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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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 →

The Best of Midtown Manhattan Self-Guided Walking Tour

Welcome to the bustling, beating heart of New York City: Midtown Manhattan. Featuring Fifth Avenue, Rockefeller Center, Times Square, and more, this is the section …More

New York City, USA

3.3 (3)

The Best of Midtown Manhattan Self-Guided Walking Tour

Welcome to the bustling, beating heart of New York City: Midtown Manhattan. Featuring Fifth Avenue, Rockefeller Center, Times Square, and more, this is the section...

1 to 2 hours Free Cancellation

3.3 (3)

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$13

Contrasts New York Private Tour with driver and local guide

Experience the diverse and vibrant tapestry of New York City with our Contrasts of New York Private Tour. This exclusive 5-hour journey will take you …More

New York City, USA

4.0 (1)

Contrasts New York Private Tour with driver and local guide

Experience the diverse and vibrant tapestry of New York City with our Contrasts of New York Private Tour. This exclusive 5-hour journey will take you...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.0 (1)

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$241

An Epic Syracuse Scavenger Hunt: At The Center Of New York!

Let’s Roam is the ultimate app-led adventure hunt company, turning your explorations into epic quests! Stroll through the best landmarks and hidden gems, answering trivia …More

Syracuse, USA

4.0 (1)

An Epic Syracuse Scavenger Hunt: At The Center Of New York!

Let’s Roam is the ultimate app-led adventure hunt company, turning your explorations into epic quests! Stroll through the best landmarks and hidden gems, answering trivia...

2 hours

4.0 (1)

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$12

Contrasts VIP Private (We visited Harlem, Bronx, Queens, Brooklyn and Manhattan)

New York as a family, the biggest challenge is. One wants photos, another looks for food, the children get tired, the grandparents need pause... and …More

New York City, USA

3.5 (2)

Contrasts VIP Private (We visited Harlem, Bronx, Queens, Brooklyn and Manhattan)

New York as a family, the biggest challenge is. One wants photos, another looks for food, the children get tired, the grandparents need pause... and...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

3.5 (2)

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$145

NYC Superhero Academy: Self-Guided Comic Adventure

Discover New York’s many superheroes by solving challenges and unlocking stories on your phone, leading to new places and amazing stories. Play the engaging exploration …More

New York City, USA

3.7 (3)

NYC Superhero Academy: Self-Guided Comic Adventure

Discover New York’s many superheroes by solving challenges and unlocking stories on your phone, leading to new places and amazing stories. Play the engaging exploration...

31 to 61 minutes Free Cancellation

3.7 (3)

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$7

This tour highlights and discusses all of the places and events relevant to the LGBTQ community in the West Village from the Stonewall Riots to …More

New York City, USA

4.0 (1)

Pride in NYC Stonewall to Now.

This tour highlights and discusses all of the places and events relevant to the LGBTQ community in the West Village from the Stonewall Riots to...

2 hours Free Cancellation

4.0 (1)

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$35

Private Architectural Walking Tour in Chelsea New York

Discover the Architectural Wonders of Chelsea! Step into the creative heart of New York City on a private walking tour through Chelsea’s striking blend of …More

New York City, USA

4.0 (1)

Private Architectural Walking Tour in Chelsea New York

Discover the Architectural Wonders of Chelsea! Step into the creative heart of New York City on a private walking tour through Chelsea’s striking blend of...

2 hours Free Cancellation

4.0 (1)

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$89

Shakespeare in Central Park: Self-Guided Story Quest

Shakespeare grew up surrounded by the Forest of Arden. New Yorkers have Central Park, an 843-acre urban oasis. Shakespeare in the Park has become as …More

New York City, USA

4.0 (1)

Shakespeare in Central Park: Self-Guided Story Quest

Shakespeare grew up surrounded by the Forest of Arden. New Yorkers have Central Park, an 843-acre urban oasis. Shakespeare in the Park has become as...

60 to 105 minutes Free Cancellation

4.0 (1)

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$6

NYC Greenwich Village Self-Guided Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt

Looking for things to do in New York Greenwich Village? Our 3-hour self-guided walking tour takes you through this neighborhood. Learn about its history and …More

New York City, USA

4.0 (1)

NYC Greenwich Village Self-Guided Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt

Looking for things to do in New York Greenwich Village? Our 3-hour self-guided walking tour takes you through this neighborhood. Learn about its history and...

2 to 3 hours Free Cancellation

4.0 (1)

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$10

Manhattan Slavery & Underground Railroad Walking Tour

Discover the secret and not so secret networks of private residences, religious institutions, meeting houses, and safe houses used by the enslaved fleeing northward to …More

New York City, USA

4.0 (1)

Manhattan Slavery & Underground Railroad Walking Tour

Discover the secret and not so secret networks of private residences, religious institutions, meeting houses, and safe houses used by the enslaved fleeing northward to...

2 to 3 hours Free Cancellation

4.0 (1)

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$47

Christmas Lights Tour of Dyker Heights Brooklyn

Make sure to put this on your list if you're searching for something to do in New York City over the holidays! It's joyful, colorful, …More

New York City, USA

3.5 (2)

Christmas Lights Tour of Dyker Heights Brooklyn

Make sure to put this on your list if you're searching for something to do in New York City over the holidays! It's joyful, colorful,...

3 to 4 hours Free Cancellation

3.5 (2)

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$89

Harlem Movie and TV Multimedia Walking Tour

Experience the fantasy of your favorite movies and TV shows while learning the reality of Harlem heritage on our Harlem Movie / TV Multimedia Walking …More

New York City, USA

3.7 (3)

Harlem Movie and TV Multimedia Walking Tour

Experience the fantasy of your favorite movies and TV shows while learning the reality of Harlem heritage on our Harlem Movie / TV Multimedia Walking...

2 hours Free Cancellation

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$27

New York Walking Tour with Private Local Guide

Dive into the life of New York and see its top sights on this private 5-hour tour. Feel the hustle and bustle of lively streets, …More

New York City, USA

3.7 (3)

New York Walking Tour with Private Local Guide

Dive into the life of New York and see its top sights on this private 5-hour tour. Feel the hustle and bustle of lively streets,...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$359

Luxury Private Tour in New York City by Vehicle with Tour Guide

Searching for the best way to see New York City in one afternoon? Join us for the ultimate experience of traveling by van and walking …More

New York City, USA

4.0 (1)

Luxury Private Tour in New York City by Vehicle with Tour Guide

Searching for the best way to see New York City in one afternoon? Join us for the ultimate experience of traveling by van and walking...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.0 (1)

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$2,300

Oh, Mary! is a dark comedy about a miserable, suffocated Mary Todd Lincoln in the weeks leading up to Abraham Lincoln’s assassination. Unrequited yearning, alcoholism, …More

New York City, USA

2.8 (4)

Oh Mary! on Broadway Ticket

Oh, Mary! is a dark comedy about a miserable, suffocated Mary Todd Lincoln in the weeks leading up to Abraham Lincoln’s assassination. Unrequited yearning, alcoholism,...

1 hour 20 minutes

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$95

Midtown Highlights - New York Best Hits Tour

This walking tour covers some of the most famous and photographed sites in Manhattan *All sites are viewed and seen from the outside. If you'd …More

New York City, USA

3.0 (2)

Midtown Highlights - New York Best Hits Tour

This walking tour covers some of the most famous and photographed sites in Manhattan *All sites are viewed and seen from the outside. If you'd...

2 hours Free Cancellation

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$70

NYC Gossip Girl Private Guided Pedicab Tour

See the Upper Manhattan and Central Park through the eye of your favorite characters on a private 1.5-hour pedicab tour. Instead of following a large …More

New York City, USA

3.0 (1)

NYC Gossip Girl Private Guided Pedicab Tour

See the Upper Manhattan and Central Park through the eye of your favorite characters on a private 1.5-hour pedicab tour. Instead of following a large...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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$99

Wicked Village Greenwich Village Adults Only Ghost Tour

Step into the darker side of Greenwich Village on The Wicked Village, an adults-only ghost and dark history walking tour through one of New York …More

New York City, USA

2.0 (1)

Wicked Village Greenwich Village Adults Only Ghost Tour

Step into the darker side of Greenwich Village on The Wicked Village, an adults-only ghost and dark history walking tour through one of New York...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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$35

This is the most detailed and thorough tour of 9 11, both in discussing the event and covering the memorial as well. This tour aims …More

New York City, USA

9/11 Full Story Private Tour

This is the most detailed and thorough tour of 9 11, both in discussing the event and covering the memorial as well. This tour aims...

2 hours Free Cancellation

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$250

The Smurfs Filming Locations Tour in New York with Private Guide

Get ready to immerse yourself in the enchanting world of The Smurfs right here in New York! Join us on an exciting tour as we …More

New York City, USA

The Smurfs Filming Locations Tour in New York with Private Guide

Get ready to immerse yourself in the enchanting world of The Smurfs right here in New York! Join us on an exciting tour as we...

2 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$75

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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