Top New York Cultural & Theme 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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We sure do. Check out our curated lists of hand-picked New York Tours. Top 10 New York 2026 Senior-friendly tours New York The best tours and activities for culture lovers in New York Top Day Trips from New York Things to do in New York this summer View all New York Trip Ideas →

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 →

American Colonial History in New York Private Walking Tour

Follow in the footsteps of the U.S. Founding Fathers in Downtown NYC and learn the American colonial history. See historic sites such as the Trinity …More

New York City, USA

5.0 (2)

American Colonial History in New York Private Walking Tour

Follow in the footsteps of the U.S. Founding Fathers in Downtown NYC and learn the American colonial history. See historic sites such as the Trinity...

2 to 4 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (2)

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$27

SoHo from Hell’s Hundred Acres to NYC’s Cradle of Art: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Get the most out of SoHo with this self-guided walking tour produced by an Emmy-nominated storyteller. • Discover how Robert Moses’s threat to destroy SoHo …More

New York City, USA

5.0 (2)

SoHo from Hell’s Hundred Acres to NYC’s Cradle of Art: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Get the most out of SoHo with this self-guided walking tour produced by an Emmy-nominated storyteller. • Discover how Robert Moses’s threat to destroy SoHo...

75 to 90 minutes

5.0 (2)

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$20

Woodlawn Cemetery: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Gilded Age Art and Architecture

Get the most out of Woodlawn Cemetery with this self-guided walking tour produced by an Emmy-nominated storyteller. • Dig up scandalous stories of NYC's illustrious, …More

Bronx, USA

5.0 (2)

Woodlawn Cemetery: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Gilded Age Art and Architecture

Get the most out of Woodlawn Cemetery with this self-guided walking tour produced by an Emmy-nominated storyteller. • Dig up scandalous stories of NYC's illustrious,...

120 to 150 minutes

5.0 (2)

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$12

Art Deco and Architecture Tour in New York City with Expert Guide

Midtown Manhattan is home to many iconic New York landmarks, and during this masterpiece-packed walking tour, you can look forward to discovering most of them …More

New York City, USA

5.0 (3)

Art Deco and Architecture Tour in New York City with Expert Guide

Midtown Manhattan is home to many iconic New York landmarks, and during this masterpiece-packed walking tour, you can look forward to discovering most of them...

2 hours 15 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (3)

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$99

Experience the soulful and vibrant energy of Harlem like never before through our exciting Harlem Saturday Gospel and Brunch Tour. Say goodbye to the stress …More

New York City, USA

5.0 (3)

Harlem Saturday Gospel and Brunch Tour

Experience the soulful and vibrant energy of Harlem like never before through our exciting Harlem Saturday Gospel and Brunch Tour. Say goodbye to the stress...

4 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (3)

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$120

New York City : Private Walking Tour With A Guide (Private Tour)

New York City can sometimes feel intimidating for first-time visitors. Take the mystery out of your visit by exploring with a local on a private …More

New York City, USA

5.0 (2)

New York City : Private Walking Tour With A Guide (Private Tour)

New York City can sometimes feel intimidating for first-time visitors. Take the mystery out of your visit by exploring with a local on a private...

2 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (2)

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$75

Private Cultural Walking Tour in Historic Ithaca Market

This private walking tour explores Ithaca’s cultural and historic heritage. Discover a market shaped by traditions older than the United States. The Ithaca Farmers Market …More

Ithaca, USA

5.0 (1)

Private Cultural Walking Tour in Historic Ithaca Market

This private walking tour explores Ithaca’s cultural and historic heritage. Discover a market shaped by traditions older than the United States. The Ithaca Farmers Market...

2 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (1)

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$174

West Village's Flappers, Freaks & Punks: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Explore NY's West Village with this self-guided walking tour produced by an Emmy-nominated storyteller. • Go through Chumley’s backdoor to the speakeasy where Hemingway, Jack …More

New York City, USA

4.8 (4)

West Village's Flappers, Freaks & Punks: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Explore NY's West Village with this self-guided walking tour produced by an Emmy-nominated storyteller. • Go through Chumley’s backdoor to the speakeasy where Hemingway, Jack...

90 to 120 minutes

4.8 (4)

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$12

Stonewall and Gaslight: A Self-Guided Tour of Greenwich Village

Explore Greenwich Village with this self-guided walking tour produced by an Emmy-nominated storyteller. • Find out about Dave Van Ronk, known as the Mayor of …More

New York City, USA

5.0 (4)

Stonewall and Gaslight: A Self-Guided Tour of Greenwich Village

Explore Greenwich Village with this self-guided walking tour produced by an Emmy-nominated storyteller. • Find out about Dave Van Ronk, known as the Mayor of...

90 to 120 minutes

5.0 (4)

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$20

Boho Greenwich Village: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Experience Greenwich Village with this self-guided walking tour produced by an Emmy-nominated storyteller. • Find out celebrity architect Stanford White who, after seducing the original …More

New York City, USA

5.0 (3)

Boho Greenwich Village: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Experience Greenwich Village with this self-guided walking tour produced by an Emmy-nominated storyteller. • Find out celebrity architect Stanford White who, after seducing the original...

90 to 120 minutes

5.0 (3)

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$15

See this AMAZING public park and all it's amazing sights and sounds UP CLOSE , not passing by, Hear the history of Central Park, famous …More

New York City, USA

5.0 (3)

NYC Central Park Tour

See this AMAZING public park and all it's amazing sights and sounds UP CLOSE , not passing by, Hear the history of Central Park, famous...

75 to 90 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (3)

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$40

Express Pass VIP Private Tour of the Empire State Building

Beat the crowds and feel like a VIP on an exclusive guided tour of the Empire State with an Express Pass that lets you skip …More

New York City, USA

5.0 (2)

Express Pass VIP Private Tour of the Empire State Building

Beat the crowds and feel like a VIP on an exclusive guided tour of the Empire State with an Express Pass that lets you skip...

120 to 210 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (2)

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$251

Dive into an intimate journey through the heart of NYC's Chinatown with our tour! Explore the vibrant Columbus Park, steeped in historical significance, where the …More

New York City, USA

5.0 (3)

New York: Chinatown Walking Food Tour

Dive into an intimate journey through the heart of NYC's Chinatown with our tour! Explore the vibrant Columbus Park, steeped in historical significance, where the...

2 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (3)

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$90

Guided Tour in the West Village of New York City

2 Versions of NYC Pizza. Fresh baked Bagels. World Class Falafel. Class. Molly's Classic Cupcakes. Who could ask for anything more? How about taking a …More

New York City, USA

5.0 (4)

Guided Tour in the West Village of New York City

2 Versions of NYC Pizza. Fresh baked Bagels. World Class Falafel. Class. Molly's Classic Cupcakes. Who could ask for anything more? How about taking a...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (4)

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$50

Radical & Weird History Bike Tour of New York City

What separates my guided tours from the others is mine are customized based on the interests of my guests. The small group experience allows me …More

New York City, USA

5.0 (4)

Radical & Weird History Bike Tour of New York City

What separates my guided tours from the others is mine are customized based on the interests of my guests. The small group experience allows me...

3 to 4 hours Free Cancellation

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$88

SUCCESSION Walking Tour of Downtown Manhattan Filming Locations

Didn’t get enough of HBO’s SUCCESSION? Still yearn to talk about Logan Roy, Kendall, Roman and Shiv? Our memories of Succession live on through this …More

New York City, USA

5.0 (3)

SUCCESSION Walking Tour of Downtown Manhattan Filming Locations

Didn’t get enough of HBO’s SUCCESSION? Still yearn to talk about Logan Roy, Kendall, Roman and Shiv? Our memories of Succession live on through this...

2 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (3)

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$79

SUCCESSION Walking Tour of Uptown Manhattan Filming Locations

Didn’t get enough of HBO’s SUCCESSION? Still yearn to talk about Logan Roy, Kendall, Roman and Shiv? Our memories of Succession live on through this …More

New York City, USA

5.0 (3)

SUCCESSION Walking Tour of Uptown Manhattan Filming Locations

Didn’t get enough of HBO’s SUCCESSION? Still yearn to talk about Logan Roy, Kendall, Roman and Shiv? Our memories of Succession live on through this...

2 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (3)

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$79

Early Access New York Edge to Little Island Pier Adventure Tour

Elevate your New York City adventure with our thrilling, fully guided tour that combines three of the city’s top highlights: The Edge, Little Island and …More

New York City, USA

5.0 (3)

Early Access New York Edge to Little Island Pier Adventure Tour

Elevate your New York City adventure with our thrilling, fully guided tour that combines three of the city’s top highlights: The Edge, Little Island and...

3 hours Free Cancellation

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$95

Visit The Guggenheim Museum & 3h Manhattan Walking Tour

Discover the city of New York and see over 20 of the city’s most iconic landmarks, then visit the world-famous Guggenheim Museum . The museum …More

New York City, USA

5.0 (2)

Visit The Guggenheim Museum & 3h Manhattan Walking Tour

Discover the city of New York and see over 20 of the city’s most iconic landmarks, then visit the world-famous Guggenheim Museum . The museum...

5 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (2)

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$100

Come and embark on your New York Walking tour! Follow the footsteps of a professional tour guide, traverse the busy streets of downtown New York, …More

New York City, USA

5.0 (1)

New York City Half Day Walking Tour

Come and embark on your New York Walking tour! Follow the footsteps of a professional tour guide, traverse the busy streets of downtown New York,...

3 to 4 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (1)

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$95

Frequently Asked Questions

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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:

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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?

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