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Is New York Worth Visiting?

Bagels, rooftops, comedy clubs, and the most walkable noise on earth. A straight answer on whether New York is worth the trip — what makes it special, who'll love it, and the experiences that seal the deal.

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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 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
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
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
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
3h

Bar, Lounge and Rooftop Tour NYC

This night-out Experience is a hosted group tour that takes guests to three or more nightlife venues including trendy pubs, chic cocktail bars, modern speakeasies, and a high-end...

  • 4.5★ · 92 reviews
  • Free cancellation
From $36 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
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
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
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
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
3h 30m

New York City Mafia and Local Food Tour led by NYPD Guides

Begins either 4:30PM or 5:15PM.

  • Top-rated · 4.8★
  • Free cancellation
From $123 a person
2h to 3h

Metropolitan Museum Guided Group Tour

One of the world’s greatest art museums, the Metropolitan Museum of Art — aka the Met — is so vast you could easily spend days inside.

  • Top-rated · 4.8★
  • Free cancellation
From $55 a person
25 min to 30 min

NY Helicopter Tour: New York City Skyline from New Jersey

Enjoy an unforgettable 25–30 minute flight from Linden Airport, New Jersey, offering breathtaking aerial views of New York City’s world-famous skyline from BOTH sides of the...

  • 4.7★ · 653 reviews
  • Free cancellation
From $334 a person
17 min to 20 min

NY Helicopter Tour: Ultimate NYC Sightseeing

Experience Manhattan from a breathtaking new perspective on a 17-20 minute NYC helicopter tour with HeliNY!

  • Top-rated · 4.8★
  • Free cancellation
From $309 a person
2h to 4h

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

Spend your morning discovering the heart of Manhattan with a local to show you its biggest sights, from the skyscrapers of Wall Street to the pools and engraved names at the 9/11...

  • Top-rated · 4.7★
  • Bestseller
From $39 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
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
12 min to 15 min

NY Helicopter Tour: Manhattan Highlights

Experience Manhattan from a breathtaking new perspective on a 12-15 minute NYC helicopter tour with HeliNY!

  • Top-rated · 4.8★
  • Free cancellation
From $272 a person
18 min to 20 min

New York Manhattan Scenic Helicopter Tour

Take to the skies on a helicopter tour to see New York's amazing skyline!

  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
From $303 a person
45 min to 1h 30m

New York City Private Tour

Experience New York City on a fun and relaxing pedicab tour, wih stops for photos and visits to iconic landmarks like Times Square, Rockefeller Center, Fifth Avenue and more-...

  • 5.0★ · 51 reviews
  • Free cancellation
From $75 a person
6h

NYC in a Day Tour: Lady Liberty, Times Square, 9/11 Memorial

Experience an immersive journey through New York City, led by a local guide.

  • Top-rated · 4.9★
  • Bestseller
From $89 a person
3h

NYC at Night: Luxury Bus Tour of Top City Highlights

See NYC glow on this 3-Hour luxury night tour!

  • 4.7★ · 319 reviews
  • Free cancellation
From $41 a person

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