balto, and the Upper East Side
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New York City: Private Central Park Pedicab Tour

15.Private Central Park Pedicab Tour

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

Take a private English or French-speaking pedicab through Central Park with guides such as Max, Mani, MJ, and Ali. Expect more than 50 sights, including Bethesda Fountain, Bow Bridge, Belvedere Castle, and Strawberry Fields, plus photo stops and drop-off near Rockefeller Center, Times Square, or Fifth Avenue.

“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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