Top New York Cultural & Theme Tours

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

According to verified reviews on Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor, the best New York Cultural & Theme Tours are: New York Harbor Live Holiday Jazz Cruise Brooklyn Bridge and DUMBO District Guided Walking Tour Niagara Falls USA: Maid of Mist and Cave of Winds Tour Coney Island Nostalgia Tour Sweets and Slices Greenwich Village Walking Food Tour

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

According to verified reviews on Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor, the best kid-friendly New York 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 Boldt Castle and 2 Nation Tour NYC 9/11 Memorial and Museum Ticket with Tour Options View all kid-friendly Tours →

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

New York 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 Boldt Castle and 2 Nation Tour American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket View all Tours with Instant Confirmation →

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

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

New York Harbor Live Holiday Jazz Cruise

Enjoy some holiday music performed by our resident Jazz band and views of Manhattan's skyline on this 90-minute holiday jazz cruise aboard a classic 1920s-style boat. …More

New York City, USA

4.9 (33)

New York Harbor Live Holiday Jazz Cruise

Enjoy some holiday music performed by our resident Jazz band and views of Manhattan's skyline on this 90-minute holiday jazz cruise aboard a classic 1920s-style boat....

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.9 (33)

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$134

Brooklyn Bridge and DUMBO District Guided Walking Tour

Discover the Marvels of the Brooklyn Bridge! Begin your adventure at the Oculus, where our expert guide introduces the tour’s themes. As you walk toward …More

New York City, USA

4.7 (57)

Brooklyn Bridge and DUMBO District Guided Walking Tour

Discover the Marvels of the Brooklyn Bridge! Begin your adventure at the Oculus, where our expert guide introduces the tour’s themes. As you walk toward...

2 hours Free Cancellation

4.7 (57)

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$24

Stroll through the scenic Niagara Falls State Park, taking in the breathtaking views and learning fascinating facts about the area. Head to Maid of the …More

Niagara Falls, USA

4.8 (19)

Niagara Falls USA: Maid of Mist and Cave of Winds Tour

Stroll through the scenic Niagara Falls State Park, taking in the breathtaking views and learning fascinating facts about the area. Head to Maid of the...

3 hours Free Cancellation

4.8 (19)

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$109

Coney Island has inspired dreamers and schemers since the Gilded Age. On this special Made in Brooklyn Tour®, you'll discover how this seasonal world's fair …More

Brooklyn, USA

5.0 (26)

Coney Island Nostalgia Tour

Coney Island has inspired dreamers and schemers since the Gilded Age. On this special Made in Brooklyn Tour®, you'll discover how this seasonal world's fair...

2 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (26)

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$55

Sweets and Slices Greenwich Village Walking Food Tour

Get a taste of New York City's best food and historical sights with this delicious Greenwich Village walking tour hosted by a native New Yorker! …More

New York City, USA

5.0 (48)

Sweets and Slices Greenwich Village Walking Food Tour

Get a taste of New York City's best food and historical sights with this delicious Greenwich Village walking tour hosted by a native New Yorker!...

2 to 3 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (48)

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$75

Discover Washington DC on a Day Trip from Manhattan or New Jersey

Embark on a remarkable journey from New York City to Washington, D.C., and explore the heart of the nation’s capital. Depart early from Manhattan for …More

New York City, USA

4.9 (18)

Discover Washington DC on a Day Trip from Manhattan or New Jersey

Embark on a remarkable journey from New York City to Washington, D.C., and explore the heart of the nation’s capital. Depart early from Manhattan for...

14 to 16 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (18)

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$129

Central Park Movie Locations Pedicab Tour

Explore Central Park like never before on this unique pedicab tour that showcases famous filming locations from beloved movies such as Home Alone 2, Elf, …More

New York City, USA

5.0 (80)

Central Park Movie Locations Pedicab Tour

Explore Central Park like never before on this unique pedicab tour that showcases famous filming locations from beloved movies such as Home Alone 2, Elf,...

1 hour Free Cancellation

5.0 (80)

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$34

Fashion Window Walking Tour in New York City by WindowsWear

See New York's most famous shopping street through the eyes of a fashion insider. Fashion on Fifth is a guided walking tour along Fifth Avenue …More

New York City, USA

4.9 (99)

Fashion Window Walking Tour in New York City by WindowsWear

See New York's most famous shopping street through the eyes of a fashion insider. Fashion on Fifth is a guided walking tour along Fifth Avenue...

2 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (99)

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$35

Private Wall Street Walking Tour Lower Manhattan and 911 Memorial

Explore Wall Street, Lower Manhattan, and New York’s Financial District on a private walking tour designed exclusively for your group. Led by a dedicated local …More

New York City, USA

5.0 (11)

Private Wall Street Walking Tour Lower Manhattan and 911 Memorial

Explore Wall Street, Lower Manhattan, and New York’s Financial District on a private walking tour designed exclusively for your group. Led by a dedicated local...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (11)

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$349

New York City Private and Customized Tour by SUV

All New York Customized Private Tours provides you with the experience of a lifetime with the hop on /hop off suv/van tour. Surround yourself with …More

New York City, USA

4.9 (16)

New York City Private and Customized Tour by SUV

All New York Customized Private Tours provides you with the experience of a lifetime with the hop on /hop off suv/van tour. Surround yourself with...

3 to 4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.9 (16)

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$2,100

Experience the vibrant community of Harlem and the soulful sounds of black gospel music on our Sunday Gospel and Brunch Tour. Starting at the legendary …More

New York City, USA

4.8 (76)

Harlem Gospel and Brunch Guided Tour

Experience the vibrant community of Harlem and the soulful sounds of black gospel music on our Sunday Gospel and Brunch Tour. Starting at the legendary...

4 hours Free Cancellation

4.8 (76)

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$120

Statue of Liberty Express: Museum, Statue Grounds, Battery Park

So many people visit the Statue of Liberty each year that it can be hard to get the exact dates you want. This afternoon Statue …More

New York City, USA

4.8 (91)

Statue of Liberty Express: Museum, Statue Grounds, Battery Park

So many people visit the Statue of Liberty each year that it can be hard to get the exact dates you want. This afternoon Statue...

2 to 4 hours Free Cancellation

4.8 (91)

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$59

Harlem Walking Tour: Mount Morris Park Historic District w/ Lunch

Discover the hidden treasures of New York City's brownstone capital in the Mount Morris Park Historic District. As one of the earliest land marked districts …More

New York City, USA

4.8 (83)

Harlem Walking Tour: Mount Morris Park Historic District w/ Lunch

Discover the hidden treasures of New York City's brownstone capital in the Mount Morris Park Historic District. As one of the earliest land marked districts...

3 hours Free Cancellation

4.8 (83)

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$82

Join this fast-paced 3-hour photography tour of Manhattan's architectural gems. Learn how to photograph the iconic locations of Times Square, Grand Central, Bryant Park, the …More

New York City, USA

5.0 (27)

Manhattan Architecture Photography Tour

Join this fast-paced 3-hour photography tour of Manhattan's architectural gems. Learn how to photograph the iconic locations of Times Square, Grand Central, Bryant Park, the...

3 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (27)

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$125

Harlem Civil Rights Multimedia Walking Tour

Walk through the historic Harlem streets engaging with sites associated with the civil rights, Black Power and Black Arts Movement of the 1960's and 1970's. …More

New York City, USA

4.5 (119)

Harlem Civil Rights Multimedia Walking Tour

Walk through the historic Harlem streets engaging with sites associated with the civil rights, Black Power and Black Arts Movement of the 1960's and 1970's....

2 hours Free Cancellation

4.5 (119)

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$27

High Line, Greenwich Village Food, and Historical Downtown Tour

You'll experience our High Line Walking Tour, Greenwich Village Food Tour, and Historic Downtown Tour to create one amazing experience. This 5.5-hour tour first covers …More

New York City, USA

5.0 (64)

High Line, Greenwich Village Food, and Historical Downtown Tour

You'll experience our High Line Walking Tour, Greenwich Village Food Tour, and Historic Downtown Tour to create one amazing experience. This 5.5-hour tour first covers...

6 hours Free Cancellation

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$185

Private All Access 9/11 Ground Zero including Tour, Museum and Observatory

ExperienceFirst offers a private, top-rated walking tour of Ground Zero, providing an opportunity to reflect on the events of September 11th. Led by a local …More

New York City, USA

5.0 (65)

Private All Access 9/11 Ground Zero including Tour, Museum and Observatory

ExperienceFirst offers a private, top-rated walking tour of Ground Zero, providing an opportunity to reflect on the events of September 11th. Led by a local...

4 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (65)

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$159

Enjoy a guided tour from one of our professional guides, you will learn the history of Niagara Falls, learn about the Daredevils as well as …More

Niagara Falls, USA

4.7 (69)

Cave of the Winds USA Adventure Tour

Enjoy a guided tour from one of our professional guides, you will learn the history of Niagara Falls, learn about the Daredevils as well as...

2 hours Free Cancellation

4.7 (69)

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$48

Secrets of Grand Central Terminal and/or Penn Station - Private

Explore the secrets of iconic, world-famous Grand Central Terminal! Or, take a step further into a comparative adventure including Penn Station, which was once arguably …More

New York City, USA

5.0 (24)

Secrets of Grand Central Terminal and/or Penn Station - Private

Explore the secrets of iconic, world-famous Grand Central Terminal! Or, take a step further into a comparative adventure including Penn Station, which was once arguably...

2 to 3 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (24)

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$225

Discover Hidden Subway Secrets Below Brooklyn - Private

We will be exploring how railroads and the NYC subway helped to connect and develop Brooklyn, New York's most populous borough! Highlights: • Uncover many …More

Brooklyn, USA

5.0 (32)

Discover Hidden Subway Secrets Below Brooklyn - Private

We will be exploring how railroads and the NYC subway helped to connect and develop Brooklyn, New York's most populous borough! Highlights: • Uncover many...

2 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (32)

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$225

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 Cultural & Theme Tours?

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

Which New York Cultural & Theme Tours have Instant Confirmation?

Which New York Cultural & Theme Tours have Free Cancellation?

New York 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 Cultural & Theme Tours have Hotel Pickup?

No problem. These New York Cultural & Theme Tours include Hotel Pickup:

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Got any more New York trip ideas?

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