Top New York City Cultural & Theme Tours

Q: What are the best options for New York City Cultural & Theme Tours?

According to verified reviews on Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor, the best New York City Cultural & Theme Tours are: Private Tour to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Tour of Contrasts in Italian Contrasts of New York Tour: Harlem, The Bronx, Queens, and Brooklyn Private Guided Tour Of The Upper West Side Grand Central Terminal Walking Tour

Q: What are the best kid-friendly options for New York City Cultural & Theme Tours Tours?

According to verified reviews on Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor, the best kid-friendly New York City Cultural & Theme Tours are: New York Catacombs by Candlelight NYC Bus Tour of Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens: Art, Food & Sports NYC Grand Central Station Secrets Small Group Tour Gilded Age Mansions Tour in New York NYC 9/11 Memorial and Museum Ticket with Tour Options View all kid-friendly Tours →

Q: Which New York City Cultural & Theme Tours have Instant Confirmation?

New York City Cultural & Theme Tours with Instant Confirmation include: New York Catacombs by Candlelight NYC Bus Tour of Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens: Art, Food & Sports NYC Grand Central Station Secrets Small Group Tour Gilded Age Mansions Tour in New York American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket View all Tours with Instant Confirmation →

Q: I need a ride! Which New York City Cultural & Theme Tours have Hotel Pickup?

No problem. These New York City Cultural & Theme Tours include Hotel Pickup: Top Rated SUV Tour — Fully Private & Customizable, 3 or 5 Hours NYC Limousine Tour (New York "NYC Limo Tour" Limo, SUV Or Van ) New York City Night Tour, Bridges and Bahia New York City Private and Customized Tour by SUV Private Luxury Tour of Manhattan With Transportation View all Tours with Hotel Pickup →

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Q: What are the most popular styles of Tours and Activities in New York City?

Based on our sales data over the past year, the most popular styles of tours and activities in New York City are: New York City Tours & Sightseeing New York City Attraction Tickets New York City Sightseeing Tickets & Passes New York City Luxury & Special Occasions New York City Luxury Tours View all tour styles in New York City →

Private Tour to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island

Our Statue of Liberty tour is designed to offer you comfort, flexibility and personalized attention that will make your visit an unforgettable memory. Forget about …More

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Private Tour to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island

Our Statue of Liberty tour is designed to offer you comfort, flexibility and personalized attention that will make your visit an unforgettable memory. Forget about...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (1)

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$189

Our tour of the Contrasts by bus and with a guide in Italian is the perfect experience for those who do not want to limit …More

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Tour of Contrasts in Italian

Our tour of the Contrasts by bus and with a guide in Italian is the perfect experience for those who do not want to limit...

5 hours Free Cancellation

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$79

Contrasts of New York Tour: Harlem, The Bronx, Queens, and Brooklyn

Unique experience that you can have accompanied by one of our professional guides and certified by the city of New York, who will share with …More

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Contrasts of New York Tour: Harlem, The Bronx, Queens, and Brooklyn

Unique experience that you can have accompanied by one of our professional guides and certified by the city of New York, who will share with...

4 hours Free Cancellation

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$39

Private Guided Tour Of The Upper West Side

A guided tour through a couple of centuries of entertainment, criminal and general history. The criminal and entertainment history of the area between the old …More

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Private Guided Tour Of The Upper West Side

A guided tour through a couple of centuries of entertainment, criminal and general history. The criminal and entertainment history of the area between the old...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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$220

I'm a licensed tour guide by the City of New York. On this tour I will share with you the following: History of the Vanderbilts …More

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Grand Central Terminal Walking Tour

I'm a licensed tour guide by the City of New York. On this tour I will share with you the following: History of the Vanderbilts...

90 to 120 minutes Free Cancellation

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$35

NYC Central Park VIP Horse and Carriage Ride

The horse carriage ride in Central Park is a must-do experience in New York City. From the tour, you can see the park from a …More

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NYC Central Park VIP Horse and Carriage Ride

The horse carriage ride in Central Park is a must-do experience in New York City. From the tour, you can see the park from a...

45 to 50 minutes Free Cancellation

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$190

Tribeca Contemporary Art Tour with NYC Art Critic

Explore the contemporary art galleries in Tribeca, Manhattan's vibrant new gallery district on this 2-hour, small-group walking tour. Discover the city's fastest-growing gallery neighborhood with …More

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Tribeca Contemporary Art Tour with NYC Art Critic

Explore the contemporary art galleries in Tribeca, Manhattan's vibrant new gallery district on this 2-hour, small-group walking tour. Discover the city's fastest-growing gallery neighborhood with...

2 hours Free Cancellation

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$49

Full Day New York City Tour with Private Guide

Take in all the highlights of New York City on this comprehensive, one-of-a-kind tour. Explore the Big Apple like a New Yorker, as you walk, …More

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Full Day New York City Tour with Private Guide

Take in all the highlights of New York City on this comprehensive, one-of-a-kind tour. Explore the Big Apple like a New Yorker, as you walk,...

7 hours Free Cancellation

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$159

This tour is dedicated to the spectacular street art of Manhattan’s most chic and fashionable neighborhood. We will stop by some of the most inspiring …More

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Street art tour at Soho

This tour is dedicated to the spectacular street art of Manhattan’s most chic and fashionable neighborhood. We will stop by some of the most inspiring...

2 hours Free Cancellation

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$260

New York City to Washington DC and Philadelphia Tour in 1 Day

Explore two of America’s most historic cities in one unforgettable day from New York. Start in Washington, DC, where you’ll see iconic landmarks like the …More

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New York City to Washington DC and Philadelphia Tour in 1 Day

Explore two of America’s most historic cities in one unforgettable day from New York. Start in Washington, DC, where you’ll see iconic landmarks like the...

15 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$139

New York Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl

Come on our Haunted Pub Crawl tour presented by US Ghost Adventures! Enjoy a few sips of local spirits on certain nights while learning about …More

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New York Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl

Come on our Haunted Pub Crawl tour presented by US Ghost Adventures! Enjoy a few sips of local spirits on certain nights while learning about...

2 hours Free Cancellation

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$29

New York Flying-dress photoshoot with iconic NYC views

As Guccio Gucci once said, “Quality is remembered long after price is forgotten.” That’s why so many travelers (and locals!) trust us to get the …More

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New York Flying-dress photoshoot with iconic NYC views

As Guccio Gucci once said, “Quality is remembered long after price is forgotten.” That’s why so many travelers (and locals!) trust us to get the...

1 hour Free Cancellation

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$495

Full Day Private, Walking and Subway, Tour in New York

You have come all this way. You have undergone security procedures as invasive as a medical exam. After the trip here, after all that work, …More

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Full Day Private, Walking and Subway, Tour in New York

You have come all this way. You have undergone security procedures as invasive as a medical exam. After the trip here, after all that work,...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$615

Experience New York City's iconic theater district paired with drinks in an unforgettable tour created by Emmy® winning journalist Jacki Thrapp and Broadway World award …More

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The Boozy Broadway Walking Tour

Experience New York City's iconic theater district paired with drinks in an unforgettable tour created by Emmy® winning journalist Jacki Thrapp and Broadway World award...

2 hours Free Cancellation

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Stories of murder and mayhem spice up our ghost tours. This lantern-led, 2-hour long, all-outdoor walk has 15 stories. Historical photographs bring the people and …More

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Lower Manhattan 2-Hour Tour

Stories of murder and mayhem spice up our ghost tours. This lantern-led, 2-hour long, all-outdoor walk has 15 stories. Historical photographs bring the people and...

120 to 140 minutes Free Cancellation

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$32

Twilight Tour: Death in New York (Lower Manhattan)

Explore New York’s history of death, burial, epidemics, and execution on this 1.75-hour evening walking tour through Lower Manhattan. Discover how centuries of disease, reform, …More

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Twilight Tour: Death in New York (Lower Manhattan)

Explore New York’s history of death, burial, epidemics, and execution on this 1.75-hour evening walking tour through Lower Manhattan. Discover how centuries of disease, reform,...

1 hour 45 minutes Free Cancellation

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$38

Explore the Best of New York City: Your Ultimate Private Tour Experience! Welcome to the city that never sleeps, the iconic New York City! Are …More

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Half Day New York City Private Tour

Explore the Best of New York City: Your Ultimate Private Tour Experience! Welcome to the city that never sleeps, the iconic New York City! Are...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$580

Dive into an intimate journey through the heart of NYC's Chinatown with our tour! Explore the vibrant Columbus Park, steeped in historical significance, where the …More

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New York: Chinatown Walking Food Tour

Dive into an intimate journey through the heart of NYC's Chinatown with our tour! Explore the vibrant Columbus Park, steeped in historical significance, where the...

2 hours Free Cancellation

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$90

We believe in providing an intimate and personalized experience. That’s why our Central Park Guided Bike Tours are limited to small groups. You won’t get …More

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Central Park Bike Tour

We believe in providing an intimate and personalized experience. That’s why our Central Park Guided Bike Tours are limited to small groups. You won’t get...

2 hours Free Cancellation

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$55

Early Access New York Edge to Little Island Pier Adventure Tour

Elevate your New York City adventure with our thrilling, fully guided tour that combines three of the city’s top highlights: The Edge, Little Island and …More

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Early Access New York Edge to Little Island Pier Adventure Tour

Elevate your New York City adventure with our thrilling, fully guided tour that combines three of the city’s top highlights: The Edge, Little Island and...

3 hours Free Cancellation

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$95

Frequently Asked Questions

These answers are based on answers previously given to Cool Shore Excursions customers' questions.

What are the best options for New York City Cultural & Theme Tours?

What are the best kid-friendly options for New York City Cultural & Theme Tours Tours?

Which New York City Cultural & Theme Tours have Instant Confirmation?

Which New York City Cultural & Theme Tours have Free Cancellation?

New York City Cultural & Theme Tours with Free Cancellation (in most cases up to 24 hours in advance of your tour date, check the specific tour page) include:

View all Tours with Free Cancellation →

I need a ride! Which New York City Cultural & Theme Tours have Hotel Pickup?

Got any more New York City trip ideas?

What are the most popular styles of Tours and Activities in New York City?