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: Vintage + Secondhand Shopping Walking Tour through Brooklyn, NYC Greenwich Village Private Music, Art, & Culture Tour Ghostbusters Movie Locations Private Tour in New York New York City Soho, Little Italy, Chinatown Private Walking Tour Alexander Hamilton Musical Walking 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 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 →

Vintage + Secondhand Shopping Walking Tour through Brooklyn, NYC

Discover the best of secondhand shopping in North Brooklyn led by a vintage shopping loving local! Meet your guide and visit 3 to 6 stores …More

Brooklyn, USA

5.0 (3)

Vintage + Secondhand Shopping Walking Tour through Brooklyn, NYC

Discover the best of secondhand shopping in North Brooklyn led by a vintage shopping loving local! Meet your guide and visit 3 to 6 stores...

2 to 3 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (3)

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$150

Greenwich Village Private Music, Art, & Culture Tour

Step into the creative heart of Greenwich Village on this private, fully customized walking tour led by a former college history professor and State Teacher …More

New York City, USA

5.0 (3)

Greenwich Village Private Music, Art, & Culture Tour

Step into the creative heart of Greenwich Village on this private, fully customized walking tour led by a former college history professor and State Teacher...

2 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (3)

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$70

Ghostbusters Movie Locations Private Tour in New York

Start a thrilling adventure through the spectral landscapes of the iconic Ghostbusters movie as you explore the very locations where Dr. Peter Venkman, Dr. Ray …More

New York City, USA

5.0 (2)

Ghostbusters Movie Locations Private Tour in New York

Start a thrilling adventure through the spectral landscapes of the iconic Ghostbusters movie as you explore the very locations where Dr. Peter Venkman, Dr. Ray...

2 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (2)

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$75

New York City Soho, Little Italy, Chinatown Private Walking Tour

Embark on a personalized journey through the kaleidoscope of New York City's neighborhoods, delving into the tapestry of SoHo, Little Italy, and Chinatown. Begin in …More

New York City, USA

5.0 (2)

New York City Soho, Little Italy, Chinatown Private Walking Tour

Embark on a personalized journey through the kaleidoscope of New York City's neighborhoods, delving into the tapestry of SoHo, Little Italy, and Chinatown. Begin in...

2 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (2)

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$86

Get ready to sing your heart out in the city that never sleeps! Join us on a musical singing interactive walking tour, where you'll belt …More

New York City, USA

4.3 (3)

Alexander Hamilton Musical Walking Tour

Get ready to sing your heart out in the city that never sleeps! Join us on a musical singing interactive walking tour, where you'll belt...

2 hours Free Cancellation

4.3 (3)

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$50

Get ready to sing, dance, and shine through the streets of New York City’s Times Square Theatre District with our 2-hour Broadway Walking Tour inspired …More

New York City, USA

5.0 (1)

Glee meets Smash Broadway/TV Tour

Get ready to sing, dance, and shine through the streets of New York City’s Times Square Theatre District with our 2-hour Broadway Walking Tour inspired...

2 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (1)

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$50

Brooklyn’s Oasis: Audio Guide to Prospect Park

Discover the hidden stories of New York City's iconic Prospect Park on this self-guided walking tour. Starting at the John Fitzgerald Kennedy Memorial, you’ll journey …More

Brooklyn, USA

5.0 (3)

Brooklyn’s Oasis: Audio Guide to Prospect Park

Discover the hidden stories of New York City's iconic Prospect Park on this self-guided walking tour. Starting at the John Fitzgerald Kennedy Memorial, you’ll journey...

90 to 105 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (3)

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$12

Private Walking Tour in New York Christmas Lights

This private walking tour reveals New York’s Christmas traditions through iconic landmarks. Begin at the historic Public Library where heritage meets seasonal decoration. What makes …More

New York City, USA

5.0 (2)

Private Walking Tour in New York Christmas Lights

This private walking tour reveals New York’s Christmas traditions through iconic landmarks. Begin at the historic Public Library where heritage meets seasonal decoration. What makes...

2 hours

5.0 (2)

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$559

Private New York City Christmas Walking Tour

New York City during the holidays is nothing short of magical—and there’s no better way to experience it than on this festive guided walking tour …More

New York City, USA

5.0 (3)

Private New York City Christmas Walking Tour

New York City during the holidays is nothing short of magical—and there’s no better way to experience it than on this festive guided walking tour...

2 hours Free Cancellation

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$80

Philadelphia and Princeton University Tour from NYC & New Jersey

Experience a captivating tour through Philadelphia and Princeton University, where history, culture, and academic prestige come alive. Begin in Philadelphia, the birthplace of American democracy, …More

New York City, USA

5.0 (2)

Philadelphia and Princeton University Tour from NYC & New Jersey

Experience a captivating tour through Philadelphia and Princeton University, where history, culture, and academic prestige come alive. Begin in Philadelphia, the birthplace of American democracy,...

13 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (2)

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$120

New York's Hidden Gems: Self-Guided City Tour

Explore New York City at your own pace with our self-guided tour app, immersing yourself in the city's iconic landmarks, vibrant neighborhoods, and rich history. …More

New York City, USA

5.0 (4)

New York's Hidden Gems: Self-Guided City Tour

Explore New York City at your own pace with our self-guided tour app, immersing yourself in the city's iconic landmarks, vibrant neighborhoods, and rich history....

6 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (4)

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$3

Private 2 Hour Central Park Pedicab Tour with Guide

This tour with an expert is a great way to see the sights without doing a lot of work. Visit many well-known attractions and famous …More

New York City, USA

5.0 (4)

Private 2 Hour Central Park Pedicab Tour with Guide

This tour with an expert is a great way to see the sights without doing a lot of work. Visit many well-known attractions and famous...

2 hours Free Cancellation

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$120

PRIVATE Rockefeller Center Artified Walking Tour

This is an exclusive, private tour of NYC. Full immersion in The Christmas Spirit, specific to Manhattan. All chocolates personally sourced from excuisite boutique Chocolatiers …More

New York City, USA

5.0 (3)

PRIVATE Rockefeller Center Artified Walking Tour

This is an exclusive, private tour of NYC. Full immersion in The Christmas Spirit, specific to Manhattan. All chocolates personally sourced from excuisite boutique Chocolatiers...

2 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (3)

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$693

World Trade Center Area Underground Art and History Tour

You'll learn about the history of NYC and how its subways and their art are part of everyday New York City life. I worked in …More

New York City, USA

5.0 (3)

World Trade Center Area Underground Art and History Tour

You'll learn about the history of NYC and how its subways and their art are part of everyday New York City life. I worked in...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (3)

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$44

Cave of the winds skip the ticket line Tickets with walking tour

This is the best way to do the cave of the winds as their official website does not allow advanced day online ticket sales and …More

Niagara Falls, USA

4.6 (8)

Cave of the winds skip the ticket line Tickets with walking tour

This is the best way to do the cave of the winds as their official website does not allow advanced day online ticket sales and...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.6 (8)

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$54

DJ Service in New York City (Included Photography & Music Video)

Creating a musical experience that fits your celebration. #Service Includes - DJ performance for the booked duration. - Personalized music selection and atmosphere planning. - …More

Bronx, USA

5.0 (4)

DJ Service in New York City (Included Photography & Music Video)

Creating a musical experience that fits your celebration. #Service Includes - DJ performance for the booked duration. - Personalized music selection and atmosphere planning. -...

1 to 3 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (4)

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$300

Historical Cat Tales Walking Tour Lower East Side

Discover the untold cat history of New York on the only feline-themed walking tour of the Lower East Side. Led by Peggy Gavan, historian and …More

New York City, USA

5.0 (2)

Historical Cat Tales Walking Tour Lower East Side

Discover the untold cat history of New York on the only feline-themed walking tour of the Lower East Side. Led by Peggy Gavan, historian and...

2 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (2)

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$49

Flushing Chinatown: Small-Group 3-Hour Food Tasting Tour

Explore the food courts, markets, and side streets of Flushing on a three-hour small group walking tour. Taste five dishes that reflect the neighborhood's diverse …More

Queens, USA

5.0 (1)

Flushing Chinatown: Small-Group 3-Hour Food Tasting Tour

Explore the food courts, markets, and side streets of Flushing on a three-hour small group walking tour. Taste five dishes that reflect the neighborhood's diverse...

3 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (1)

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$75

Boston, Harvard and Freedom Trail Day Tour from New York

Take a full-day trip from New York to Boston for a compact introduction to the city's universities, revolutionary history, and skyline. Join the Firsts of …More

New York City, USA

5.0 (1)

Boston, Harvard and Freedom Trail Day Tour from New York

Take a full-day trip from New York to Boston for a compact introduction to the city's universities, revolutionary history, and skyline. Join the Firsts of...

11 hours 10 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (1)

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$152

Niagara Falls Ghost Tour (Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour)

This is a self-guided ghost tour of Niagara Falls, designed for travelers who want the freedom to explore at their own pace while experiencing the …More

Niagara Falls, USA

5.0 (2)

Niagara Falls Ghost Tour (Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour)

This is a self-guided ghost tour of Niagara Falls, designed for travelers who want the freedom to explore at their own pace while experiencing the...

1 to 2 hours

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$10

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?