Things To Do In & Around New York, NY
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Two Borough NYC Tour
by NYSee ToursWant to go beyond Manhattan? NYSee's Two Borough Tour will take you to the 9/11 Memorial, Lower Manhattan, and Brooklyn, all in one five-hour trip. You'll meet your guide and group at Pier 84, where you'll board a NYC Water Taxi and motor down the Hudson River and enjoy the cityscape views as you make your way to Battery Park on the south tip of Manhattan. Your guide will share the history of the area with you (and maybe even let you in on a few secrets) as you explore the park and then head up to the World Trade Center Memorial, a sanctuary where many go to reflect on the terrible events of that day in 2001. Your walk continues down historic streets towards the financial district and eventually to Pier 17, where your group will board another water taxi and cross the East River to visit Brooklyn. First stop is Dumbo (or Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass), a funky neighborhood filled with old warehouses, galleries, eateries and great views. Spend some more time checking out Brooklyn before hopping back on the water taxi and doing a drive by of the Statue of Liberty and Elis Island and returning to the pier you started your trip at. This is a packed day of exploring. Visit notable sites in Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn, including the 9/11 Memorial, Battery Park, the financial district, Dumbo, Brooklyn Beach, Jane's Carousel and more. This trip combines walking with rides on the New York Water Taxi. This tour departs daily at 10am (starting April 16) from the Water Taxi office at Pier 84 (West Side Highway and 44th Street). Tour lasts five hours. Reservations strongly recommended.
$80 USD Per Adult -
Get Acquianted NYC Tour
by NYSee ToursWhether you're a first-time visitor to the Big Apple, a regular New York vacationer or even a resident, you'll be sure to enjoy this five-hour tour. From your meeting point in Times Square, an NYSee guide will show you the best Manhattan has to offer, from Fifth Avenue mansions to Greenwich Village to Central Park and Grand Central Station, plus some lesser known spots and a lunch stop at the famous Chelsea Market. Your guide knows the city well, and is sure to share anecdotes and answer any questions you might have. This combination of a knowledgeable local guide and a blend of walking and riding mean you'll get the most out of your five-hour exploration of Manhattan. This tour is a great way to kick off a visit to New York; you might discover which spots you want to come back to during the rest of your trip. Settle into your visit to New York City with this combination walking and bus tour that hits all the highlights. See Central Park, Fifth Avenue the Upper West Side, World Trade Center Site, Greenwich Village and more. Stop for lunch at Chelsea Market or another foodie hot spot. NYSee employs live, local guides, meaning this isn't a pre-recorded tour. This tour departs Saturdays at 10am (daily after April 1) from 45th Street and Broadway. Tour lasts five hours. Reservations strongly recommended.
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Harlem Juke Joint Tour
by Big Apple Jazz ToursThis evening tour will see you visiting some of Harlem's most intimate jazz clubs. Your guide, Gordon Polatnick, has been conducting jazz tours of the area for 12 years, so he knows where to go to find the best gigs of the night, and he'll get you there while offering up some great commentary along the way. Wander down the Boulevard of Dreams as Gordon regales you with stories of some of the greats who used to play there: legends like Charlie Parker, Ella Fitzgerald, and Louis Armstrong. While each and every outing is different — Gordon crafts the tour depending on who's playing where that evening — you'll be sure to catch music at two, possibly three different venues, which might include a bar on Sugar Hill that's been around since the 1920s, a Hammond B3 organ lounge, or a speakeasy. Gordon's passion for jazz and the city of New York make this a not-to-miss experience for any music fan. If you play an instrument, you may even have a chance to join a jam at one of the clubs. Guide Gordon Polatnick will take you to at least two different jazz clubs in Harlem to see performances. Groups are small and tours are conducted on foot, public transit or by taxi, so guests get the real feel for the neighborhood. Learn about Harlem's rich jazz history as you travel from venue to venue. Your guide prides himself on 12 years of presenting authentic and enjoyable experiences. This tour departs at 7:30pm Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays and lasts approximately four hours. Food, drink, and gratuities not included. Guests must be at least 18 years of age. Reservations strongly recommended. Maximum group size is eight people, but exceptions can be made by request.
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NY Skyride at the Empire State Building
by NY SkyrideSoar above 30 different New York attractions, all without leaving the second floor of the Empire State Building. The NY Skyride is a 30-minute virtual tour, narrated by actor Kevin Bacon, that uses a special platform synced with an 18-foot screen to make you feel like you're flying over the city. You'll see the Brooklyn Bridge, Statue of Liberty, Times Square and more.
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NY Skyride and Empire State Building Combo
by NY SkyrideSave some cash and time by bundling these two attractions. The NY Skyride, conveniently located in the Empire State Building, is a virtual tour that uses a special format and 18-foot HD screen to make you feel like you're flying over some of New York's top attractions. Narrated by Kevin Bacon, this 30-minute tour will introduce you to some of the city's most well-known sightseeing spots. When you combo your NY Skyride with admission to the Empire State Building's observation deck, you save both time and money; do your NY Skyride first and then skip the line for the observation deck, which can be anywhere from 15 minutes to three hours long.
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New Yorker Helicopter Tour
by Helicopter New York CityThis tour might be brief, but you'll be sure to get your fill of some of New York's most awesome sights. See the Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building, the Brooklyn Bridge, Ground Zero and much more. Seeing these landmarks from the sky really has to be seen to be believed, and the cityscape view you'll enjoy is priceless.
$149 USD Per Person -
Ultimate Helicopter Tour
by Helicopter New York CityThis is Helicopter New York City's best selling tour. In addition to flying past the Statue of Liberty, Ground Zero, the Empire State Building and all the other great landmarks you get in the New Yorker Tour, you'll also be treated to a trip up the Hudson River so you can catch a glimpse of Central Park and midtown Manhattan.
$199 USD Per Person -
Deluxe Helicopter Tour
by Helicopter New York CityThis helicopter tour is the best of the best. You'll fly over the Statue of Liberty and the Empire State Building, Brooklyn Bridge and more, plus get to see Central Park from the sky and even zip over to Yankee Stadium, Queens, the Bronx, Harlem, the George Washington Bridge and many other spots beyond your take-off point in lower Manhattan.
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NYC Double Decker Tours
by CitySights NYCitySights' fleet of distinctive blue double-decker busses can show you all there is to see in New York City. Opt for a hop on, hop off tour of downtown, go uptown and explore Harlem, cross the Brooklyn Bridge, see New York by night, or pair a tour with a visit to one of the city's many attractions. Multilingual tours are also available.Some of the double-decker tours CitySights offers are: All Around Town Tour All Around Town Tour + Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island All Around Town Tour + Empire State Building Observatory All Around Town Tour + Top of the Rock All Around Town Tour + Madame Tussauds Wax Museum All Around Town Tour + Liberty Helicopter Tour (The Big Apple) Super New York Tour Shop, Hop, and Top Shop, Hop, and Top + Lunch Downtown Tour Super Downtown Tour Downtown Tour + Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Downtown Tour + Statue of Liberty + Empire State Building Downtown Tour + 90 minute NY Harbor Midtown Cruise Downtown Tour + Empire State Building Downtown Tour + Madame Tussauds Downtown Tour + Empire State Building + NY Skyride Downtown Tour + Manhattan Helicopters – the Deluxe Uptown Treasures and Harlem Tour Brooklyn Tour Night Tour Night Tour + Top of the Rock Night Tour + Dinner Night Tour + Empire State Building Night Tour + Ripley's Believe it or Not Multilingual Upper and Lower Manhattan Tour Multilingual All Around Town Tour Multilingual Super New York Tour (3 Day Package)
$39 USD Per Person (starting from) -
Super Downtown Tour
by CitySights NYThis combo package includes everything you need to see the New York sights. You'll get a hop on, hop off bus tour ticket that's valid for 24 hours on the downtown route, so you can spend a whole day checking places like Ground Zero, Greenwich Village or Madison Square Garden and hopping off the bus whenever you wish. This combo also includes a ferry ticket to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, where you can learn about New York's rich immigration history or visit the national monument. Then choose between a ticket to the Top of the Rock or Empire State Building observatory, so you can get a great view of New York City. This package includes a 24-hour downtown hop on, hop off bus ticket, ferry to Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty, and a ticket to the Empire State Building OR Top of the Rock Observation decks. Admission to the Statue of Liberty not included.
$70 USD Per Adult -
All Around Town Tour + Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island
by CitySights NYTake advantage of a 48-hour hop on, hop off bus ticket that lets you explore not just CitySights' downtown route, but also their Uptown and Harlem Tour, Brooklyn Tour and even the Night tour. Break up your bussing with a 90-minute cruise around the harbor, where you'll see spots of interest such as Governors Island, Ground Zero, Wall Street and much more. You'll also get a ferry ticket for Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty, plus admission to the Museum of the City of New York, which documents the past, present and future of the Big Apple. This package includes a 48-hour hop on, hop off bus ticket (good for Downtown, Uptown and Harlem, Brooklyn and Night tours), a 90-minute harbor cruise, ferry to Ellis Island and Liberty Island, admission to the Museum of the City of New York. Admission to the Statue of Liberty not included.
$64 USD Per Adult -
Harlem Gospel Tour
by CitySights NYLearn about how this borough, which started as a rural Dutch community, grew to become a hot spot for gospel, jazz, and other types of African American music. Hear a live gospel performance and see landmarks such as the Cotton Club, Abyssinian Baptist Church, Duke Ellington's home, Columbia University, the Apollo Theater and much more on this guided tour. Tour lasts approximately four hours. Please arrive 30 minutes prior to departure. Please wear clothes appropriate for attending a church service; no shorts or tank tops. Wednesday tours will hear a performance by the ARC Gospel choir; Sunday tours will visit a local church.
$55 USD Per Adult
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Music Tours
Trust one of the city's many musical experts to take you on an auditory exploration of one of New York's many music scenes, from jazz to rock to blues to pop. Whether you want to journey into Greenwich Village's rock and roll history or go on a club crawl of some of Harlem's best jazz clubs, New York's selection of music tours will be, well, music to your ears.
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City Tours
While you'll never be able to see all of New York in a day, there are tours out there that will do their best to give you a great overview of this international city. Some happen purely on foot, while others opt to hop on a bus or ferry to cover more ground.
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Walking Tours
Using your own two feet is a great way to get around New York. There are several companies in the city that offer distinctive walking tours of the city, ranging from music tours to historical walks to general city tours.
Starting at $80 USD
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Big Apple Jazz Tours
New York is known the world over for its excellent jazz scene, and Gordon Polatnick is the person to guide you through it. His Big Apple Jazz Tours take you to the heart of Harlem, visiting some of the hottest jazz clubs and catching sets from some of the city's best musicians and vocalists. These aren't merely history tours; you'll be experiencing New York jazz first-hand, and some tours even offer a chance for musicians in the group to join in on a jam. You'll leave Gordon's intimate and informative tours with a deep appreciation for this amazing part of New York — and likely an earworm and a tapping foot, too.
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NYSee Tours
Don't settle for a cookie cutter tour of New York City. NYSee Tours specialises in trips that offer a mix of walking the city streets and riding on a comfortable bus. Best of all, NYSee only uses real live, knowledgeable, professional guides, so you can book a tour knowing you won't simply be strapping yourself into a headset and listening to a pre-recorded tour. Two tours are offered: the Get Acquainted Tour, which hits all of Manhattan's highlights, and the Two Borough Tour, where you'll visit Midtown, the 9/11 Memorial and the financial district before heading over to Brooklyn. Discover why their five-hour city excursions are some of the highest rated tours in NYC.
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NY Skyride
Learn all about New York without leaving the Empire State Building. The NY Skyride is a virtual tour that allows you to "fly over" city sights with the help of an 18-foot screen. This highly rated New York attraction can be paired with admission to the Empire State Building for even more savings.
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Helicopter New York City
There's nothing quite like experiencing New York City from the seat of a helicopter. Helicopter New York City offers three different tours of the Big Apple, ranging from the New Yorker to the Deluxe Tour. Their flexible cancellation and rescheduling policy is also a bonus.
Starting at $149 USD
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<p>Empire City, the Big Apple, the City That Never Sleeps — New York City goes by many names, but it really is one-of-a-kind. The largest city in the United States, you'll find some of the world's best museums, theaters and galleries here, as well as one of the busiest financial centers on the planet. This city of 8.2 million is also home to some of the country's most famous landmarks: Central Park, Times Square, the Empire State Building, the Statue of Liberty, and more. Its five boroughs — Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, Staten Island and the Bronx — are large and diverse enough to be cities in their own right. Speaking of diverse, immigrants from more than 180 countries have settled here, starting with the Dutch colonists in 1624.</p> <p>There's too much going on in New York to do it justice in a couple short paragraphs, so get out there and explore. Take a walking tour, go to a Broadway show, visit a museum, ride a bike around Central Park, shop on Fifth Avenue, dine in Hell's Kitchen, check out the hustle and bustle of Times Square — the possibilities are endless.</p>