Top New York City Half-day Tours

Q: I need a ride! Which New York City Half-day Tours have Hotel Pickup?

No problem. These New York City Half-day Tours include Hotel Pickup: Private Guided New York City Tour by SUV Private Luxury Tour of Manhattan With Transportation VIP Guided NYC Boroughs Tour Top Rated SUV Tour — Fully Private & Customizable, 3 or 5 Hours One-Day Best of New York Private Tour 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 →

Brooklyn, Queens, and the Bronx Private Tour with a Driver-Guide

THIS IS A SOCIALLY DISTANCED TOUR. This private guided tour takes you beyond Manhattan to Brooklyn, Queens and the Bronx — the "real New York," …More

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Brooklyn, Queens, and the Bronx Private Tour with a Driver-Guide

THIS IS A SOCIALLY DISTANCED TOUR. This private guided tour takes you beyond Manhattan to Brooklyn, Queens and the Bronx — the "real New York,"...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$1,099

Private New York Downtown Highlights Half Day Tour

Don't get me wrong: I love the hustle and bustle of Times Square and Midtown Manhattan. But I'll let you in on a little secret: …More

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Private New York Downtown Highlights Half Day Tour

Don't get me wrong: I love the hustle and bustle of Times Square and Midtown Manhattan. But I'll let you in on a little secret:...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$499

This tour explores the odd and beautiful history of The Highline, a manmade park on top of the old elevated train tracks. As we stroll …More

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Highline and Chelsea Markets Tour

This tour explores the odd and beautiful history of The Highline, a manmade park on top of the old elevated train tracks. As we stroll...

3 hours Free Cancellation

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$95

Private Speakeasy Adventure A Tipsy Trip through History

Sip, swirl, taste, and gulp – it's time for a tipsy adventure through New York's underground watering holes! Get ready to embark on a journey …More

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Private Speakeasy Adventure A Tipsy Trip through History

Sip, swirl, taste, and gulp – it's time for a tipsy adventure through New York's underground watering holes! Get ready to embark on a journey...

3 hours

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$68

Guided tour DE Little Island DE the High Line and Hudson Yards

Explore DE Chelsea and DE West DE Manhattan with a guided tour that reveals how EN New York is transforming its former industrial spaces into …More

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Guided tour DE Little Island DE the High Line and Hudson Yards

Explore DE Chelsea and DE West DE Manhattan with a guided tour that reveals how EN New York is transforming its former industrial spaces into...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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$62

Explore the Hindu Temple a Spiritual Gem Near New York

More than a visit, it is a spiritual and cultural experience like no other. Our tour to the BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham takes you to know …More

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Explore the Hindu Temple a Spiritual Gem Near New York

More than a visit, it is a spiritual and cultural experience like no other. Our tour to the BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham takes you to know...

5 hours Free Cancellation

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$120

New York City Downtown Manhattan Private Walking Tour

Explore the heart of Lower Manhattan on this guided walking tour through some of New York City’s most iconic neighborhoods. Stroll the charming streets of …More

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New York City Downtown Manhattan Private Walking Tour

Explore the heart of Lower Manhattan on this guided walking tour through some of New York City’s most iconic neighborhoods. Stroll the charming streets of...

3 hours Free Cancellation

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$49

Private NYC Tour : DUMBO, Brooklyn Bridge, 9/11 Memorial & Wall St

Discover two sides of New York in one private walking tour, beginning among DUMBO’s cobblestone streets and waterfront views before crossing the iconic Brooklyn Bridge …More

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Private NYC Tour : DUMBO, Brooklyn Bridge, 9/11 Memorial & Wall St

Discover two sides of New York in one private walking tour, beginning among DUMBO’s cobblestone streets and waterfront views before crossing the iconic Brooklyn Bridge...

3 hours Free Cancellation

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$49

Accompanied by our French guides who have been living in New York for years, come and discover Harlem and Columbia University. Learn more about this …More

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French Guided Tour of Harlem

Accompanied by our French guides who have been living in New York for years, come and discover Harlem and Columbia University. Learn more about this...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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$69

NYC Panoramic: Brooklyn and New Jersey Waterfront Night Tour

Join us on this amazing New York City Skyline Night Tour to appreciate the thousands of lights of the Big Apple. This tour is designed …More

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NYC Panoramic: Brooklyn and New Jersey Waterfront Night Tour

Join us on this amazing New York City Skyline Night Tour to appreciate the thousands of lights of the Big Apple. This tour is designed...

4 hours Free Cancellation

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$75

Private Dyker Heights Christmas Lights Tour

Enjoy the comfort of your own private vehicle, with pick-up and drop-off at any location of your choosing in New York City. Stay warm if …More

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Private Dyker Heights Christmas Lights Tour

Enjoy the comfort of your own private vehicle, with pick-up and drop-off at any location of your choosing in New York City. Stay warm if...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$399

New York City: Gossip Girl Sites Private Fully Guided Tour

Experience a day in the life of Manhattan's elite on this private Gossip Girl TV Sites tour! Enter the playground of the privileged prep school …More

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New York City: Gossip Girl Sites Private Fully Guided Tour

Experience a day in the life of Manhattan's elite on this private Gossip Girl TV Sites tour! Enter the playground of the privileged prep school...

3 hours

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$213

New York City Midtown Manhattan Private Walking Tour

Discover the heart of Manhattan on a 3-hour private walking tour of Midtown NYC, tailored just for you. Stroll through the city’s most iconic streets …More

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New York City Midtown Manhattan Private Walking Tour

Discover the heart of Manhattan on a 3-hour private walking tour of Midtown NYC, tailored just for you. Stroll through the city’s most iconic streets...

3 hours Free Cancellation

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$49

Manhattan Mayhem and Miracles-Ret-NYPD guided evening bus tour

This three-hour, Retired NYPD guided New York City evening bus tour presents historical crimes of New York City. Our guides will share their experiences as …More

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Manhattan Mayhem and Miracles-Ret-NYPD guided evening bus tour

This three-hour, Retired NYPD guided New York City evening bus tour presents historical crimes of New York City. Our guides will share their experiences as...

3 hours 15 minutes Free Cancellation

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$99

Private Driving Tour of Brooklyn (Half Day)

Our guide and separate driver will pick you up from your hotel and take you on an adventure to Brooklyn - the oldest and largest …More

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Private Driving Tour of Brooklyn (Half Day)

Our guide and separate driver will pick you up from your hotel and take you on an adventure to Brooklyn - the oldest and largest...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$1,565

SoHo, Little Italy and Chinatown - Food and Culture Tour

Explore the incredible cultural history of revolutionary SoHo, The Food and Organized Crime Epicenter - Little Italy and the diverse and unique tastes and sites …More

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SoHo, Little Italy and Chinatown - Food and Culture Tour

Explore the incredible cultural history of revolutionary SoHo, The Food and Organized Crime Epicenter - Little Italy and the diverse and unique tastes and sites...

3 hours Free Cancellation

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$145

Amazing City Tour NYC 4 hours up to 5pax

In addition to passing through the main points of the city, we talk about the history of the city, bringing relevant and interesting facts in …More

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Amazing City Tour NYC 4 hours up to 5pax

In addition to passing through the main points of the city, we talk about the history of the city, bringing relevant and interesting facts in...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$900

NYC Pizza Tour: 7 Tastings & Local Legends

4 slices. 7 tastings. 1 legendary neighborhood. You think you know pizza? Fuhgeddaboudit! This isn't just any food tour—it's a full-on pizza experience packed with …More

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NYC Pizza Tour: 7 Tastings & Local Legends

4 slices. 7 tastings. 1 legendary neighborhood. You think you know pizza? Fuhgeddaboudit! This isn't just any food tour—it's a full-on pizza experience packed with...

3 hours Free Cancellation

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$71

Vegan Food tour in New York City´s East Village

This walking tour offers a great overview of the many vegan options in the East Village, one of NYC's prime locations for vegan food. The …More

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Vegan Food tour in New York City´s East Village

This walking tour offers a great overview of the many vegan options in the East Village, one of NYC's prime locations for vegan food. The...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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$155

New York at night is an absolutely unforgettable sight and our Tour by Night with guide in Italian is ideal for making you enjoy the …More

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Tour by Night in Italian

New York at night is an absolutely unforgettable sight and our Tour by Night with guide in Italian is ideal for making you enjoy the...

3 hours Free Cancellation

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$75

Frequently Asked Questions

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What are the best options for New York City Half-day Tours?

What are the best kid-friendly options for New York City Half-day Tours Tours?

According to verified reviews on Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor, the best kid-friendly New York City Half-day Tours are:

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Which New York City Half-day Tours have Instant Confirmation?

New York City Half-day Tours with Instant Confirmation include:

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Which New York City Half-day Tours have Free Cancellation?

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

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I need a ride! Which New York City Half-day 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?