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First Time in New York: What to See & Do

Bagels, rooftops, comedy clubs, and the most walkable noise on earth. The essential first-timer's hit list for New York — the tours, tickets and experiences worth your limited days, all bookable in one place.

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Big Bus Times Square
24h

New York: Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour by Open-top Bus

Discover New York City at your own pace on the Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour — the most flexible and fun way to experience the city that never sleeps.

  • Bestseller
  • Free cancellation
From $45 a person
1h

Top of the Rock Observation Deck New York City Ticket

Experience New York City from 70 stories up at the legendary Top of the Rock.

  • Bestseller
  • Free cancellation
From $46 a person
1h 30m

New York Night Tour Open Top Bus Tour

Skyline Night Tour is more than just a ride and it's a high-energy experience led by a live, entertaining guide who brings New York City to life with stories, fun facts, and trivia.

  • Bestseller
  • Free cancellation
From $59 a person
Central Park Pedicab Tours
1h to 3h

Central Park Pedicab Guided Tours

Central park tours are fun, but nothing beats the exhilarating pleasure of exploring and enjoying the world's most famous urban park from the comfort of a Pedicab and with the...

  • Top-rated · 5.0★
  • Bestseller
From $42 a person
6h

New York in One Day Guided Sightseeing Tour

Experience the best of New York City with a knowledgeable, licensed tour guide by your side.

  • Top-rated · 4.8★
  • Bestseller
From $99 a person
7h

NYC Highlights Tour: Bronx, Brooklyn, Harlem, Queens & Coney

Ranked among the Top 50 Tours Worldwide in 2024 by Tripadvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Awards – Best of the Best.

  • 4.5★ · 3058 reviews
  • Bestseller
From $84 a person
45 min to 1h 30m

NYC Empire State Building Observation Deck Ticket

At the Empire State Building Observation Deck, voted the #1 Top Attraction in the U.S.

  • Bestseller
  • Free cancellation
From $48 a person
2h

New York City One World Observatory Admission Ticket

One World Observatory, positioned atop One World Trade Center, offers 360-degree views of the New York skyline from the highest point in the city.

  • Bestseller
  • Free cancellation
From $30 a person
6h

Explore NYC Tour

Small Bus Tours NYC offers a more personal and immersive way to experience New York City, giving each guest the individualized attention larger tour companies can’t provide.

  • Top-rated · 4.9★
  • Free cancellation
From $99 a person
Grand Central Terminal
1h 30m

NYC Secrets of Grand Central Station Tour

Did you know there is a hidden tennis court inside Grand Central?

  • Top-rated · 4.9★
  • Bestseller
From $39 a person
1h 30m

Manhattan Skyline and Statue Night Cruise

Experience stunning New York skyline views on this evening happy hour cruise around lower Manhattan.

  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
From $36 a person
1h 30m

New York City 90-Minute Cruise: Lady Liberty, Bridges and Skyline

Explore NYC's iconic landmarks and soak in breathtaking views of the city in just 90 minutes!

  • 4.5★ · 2267 reviews
  • Bestseller
From $30 a person
24h to 168h

New York Pass for Top Attractions, Tours and Activities

The TopView Attraction Pass offers access to 40+ NYC attractions, unlimited hop-on hop-off bus tours, and exclusive experiences like seasonal cruises.

  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
From $119 a person
24h to 720h

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

With the New York Explorer Pass by Go City you get access to your favorite 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6 attractions or tours, from over 100 things to do, and save up to 50%* (compared to...

  • Bestseller
  • Free cancellation
From $89 a person
Edge NYC
1h 30m

NYC Edge Immersive Observation Deck at Hudson Yards Admission

Edge NYC is an immersive journey into the sky.

  • Bestseller
  • Free cancellation
From $48 a person
2h

New York Big Bus Sightseeing Night Tour by Open-top Bus

Discover the city that never sleeps with this immersive experience.

  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
From $67 a person
Statue of Liberty
5h

See 30 Top New York Sights! Fun Local Guide! (Kids Free!)

30+ New York Sights in one tour!

  • Top-rated · 4.8★
  • Free cancellation
From $75 a person
3h to 4h

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

Awe and marvel at one of is one of the largest and most renowned museums in the world, The American Museum of Natural History.

  • Bestseller
  • Free cancellation
From $37 a person
The Venetian Room inside one of the mansions
2h

Gilded Age Mansions Tour in New York

This is the only Gilded Age Mansions tour in New York City recommended by Condé Nast Traveler magazine and listed by TripAdvisor as one of the top 10 most unique experiences in...

  • Top-rated · 4.8★
  • Free cancellation
From $40 a person
2h to 5h

9/11 Memorial Tour with Optional Museum and One World Access

Explore Ground Zero and the 9/11 Memorial on a powerful guided tour that brings history to life.

  • Top-rated · 5.0★
  • Free cancellation
From $29 a person
2h

Central Park Guided Walking Tour

Your guide, Michael Hunt, is not only Central Park's number one tour guide, but also a passionate student of these 843 acres.

  • Top-rated · 5.0★
  • Free cancellation
From $44 a person
24h to 120h

New York Pass: 100+ Things To Do including Empire State Building

Access over 100 top New York attractions, museums and experiences with The New York Pass.

  • Instant confirmation
From $169 a person
Aerial view of the Statue of Liberty, Jersey City, and Manhattan.
12 min to 15 min

The Manhattan Helicopter Tour of New York

Experience the beauty of the New York Harbor including an up-close view of the Statue of Liberty on this helicopter ride over NY.

  • Bestseller
  • Free cancellation
From $272 a person
Catacombs photo by Paul Brake
1h 30m

New York Catacombs by Candlelight

Enjoy this fascinating 90 minute group tour that introduces you to all of the secrets of the Basilica of St.

  • 4.7★ · 2915 reviews
  • Bestseller
From $38 a person

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