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: Discover Hidden Subway Secrets Below Manhattan - Private AIANY Climate Change Tour in New York Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Tour Semi-Private 8ppl Max Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island - Exclusive Guided Tour Visit in French the must-see neighborhoods of NYC

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 →

Q: Got any more New York trip ideas?

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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 →

Discover Hidden Subway Secrets Below Manhattan - Private

We will be exploring the busiest rapid transit system in the Western world! Highlights: • Uncover abandoned stations hidden in plain sight, including the famous …More

New York City, USA

5.0 (36)

Discover Hidden Subway Secrets Below Manhattan - Private

We will be exploring the busiest rapid transit system in the Western world! Highlights: • Uncover abandoned stations hidden in plain sight, including the famous...

2 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (36)

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$225

The best way to understand the many facets of climate change in New York City is by traveling along its waterways! Step aboard a classic …More

New York City, USA

4.9 (16)

AIANY Climate Change Tour in New York

The best way to understand the many facets of climate change in New York City is by traveling along its waterways! Step aboard a classic...

2 hours 45 minutes Free Cancellation

4.9 (16)

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$102

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

New York City, USA

5.0 (59)

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

5.0 (59)

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$127

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

New York City, USA

5.0 (44)

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

5.0 (44)

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$127

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

New York City, USA

5.0 (78)

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

5.0 (78)

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$69

Private Central Park Guided Pedicab Tour

Embark on an enchanting journey through the heart of Manhattan with our guided pedicab tour of Central Park. Experience the park’s iconic beauty and hidden …More

New York City, USA

5.0 (62)

Private Central Park Guided Pedicab Tour

Embark on an enchanting journey through the heart of Manhattan with our guided pedicab tour of Central Park. Experience the park’s iconic beauty and hidden...

1 to 2 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (62)

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$50

High Line, Chelsea and Hudson Yards Tour with Edge Entry Option

Experience NYC’s transformation on our new and exciting tour! Start at Little Island, the city’s newest waterfront wonder, and discover how the Hudson River has …More

New York City, USA

5.0 (40)

High Line, Chelsea and Hudson Yards Tour with Edge Entry Option

Experience NYC’s transformation on our new and exciting tour! Start at Little Island, the city’s newest waterfront wonder, and discover how the Hudson River has...

2 hours 20 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (40)

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$29

*NOT A FOOD TOUR* Delve deeper into the rich tapestry of New York City with CityShuffles, exploring the captivating historical districts of SoHo, Little Italy, …More

New York City, USA

5.0 (27)

Soho, Little Italy, Chinatown

*NOT A FOOD TOUR* Delve deeper into the rich tapestry of New York City with CityShuffles, exploring the captivating historical districts of SoHo, Little Italy,...

2 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (27)

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$34

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

New York City, USA

5.0 (14)

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

5.0 (14)

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$139

9/11 Guided Museum & Memorial Tour: VIP Ground Zero Experience

Don't just visit Ground Zero; understand the profound legacy of September 11 through a deeply personal lens. This VIP experience pairs you with a guide …More

New York City, USA

4.9 (42)

9/11 Guided Museum & Memorial Tour: VIP Ground Zero Experience

Don't just visit Ground Zero; understand the profound legacy of September 11 through a deeply personal lens. This VIP experience pairs you with a guide...

2 to 4 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (42)

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$109

The City Speaks: Experience the Languages of New York City

A walking tour meets street theater in this immersive performance of New York language and slang. Set in the historically linguistic melting pot of the …More

New York City, USA

5.0 (20)

The City Speaks: Experience the Languages of New York City

A walking tour meets street theater in this immersive performance of New York language and slang. Set in the historically linguistic melting pot of the...

2 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (20)

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$40

Bowery Boys' Gilded Age Mansions of 5th Avenue Walking Tour

Explore the opulent Gilded Age mansions along Fifth Avenue, where the wealth of historical figures like Henry Clay Frick and Andrew Carnegie shaped New York …More

New York City, USA

4.9 (57)

Bowery Boys' Gilded Age Mansions of 5th Avenue Walking Tour

Explore the opulent Gilded Age mansions along Fifth Avenue, where the wealth of historical figures like Henry Clay Frick and Andrew Carnegie shaped New York...

2 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (57)

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$47

Top of The Rock & The Beam Combo Admission Ticket

Take in 360-degree unobstructed views of New York City from 70 floors up on three indoor and outdoor observation decks. With terraces facing east, west, …More

New York City, USA

4.5 (32)

Top of The Rock & The Beam Combo Admission Ticket

Take in 360-degree unobstructed views of New York City from 70 floors up on three indoor and outdoor observation decks. With terraces facing east, west,...

45 to 60 minutes Free Cancellation

4.5 (32)

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$68

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

New York City, USA

4.9 (49)

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

4.9 (49)

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$39

Private All Access 9/11 Ground Zero: Tour, Museum & Observatory

This deeply personal tour of Ground Zero begins at the site of what served as a rescue center for victims and place for mementos after …More

New York City, USA

4.9 (76)

Private All Access 9/11 Ground Zero: Tour, Museum & Observatory

This deeply personal tour of Ground Zero begins at the site of what served as a rescue center for victims and place for mementos after...

3 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (76)

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$159

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

New York City, USA

4.9 (460)

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

4.9 (460)

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$1,999

Central Park Private Horse and Carriage Tour

An old-fashioned carriage tour through Central Park is a unique way to enjoy NYC for first-time visitors, frequent travelers, and even local residents. Whether you …More

New York City, USA

4.7 (96)

Central Park Private Horse and Carriage Tour

An old-fashioned carriage tour through Central Park is a unique way to enjoy NYC for first-time visitors, frequent travelers, and even local residents. Whether you...

50 minutes Free Cancellation

4.7 (96)

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$250

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

New York City, USA

5.0 (36)

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

5.0 (36)

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$59

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

New York City, USA

5.0 (38)

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

5.0 (38)

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$59

NYC Private Tour with a Local, Highlights & Hidden Gems, 100% Personalized

New York is a city of infinite possibilities—and we help you experience it your way. From Brooklyn brownstones to Harlem soul, downtown dives to Fifth …More

New York City, USA

4.9 (45)

NYC Private Tour with a Local, Highlights & Hidden Gems, 100% Personalized

New York is a city of infinite possibilities—and we help you experience it your way. From Brooklyn brownstones to Harlem soul, downtown dives to Fifth...

2 to 8 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (45)

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$45

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:

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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?