Top New York Day Trips - page 3

Make the most of your time at New York City's legendary arts museum on this private or small-group tour of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Housing more than 2 million items, the Met can be overwhelming to explore. Let your professional guide show you the highlights, from paintings to pop culture memorabilia, and concentrate on the museum sections that interest you most.

Make the most of your evening by combining dinner and sightseeing on a cruise along the Hudson and East Rivers. Indulge in a delicious chef-prepared fixed-price dinner as you cruise around New York City and enjoy up-close views of the Statue of Liberty and other famous landmarks while a live band and vocalist perform.

Power up your social media feeds—and let an expert plan the perfect itinerary—with this small-group guided tour of New York City's most-Instagrammable sites. Make your way from the High Line and Chelsea Market to the Vessel, SoHo, and across the Brooklyn Bridge to DUMBO. Along the way, enjoy plenty of opportunities to snap photos and taste local dishes (at your own cost).

Though mostly nanobreweries and microbreweries, New York’s Finger Lakes region is all a buzz in the country’s craft beer scene. On this guided tour, you’ll leave those designated-driving woes behind and explore Seneca and Keuka Lake, stopping for tastings at four local hop farms and breweries. From one-off batches to private “hopyards,” you’ll see and taste what the Finger Lakes scene is all about.

See New York City at your feet with admission to the One World Observatory, a 3-story destination on top of the western hemisphere’s tallest building. Ride to the 102nd floor and watch the virtual city skyline transform across centuries of history. Learn about the construction of the skyscraper, which has sweeping views across the city, enjoying New York from a whole new perspective. Choose from two different experience packages to suit your style.

Make the most of your time in New York City by taking a tour that includes transportation. Take a bus ride past the 9/11 Memorial, Central Park, Rockefeller Center, and more. Then hop aboard the Staten Island Ferry to see the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island.

Discover the Hamptons—an area of charming seaside towns on Long Island, about 90 miles (140 kilometers) from Manhattan—without fretting about car rental, trains, or buses on this hassle-free day trip from New York City. With included bus or minivan transfers from Midtown, getting there is made simple. Explore Southampton and 300-year-old Sag Harbor, stop for a wine-tasting, and enjoy free time to go outlet shopping.

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.

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.

Some of the best views of New York City's iconic skyline are from the water. This extended cruise goes all the way around Manhattan Island, affording views of the Statue of Liberty, the Brooklyn Bridge, the Empire State Building, and more. Choose between standard seating or upgrade for access to the premium seating area. While on board, learn about the history of the city through live commentary, and choose to purchase drinks and snacks.

Exploring New York City can get expensive with steep admission costs quickly depleting budgets. Save money with this New York explorer pass. Good for up to 30 days, your pass provides access to between two and six attractions and tours at one low price, including the One World Observatory, Top of the Rock, and a hop-on hop-off bus tour.

Live the life of a New York City VIP during this private full-day trip to the Hamptons, the seaside retreat of the city’s rich and famous. Travel by private vehicle to this exclusive area and spend the day exploring its sprawling mansions, shopping in Southampton’s boutiques, visiting a local winery, and admiring the fishing boats of Montauk. Ideal for families and friends as the minivan seats up to six people.

Make the most of your limited time in New York City—and see the sights that interest you most—thanks to this private and fully customized tour by chauffeured vehicle. Look forward to viewing city highlights such as Grand Central Terminal, Central Park, the Empire State Building, Fifth Avenue, the National September 11 Memorial, Wall Street, and the Brooklyn Bridge, with commentary to match.

Get active while having fun and seeing some of New York City’s top sights on this morning or afternoon bicycle tour. Cycle past the skyscrapers of Lower Manhattan and spot the Statue of Liberty. Enjoy the urban scenery along the Hudson River path, then bike across the Brooklyn Bridge for a quintessential Big Apple experience, from where there are fantastic views of the Manhattan skyline.

Go behind-the-scenes and deep underground at the Basilica of St. Patrick’s Old Cathedral, with the only Catholic catacombs in New York City. See parts of the church that are otherwise off-limits to visitors. As you explore with the help of a guide, learn all about the landmark’s place in New York history and discover the final resting place of some famous New Yorkers.

Niagara Falls is a must-visit attraction in Western New York, but it’s difficult to visit in one day from New York City. If you can’t make an overnight trip, enjoy an easy day tour with return flights to Buffalo and land transportation to Niagara Falls. Explore both the US and Canadian sides for the best views, and get up close to the powerful falls on a (seasonal) boat ride.

Discover the rich cultural tapestry of New York's Lower East Side on this small-group tour. Sample delicious snacks while learning about the diverse ethnical groups that have shaped this historic neighborhood. From the iconic Lower East Side, China Town to Little Italy; Chinese dumplings to Italian pizza, enjoy fascinating insights as you eat your way around the LES.

Explore New York City like a local and let a like-minded guide craft a customized itinerary for your visit. Share your interests—anything from art and architecture to live music and delicious food—and explore the Big Apple with a personalized tour just for you. Enjoy this unique experience and visit places you won’t find in a guidebook.

Forget about fighting traffic or hailing a last-minute taxi. Enjoy a seamless, hassle-free transfer to any of New York City’s three airports (JFK, LaGuardia, or Newark) on this one-way private transfer service. Choose from a vehicle that fits three to 13 people. Then, sit back and relax as your chauffeur picks you up anywhere in Manhattan and drops you off right at the departure hall.

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.

See the best of Washington DC all in one day—and leave the logistics to someone else—on this full-day tour from New York City. Aboard an air-conditioned luxury coach or van, you'll stop to admire the capital's most iconic landmarks, including Arlington National Cemetery, the White House, US Capitol, and the monuments of the National Mall.

Niagara Falls is beautiful in the day and at night, and you can experience both on this small-group tour. Enjoy the highlights of Niagara Falls, NY, including a ride on the Maid of the Mist, the Cave of the Winds, the views from the observation tower, and more. As night descends, relax over dinner with a view and watch the falls change hue under colorful floodlights.

Sample the flavors of New York City’s hippest borough—and discover sights and bites you'd miss if exploring alone—on this half-day Brooklyn food and culture tour. From traditional eateries to culinary hotspots, your guide will show you where to dine like a local. Snack on kielbasa and pierogi in the Polish enclave of Greenpoint, satisfy your sweet tooth, try classic coal-fired pizza, and much more.

Explore some of America’s most historic landmarks and attractions on this full-day trip to Washington DC from New York City. Travel by train, then board a double-decker bus in Washington DC for a self-guided sightseeing tour of the city. Enjoy the freedom to hop-on and hop-off so you can explore the sights that interest you most. Includes a 2-course lunch at the Hard Rock Café.