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: Custom Private Tour of Manhattan Unexpected Wall Street Walking Tour Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical on Broadway Ticket Iconic NYC Breakfast Food & Landmark Tour: Coffee, Bagel, Donut + Gossip Girl Private Guided Pedicab 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 Gilded Age Mansions Tour in New York 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 →

See the best of NYC with a local guide on this customized, private sightseeing tour. Pick a departure time that works best for you and …More

New York City, USA

5.0 (5)

Custom Private Tour of Manhattan

See the best of NYC with a local guide on this customized, private sightseeing tour. Pick a departure time that works best for you and...

2 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (5)

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$250

Gordon Gekko told the world that greed is good, but there's much more to Wall Street - and the (former) Financial District - than finance …More

New York City, USA

5.0 (15)

Unexpected Wall Street Walking Tour

Gordon Gekko told the world that greed is good, but there's much more to Wall Street - and the (former) Financial District - than finance...

2 hours 15 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (15)

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$45

Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical on Broadway Ticket

The year is 1943 and we’re losing the war. Luckily, we’re about to gamble all our futures on a stolen corpse. Operation Mincemeat is the …More

New York City, USA

4.0 (18)

Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical on Broadway Ticket

The year is 1943 and we’re losing the war. Luckily, we’re about to gamble all our futures on a stolen corpse. Operation Mincemeat is the...

2 hours 30 minutes

4.0 (18)

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$65

Iconic NYC Breakfast Food & Landmark Tour: Coffee, Bagel, Donut +

Iconic NYC Breakfast & Midtown Landmarks Walking Tour Make the most of your morning in Manhattan with this two-in-one breakfast and sightseeing tour. Perfect for …More

New York City, USA

5.0 (8)

Iconic NYC Breakfast Food & Landmark Tour: Coffee, Bagel, Donut +

Iconic NYC Breakfast & Midtown Landmarks Walking Tour Make the most of your morning in Manhattan with this two-in-one breakfast and sightseeing tour. Perfect for...

3 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (8)

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$90

A pedicab tour is the best and most convenient way to explore as many places as possible in the shortest period of time without giving …More

New York City, USA

5.0 (10)

Gossip Girl Private Guided Pedicab Tour

A pedicab tour is the best and most convenient way to explore as many places as possible in the shortest period of time without giving...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (10)

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$105

Explore real-life locations behind your favorite movies and TV shows on this immersive walking tour through Manhattan and Brooklyn. From the glamour of Home Alone …More

New York City, USA

4.8 (11)

NYC: Movie and TV Show Walking Tour

Explore real-life locations behind your favorite movies and TV shows on this immersive walking tour through Manhattan and Brooklyn. From the glamour of Home Alone...

4 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.8 (11)

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$69

Discover the history and secrets DE Midtown’s iconic sites on an immersive guided tour. EN route DE Times Square and its giant screens to the …More

New York City, USA

5.0 (11)

Guided tour DE Midtown EN French

Discover the history and secrets DE Midtown’s iconic sites on an immersive guided tour. EN route DE Times Square and its giant screens to the...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (11)

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$62

Guided tour DE Financial District in New York EN French

Explore the Financial District, DE New York’s historic heart, on an immersive tour. Discover iconic sites like Wall Street, the New York Stock Exchange and …More

New York City, USA

4.9 (18)

Guided tour DE Financial District in New York EN French

Explore the Financial District, DE New York’s historic heart, on an immersive tour. Discover iconic sites like Wall Street, the New York Stock Exchange and...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.9 (18)

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$63

NYC Trolley Tour Explore Harlem The Bronx Queens and Brooklyn

Experience the Best of NYC on a Guided Trolley Adventure! Hop aboard our classic NYC Trolley and discover more than just Manhattan!This exciting half-day guided …More

New York City, USA

4.0 (1)

NYC Trolley Tour Explore Harlem The Bronx Queens and Brooklyn

Experience the Best of NYC on a Guided Trolley Adventure! Hop aboard our classic NYC Trolley and discover more than just Manhattan!This exciting half-day guided...

5 to 6 hours Free Cancellation

4.0 (1)

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$69

Irish Pubs, Music and Culture Tour with an Irish Musician

Drinking alone is no fun — join Irish pub musician and world record breaking guitarist Dave Browne to explore the most historic, musical and Guinness-filled …More

New York City, USA

5.0 (2)

Irish Pubs, Music and Culture Tour with an Irish Musician

Drinking alone is no fun — join Irish pub musician and world record breaking guitarist Dave Browne to explore the most historic, musical and Guinness-filled...

3 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (2)

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$49

Our guided tours are individually tailored to each guest. This applies not only to the contents of the tour, but also to the length of …More

New York City, USA

5.0 (13)

Private New York City Tour in German

Our guided tours are individually tailored to each guest. This applies not only to the contents of the tour, but also to the length of...

3 to 8 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (13)

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$399

"The Met" Private Tour: Masterpieces with an Art Historian

Unlock 5,000 years of human history without the overwhelm. Our specialist guide will tailor your visit to your interests so this experience will be truly …More

New York City, USA

5.0 (12)

"The Met" Private Tour: Masterpieces with an Art Historian

Unlock 5,000 years of human history without the overwhelm. Our specialist guide will tailor your visit to your interests so this experience will be truly...

2 hours

5.0 (12)

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$140

NYC Broadway Insider History, Shows, and Stories

Beneath the glowing lights of Times Square is Broadway, the entertainment capital of the world. Home to legendary theaters, iconic performers, and unforgettable stories, Broadway …More

New York City, USA

5.0 (2)

NYC Broadway Insider History, Shows, and Stories

Beneath the glowing lights of Times Square is Broadway, the entertainment capital of the world. Home to legendary theaters, iconic performers, and unforgettable stories, Broadway...

2 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (2)

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$49

Private 9/11 Memorial Tour with NYPD First Responder

Experience Ground Zero through the eyes of a retired NYPD first responder who was there on September 11, 2001. This private walking tour offers a …More

New York City, USA

4.9 (13)

Private 9/11 Memorial Tour with NYPD First Responder

Experience Ground Zero through the eyes of a retired NYPD first responder who was there on September 11, 2001. This private walking tour offers a...

2 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (13)

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$499

Unleash your creativity in the Lower East Side Manhattan street art neighborhood with a hands-on graffiti workshop. Guided by a professional artist boasting over two …More

New York City, USA

5.0 (6)

NYC Graffiti Workshop in Manhattan

Unleash your creativity in the Lower East Side Manhattan street art neighborhood with a hands-on graffiti workshop. Guided by a professional artist boasting over two...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (6)

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$65

Explore Central Park in style with a private pedicab tour, where a knowledgeable guide will pedal you through the park's iconic landmarks and hidden gems. …More

New York City, USA

5.0 (11)

Discover Central Park Tour on Pedicab

Explore Central Park in style with a private pedicab tour, where a knowledgeable guide will pedal you through the park's iconic landmarks and hidden gems....

1 hour Free Cancellation

5.0 (11)

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$45

Experience the very best of Niagara Falls, USA on this tour that combines thrilling natural encounters and scenic viewpoints with local charm. Ride the iconic …More

Niagara Falls, USA

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Niagara Falls USA: Maid of the Mist & Cave Adventure

Experience the very best of Niagara Falls, USA on this tour that combines thrilling natural encounters and scenic viewpoints with local charm. Ride the iconic...

3 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (16)

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$125

Masquerade: The Immersive Phantom of the Opera

Step inside Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera. Directed by Tony Award®–winner Diane Paulus, Masquerade is a bold new immersive production of the …More

New York City, USA

5.0 (11)

Masquerade: The Immersive Phantom of the Opera

Step inside Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera. Directed by Tony Award®–winner Diane Paulus, Masquerade is a bold new immersive production of the...

2 hours

5.0 (11)

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$248

The Lost Boys: A New Musical on Broadway Ticket

We’re Inviting You In. Welcome to Santa Carla. Perfect weather. Beautiful beaches. And a charming boardwalk…as long as you ignore all the “Missing” posters. When …More

New York City, USA

5.0 (6)

The Lost Boys: A New Musical on Broadway Ticket

We’re Inviting You In. Welcome to Santa Carla. Perfect weather. Beautiful beaches. And a charming boardwalk…as long as you ignore all the “Missing” posters. When...

2 hours 30 minutes

5.0 (6)

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$57

Niagara Falls Canada Tour, Boat & Maple Tasting – USA Pickup

Start your day with pickup at Red Coach Inn (USA) and cross into Canada for a relaxed yet unforgettable experience. Travel along the scenic Niagara …More

Niagara Falls, USA

5.0 (9)

Niagara Falls Canada Tour, Boat & Maple Tasting – USA Pickup

Start your day with pickup at Red Coach Inn (USA) and cross into Canada for a relaxed yet unforgettable experience. Travel along the scenic Niagara...

6 to 7 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (9)

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$126

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?