Tours and Tickets to Experience Times Square

Q: What types of tours can you do to see Times Square?

There are so many ways to see Times Square on a tour. From hop-on hop-off bus tours and other itineraries that visit numerous New York City highlights to theater tours, walking tours, photography tours, and even helicopter tours, you have countless options for touring the iconic Manhattan neighborhood.

Q: How long do you need to visit Times Square?

That depends on your interests. For a quick visit to experience Times Square's energy, an hour is plenty of time to walk through the area. However, if you want to explore popular shopping stops like M&M's New York—or see a Broadway show—you could spend hours wandering the area.

Q: What can you see on a tour of Times Square?

It depends on your tour itinerary, but you can generally look forward to seeing highlights such as the Red Stairs, Broadway theaters, neon lights and blinking advertisements, Naked Cowboy, and nearby attractions such as Bryant Park, Madame Tussauds, and Rockefeller Center.

Q: Can you see Times Square on a helicopter tour?

Yes, you can see Times Square on many helicopter tours of Manhattan. The New York icon (which is shaped more like a bowtie than a square) is generally unmissable, thanks to the ever-present glow of its larger-than-life billboards. See if you can spot the yellow cabs from the air, too.

Q: Can you walk around Times Square New York?

Yes, you can walk around Times Square—and for many, that's the best way to soak up its ineffable energy, as well as its over-the-top lights, sounds, and street energy. Many segments of the Manhattan neighborhood have been pedestrianized, making it even more walker-friendly—just prepare for some serious crowds.

Q: What time of day is best to visit Times Square?

That depends on what you want to see and do. If you want to visit without big crowds, come early in the morning. However, Times Square comes alive after dark, when its enormous billboards light up the night. Stop by before or after a Broadway show for maximum effect.

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Bought this for my...

Bought this for my daughters 21 birthday and worth every penny. They are true to their word and easy to work with. Highly highly recommend.

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Lucretia_W, Mar 2026

The tour operators are...

The tour operators are rude if you didn't purchase directly from them. The driver and guide were very nice. There was no mic, so only people at the front could hear. It was a nice tour with the city views.

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Maria_C, Mar 2026

I loved this sooo much....

I loved this sooo much. The billboard displayed on time, The occasion was for my daughters 21 bday, she was so surprised to see her face in her military uniform displayed in the middle of Time Square. They send you a time of display, therefore you know at what time it will display. All in all, worth every penny!

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Yudy_F, Dec 2025

Good

Was good although we needed To wait a while but what I didn’t like it wasn’t any EarPods to listen the guide I never heard any history or explanation of the places we went Didn’t see Chinatown or little Italy but overall was good

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Phenomenal Senior Pix in Times Square

Demari is an absolutely phenomenal photographer, and we highly recommend him! I booked a last-minute 90-minute senior portrait session for my son in Times Square. From the moment I reached out on Thursday for a Sunday session, his communication was excellent. He was proactive about confirming the location and meet time, and even accommodated us by meeting right in our hotel lobby to start the shoot. Demari is very friendly and professional. He shared that he hopes to make photography his full-time passion, and his work proves why he should! His great verbal instructions made the session easy—he was specific about posing and where to look. My son had never done a professional shoot before, and Demari’s calm, genuinely timid energy made the whole experience less awkward and very comfortable for him. Although the session was cut short (my son was done in 60 minutes and getting hungry!), we still have more than enough pictures! Demari sent the link to the final photos just two days later on Tuesday, and the results are absolutely stunning and unique. Thank you, Demari! We would definitely use his services again and refer him to all our friends!

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Know before you go

The square is a must-see for first-time New York City visitors.
Wear comfortable shoes and prepare to walk; Times Square is best explored on foot.
If you take photos with costumed street performers, be prepared to tip.
You can book Broadway tickets ahead of time (ideal if you want to guarantee your seats). Alternatively, pick up same-day discount tickets at the Times Square ticket booth on W. 47th Street.
The area's many hotels and department stores are your best bets for finding restrooms in Times Square.

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