Top New York City Public Transportation Tours

Discover the history and culture of New York City on this full-day small-group tour. Your guide shares secrets about the city as you visit landmarks such as Rockefeller Center, Times Square, The National 9/11 Memorial & Museum, Central Park, and more. Enjoy a view of the Statue of Liberty from the Staten Island Ferry, with plenty of time for photos and exploration.

Step underground and take a trip through New York City subway history on this small-group guided walking tour. Your native New Yorker guide will describe the origins and lore of the city's underground transit while showing you overlooked corners, hidden art installations, remnants of lost architectural wonders, and the first subway station. The tour takes place in publicly accessible stations, so you'll need to pay subway fare to enter.

Experience the best of the Big Apple with ease during this day tour with a small group. Rather than trying to do it all yourself, let a local guide lead you through the vibrant streets and colorful neighborhoods, and past top landmarks on foot, and by subway and ferry. Travel like a local, get the full New York City experience and see iconic landmarks including the Empire State Building, Grand Central Station, and Wall Street.

Explore real-life locations behind your favorite movies and TV shows on this immersive walking tour through Manhattan and Brooklyn. From the glamour of Home Alone 2 and Breakfast at Tiffany’s to the gritty streets of Joker and John Wick, experience NYC through film and television. See Carrie Bradshaw’s brownstone from Sex and the City, the Friends apartment, and the firehouse from Ghostbusters. Grab a slice like Spider-Man and visit the bar that inspired How I Met Your Mother’s MacLaren’s Pub. Led by a passionate local guide, this small-group tour blends pop culture, landmarks, hidden gems, behind-the-scenes stories, and trivia. Whether a movie buff, first-time visitor, or curious explorer, you’ll leave with great photos and fresh appreciation for the city that never stops filming. Featured titles: Home Alone 2, Breakfast at Tiffany’s, Friends, Sex and the City, John Wick, Joker, Ghostbusters, Spider-Man, How I Met Your Mother, Tootsie, Serpico, Creed, Rocky, Raging Bull, and more.

Don’t peer at New York City through a fogged-up bus window—take in the highlights of the Big Apple like a local on this one-of-a-kind full-day tour. Move through the city on foot and by subway and ferry. Discover engineering secrets in Grand Central Terminal, reflect on 9/11 at Ground Zero, and see the bright lights of Broadway, with a guide to answer questions along the way.

Immerse yourself in the culture and food of Williamsburg, Brooklyn on this half-day small-group walking tour. Discover the hip neighborhood and the spots that locals love with your foodie guide and just a small group for company. As you stroll through Williamsburg's charming streets, stop at several eateries, and sample some of the Big Apple's most famous dishes, including bagels, dumplings, pizza, and more.

Skip the selfie stick and explore New York City on a private photography tour with a professional photographer capturing your memories. Customize the tour stops to suit your interests, from Times Square and Central Park to Midtown Manhattan, the Brooklyn Bridge, and beyond. Receive insider tips for your time in NYC, and get your photos within days of the photoshoot.

Most visitors to New York City focus on glitzy Manhattan, but there’s much more to the city than this one borough. Spend half a day exploring multicultural Queens, from the flavors of Little India and Little Nepal to Roosevelt Island in the East River and Spider-Man’s (fictional) childhood home in Forest Hills. See parts of New York that many travelers overlook and learn more about its rich culture and history.

Step into the stylish shoes of Andrea Sachs and relive "The Devil Wears Prada" on this private tour of the movie's filming locations. On foot and by subway, follow in the characters' footsteps, from the offices of the fictitious Elias-Clarke Publications to Andrea's apartment while your personal guide reveals the stories behind the movie settings.

Experience New York City’s vibrant art scene like never before! This 5-hour guided tour takes you inside private art studios, where you’ll meet contemporary artists, explore their creative process, and purchase unique works. Customize your tour by selecting three artists of interest, and we’ll curate an exclusive experience just for you. Enjoy a personalized, behind-the-scenes look at the city’s art world, far beyond traditional galleries and museums.

Explore the culture, architecture, and local scenery with a guide on this comprehensive tour of Brooklyn. Navigate five different neighborhoods in a half-day tour that covers Williamsburg, South Williamsburg, Bushwick, Cobble Hill, Brooklyn Heights. Get great views of the Brooklyn Bridge and Manhattan skyline; see dynamic street art and classic brownstones; visit fascinating shops, bars, and restaurants hard to find on your own. Your local guide shares fascinating insights throughout

See the highlights of New York City at your own pace and schedule with a hop-on hop-off tour. Relax and enjoy the sights from an open-top double-decker bus. Depending on the option you pick, access both Downtown and Uptown routes in Manhattan, a Brooklyn tour plus other extras. Along the way, hop off to see the attractions that interest you most.

Learn the secrets of New York City’s subway system on this private guided underground tour. Hear stories about the engineering, technology, and people behind the subway’s construction. As you ride the rails from Lower Manhattan to Midtown, hear legends abandoned stations, and see official and unofficial art. As you travel from the Brooklyn Bridge to Grand Central Terminal, get a look at places many New Yorkers see—but few notice.

Get to know one of the world’s largest subway systems during a private tour with a New Yorker. This underground labyrinth comprises 665 miles (1,070 kilometres) of routes, so your guide will build an itinerary based on your desired start and end points. Discover little known landmarks and points of interest as you ride the rails and learn more about the history of New York’s great subway.

Explore three New York City neighborhoods, Brooklyn, Bronx, and Queens, with a Spanish-speaking guide on this tour. Stop to take photos and hear the history of each neighborhood. Go beyond Manhattan and experience the different cultures of New York City while learning more about the everyday life of New Yorkers.

Explore a grittier side of New York City with the help of a guide to show you around town on this small-group tour. Traverse Hell’s Kitchen, Harlem, Brooklyn, and the Bronx while you learn all about the city’s history, from legendary gangs to the stories of hip-hop icons. Your guide is also happy to help take your photos to better capture the memories.

Immerse yourself in the soulful sounds and vibrant spirit of Harlem on this Sunday gospel tour. Experience an authentic church service featuring a powerful choir, and stroll through the historic streets that shaped African-American culture. From the Apollo Theater to a beloved local cafe, your guide shares rich stories of Harlem’s past and present. This tour offers a heartfelt musical and cultural journey through one of New York City’s most iconic neighborhoods.

Adventure seekers can leave the busy streets behind and soak in bird's-eye views of the Big Apple on a thrilling helicopter tour from downtown Manhattan. See the Statue of Liberty, the Empire State Building, and more iconic city landmarks from above, all in one tour. Enjoy an experience most tourists will never get, and make memories that will last a lifetime.

Marvel at the 360-degree, unobstructed views from the world-famous Empire State Building. Enjoy access to the open-air 86th Floor Observatory for stunning views of Central Park and beyond. Upgrade to the 102nd Floor Observatory with floor-to-ceiling glass windows for the ultimate skyline view that stretches up to six states. All tickets include access to exhibition displays on its 2nd and 80th floors. You can also upgrade for skip-the-line entry for faster arrival.

Combine sightseeing with a photo shoot with this private New York City walking tour through the city striking streets. Get tips and tricks for photographing NYC's fast-paced city life as you stroll around Midtown Manhattan and beyond. Customize your itinerary to include the places you want to visit, whether its landmarks like the Chrysler Building and Grand Central Terminal or movie filming locations.

Join Kenny Bollwerk — social media creator and founder of viral “Rat Tok” — for a one-of-a-kind walking tour that shines a light on the city’s most notorious (and furry) residents: the rats. As featured in national media and followed by hundreds of thousands online, Kenny leads guests through NYC's backstreets, alleyways, and trash-lined curbs to explore the quirky, grimy, and oddly fascinating world of NYC's rodent population. This is part urban adventure, part comedy show, and part public service announcement — all rolled into a 90-minute experience that’s as unforgettable as the city itself. Typical Tour Insightful (and hilarious) commentary on rat behavior, city infrastructure, rat locations and urban myths. Tips on how NYC is fighting its rodent problem — and what still needs to be done Perfect for: adventurous tourists, NYC locals, curious animal lovers, and anyone who enjoys learning weird things in weird places.

The Statue of Liberty is one of New York City's most-visited attractions. Book ferry tickets in advance to skip long lines at Battery Park. Choose from several options, from tickets including audio tours, a local guide, or a guided visit around the 9/11 Memorial. Either way, you’ll get access to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island.

Get scenic views of New York City that you won't get anywhere else from the Top of the Rock Observation Deck at the Rockefeller Center. Soak up the sweeping views of the city's landmarks, including the Empire State Building and Chrysler Building, from three indoor and outdoor viewing areas.