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: The Hidden History of Greenwich Village Tour Brooklyn Park Slope Walking Tour Hidden History and Gangsters Walking Tour NYC Statue of Liberty Harbor Cruises – Flex Schedule Ticket Katz's Deli and Lower East Side Food Tour Skip the Line Access

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?

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The Hidden History of Greenwich Village Tour

Join a tour guide hand-picked by The Bowery Boys New York City history podcast to explore Greenwich Village. Join us as we go back and …More

New York City, USA

5.0 (2)

The Hidden History of Greenwich Village Tour

Join a tour guide hand-picked by The Bowery Boys New York City history podcast to explore Greenwich Village. Join us as we go back and...

2 hours 15 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (2)

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$50

Discover the charm of Park Slope, one of Brooklyn's most historic neighborhoods, where stunning mansions echo the Gilded Age. This tour showcases the elegant homes, …More

New York City, USA

5.0 (2)

Brooklyn Park Slope Walking Tour

Discover the charm of Park Slope, one of Brooklyn's most historic neighborhoods, where stunning mansions echo the Gilded Age. This tour showcases the elegant homes,...

2 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (2)

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$40

Hidden History and Gangsters Walking Tour

Most Chinatown tours tell you what they think happened. This experience explains why and how it happened. Led by a 7X Emmy award winning producer …More

New York City, USA

4.9 (18)

Hidden History and Gangsters Walking Tour

Most Chinatown tours tell you what they think happened. This experience explains why and how it happened. Led by a 7X Emmy award winning producer...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.9 (18)

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$69

NYC Statue of Liberty Harbor Cruises – Flex Schedule Ticket

New York is packed with things to do, and schedules don’t always go as planned. Give yourself peace of mind by purchasing this FLEX ticket. …More

New York City, USA

4.9 (14)

NYC Statue of Liberty Harbor Cruises – Flex Schedule Ticket

New York is packed with things to do, and schedules don’t always go as planned. Give yourself peace of mind by purchasing this FLEX ticket....

50 to 80 minutes Free Cancellation

4.9 (14)

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$27

Katz's Deli and Lower East Side Food Tour Skip the Line Access

Savor the Lower East Side's most iconic flavors on this 2-hour food and history tour. Bypass the famously long queues at Katz's Delicatessen with exclusive …More

New York City, USA

5.0 (1)

Katz's Deli and Lower East Side Food Tour Skip the Line Access

Savor the Lower East Side's most iconic flavors on this 2-hour food and history tour. Bypass the famously long queues at Katz's Delicatessen with exclusive...

2 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (1)

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$100

Brooklyn Heights & Dumbo Walking Tour (Private)

Discover the charm of Brooklyn Heights and the trendiness of DUMBO on this captivating two-hour walking tour. Traverse through 200 years of history, witnessing the …More

Brooklyn, USA

5.0 (1)

Brooklyn Heights & Dumbo Walking Tour (Private)

Discover the charm of Brooklyn Heights and the trendiness of DUMBO on this captivating two-hour walking tour. Traverse through 200 years of history, witnessing the...

2 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (1)

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$21

Aboard a comfortable van or mini-bus, enjoy a comfortable 4-hour sightseeing tour designed to offer a comprehensive and entertaining experience of New York City. This …More

New York City, USA

4.4 (34)

New York City Sightseeing Tour by Coach

Aboard a comfortable van or mini-bus, enjoy a comfortable 4-hour sightseeing tour designed to offer a comprehensive and entertaining experience of New York City. This...

5 hours Free Cancellation

4.4 (34)

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$79

One of the top ranked Statue experiences in NYC. YES Tours NYC offers tours of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island that cover an …More

New York City, USA

5.0 (12)

Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island

One of the top ranked Statue experiences in NYC. YES Tours NYC offers tours of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island that cover an...

3 hours 30 minutes

5.0 (12)

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$130

Delve into the fascinating world of beatniks, progressives, and activists on this tour that takes you through the bohemian culture of Greenwich Village, particularly in …More

New York City, USA

5.0 (3)

Greenwich Village Writers Walk

Delve into the fascinating world of beatniks, progressives, and activists on this tour that takes you through the bohemian culture of Greenwich Village, particularly in...

90 to 120 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (3)

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$45

Brooklyn Walking Tours by Locals: Private & 100% Personalized

From DUMBO to Williamsburg, you can explore Brooklyn with a New Yorker and enjoy a personalized itinerary with sights selected just for you. Ditch the travel …More

Brooklyn, USA

4.3 (7)

Brooklyn Walking Tours by Locals: Private & 100% Personalized

From DUMBO to Williamsburg, you can explore Brooklyn with a New Yorker and enjoy a personalized itinerary with sights selected just for you. Ditch the travel...

2 to 4 hours Free Cancellation

4.3 (7)

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$45

Private Manhattan and Brooklyn Full-Day Tour with Driver-Guide and Vehicle

THIS IS A SOCIALLY DISTANCED TOUR. Relax with a private guided sightseeing tour of Manhattan and Brooklyn. Custom itineraries are created and personalized for each …More

New York City, USA

5.0 (1)

Private Manhattan and Brooklyn Full-Day Tour with Driver-Guide and Vehicle

THIS IS A SOCIALLY DISTANCED TOUR. Relax with a private guided sightseeing tour of Manhattan and Brooklyn. Custom itineraries are created and personalized for each...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (1)

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$1,199

Lower Manhattan Tour with Statue of Liberty View

The Statue of Liberty is an icon of America. On this tour, you can explore her origins among the people who created her. Tour will …More

New York City, USA

4.8 (10)

Lower Manhattan Tour with Statue of Liberty View

The Statue of Liberty is an icon of America. On this tour, you can explore her origins among the people who created her. Tour will...

4 hours Free Cancellation

4.8 (10)

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$80

Gangsters, Heroes and Bright Lights of NYC Night Tour

Discover the gritty stories behind Manhattan's most legendary neighborhood in Hell's Kitchen. Uncover the tales of Irish immigrants, notorious gangsters, fearless journalists, and Broadway dreamers …More

New York City, USA

4.8 (10)

Gangsters, Heroes and Bright Lights of NYC Night Tour

3 hours Free Cancellation

4.8 (10)

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$40

Take in the sights, mesmerizing aromas, and mouthwatering noshes of the Lower East Side as you are guided through this historic neighborhood where eating great …More

New York City, USA

4.6 (21)

Lower East Side Bagel Tour

Take in the sights, mesmerizing aromas, and mouthwatering noshes of the Lower East Side as you are guided through this historic neighborhood where eating great...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.6 (21)

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$59

Chelsea Architecture and Art Tour with Award Winning NYC Guide

Manhattan’s west side is New York City’s go-to place for new architecture and art, from the colossal Hudson Yards development to the celebrated Whitney Museum. …More

New York City, USA

5.0 (12)

Chelsea Architecture and Art Tour with Award Winning NYC Guide

Manhattan’s west side is New York City’s go-to place for new architecture and art, from the colossal Hudson Yards development to the celebrated Whitney Museum....

2 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (12)

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$49

Private 9-11-2001 (September 11th) Memorial and Ground Zero Experience

Even if you've toured this area before, if you haven't done it with a guide, you haven't done it. We are one of the top …More

New York City, USA

5.0 (11)

Private 9-11-2001 (September 11th) Memorial and Ground Zero Experience

Even if you've toured this area before, if you haven't done it with a guide, you haven't done it. We are one of the top...

2 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (11)

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$75

Behind The Scenes Factory Tour - M&S Schmalberg Flowers

Tour begins at 10:30am in our NYC showroom. We'll take a tour of our family-owned and operated factory located in New York City's historic Garment …More

New York City, USA

5.0 (11)

Behind The Scenes Factory Tour - M&S Schmalberg Flowers

Tour begins at 10:30am in our NYC showroom. We'll take a tour of our family-owned and operated factory located in New York City's historic Garment...

45 minutes Free Cancellation

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$24

Private Lower East Side Food and Neighborhood Tour

The Lower East Side is one of New York City’s most historic immigrant neighborhoods—a place where generations of newcomers began their American story. Since the …More

New York City, USA

4.8 (17)

Private Lower East Side Food and Neighborhood Tour

The Lower East Side is one of New York City’s most historic immigrant neighborhoods—a place where generations of newcomers began their American story. Since the...

2 hours Free Cancellation

4.8 (17)

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$80

NYC 9/11 Museum and Statue of Liberty Ferry Tickets

Admission to the 9/11 Memorial Museum with Skip the Line access. Admission to Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Ferry tickets …More

New York City, USA

4.1 (36)

NYC 9/11 Museum and Statue of Liberty Ferry Tickets

Admission to the 9/11 Memorial Museum with Skip the Line access. Admission to Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Ferry tickets...

5 hours Free Cancellation

4.1 (36)

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$104

This Trip Is Your Ultimate Guide To The Places You Have Been Dreaming About . You Will Learn Everything You Need To Know About Central …More

New York City, USA

5.0 (5)

NY Tours Central Park

This Trip Is Your Ultimate Guide To The Places You Have Been Dreaming About . You Will Learn Everything You Need To Know About Central...

30 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (5)

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$75

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?