Things to do over the New Year's Day long weekend in New York (Updated 2026)

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Day trip to Washington from New York

Visit Washington, D.C. from Time Square NYC on a day trip, where we will visit some of the most emblematic Memorials and monuments of the …More

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Visit Washington, D.C. from Time Square NYC on a day trip, where we will visit some of the most emblematic Memorials and monuments of the...

15 hours Free Cancellation
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$109
Metropolitan Museum of Art Private 2-hour Guided Tour

The Metropolitan Museum of Art is one of the world's largest and most famous art museums, with a permanent collection of over two million works …More

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The Metropolitan Museum of Art is one of the world's largest and most famous art museums, with a permanent collection of over two million works...

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$90
The Speakeasy Adventure: A Tipsy Trip Through History

A little history. A little scandal. A few fabulous drinks! Welcome to NYC's Speakeasy Adventure! Escape the Times Square madness and slip into Midtown Manhattan's …More

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A little history. A little scandal. A few fabulous drinks! Welcome to NYC's Speakeasy Adventure! Escape the Times Square madness and slip into Midtown Manhattan's...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$40
Walking tour in Manhattan Brooklyn Bridge and Waterfront

NEW: For a special treat, book my new Sunset tour offered at 6 pm on Saturday, and watch the sun set and Manhattan skyline come …More

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NEW: For a special treat, book my new Sunset tour offered at 6 pm on Saturday, and watch the sun set and Manhattan skyline come...

150 to 180 minutes Free Cancellation
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New York City Cocoa and Carols Holiday Cruise

A holiday sing-a-long cruise with homemade cookies and spiked hot cocoa. During this 90-minute tour you will cruise by many of New York’s well-known areas, including …More

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A holiday sing-a-long cruise with homemade cookies and spiked hot cocoa. During this 90-minute tour you will cruise by many of New York’s well-known areas, including...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$134
Central Park Guided Pedicab Tours

Uncover magical Central Park during a private 1-hour pedicab tour. Visit popular sites including 3 stops Strawberry Fields, Bethesda Fountain, and Bow Bridge. Each stop …More

Uncover magical Central Park during a private 1-hour pedicab tour. Visit popular sites including 3 stops Strawberry Fields, Bethesda Fountain, and Bow Bridge. Each stop...

1 to 3 hours Free Cancellation
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$65
Central Park Film Spots and Celebrity Homes Pedicab Tour

Don’t miss this private excursion in New York’s famous Central Park where your guide takes you around in a comfortable rickshaw. Cruise the oasis of …More

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Don’t miss this private excursion in New York’s famous Central Park where your guide takes you around in a comfortable rickshaw. Cruise the oasis of...

1 to 2 hours Free Cancellation
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$40
NYC's World Cup Science and Sip® Experience: Viral Drunken Lab

Science and Sip® is an intimate, immersive experience, where guests transform into scientists, conduct thrilling experiments, and compete in exciting games in a party environment …More

Science and Sip® is an intimate, immersive experience, where guests transform into scientists, conduct thrilling experiments, and compete in exciting games in a party environment...

1 hour 30 minutes
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$66
Central Park Private Pedicab Tour

Our tour starts at an easily accessible pickup spot. The tour begins with the warm welcome from our team. As the tour enters the park, …More

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Our tour starts at an easily accessible pickup spot. The tour begins with the warm welcome from our team. As the tour enters the park,...

2 to 3 hours Free Cancellation
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$50
American Side Express Tour With Maid of the Mist Boat Ride Cave

Discover Niagara Falls in less time with our express guided tour! Explore iconic sights while your expert guide shares fascinating stories and history. Start with …More

Discover Niagara Falls in less time with our express guided tour! Explore iconic sights while your expert guide shares fascinating stories and history. Start with...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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Act and Sip, A 90 Minute Acting Class with Drinks in NYC

Step onto the stage of an Off-Broadway theater and let your inner star shine during Act & Sip, a unique 90-minute acting class where you …More

Step onto the stage of an Off-Broadway theater and let your inner star shine during Act & Sip, a unique 90-minute acting class where you...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$35
Niagara Falls USA and Canada Tour W/ Boat, Cave & Skylon Tower

Don't let the border stop you from experiencing all of Niagara Falls' glory! On this deluxe 6-hour tour, visit top Niagara Falls attractions on both …More

Don't let the border stop you from experiencing all of Niagara Falls' glory! On this deluxe 6-hour tour, visit top Niagara Falls attractions on both...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$190
Niagara Falls Canadian Side Tour With Boat Ride & Skylon Tower

While you're visiting Niagara Falls, take a morning or afternoon tour of the spectacular attractions on the Canadian side of the Falls. Highlights include an …More

While you're visiting Niagara Falls, take a morning or afternoon tour of the spectacular attractions on the Canadian side of the Falls. Highlights include an...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$165
New York City Holiday Lights Tour

Embark on a magical evening with our NYC Holiday Lights Tour, showcasing the city’s festive best from Times Square to Rockefeller Center! Experience dazzling light …More

Embark on a magical evening with our NYC Holiday Lights Tour, showcasing the city’s festive best from Times Square to Rockefeller Center! Experience dazzling light...

4 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$89
Niagara Falls 1 Day Tour from NYC with Maid of the Mist Boat Ride

On your visit to New York, don’t miss the opportunity to visit one of the most important and impressive natural wonders in the world, Niagara …More

On your visit to New York, don’t miss the opportunity to visit one of the most important and impressive natural wonders in the world, Niagara...

19 hours Free Cancellation
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$69
Maid in America Tour of Niagara Falls, USA

Journey to the renowned Niagara Falls, USA, and witness the awe-inspiring spectacle of an immense volume of water cascading over the falls every minute during …More

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Journey to the renowned Niagara Falls, USA, and witness the awe-inspiring spectacle of an immense volume of water cascading over the falls every minute during...

4 hours Free Cancellation
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$149
Washington DC & Philadelphia 1-Day Guided Tour from NYC

Experience a fully guided tour of two of the nation’ capitals: Washington D.C. (current) and Philadelphia, PA (first ever) in one day! Visit and learn …More

Experience a fully guided tour of two of the nation’ capitals: Washington D.C. (current) and Philadelphia, PA (first ever) in one day! Visit and learn...

15 hours Free Cancellation
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$103
New York Sunset Schooner Cruise on the Hudson River

Experience a New York City sunset from the water on this evening sightseeing sail past many famous waterside landmarks. Step aboard the 80-foot, 2-masted sailboat known …More

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Experience a New York City sunset from the water on this evening sightseeing sail past many famous waterside landmarks. Step aboard the 80-foot, 2-masted sailboat known...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$90
Private Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Tour

Experience the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island with ExperienceFirst, guided by a local expert. Our private 2hr Express tour, or Full 4hr tour, offers …More

Experience the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island with ExperienceFirst, guided by a local expert. Our private 2hr Express tour, or Full 4hr tour, offers...

2 to 4 hours Free Cancellation
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$115
New York City Mafia and Local Food Tour led by NYPD Guides

Begins either 4:30PM or 5:15PM. Why us? We LIVED this firsthand. Born & raised in Little Italy - or cops who worked the streets here …More

Begins either 4:30PM or 5:15PM. Why us? We LIVED this firsthand. Born & raised in Little Italy - or cops who worked the streets here...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$129
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