Top New York City Private Sightseeing Tours

Q: What are the best options for New York City Private Sightseeing Tours?

According to verified reviews on Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor, the best New York City Private Sightseeing Tours are: Private Walking Tour of New York City for Groups Lower Manhattan: Discover Chinatown, Soho, & Little Italy Central Park Private Horse Carriage Tour in NYC Art Studio Tour of New York City Private Shopping Tour to Woodbury Common Premium Outlets

Q: What are the best kid-friendly options for New York City Private Sightseeing Tours Tours?

According to verified reviews on Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor, the best kid-friendly New York City Private Sightseeing Tours are: Central Park Pedicab Guided Tours Private Central Park Pedicab Tour "The Met" Metropolitan Museum of Art Exclusive Guided Tour NYC High Line and Chelsea Market Private Tour Artistic, Alternative Greenwich Village Private Walking Tour View all kid-friendly Tours →

Q: Which New York City Private Sightseeing Tours have Instant Confirmation?

New York City Private Sightseeing Tours with Instant Confirmation include: Central Park Pedicab Guided Tours Private Central Park Pedicab Tour "The Met" Metropolitan Museum of Art Exclusive Guided Tour NYC High Line and Chelsea Market Private Tour Artistic, Alternative Greenwich Village Private Walking Tour View all Tours with Instant Confirmation →

Q: I need a ride! Which New York City Private Sightseeing Tours have Hotel Pickup?

No problem. These New York City Private Sightseeing 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 →

Private Walking Tour of New York City for Groups

Step into the heart of the city that never sleeps with a private walking tour designed exclusively around your interests, pace, and style. Whether you're …More

4.5 (2)

Private Walking Tour of New York City for Groups

Step into the heart of the city that never sleeps with a private walking tour designed exclusively around your interests, pace, and style. Whether you're...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.5 (2)

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$165

Lower Manhattan: Discover Chinatown, Soho, & Little Italy

You'll join one of our NY hosts to discover all that there is to be discovered in Lower Manhattan. Alright maybe not all, there's too …More

5.0 (1)

Lower Manhattan: Discover Chinatown, Soho, & Little Italy

You'll join one of our NY hosts to discover all that there is to be discovered in Lower Manhattan. Alright maybe not all, there's too...

4 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (1)

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$118

Central Park Private Horse Carriage Tour in NYC

The tour starts at Central Park south and you will see the east of Central Park and you also see -Jose Julian Martin Statue, -Heckscher …More

5.0 (1)

Central Park Private Horse Carriage Tour in NYC

The tour starts at Central Park south and you will see the east of Central Park and you also see -Jose Julian Martin Statue, -Heckscher...

45 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (1)

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$169

Customize your experience by selecting 3 artists of your interest . We will contact you and offer a list of artist as we find out …More

5.0 (1)

Art Studio Tour of New York City

Customize your experience by selecting 3 artists of your interest . We will contact you and offer a list of artist as we find out...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (1)

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$75

Private Shopping Tour to Woodbury Common Premium Outlets

Enjoy a 6-8 hour PRIVATE door to door shopping experience from NYC to the world famous Woodbury Common Shopping Outlets. You will be provided with …More

5.0 (1)

Private Shopping Tour to Woodbury Common Premium Outlets

Enjoy a 6-8 hour PRIVATE door to door shopping experience from NYC to the world famous Woodbury Common Shopping Outlets. You will be provided with...

6 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (1)

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$749

Alexander Hamilton, New York: Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour

Skip the ticket line, the live guide, and the fixed schedule. This self-guided walking tour, with VoiceMap, puts Alexander Hamilton's real New York in your …More

5.0 (1)

Alexander Hamilton, New York: Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour

Skip the ticket line, the live guide, and the fixed schedule. This self-guided walking tour, with VoiceMap, puts Alexander Hamilton's real New York in your...

75 to 90 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (1)

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$20

Manhattan Secret Societies Quest Experience in New York

Go on a magical walking tour in Midtown, Manhattan! Explore legends and history of some of Manhattan’s busiest streets. Follow clues and challenges to unlock …More

4.0 (3)

Manhattan Secret Societies Quest Experience in New York

Go on a magical walking tour in Midtown, Manhattan! Explore legends and history of some of Manhattan’s busiest streets. Follow clues and challenges to unlock...

1 hour 15 minutes Free Cancellation

4.0 (3)

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$6

Mob Hits of Midtown: NYC Self-Guided Crime Mystery Walk

Discover Midtown shady mob history by solving challenges and unlocking stories on your phone. Play the engaging exploration game, taking the role of someone looking …More

4.3 (4)

Mob Hits of Midtown: NYC Self-Guided Crime Mystery Walk

Discover Midtown shady mob history by solving challenges and unlocking stories on your phone. Play the engaging exploration game, taking the role of someone looking...

95 to 125 minutes Free Cancellation

4.3 (4)

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$7

Tenement Tales: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of The Lower East Side

The Lower East Side’s tenements, synagogues and storefronts have, within them, the story of America. On this self-guided walking tour, you’ll discover how the densest …More

3.7 (3)

Tenement Tales: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of The Lower East Side

The Lower East Side’s tenements, synagogues and storefronts have, within them, the story of America. On this self-guided walking tour, you’ll discover how the densest...

120 to 150 minutes Free Cancellation

3.7 (3)

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$15

See New York your way with a private car and driver, top guide and your own hand-picked list of attractions! In a few hours, you’ll …More

4.3 (4)

New York by Minivan Private Tour

See New York your way with a private car and driver, top guide and your own hand-picked list of attractions! In a few hours, you’ll...

3 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.3 (4)

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$490

Discover New York GPS Audio Bundle (8 Tours)

Get the total New York City experience with this incredible tour combo! Stroll Central Park, get hip in Brooklyn, check out Times Square, and much, …More

4.0 (1)

Discover New York GPS Audio Bundle (8 Tours)

Get the total New York City experience with this incredible tour combo! Stroll Central Park, get hip in Brooklyn, check out Times Square, and much,...

7 to 8 hours Free Cancellation

4.0 (1)

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$42

The Best of Midtown Manhattan Self-Guided Walking Tour

Welcome to the bustling, beating heart of New York City: Midtown Manhattan. Featuring Fifth Avenue, Rockefeller Center, Times Square, and more, this is the section …More

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The Best of Midtown Manhattan Self-Guided Walking Tour

Welcome to the bustling, beating heart of New York City: Midtown Manhattan. Featuring Fifth Avenue, Rockefeller Center, Times Square, and more, this is the section...

1 to 2 hours Free Cancellation

3.3 (3)

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$13

Contrasts New York Private Tour with driver and local guide

Experience the diverse and vibrant tapestry of New York City with our Contrasts of New York Private Tour. This exclusive 5-hour journey will take you …More

4.0 (1)

Contrasts New York Private Tour with driver and local guide

Experience the diverse and vibrant tapestry of New York City with our Contrasts of New York Private Tour. This exclusive 5-hour journey will take you...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.0 (1)

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$241

Contrasts VIP Private (We visited Harlem, Bronx, Queens, Brooklyn and Manhattan)

New York as a family, the biggest challenge is. One wants photos, another looks for food, the children get tired, the grandparents need pause... and …More

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Contrasts VIP Private (We visited Harlem, Bronx, Queens, Brooklyn and Manhattan)

New York as a family, the biggest challenge is. One wants photos, another looks for food, the children get tired, the grandparents need pause... and...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

3.5 (2)

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$145

NYC Superhero Academy: Self-Guided Comic Adventure

Discover New York’s many superheroes by solving challenges and unlocking stories on your phone, leading to new places and amazing stories. Play the engaging exploration …More

3.7 (3)

NYC Superhero Academy: Self-Guided Comic Adventure

Discover New York’s many superheroes by solving challenges and unlocking stories on your phone, leading to new places and amazing stories. Play the engaging exploration...

31 to 61 minutes Free Cancellation

3.7 (3)

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$7

Private Architectural Walking Tour in Chelsea New York

Discover the Architectural Wonders of Chelsea! Step into the creative heart of New York City on a private walking tour through Chelsea’s striking blend of …More

4.0 (1)

Private Architectural Walking Tour in Chelsea New York

Discover the Architectural Wonders of Chelsea! Step into the creative heart of New York City on a private walking tour through Chelsea’s striking blend of...

2 hours Free Cancellation

4.0 (1)

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$89

Shakespeare in Central Park: Self-Guided Story Quest

Shakespeare grew up surrounded by the Forest of Arden. New Yorkers have Central Park, an 843-acre urban oasis. Shakespeare in the Park has become as …More

4.0 (1)

Shakespeare in Central Park: Self-Guided Story Quest

Shakespeare grew up surrounded by the Forest of Arden. New Yorkers have Central Park, an 843-acre urban oasis. Shakespeare in the Park has become as...

60 to 105 minutes Free Cancellation

4.0 (1)

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$6

Private Tour of Brooklyn & Queens by Vintage NYC Taxi Cab

Embark on a nostalgic journey through the vibrant boroughs of Brooklyn and Queens aboard our guided tour in a vintage NYC Checker Cab Taxi Explore …More

4.0 (1)

Private Tour of Brooklyn & Queens by Vintage NYC Taxi Cab

Embark on a nostalgic journey through the vibrant boroughs of Brooklyn and Queens aboard our guided tour in a vintage NYC Checker Cab Taxi Explore...

2 to 4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.0 (1)

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$695

New York City Night Tour with Private Local Guide

Spend 3 unforgettable hours with your private guide in the city which never sleeps. Explore the most popular New York attractions by night. Discover the …More

3.5 (2)

New York City Night Tour with Private Local Guide

Spend 3 unforgettable hours with your private guide in the city which never sleeps. Explore the most popular New York attractions by night. Discover the...

2 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

3.5 (2)

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$157

New York Walking Tour with Private Local Guide

Dive into the life of New York and see its top sights on this private 5-hour tour. Feel the hustle and bustle of lively streets, …More

3.7 (3)

New York Walking Tour with Private Local Guide

Dive into the life of New York and see its top sights on this private 5-hour tour. Feel the hustle and bustle of lively streets,...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

3.7 (3)

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$359

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 Private Sightseeing Tours?

What are the best kid-friendly options for New York City Private Sightseeing Tours Tours?

Which New York City Private Sightseeing Tours have Instant Confirmation?

Which New York City Private Sightseeing Tours have Free Cancellation?

New York City Private Sightseeing 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 Private Sightseeing 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?