Top New York Private Sightseeing Tours

Q: What are the best options for New York Private Sightseeing Tours?

According to verified reviews on Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor, the best New York Private Sightseeing Tours are: Explore the Hindu Temple a Spiritual Gem Near New York Private New York Downtown Highlights Half Day Tour Sex And The City Locations Tour Seneca Lake Wine Tour - Customizable Brooklyn Private Tour: DUMBO, Williamsburg, Bushwick & Beyond

Q: What are the best kid-friendly options for New York Private Sightseeing Tours Tours?

According to verified reviews on Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor, the best kid-friendly New York Private Sightseeing Tours are: Central Park Pedicab Guided Tours Private Central Park Pedicab Tour NYC High Line and Chelsea Market Private Tour "The Met" Metropolitan Museum of Art Exclusive Guided Tour Artistic, Alternative Greenwich Village Private Walking Tour View all kid-friendly Tours →

Q: Which New York Private Sightseeing Tours have Instant Confirmation?

New York Private Sightseeing Tours with Instant Confirmation include: Central Park Pedicab Guided Tours Private Central Park Pedicab Tour NYC High Line and Chelsea Market Private Tour "The Met" Metropolitan Museum of Art Exclusive Guided Tour Artistic, Alternative Greenwich Village Private Walking Tour View all Tours with Instant Confirmation →

Q: I need a ride! Which New York Private Sightseeing Tours have Hotel Pickup?

No problem. These New York Private Sightseeing Tours include Hotel Pickup: Private Guided New York City Tour by SUV Private Luxury Tour of Manhattan With Transportation Top Rated SUV Tour — Fully Private & Customizable, 3 or 5 Hours One-Day Best of New York Private Tour Personalize Sightseeing Tour View all Tours with Hotel Pickup →

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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 →

Private Dyker Heights Christmas Lights Tour

Enjoy the comfort of your own private vehicle, with pick-up and drop-off at any location of your choosing in New York City. Stay warm if …More

New York City, USA

5.0 (5)

Private Dyker Heights Christmas Lights Tour

Enjoy the comfort of your own private vehicle, with pick-up and drop-off at any location of your choosing in New York City. Stay warm if...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (5)

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$399

Private Brooklyn Bridge & DUMBO Photoshoot with Pro Photographer

Your session is private and tailored to you, with the photographer’s full focus on creating the best possible images in sought-after Brooklyn spots. …More

New York City, USA

4.8 (5)

Private Brooklyn Bridge & DUMBO Photoshoot with Pro Photographer

Your session is private and tailored to you, with the photographer’s full focus on creating the best possible images in sought-after Brooklyn spots....

1 hour Free Cancellation

4.8 (5)

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$295

Private Customizable Niagara Falls Winery Tour from Buffalo NY

Private, Custom, Upscale Tour: This tour provides you with the freedom to explore up to 5 premium wineries and/or breweries Discover the best of Niagara …More

Buffalo, USA

5.0 (5)

Private Customizable Niagara Falls Winery Tour from Buffalo NY

Private, Custom, Upscale Tour: This tour provides you with the freedom to explore up to 5 premium wineries and/or breweries Discover the best of Niagara...

7 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (5)

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$152

New York City: Gossip Girl Sites Private Fully Guided Tour

Experience a day in the life of Manhattan's elite on this private Gossip Girl TV Sites tour! Enter the playground of the privileged prep school …More

New York City, USA

5.0 (5)

New York City: Gossip Girl Sites Private Fully Guided Tour

Experience a day in the life of Manhattan's elite on this private Gossip Girl TV Sites tour! Enter the playground of the privileged prep school...

3 hours

5.0 (5)

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$213

NYC Nightlife Tour with a Local: Private & Personalized

The Meatpacking District takes on a different character after dark. Industrial buildings, contemporary architecture, waterfront parks, acclaimed restaurants, and stylish bars create one of Manhattan's …More

New York City, USA

4.8 (5)

NYC Nightlife Tour with a Local: Private & Personalized

2 to 3 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.8 (5)

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$144

Family Friendly Met tour Metropolitan Museum of Art Private Tour

“Discover New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art on a fun and engaging family-friendly tour, perfect for kids and teens! This exclusive 2.5-hour experience includes reserved …More

New York City, USA

5.0 (5)

Family Friendly Met tour Metropolitan Museum of Art Private Tour

“Discover New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art on a fun and engaging family-friendly tour, perfect for kids and teens! This exclusive 2.5-hour experience includes reserved...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (5)

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$108

See the best of NYC with a local guide on this customized, private sightseeing tour. Pick a departure time that works best for you and …More

New York City, USA

5.0 (5)

Custom Private Tour of Manhattan

See the best of NYC with a local guide on this customized, private sightseeing tour. Pick a departure time that works best for you and...

2 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (5)

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$250

This tour is dedicated to the spectacular street art of Manhattan’s most chic and fashionable neighborhood. We will stop by some of the most inspiring …More

New York City, USA

5.0 (5)

Street art tour at Soho

This tour is dedicated to the spectacular street art of Manhattan’s most chic and fashionable neighborhood. We will stop by some of the most inspiring...

2 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (5)

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$260

Best Private Luxury Sunset Boat Tour in New York City - 1 Hour

Experience the breathtaking beauty of New York City as the sun sets behind the Statue of Liberty and reflects off of the city skyline on …More

New York City, USA

5.0 (5)

Best Private Luxury Sunset Boat Tour in New York City - 1 Hour

Experience the breathtaking beauty of New York City as the sun sets behind the Statue of Liberty and reflects off of the city skyline on...

1 hour Free Cancellation

5.0 (5)

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$400

Discover the worlds most vibrant city home to so many gems and be accompanied by a knowledgable and highly skilled Professional Photographer. In this 1-hour …More

New York City, USA

5.0 (5)

Your New York City Photo shoot!

Discover the worlds most vibrant city home to so many gems and be accompanied by a knowledgable and highly skilled Professional Photographer. In this 1-hour...

45 to 60 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (5)

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$335

Our exclusive private Gossip Girl experience has been the highlight of many of our valued guests in the past 10 years. Our tour is private, …More

New York City, USA

5.0 (5)

VIP Gossip Girl Tour

Our exclusive private Gossip Girl experience has been the highlight of many of our valued guests in the past 10 years. Our tour is private,...

2 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (5)

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$135

Central Park Pedicab Guided Tours with Theater

This tour is not just a ride it's a storytelling journey through the heart of Central Park! Led by a passionate local guide, you'll explore …More

New York City, USA

5.0 (5)

Central Park Pedicab Guided Tours with Theater

This tour is not just a ride it's a storytelling journey through the heart of Central Park! Led by a passionate local guide, you'll explore...

1 to 3 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (5)

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$39

Private NYC Tour : DUMBO, Brooklyn Bridge, 9/11 Memorial & Wall St

Discover two sides of New York in one private walking tour, beginning among DUMBO’s cobblestone streets and waterfront views before crossing the iconic Brooklyn Bridge …More

Brooklyn, USA

5.0 (5)

Private NYC Tour : DUMBO, Brooklyn Bridge, 9/11 Memorial & Wall St

Discover two sides of New York in one private walking tour, beginning among DUMBO’s cobblestone streets and waterfront views before crossing the iconic Brooklyn Bridge...

3 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (5)

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$49

Central Park Movies & TV Shows Locations Tour

Central Park Movie & TV Locations Tour by pedicab is a fun and relaxed way to explore the park while discovering its role in famous …More

New York City, USA

5.0 (5)

Central Park Movies & TV Shows Locations Tour

Central Park Movie & TV Locations Tour by pedicab is a fun and relaxed way to explore the park while discovering its role in famous...

1 hour Free Cancellation

5.0 (5)

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$60

Albany's Historic Downtown Self Guided Audio Walking Tour

Explore Albany's not to be missed story. See the buildings, statues, museums, capital building, plazas, observation decks and so much more. In one hour you'll …More

Albany, USA

4.8 (5)

Albany's Historic Downtown Self Guided Audio Walking Tour

Explore Albany's not to be missed story. See the buildings, statues, museums, capital building, plazas, observation decks and so much more. In one hour you'll...

60 to 90 minutes Free Cancellation

4.8 (5)

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$10

New York City Midtown Manhattan Private Walking Tour

Discover the heart of Manhattan on a 3-hour private walking tour of Midtown NYC, tailored just for you. Stroll through the city’s most iconic streets …More

New York City, USA

5.0 (5)

New York City Midtown Manhattan Private Walking Tour

Discover the heart of Manhattan on a 3-hour private walking tour of Midtown NYC, tailored just for you. Stroll through the city’s most iconic streets...

3 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (5)

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$49

New York Private Walking Tour with a Local

Skip the standard sightseeing tour and discover New York through the eyes of a local. With Lokafy, every tour is private, unscripted, and personalized to …More

New York City, USA

5.0 (5)

New York Private Walking Tour with a Local

Skip the standard sightseeing tour and discover New York through the eyes of a local. With Lokafy, every tour is private, unscripted, and personalized to...

2 to 6 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (5)

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$55

Private September 11 Memorial, Downtown Wall Street Tour

Explore more than 400 years of New York history in just a few hours on this private walking tour. Follow in the footsteps of Manhattan’s …More

New York City, USA

5.0 (5)

Private September 11 Memorial, Downtown Wall Street Tour

Explore more than 400 years of New York history in just a few hours on this private walking tour. Follow in the footsteps of Manhattan’s...

2 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (5)

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$80

Private Driving Tour of Brooklyn (Half Day)

Our guide and separate driver will pick you up from your hotel and take you on an adventure to Brooklyn - the oldest and largest …More

New York City, USA

5.0 (5)

Private Driving Tour of Brooklyn (Half Day)

Our guide and separate driver will pick you up from your hotel and take you on an adventure to Brooklyn - the oldest and largest...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (5)

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$1,565

SoHo, Little Italy and Chinatown - Food and Culture Tour

Explore the incredible cultural history of revolutionary SoHo, The Food and Organized Crime Epicenter - Little Italy and the diverse and unique tastes and sites …More

New York City, USA

4.8 (5)

SoHo, Little Italy and Chinatown - Food and Culture Tour

Explore the incredible cultural history of revolutionary SoHo, The Food and Organized Crime Epicenter - Little Italy and the diverse and unique tastes and sites...

3 hours Free Cancellation

4.8 (5)

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$145

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 Private Sightseeing Tours?

What are the best kid-friendly options for New York Private Sightseeing Tours Tours?

Which New York Private Sightseeing Tours have Instant Confirmation?

Which New York Private Sightseeing Tours have Free Cancellation?

New York Private Sightseeing Tours 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 Private Sightseeing Tours have Hotel Pickup?

Got any more New York trip ideas?

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