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 Top Rated SUV Tour — Fully Private & Customizable, 3 or 5 Hours One-Day Best of New York Private Tour NYC Limousine Tour (New York "NYC Limo Tour" Limo, SUV Or Van ) NYC Christmas Lights Tour by Limousine, SUV Or VAN. Dyker Heights 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 →

Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Tour Semi-Private 8ppl Max

Discover America’s most famous port of entry at Ellis island, including the iconic Statue of Liberty in New York Harbor. On this 3 hour Semi-Private …More

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Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Tour Semi-Private 8ppl Max

Discover America’s most famous port of entry at Ellis island, including the iconic Statue of Liberty in New York Harbor. On this 3 hour Semi-Private...

3 hours Free Cancellation

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Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island - Exclusive Guided Tour

Explore these New York landmarks on a 3 hour exclusive guided tour, for a walk through time when America embraced immigration more than ever. Follow …More

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Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island - Exclusive Guided Tour

Explore these New York landmarks on a 3 hour exclusive guided tour, for a walk through time when America embraced immigration more than ever. Follow...

3 hours Free Cancellation

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$127

Sips in the City: A NYC Night Out with Live Music & a Rooftop Bar

Your NYC night out starts here! Come solo, bring friends, or make it a date night. Join a fun-loving group and local host for Sips …More

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Sips in the City: A NYC Night Out with Live Music & a Rooftop Bar

Your NYC night out starts here! Come solo, bring friends, or make it a date night. Join a fun-loving group and local host for Sips...

3 hours Free Cancellation

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$29

Visit in French the must-see neighborhoods of NYC

Accompanied by our French guides who have been living in New York for years, come and discover Greenwich Village, Soho, Little Italy and Chinatown. A …More

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Visit in French the must-see neighborhoods of NYC

Accompanied by our French guides who have been living in New York for years, come and discover Greenwich Village, Soho, Little Italy and Chinatown. A...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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$69

NYC Holiday Lights and Dyker Heights Luxury Bus Tour

Celebrate the holidays in style on this 3-hour luxury bus tour from Manhattan to Brooklyn’s Dyker Heights - NYC’s most festive neighborhood and back to …More

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NYC Holiday Lights and Dyker Heights Luxury Bus Tour

Celebrate the holidays in style on this 3-hour luxury bus tour from Manhattan to Brooklyn’s Dyker Heights - NYC’s most festive neighborhood and back to...

3 to 4 hours Free Cancellation

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Brooklyn Bridge, Brooklyn Heights & DUMBO Walking Tour

Walk Across the Brooklyn Bridge – Experience one of New York City's most iconic landmarks while learning the remarkable story behind the world's first steel-wire …More

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Brooklyn Bridge, Brooklyn Heights & DUMBO Walking Tour

Walk Across the Brooklyn Bridge – Experience one of New York City's most iconic landmarks while learning the remarkable story behind the world's first steel-wire...

3 hours Free Cancellation

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Private Luxury Tour of Manhattan With Transportation

Most visitors see New York. They check off landmarks, take photos, and leave. This experience takes you deeper: six hours with a guide whose knowledge …More

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Private Luxury Tour of Manhattan With Transportation

Most visitors see New York. They check off landmarks, take photos, and leave. This experience takes you deeper: six hours with a guide whose knowledge...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered

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Holdouts: A NYC Architecture Walking Tour

This 2.5 hour walking tour around the Midtown Manhattan shows-and-tells the fascinating stories of holdouts—the intriguing side effect of Manhattan's pressure cooker real estate industry: …More

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Holdouts: A NYC Architecture Walking Tour

This 2.5 hour walking tour around the Midtown Manhattan shows-and-tells the fascinating stories of holdouts—the intriguing side effect of Manhattan's pressure cooker real estate industry:...

2 to 3 hours Free Cancellation

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Explore the Ruins of a Forgotten City in the Middle of Manhattan

This 2-3 hour guided walking tour around Madison Square Park seeks out what's left to be found of the Gilded Age city. On this tour …More

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Explore the Ruins of a Forgotten City in the Middle of Manhattan

This 2-3 hour guided walking tour around Madison Square Park seeks out what's left to be found of the Gilded Age city. On this tour...

2 to 3 hours Free Cancellation

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Midtown Manhattan Art and Architecture Walking Tour

This Midtown Manhattan walking tour is a comprehensive look at the city's historical development as told through the buildings themselves. Fascinating strands of social, cultural, …More

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Midtown Manhattan Art and Architecture Walking Tour

This Midtown Manhattan walking tour is a comprehensive look at the city's historical development as told through the buildings themselves. Fascinating strands of social, cultural,...

2 to 3 hours Free Cancellation

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Private Secondhand Bargain Shopping & Styling Tour with a Personal Shopper

Shop like a REAL New Yorker without breaking the bank! Forget stumbling to find the best stores and best deals, or discovering a store "is …More

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Private Secondhand Bargain Shopping & Styling Tour with a Personal Shopper

Shop like a REAL New Yorker without breaking the bank! Forget stumbling to find the best stores and best deals, or discovering a store "is...

4 hours

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$195

Village Nights: Greenwich Village Food & History Walk

A rare evening food crawl through Greenwich Village, Village Nights is for people who want to walk, talk, and eat their way through one of …More

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Village Nights: Greenwich Village Food & History Walk

A rare evening food crawl through Greenwich Village, Village Nights is for people who want to walk, talk, and eat their way through one of...

3 hours Free Cancellation

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Covering five different neighborhoods, this is the most comprehensive Brooklyn tour available. You'll get to see how diverse Brooklyn truly is: I will show you …More

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Half-Day Sightseeing Tour of Brooklyn

Covering five different neighborhoods, this is the most comprehensive Brooklyn tour available. You'll get to see how diverse Brooklyn truly is: I will show you...

4 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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3-Hour Private Walking Tour with Guide in New York City

Our Private Tours ensure that your experience is flexible and unique to your interests. This is what makes a NYC Private tour so unique and …More

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3-Hour Private Walking Tour with Guide in New York City

Our Private Tours ensure that your experience is flexible and unique to your interests. This is what makes a NYC Private tour so unique and...

3 hours Free Cancellation

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Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Guided Tour with Ferry Transfers

Experience the best of Liberty and Ellis Island in half a day. Start at Battery Park, taking in stunning views of New York Harbor and …More

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Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Guided Tour with Ferry Transfers

Experience the best of Liberty and Ellis Island in half a day. Start at Battery Park, taking in stunning views of New York Harbor and...

4 hours Free Cancellation

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Harlem Jazz Tour: NYC Speakeasies and Juke Joints - Live Jazz

This is Big Apple Jazz Tours' most popular tour for the past 25 years. We created a truly immersive experience that walks you in the …More

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Harlem Jazz Tour: NYC Speakeasies and Juke Joints - Live Jazz

This is Big Apple Jazz Tours' most popular tour for the past 25 years. We created a truly immersive experience that walks you in the...

4 hours Free Cancellation

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$139

Private Downtown All Access One World Observatory 9/11 Memorial Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island

Discover more than 400 years of New York City history on this immersive 5-hour private walking tour through Manhattan. From the city’s earliest colonial roots …More

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Private Downtown All Access One World Observatory 9/11 Memorial Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island

Discover more than 400 years of New York City history on this immersive 5-hour private walking tour through Manhattan. From the city’s earliest colonial roots...

5 to 6 hours Free Cancellation

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A fascinating tour of the historic pubs and haunts of the the greatest literary minds of the United States, in one of the most influential …More

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Greenwich Village Literary Pub Crawl

A fascinating tour of the historic pubs and haunts of the the greatest literary minds of the United States, in one of the most influential...

3 hours Free Cancellation

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The Met Museum & Central Park Guided Tour Semi-Private 8ppl Max

Explore New York’s art both outside and indoors on this brilliant combo tour of Central Park and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. On this 5.5 …More

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The Met Museum & Central Park Guided Tour Semi-Private 8ppl Max

Explore New York’s art both outside and indoors on this brilliant combo tour of Central Park and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. On this 5.5...

5 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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Central Park Guided Walking Tour in French

Let yourself be guided through the most famous urban park in the world, discover its origin, its evolution, its filming locations and the countless anecdotes …More

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Central Park Guided Walking Tour in French

Let yourself be guided through the most famous urban park in the world, discover its origin, its evolution, its filming locations and the countless anecdotes...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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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?