Top New York Day Trips & Excursions

Q: Which New York Day Trips & Excursions have Instant Confirmation?

New York Day Trips & Excursions with Instant Confirmation include: Niagara Falls USA and Canada Tour W/ Boat, Cave & Skylon Tower NYC Bus Tour of Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens: Art, Food & Sports Niagara Falls Canadian Side Tour With Boat Ride & Skylon Tower Niagara Falls Canada Tour: Helicopter, Boat Cruise & Journey Private Guided New York City Tour by SUV View all Tours with Instant Confirmation →

Q: I need a ride! Which New York Day Trips & Excursions have Hotel Pickup?

No problem. These New York Day Trips & Excursions include Hotel Pickup: Niagara Falls USA and Canada Tour W/ Boat, Cave & Skylon Tower Niagara Falls Canadian Side Tour With Boat Ride & Skylon Tower Niagara Falls Canada Tour: Helicopter, Boat Cruise & Journey Private Guided New York City Tour by SUV VIP Guided NYC Boroughs Tour View all Tours with Hotel Pickup →

Q: Got any more New York trip ideas?

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 →

NYC Private Mafia Tour by Luxury Vehicle

New York City’s historic past is plagued by dark events and powerful criminals who took the law into their own hands. Experience the suspense and …More

New York City, USA

5.0 (24)

NYC Private Mafia Tour by Luxury Vehicle

New York City’s historic past is plagued by dark events and powerful criminals who took the law into their own hands. Experience the suspense and...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (24)

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$975

Tour New York City Contrasts and Dyker Heights Lights

Experience a unique tour of New York combining the Tour of Contrasts with Christmas magic. We will visit the Bronx, Queens and Brooklyn in Spanish, …More

New York City, USA

4.8 (23)

Tour New York City Contrasts and Dyker Heights Lights

Experience a unique tour of New York combining the Tour of Contrasts with Christmas magic. We will visit the Bronx, Queens and Brooklyn in Spanish,...

6 hours Free Cancellation

4.8 (23)

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$79

Visit iconic Washington D.C. on a VIP tour from New York with pickup at your hotel door, ideal for those who want to know the …More

New York City, USA

5.0 (19)

Washington D.C. VIP Tour from New York

Visit iconic Washington D.C. on a VIP tour from New York with pickup at your hotel door, ideal for those who want to know the...

14 to 15 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (19)

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$140

Explore NYC- Tour of Manhattan, The Bronx, Queens & Brooklyn

Discover the greatest of New York City on this half-day guided tour that visits the most well-known sites in The Bronx, Queens, and Brooklyn in …More

New York City, USA

4.8 (19)

Explore NYC- Tour of Manhattan, The Bronx, Queens & Brooklyn

Discover the greatest of New York City on this half-day guided tour that visits the most well-known sites in The Bronx, Queens, and Brooklyn in...

5 to 6 hours Free Cancellation

4.8 (19)

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$69

Discover Washington DC on a Day Trip from Manhattan or New Jersey

Embark on a remarkable journey from New York City to Washington, D.C., and explore the heart of the nation’s capital. Depart early from Manhattan for …More

New York City, USA

4.9 (18)

Discover Washington DC on a Day Trip from Manhattan or New Jersey

Embark on a remarkable journey from New York City to Washington, D.C., and explore the heart of the nation’s capital. Depart early from Manhattan for...

14 to 16 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (18)

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$129

We will leave New York for Boston, a historic city with European architecture and renowned for its scientific development.Your first stop will be in Copley …More

New York City, USA

5.0 (18)

Boston Tour from New York

We will leave New York for Boston, a historic city with European architecture and renowned for its scientific development.Your first stop will be in Copley...

14 to 15 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (18)

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$130

New York in French offers you a day trip (6h including approx. 2h30 actual cycling) in neighborhoods of Brooklyn which have not yet given in …More

New York City, USA

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Unusual Brooklyn Bike Tour in French

New York in French offers you a day trip (6h including approx. 2h30 actual cycling) in neighborhoods of Brooklyn which have not yet given in...

6 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (17)

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$132

Private Customizable Niagara Falls Day Tour - Buffalo NY Pickup

Private, Custom, Upscale Tour: Discover the best of Niagara with our exclusive, tailor-made, private, customizable tour designed just for you. Exclusive Niagara Experience: Enjoy door-to-door …More

4.9 (17)

Private Customizable Niagara Falls Day Tour - Buffalo NY Pickup

Private, Custom, Upscale Tour: Discover the best of Niagara with our exclusive, tailor-made, private, customizable tour designed just for you. Exclusive Niagara Experience: Enjoy door-to-door...

7 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.9 (17)

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$152

Private Guided Wine Country Bike Tour in Mattituck

Nature Abounds on this 4.5-Hour Wine Country Bike Tour. An excellent way to see Long Island's Wine Country here on the North Fork. Take in …More

Long Island, USA

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Private Guided Wine Country Bike Tour in Mattituck

Nature Abounds on this 4.5-Hour Wine Country Bike Tour. An excellent way to see Long Island's Wine Country here on the North Fork. Take in...

5 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (15)

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$249

Washington D.C. and Philadelphia Tour from New York

We will begin the tour to Washington, D.C., capital of the United States and home to important political institutions. The first stop will be the …More

New York City, USA

4.9 (14)

Washington D.C. and Philadelphia Tour from New York

We will begin the tour to Washington, D.C., capital of the United States and home to important political institutions. The first stop will be the...

14 to 15 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (14)

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$149

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

Recreate the Most Requested Walking Tour of 1840s New York

This 2.5-hour walking tour meets at the Public Theater in Astor Place, across from Colonnade Row and what was the highest end residential block in …More

New York City, USA

4.8 (12)

Recreate the Most Requested Walking Tour of 1840s New York

This 2.5-hour walking tour meets at the Public Theater in Astor Place, across from Colonnade Row and what was the highest end residential block in...

2 to 3 hours Free Cancellation

4.8 (12)

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$59

NYC: Train Trip with Sleepy Hollow and Walkway Over Hudson

Our tour begins in the center of Midtown. From Grand Central we will take Metro North up to Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow. There we will …More

New York City, USA

5.0 (12)

NYC: Train Trip with Sleepy Hollow and Walkway Over Hudson

Our tour begins in the center of Midtown. From Grand Central we will take Metro North up to Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow. There we will...

7 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (12)

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$135

Tour to Washington from New York in Spanish

It is one of the excursions most requested by our passengers. You will see the most important of Washington departing from New York. A one-day …More

New York City, USA

5.0 (11)

Tour to Washington from New York in Spanish

It is one of the excursions most requested by our passengers. You will see the most important of Washington departing from New York. A one-day...

14 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (11)

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$150

Your five to six hour tour of four breweries will include scenic views of Canandaigua Lake. A Crush Host tour guide will lead you through …More

Rochester, USA

4.9 (10)

Canandaigua Lake Brewery Tour

Your five to six hour tour of four breweries will include scenic views of Canandaigua Lake. A Crush Host tour guide will lead you through...

5 to 6 hours

4.9 (10)

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$254

Experience the beauty of Seneca Lake with a private, customizable tasting tour designed just for your group of up to 4 guests. Select any combination …More

Ithaca, USA

5.0 (9)

Seneca Lake Wine Tour - Customizable

Experience the beauty of Seneca Lake with a private, customizable tasting tour designed just for your group of up to 4 guests. Select any combination...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered

5.0 (9)

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$389

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

New York City to Washington DC and Philadelphia Tour in 1 Day

Explore two of America’s most historic cities in one unforgettable day from New York. Start in Washington, DC, where you’ll see iconic landmarks like the …More

New York City, USA

4.9 (9)

New York City to Washington DC and Philadelphia Tour in 1 Day

Explore two of America’s most historic cities in one unforgettable day from New York. Start in Washington, DC, where you’ll see iconic landmarks like the...

15 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.9 (9)

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$139

Washington D.C. and Annapolis Day Trip from NYC

Discover the U.S. capital and one of the country's most fascinating colonial cities in a single day. Unlike traditional tours, this Spanish-guided excursion from New …More

New York City, USA

5.0 (8)

Washington D.C. and Annapolis Day Trip from NYC

Discover the U.S. capital and one of the country's most fascinating colonial cities in a single day. Unlike traditional tours, this Spanish-guided excursion from New...

10 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (8)

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$135

Brooklyn, Queens, and the Bronx Private Tour with a Driver-Guide

THIS IS A SOCIALLY DISTANCED TOUR. This private guided tour takes you beyond Manhattan to Brooklyn, Queens and the Bronx — the "real New York," …More

New York City, USA

5.0 (7)

Brooklyn, Queens, and the Bronx Private Tour with a Driver-Guide

THIS IS A SOCIALLY DISTANCED TOUR. This private guided tour takes you beyond Manhattan to Brooklyn, Queens and the Bronx — the "real New York,"...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (7)

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$1,099

Frequently Asked Questions

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What are the best options for New York Day Trips & Excursions?

According to verified reviews on Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor, the best New York Day Trips & Excursions are:

What are the best kid-friendly options for New York Day Trips & Excursions Tours?

According to verified reviews on Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor, the best kid-friendly New York Day Trips & Excursions are:

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Which New York Day Trips & Excursions have Instant Confirmation?

Which New York Day Trips & Excursions have Free Cancellation?

New York Day Trips & Excursions 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 Day Trips & Excursions have Hotel Pickup?

Got any more New York trip ideas?

What are the most popular styles of Tours and Activities in New York?