Top New York Private Sightseeing Tours

Q: I need a ride! Which New York Private Sightseeing Tours have 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 →

Self Guided Audio Tour of Central Park New York

Explore Central Park like never before with a self-guided audio tour that reveals its tranquil beauty and rich history. This immersive experience is designed to …More

New York City, USA

5.0 (1)

Self Guided Audio Tour of Central Park New York

Explore Central Park like never before with a self-guided audio tour that reveals its tranquil beauty and rich history. This immersive experience is designed to...

120 to 150 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (1)

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$10

Saratoga Springs Historic Smartphone Guided Audio Walking Tour

On the tour you will explore the history of Saratoga, you’ll see four springs, historic homes, casino’s, museums, fountains, and if you are brave enough …More

Saratoga Springs, USA

4.2 (11)

Saratoga Springs Historic Smartphone Guided Audio Walking Tour

On the tour you will explore the history of Saratoga, you’ll see four springs, historic homes, casino’s, museums, fountains, and if you are brave enough...

50 to 70 minutes Free Cancellation

4.2 (11)

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$10

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

Official Private NYC Central Park Horse Carriage Ride Since 1970™

The NYC horse-drawn carriage is the most romantic tour for couples and a joy ride for families/friends. You will feel transported to yesteryear as you …More

New York City, USA

4.7 (465)

Official Private NYC Central Park Horse Carriage Ride Since 1970™

The NYC horse-drawn carriage is the most romantic tour for couples and a joy ride for families/friends. You will feel transported to yesteryear as you...

45 minutes Free Cancellation

4.7 (465)

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$8

Official Private New York City Central Park Horse Carriage Ride Since 1965™

Our ultimate central park horse carriage ride is for those who wish to discover the three famous monuments of Central Park: Cherry Hill Square, and …More

New York City, USA

4.8 (163)

Official Private New York City Central Park Horse Carriage Ride Since 1965™

Our ultimate central park horse carriage ride is for those who wish to discover the three famous monuments of Central Park: Cherry Hill Square, and...

40 minutes Free Cancellation

4.8 (163)

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$8

Private NYC Central Park Horse Carriage Ride (Guided) Since 1965™

Are you looking for a fun activity for yourself and kids in NYC, or romantic date ideas, or planning your visit to Central Park? Then …More

New York City, USA

4.8 (52)

Private NYC Central Park Horse Carriage Ride (Guided) Since 1965™

Are you looking for a fun activity for yourself and kids in NYC, or romantic date ideas, or planning your visit to Central Park? Then...

40 minutes Free Cancellation

4.8 (52)

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$8

NYC Central Park & Rockefeller Center Private Horse Carriage Tour

Your carriage will have a classic design to give you a feel of royalty, and on request, your carriage ride to Central Park and NYC …More

New York City, USA

5.0 (14)

NYC Central Park & Rockefeller Center Private Horse Carriage Tour

Your carriage will have a classic design to give you a feel of royalty, and on request, your carriage ride to Central Park and NYC...

50 to 60 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (14)

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$8

Sleepy Hollows Ghost Self Guided Audio Walking Tour

Walk through the real-life landscape that inspired one of America’s most famous ghost stories. This self-guided Sleepy Hollow adventure takes you to the Headless Horseman …More

Westchester County, USA

5.0 (1)

Sleepy Hollows Ghost Self Guided Audio Walking Tour

Walk through the real-life landscape that inspired one of America’s most famous ghost stories. This self-guided Sleepy Hollow adventure takes you to the Headless Horseman...

50 to 75 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (1)

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$8

NYC Upper West Side Self Guided Walking Tour Scavenger Hunt

Are you looking for things to do on the Upper West Side? Our self-guided walking tour/scavenger hunt will take you from the Lincoln Center to …More

New York City, USA

4.5 (2)

NYC Upper West Side Self Guided Walking Tour Scavenger Hunt

Are you looking for things to do on the Upper West Side? Our self-guided walking tour/scavenger hunt will take you from the Lincoln Center to...

3 to 4 hours Free Cancellation

4.5 (2)

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$8

New York City Greenwich Village Haunted Self Guided Walking Tour

Explore Greenwich villiages spooky sites that are said to be haunted by Mark Twain, Thomas Pain and Aaron Burr, to name a few! Go at …More

New York City, USA

5.0 (1)

New York City Greenwich Village Haunted Self Guided Walking Tour

Explore Greenwich villiages spooky sites that are said to be haunted by Mark Twain, Thomas Pain and Aaron Burr, to name a few! Go at...

55 to 75 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (1)

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$7

Mob Hits of Midtown: NYC Self-Guided Crime Mystery Walk

Discover Midtown shady mob history by solving challenges and unlocking stories on your phone. Play the engaging exploration game, taking the role of someone looking …More

New York City, USA

4.3 (4)

Mob Hits of Midtown: NYC Self-Guided Crime Mystery Walk

Discover Midtown shady mob history by solving challenges and unlocking stories on your phone. Play the engaging exploration game, taking the role of someone looking...

95 to 125 minutes Free Cancellation

4.3 (4)

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$7

Self Guided "Central Park Movie Tour" Solo Walking Tour in New York City

See Central parks iconic filming locations, beautiful archways, ice rinks, hidden gems and sharing cinematic and historic stories. This is a Solo smart phone navigated …More

New York City, USA

4.5 (2)

Self Guided "Central Park Movie Tour" Solo Walking Tour in New York City

See Central parks iconic filming locations, beautiful archways, ice rinks, hidden gems and sharing cinematic and historic stories. This is a Solo smart phone navigated...

45 to 60 minutes Free Cancellation

4.5 (2)

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$7

Explore New York with an audio tour that’s simple, engaging, and free of boring history lectures! No endless dates, no complicated stories—just fascinating facts, local …More

New York City, USA

5.0 (1)

New York City Audio Tour

Explore New York with an audio tour that’s simple, engaging, and free of boring history lectures! No endless dates, no complicated stories—just fascinating facts, local...

2 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (1)

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$6

NYC Flatiron Time Travel: Self-Guided History Puzzle Walk

Step into a time machine and explore the Flatiron and Gramercy neighbourhoods as a traveller from 2520. This self-guided puzzle adventure takes you through 15 …More

New York City, USA

5.0 (4)

NYC Flatiron Time Travel: Self-Guided History Puzzle Walk

Step into a time machine and explore the Flatiron and Gramercy neighbourhoods as a traveller from 2520. This self-guided puzzle adventure takes you through 15...

111 to 141 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (4)

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$6

New York Celebrity Chef Self Guided Tour and Exploration Game

Discover NYC’s iconic buildings by solving clues and unlocking stories on your phone. Play the engaging exploration game, reenacting the story of a chef filming …More

New York City, USA

New York Celebrity Chef Self Guided Tour and Exploration Game

Discover NYC’s iconic buildings by solving clues and unlocking stories on your phone. Play the engaging exploration game, reenacting the story of a chef filming...

140 to 170 minutes Free Cancellation

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$6

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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$6

New York World's Fair Site: Explore its utopian future on an audio tour

This self-guided audio tour will take you through the fairgrounds for the historic New York City World’s Fairs of 1939-40 and 1964-65. We’ll visit iconic …More

New York City, USA

New York World's Fair Site: Explore its utopian future on an audio tour

This self-guided audio tour will take you through the fairgrounds for the historic New York City World’s Fairs of 1939-40 and 1964-65. We’ll visit iconic...

45 to 90 minutes

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$5

Falling in Love in NYC: Self-Guided Romantic Story Walk

Discover the most romantic spots in New York, by solving clues and unlocking stories on your phone. Play the engaging exploration game, reenacting the story …More

New York City, USA

4.5 (2)

Falling in Love in NYC: Self-Guided Romantic Story Walk

Discover the most romantic spots in New York, by solving clues and unlocking stories on your phone. Play the engaging exploration game, reenacting the story...

90 to 120 minutes Free Cancellation

4.5 (2)

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$5

Manhattan Secret Societies Quest Experience in New York

Go on a magical walking tour in Midtown, Manhattan! Explore legends and history of some of Manhattan’s busiest streets. Follow clues and challenges to unlock …More

New York City, USA

4.0 (3)

Manhattan Secret Societies Quest Experience in New York

Go on a magical walking tour in Midtown, Manhattan! Explore legends and history of some of Manhattan’s busiest streets. Follow clues and challenges to unlock...

1 hour 15 minutes Free Cancellation

4.0 (3)

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$5

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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$5

Frequently Asked Questions

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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:

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Which New York Private Sightseeing Tours have Instant Confirmation?

New York Private Sightseeing Tours with Instant Confirmation include:

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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:

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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?