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: NYC Bus Tour of Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens: Art, Food & Sports QC Spa New York Luxury Wellness on Governors Island Niagara Falls Canada Tour: Helicopter, Boat Cruise & Journey Washington DC Highlights, 1-Day Tour from NYC Niagara Falls USA Premium Tour: Helicopter & Maid of the Mist 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 Canada Tour: Helicopter, Boat Cruise & Journey Niagara Falls USA Premium Tour: Helicopter & Maid of the Mist Private Guided New York City Tour by SUV Niagara Falls USA & Canada Tour: Boat, Cave, Skylon Tower & Lunch Top Rated SUV Tour — Fully Private & Customizable, 3 or 5 Hours 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 →

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

New York Contrasts and Gospel Mass Tour in Harlem

This comparative tour of Harlem, Bronx, Queens and Brooklyn lets you discover New York’s real ethnic and cultural diversity. We started on the West Side …More

New York City, USA

4.9 (37)

New York Contrasts and Gospel Mass Tour in Harlem

This comparative tour of Harlem, Bronx, Queens and Brooklyn lets you discover New York’s real ethnic and cultural diversity. We started on the West Side...

6 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (37)

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$99

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

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

Boston and the Freedom Trail, 1-Day Tour from NYC

See the historical sights and famous universities of the Boston area on this full-day trip from New York City. After a scenic drive through Connecticut, …More

New York City, USA

4.2 (336)

Boston and the Freedom Trail, 1-Day Tour from NYC

See the historical sights and famous universities of the Boston area on this full-day trip from New York City. After a scenic drive through Connecticut,...

11 to 13 hours Free Cancellation

4.2 (336)

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$139

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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$154

NYC to Niagara Falls 1-Day Tour: Flight and Land-Airfare Included

See Niagara Falls in one day—something most travelers don’t think is possible. The tour is operated by JTB, one of Japan's largest and most trusted …More

Long Island, USA

4.8 (60)

NYC to Niagara Falls 1-Day Tour: Flight and Land-Airfare Included

See Niagara Falls in one day—something most travelers don’t think is possible. The tour is operated by JTB, one of Japan's largest and most trusted...

14 hours

4.8 (60)

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$715

Niagara Falls Canada Tour from USA: Journey, Boat Cruise & Tower

After a hotel pickup, head to the central part of Niagara Falls with a guide, who will provide a detailed tour of the Canadian side …More

Niagara Falls, USA

4.6 (8)

Niagara Falls Canada Tour from USA: Journey, Boat Cruise & Tower

After a hotel pickup, head to the central part of Niagara Falls with a guide, who will provide a detailed tour of the Canadian side...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.6 (8)

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$179

5 Hour Niagara Falls USA Tour from Buffalo

Your tour of Niagara Falls, USA begins with pick up directly from your downtown hotel in Buffalo, NY. After a quick drive to Niagara Falls, …More

Buffalo, USA

5.0 (3)

5 Hour Niagara Falls USA Tour from Buffalo

Your tour of Niagara Falls, USA begins with pick up directly from your downtown hotel in Buffalo, NY. After a quick drive to Niagara Falls,...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (3)

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$159

From NYC Niagara Falls Day Trip with Maid of the Mist

Discover the natural beauty of Niagara Falls with a convenient overnight trip from New York City. Relax on a comfortable small-group shuttle and enjoy a …More

New York City, USA

4.8 (4)

From NYC Niagara Falls Day Trip with Maid of the Mist

Discover the natural beauty of Niagara Falls with a convenient overnight trip from New York City. Relax on a comfortable small-group shuttle and enjoy a...

23 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.8 (4)

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$179

Farms, Flights: Finger Lakes Brewery Tour

Doing the rounds of Finger Lakes craft breweries in a day is near-impossible using public transport. This tour eliminates the hassle, with air-conditioned transport to, …More

Syracuse, USA

4.9 (25)

Farms, Flights: Finger Lakes Brewery Tour

Doing the rounds of Finger Lakes craft breweries in a day is near-impossible using public transport. This tour eliminates the hassle, with air-conditioned transport to,...

5 hours 6 minutes

4.9 (25)

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$265

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

Washington DC Day Trip from Manhattan or New Jersey

Take a full-day shared excursion from New York City to Washington, DC, and immerse yourself in the rich history and iconic landmarks of the nation’s …More

New York City, USA

5.0 (3)

Washington DC Day Trip from Manhattan or New Jersey

Take a full-day shared excursion from New York City to Washington, DC, and immerse yourself in the rich history and iconic landmarks of the nation’s...

14 to 16 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (3)

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$129

The Hamptons and Long Island Wineries Private Tour

On this private tour from New York City, your morning will be spent visiting the quintessential Hamptons Village of Southampton with its lovely shops, cafes, …More

New York City, USA

4.8 (6)

The Hamptons and Long Island Wineries Private Tour

On this private tour from New York City, your morning will be spent visiting the quintessential Hamptons Village of Southampton with its lovely shops, cafes,...

12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.8 (6)

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$1,299

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

Private Niagara Falls Day Trip from Manhattan by Helicopter

Experience one of the world’s most spectacular natural wonders with a private helicopter day trip from Manhattan to Niagara Falls. Skip long travel times and …More

New York City, USA

5.0 (1)

Private Niagara Falls Day Trip from Manhattan by Helicopter

Experience one of the world’s most spectacular natural wonders with a private helicopter day trip from Manhattan to Niagara Falls. Skip long travel times and...

10 hours

5.0 (1)

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$25,600

This tour is for people who've never been to New York but who want to use the subway and buses like a New Yorker! We …More

New York City, USA

5.0 (7)

Welcome to New York City Tour

This tour is for people who've never been to New York but who want to use the subway and buses like a New Yorker! We...

2 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (7)

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$100

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

Limo Tour NYC to Woodbury Common Premium Outlets

King and Queen Limo offer residents and visitors the most exciting and Luxury limousine tours for Woodbury Outlet. Our fleet is ready to take you …More

New York City, USA

5.0 (2)

Limo Tour NYC to Woodbury Common Premium Outlets

King and Queen Limo offer residents and visitors the most exciting and Luxury limousine tours for Woodbury Outlet. Our fleet is ready to take you...

7 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (2)

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$1,099

Explore the Hindu Temple a Spiritual Gem Near New York

More than a visit, it is a spiritual and cultural experience like no other. Our tour to the BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham takes you to know …More

New York City, USA

5.0 (6)

Explore the Hindu Temple a Spiritual Gem Near New York

More than a visit, it is a spiritual and cultural experience like no other. Our tour to the BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham takes you to know...

5 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (6)

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$120

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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?

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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:

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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?