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No problem. These New York City Tours & Sightseeing 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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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 →

Wall Street & Financial District Private Walking Tour

If you think Downtown Manhattan is just the city's financial hub then this tour is for you. We will spend 2.15 hours discovering many interesting …More

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Wall Street & Financial District Private Walking Tour

If you think Downtown Manhattan is just the city's financial hub then this tour is for you. We will spend 2.15 hours discovering many interesting...

135 to 150 minutes

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$49

This is a self-guided audio tour created by Emmy-nominated writers and Emmy-winning sound designers. Meet your daily step goal while you take in stories about …More

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New York City Self-Guided Walking Tour

This is a self-guided audio tour created by Emmy-nominated writers and Emmy-winning sound designers. Meet your daily step goal while you take in stories about...

90 to 120 minutes Free Cancellation

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$15

VIP Central Park Champagne Tour with Photos(50 min)~Skip the line

Make your love story unforgettable! Book our romantic horse-drawn carriage ride, perfect for proposals, anniversaries, or special moments. Our expert drivers will help you plan …More

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VIP Central Park Champagne Tour with Photos(50 min)~Skip the line

Make your love story unforgettable! Book our romantic horse-drawn carriage ride, perfect for proposals, anniversaries, or special moments. Our expert drivers will help you plan...

50 minutes Free Cancellation

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$440

Private Cultural Food Walking Tour in New York

New York City's vibrant food scene, where every bite tells a story and every street reveals a new cultural tradition. Explore lively neighborhoods, uncover hidden …More

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Private Cultural Food Walking Tour in New York

New York City's vibrant food scene, where every bite tells a story and every street reveals a new cultural tradition. Explore lively neighborhoods, uncover hidden...

3 hours

4.6 (8)

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$69

New York’s Iconic Central Park: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Get the most out of Central Park with this self-guided walking tour produced by an Emmy-nominated storyteller. • Relive the Great Zoo Escape of 1874 …More

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New York’s Iconic Central Park: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Get the most out of Central Park with this self-guided walking tour produced by an Emmy-nominated storyteller. • Relive the Great Zoo Escape of 1874...

90 to 120 minutes

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$20

NYC Wall Street and American Finance Walking Tour

This tour goes beyond surficial facts about landmarks and delves into the history of finance and economics in both New York City and the United …More

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NYC Wall Street and American Finance Walking Tour

This tour goes beyond surficial facts about landmarks and delves into the history of finance and economics in both New York City and the United...

2 hours Free Cancellation

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$35

The Battery: A Self-Guided Audio Tour from Bowling Green Park to Stone St

See The Battery where NYC got it’s start with this self-guided walking tour produced by an Emmy-nominated storyteller. • Take in views of Lady Liberty …More

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The Battery: A Self-Guided Audio Tour from Bowling Green Park to Stone St

See The Battery where NYC got it’s start with this self-guided walking tour produced by an Emmy-nominated storyteller. • Take in views of Lady Liberty...

90 to 120 minutes

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$5

East Village Speakeasy (secret bars) Experience

We were the first in NYC to offer a Speakeasy experience since 2014 and have established a strong network for privileged accesses to some of …More

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East Village Speakeasy (secret bars) Experience

We were the first in NYC to offer a Speakeasy experience since 2014 and have established a strong network for privileged accesses to some of...

3 hours Free Cancellation

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$35

Private New York City Tour: Top Landmarks with Local Expert Guide

Experience NYC privately, at your own pace, with a dedicated local expert — not a group tour. It's your city, your schedule, your rules. In …More

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Private New York City Tour: Top Landmarks with Local Expert Guide

Experience NYC privately, at your own pace, with a dedicated local expert — not a group tour. It's your city, your schedule, your rules. In...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$600

American Colonial History in New York Private Walking Tour

Follow in the footsteps of the U.S. Founding Fathers in Downtown NYC and learn the American colonial history. See historic sites such as the Trinity …More

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American Colonial History in New York Private Walking Tour

Follow in the footsteps of the U.S. Founding Fathers in Downtown NYC and learn the American colonial history. See historic sites such as the Trinity...

2 to 4 hours Free Cancellation

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$27

SoHo from Hell’s Hundred Acres to NYC’s Cradle of Art: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Get the most out of SoHo with this self-guided walking tour produced by an Emmy-nominated storyteller. • Discover how Robert Moses’s threat to destroy SoHo …More

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SoHo from Hell’s Hundred Acres to NYC’s Cradle of Art: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Get the most out of SoHo with this self-guided walking tour produced by an Emmy-nominated storyteller. • Discover how Robert Moses’s threat to destroy SoHo...

75 to 90 minutes

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$20

Woodlawn Cemetery: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Gilded Age Art and Architecture

Get the most out of Woodlawn Cemetery with this self-guided walking tour produced by an Emmy-nominated storyteller. • Dig up scandalous stories of NYC's illustrious, …More

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Woodlawn Cemetery: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Gilded Age Art and Architecture

Get the most out of Woodlawn Cemetery with this self-guided walking tour produced by an Emmy-nominated storyteller. • Dig up scandalous stories of NYC's illustrious,...

120 to 150 minutes

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$12

Art Deco and Architecture Tour in New York City with Expert Guide

Midtown Manhattan is home to many iconic New York landmarks, and during this masterpiece-packed walking tour, you can look forward to discovering most of them …More

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Art Deco and Architecture Tour in New York City with Expert Guide

Midtown Manhattan is home to many iconic New York landmarks, and during this masterpiece-packed walking tour, you can look forward to discovering most of them...

2 hours 15 minutes Free Cancellation

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$99

Experience the soulful and vibrant energy of Harlem like never before through our exciting Harlem Saturday Gospel and Brunch Tour. Say goodbye to the stress …More

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Harlem Saturday Gospel and Brunch Tour

Experience the soulful and vibrant energy of Harlem like never before through our exciting Harlem Saturday Gospel and Brunch Tour. Say goodbye to the stress...

4 hours Free Cancellation

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$120

Our bus tour of New York with a guide in Italian is ideal to have a vision of New York and will allow you to …More

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Half Day Tour in New York

Our bus tour of New York with a guide in Italian is ideal to have a vision of New York and will allow you to...

4 hours Free Cancellation

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$75

West Village's Flappers, Freaks & Punks: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Explore NY's West Village with this self-guided walking tour produced by an Emmy-nominated storyteller. • Go through Chumley’s backdoor to the speakeasy where Hemingway, Jack …More

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West Village's Flappers, Freaks & Punks: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Explore NY's West Village with this self-guided walking tour produced by an Emmy-nominated storyteller. • Go through Chumley’s backdoor to the speakeasy where Hemingway, Jack...

90 to 120 minutes

4.8 (4)

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$12

Stonewall and Gaslight: A Self-Guided Tour of Greenwich Village

Explore Greenwich Village with this self-guided walking tour produced by an Emmy-nominated storyteller. • Find out about Dave Van Ronk, known as the Mayor of …More

5.0 (4)

Stonewall and Gaslight: A Self-Guided Tour of Greenwich Village

Explore Greenwich Village with this self-guided walking tour produced by an Emmy-nominated storyteller. • Find out about Dave Van Ronk, known as the Mayor of...

90 to 120 minutes

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$20

Boho Greenwich Village: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Experience Greenwich Village with this self-guided walking tour produced by an Emmy-nominated storyteller. • Find out celebrity architect Stanford White who, after seducing the original …More

5.0 (3)

Boho Greenwich Village: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Experience Greenwich Village with this self-guided walking tour produced by an Emmy-nominated storyteller. • Find out celebrity architect Stanford White who, after seducing the original...

90 to 120 minutes

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$15

Express Pass VIP Private Tour of the Empire State Building

Beat the crowds and feel like a VIP on an exclusive guided tour of the Empire State with an Express Pass that lets you skip …More

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Express Pass VIP Private Tour of the Empire State Building

Beat the crowds and feel like a VIP on an exclusive guided tour of the Empire State with an Express Pass that lets you skip...

120 to 210 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$251

Radical & Weird History Bike Tour of New York City

What separates my guided tours from the others is mine are customized based on the interests of my guests. The small group experience allows me …More

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Radical & Weird History Bike Tour of New York City

What separates my guided tours from the others is mine are customized based on the interests of my guests. The small group experience allows me...

3 to 4 hours Free Cancellation

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$88

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

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

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

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Which New York City Tours & Sightseeing have Instant Confirmation?

New York City Tours & Sightseeing with Instant Confirmation include:

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Which New York City Tours & Sightseeing have Free Cancellation?

New York City Tours & Sightseeing 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 Tours & Sightseeing 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?