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: 9/11 Memorial & Ground Zero Tour with Optional Museum Admission Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Guided Tour with Ferry Transfers Midtown North NYC Architecture Walking Tour New York: Hip-Hop, Murals, Sports & Dangerous Neighborhoods Tour New York 9/11 Memorial With a Personal Story

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 →

9/11 Memorial & Ground Zero Tour with Optional Museum Admission

Experience New York’s Unbreakable Spirit as you join us on a powerful journey through the heart of New York City, where resilience, heroism, and renewal …More

New York City, USA

4.9 (78)

9/11 Memorial & Ground Zero Tour with Optional Museum Admission

Experience New York’s Unbreakable Spirit as you join us on a powerful journey through the heart of New York City, where resilience, heroism, and renewal...

1 hour 40 minutes Free Cancellation

4.9 (78)

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$24

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

New York City, USA

4.7 (36)

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

4.7 (36)

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$64

Midtown North NYC Architecture Walking Tour

Situated at the heart of New York City, Midtown and its surrounding neighborhoods are the dynamic epicenter of the metropolis. This locality’s frenetic energy finds …More

New York City, USA

5.0 (32)

Midtown North NYC Architecture Walking Tour

Situated at the heart of New York City, Midtown and its surrounding neighborhoods are the dynamic epicenter of the metropolis. This locality’s frenetic energy finds...

2 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (32)

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$59

New York: Hip-Hop, Murals, Sports & Dangerous Neighborhoods Tour

Created by renowned Italian author Andrea Careri, a bestselling writer on New York and American pop culture, this tour honors the gritty, electrifying New York …More

New York City, USA

4.9 (49)

New York: Hip-Hop, Murals, Sports & Dangerous Neighborhoods Tour

Created by renowned Italian author Andrea Careri, a bestselling writer on New York and American pop culture, this tour honors the gritty, electrifying New York...

5 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (49)

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$62

New York 9/11 Memorial With a Personal Story

Experience the new WTC site with a native New Yorker This tour offers something truly rare—authenticity. As a New Yorker personally impacted by that tragic …More

New York City, USA

5.0 (46)

New York 9/11 Memorial With a Personal Story

Experience the new WTC site with a native New Yorker This tour offers something truly rare—authenticity. As a New Yorker personally impacted by that tragic...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (46)

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$350

The Italian American Food Tour of Williamsburg is deliciously designed to tell the story of Italian American immigration, cuisine, and legacy through a series of …More

Brooklyn, USA

5.0 (21)

Italian American Food Tour of Williamsburg

The Italian American Food Tour of Williamsburg is deliciously designed to tell the story of Italian American immigration, cuisine, and legacy through a series of...

3 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (21)

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$89

NYC Statue City Cruises: Official Statue of Liberty Ticket

Statue City Cruises is the only official and authorized ferry service to the Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island. Experience two of America’s most iconic …More

New York City, USA

4.6 (60)

NYC Statue City Cruises: Official Statue of Liberty Ticket

Statue City Cruises is the only official and authorized ferry service to the Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island. Experience two of America’s most iconic...

3 to 4 hours

4.6 (60)

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$32

New York City Tour in One Day: Central Park, 911 and Ferry Statue

The tour starts at 8:30 AM in Midtown Manhattan and combines vehicle tour and guided walks to discover the city’s main icons in one day. …More

New York City, USA

5.0 (31)

New York City Tour in One Day: Central Park, 911 and Ferry Statue

The tour starts at 8:30 AM in Midtown Manhattan and combines vehicle tour and guided walks to discover the city’s main icons in one day....

6 to 7 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (31)

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$92

For over 100 years, wooden water towers have stood tall above New York City as emblems of ingenuity and resiliency. With simple, elegant craftsmanship, these …More

New York City, USA

5.0 (17)

NYC Water Tower Walking Tour

For over 100 years, wooden water towers have stood tall above New York City as emblems of ingenuity and resiliency. With simple, elegant craftsmanship, these...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (17)

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$34

New York City Top of the Rock All Inclusive Pass

The All-Inclusive Pass goes beyond the standard visit by including two unforgettable elevated experiences. Step onto The Beam Experience, a rotating ride inspired by the …More

New York City, USA

4.9 (16)

New York City Top of the Rock All Inclusive Pass

The All-Inclusive Pass goes beyond the standard visit by including two unforgettable elevated experiences. Step onto The Beam Experience, a rotating ride inspired by the...

40 to 60 minutes Free Cancellation

4.9 (16)

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$78

Greenwich Village: Ghosts & Haunted Washington Square Park

Almost every block in Greenwich Village has a story to tell. On this haunted history walking tour, you'll explore one of New York City's oldest …More

New York City, USA

4.9 (20)

Greenwich Village: Ghosts & Haunted Washington Square Park

Almost every block in Greenwich Village has a story to tell. On this haunted history walking tour, you'll explore one of New York City's oldest...

2 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (20)

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$39

Midtown Manhattan: Times Square & Skyscrapers Walking Tour

Go beyond the postcard views and discover the stories that transformed Midtown Manhattan into the heart of New York City. Rather than simply stopping for …More

New York City, USA

5.0 (18)

Midtown Manhattan: Times Square & Skyscrapers Walking Tour

Go beyond the postcard views and discover the stories that transformed Midtown Manhattan into the heart of New York City. Rather than simply stopping for...

2 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (18)

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$39

Washington DC Immersive White House Experience from New York

This tour includes something no other offers: access to The People's House, an immersive experience recreating the Oval Office at full scale. Getting into the …More

New York City, USA

4.8 (29)

Washington DC Immersive White House Experience from New York

This tour includes something no other offers: access to The People's House, an immersive experience recreating the Oval Office at full scale. Getting into the...

14 hours Free Cancellation

4.8 (29)

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$116

A tour for cyclists & cyclists who tour! Spend the day with a local tour guide. An epic tour of Brooklyn with stops for lunch …More

Brooklyn, USA

5.0 (52)

A Day in Brooklyn Bike Tour

A tour for cyclists & cyclists who tour! Spend the day with a local tour guide. An epic tour of Brooklyn with stops for lunch...

5 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (52)

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$128

Private New York City Vintage + Secondhand Shopping Day

Experience 2.5 - 3 hrs of guided second-hand shopping in New York City with a personal shopper! New York is a fashion forward city, known …More

New York City, USA

4.9 (118)

Private New York City Vintage + Secondhand Shopping Day

Experience 2.5 - 3 hrs of guided second-hand shopping in New York City with a personal shopper! New York is a fashion forward city, known...

180 to 210 minutes

4.9 (118)

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$79

Small-Group Downtown, 911 Memorial, Wall Street Tour

Stroll through 400 years of New York City history on this informative and entertaining 2-hour guided walking tour. Start off by exploring the early Dutch …More

New York City, USA

4.9 (17)

Small-Group Downtown, 911 Memorial, Wall Street Tour

Stroll through 400 years of New York City history on this informative and entertaining 2-hour guided walking tour. Start off by exploring the early Dutch...

2 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (17)

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$39

High Line & Hudson Yards Small Group Walking Tour

Come experience the green oasis the most current and most expensive development in the history of NYC. Walk along its beautiful gardens. Admire and photograph …More

New York City, USA

5.0 (13)

High Line & Hudson Yards Small Group Walking Tour

Come experience the green oasis the most current and most expensive development in the history of NYC. Walk along its beautiful gardens. Admire and photograph...

2 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (13)

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$39

Harlem Renaissance Walking Tour with Lunch

The Harlem Renaissance, also known as the “New Negro” movement, was a period of cultural and social awakening in the 1920s. It was a time …More

New York City, USA

4.8 (47)

Harlem Renaissance Walking Tour with Lunch

The Harlem Renaissance, also known as the “New Negro” movement, was a period of cultural and social awakening in the 1920s. It was a time...

3 hours Free Cancellation

4.8 (47)

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$82

NYC Central Park Self-Guided Walking Tour

Welcome to Central Park, a leafy oasis in the heart of the Big Apple! This self-guided walking tour explores all the best spots in the …More

New York City, USA

4.8 (26)

NYC Central Park Self-Guided Walking Tour

Welcome to Central Park, a leafy oasis in the heart of the Big Apple! This self-guided walking tour explores all the best spots in the...

1 to 2 hours Free Cancellation

4.8 (26)

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$13

The Psychiatric History of New York: Upper East Side Tour

Explore the fascinating evolution of psychiatry in New York City on this guided walking tour through the Upper East Side. Discover how ideas about the …More

New York City, USA

4.9 (34)

The Psychiatric History of New York: Upper East Side Tour

Explore the fascinating evolution of psychiatry in New York City on this guided walking tour through the Upper East Side. Discover how ideas about the...

2 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (34)

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$42

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?