Top New York Sightseeing Tours - page 3

Experience the lights of New York City at sunset on this twilight cruise along Manhattan Skyline. Book your ticket in advance online to spare any fuss on the night and set sail to enjoy the illuminated landmarks while learning about the city from a guide’s informative commentary. This tour is a great way to end a day of sightseeing or kick off a night on the town.

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.

Central Park is New York City’s most beloved urban oasis, full of architectural and landscaping details that many visitors don’t know about. On this walking tour, let your guide take you past features you’ll recognize from movies and TV, including bridges, fountains, grassy areas, and Strawberry Fields, John Lennon’s Memorial.

Enjoy an unforgettable night at Niagara Falls on this small-group evening tour. Savor a 3-course dinner at a restaurant with views of the thundering falls lit up in vivid hues. Then, hop on a Niagara Falls cruise and watch a fireworks show over the water. Finally, head to Illumination Tower and enjoy the chance to control the color of the lights over the falls.

Enjoy a perspective of New York City that few people see during a shared scenic helicopter flight. Soar over the Big Apple, looking out for landmarks such as the Empire State Building, Central Park, and the Statue of Liberty. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a resident, this tour is a great way to see New York City from above. Frequent departures can fit into almost any schedule.

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.

Avoid the mobs of people sightseeing on land, and opt for this Manhattan architecture yacht cruise instead. From the teak deck of the boat, learn about New York City's architectural landmarks as you circumnavigate the island and listen to the "Around Manhattan" narration provided by members of the American Institute of Architects (AIA).

Wall Street’s eight blocks are full of stories of the past and present, but most walking tours don’t offer an exclusive look into the area’s history with someone who worked on Wall Street. This tour is led by Wall Street insiders, and takes you to see top attractions such as the New York Stock Exchange and Goldman Sachs, while giving you the scoop about the lifestyle of a Wall Street trader.

Explore New York’s East Village and Little Italy from a new perspective on a mafia-themed walking tour with local food tastings. Your guide, a retired or active NYPD detective, will talk you through each mob-connected site, sharing true crime stories along the way. Enjoy Italian dishes equivalent to a full two-course meal at local favorites.

See a side of New York that you'd be hard-pressed to find on your own with a tour that covers Harlem, the Bronx, Queens, and Brooklyn, with the option to add Coney Island on at the end. Visit neighborhoods travelers often miss, helping you spot hidden landmarks and gain an insider’s view of New York’s outer boroughs.

Learn more about the events of September 11, 2001, on this guided tour of Ground Zero, the 9/11 Memorial and Museum, and the One World Observatory. Get a deeper understanding of the events of that day from your local guide, who shares first-hand stories. Get skip-the-line access to the 9/11 Museum and Memorial, and admire panoramic New York City views from the observatory.

Enjoy panoramic bird’s eye view of Manhattan from the One World Observatory. Save time with skip-the-line tickets, which lets you use the priority security lane and elevator entrance and exits. Use the One World Explorer iPad guide to learn more about what you see—the screen moves with you as you walk around the observation deck.

Fit some of Lower Manhattan’s most hip and interesting neighborhoods—SoHo, Little Italy, and Chinatown—into one short walking tour. In SoHo, visit the Cast Iron Historic District and learn about 19th-century architecture. In Little Italy, see mob sites and hear about the city’s mafia history. In Chinatown, soak up the sights, smells, and sounds of the neighborhood. Get a close-up experience of the neighborhoods by exploring on foot.

Central Park's large size makes it difficult to explore on foot. Cover more ground with less effort on this private pedicab tour. Your guide will take you through the park in a comfortable rickshaw, taking you to popular sites and pointing out filming locations for movies and television shows, along with celebrity homes in the Upper East Side and the Upper West Side.

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.

Tuck into the flavors and traditions of two of New York's top foodie neighborhoods on this Chinatown and Little Italy food tour. While exploring these neighborhoods can be overwhelming on your own, traveling with a guide enables you to focus on the food rather than worrying about getting lost. Plus, the guide takes you to off-the-beaten-path establishments where you can sample gourmet food samples at local eateries.

You could see New York's many landmarks, rivers, and islands over the course of a week—or you could save time and see them in less than an hour from the air. On this fast-paced tour, soar over Manhattan’s most famous sights in a helicopter and enjoy spectacular aerial views of the Big Apple. See landmarks including the Empire State Building far, far away from (and above) the crowds.

Visiting two iconic NYC attractions—Ellis and Liberty Islands—usually involves studying ferry schedules and opening hours. Leave the planning to someone else on this half-day group tour, which includes round-trip ferry tickets from Battery Park and a private guide. Top off your visit with a stop at Ground Zero and the 9/11 Memorial & Museum, admission tickets included.

Save valuable vacation time and skip the lines at the One World Observatory by prebooking this combo ticket. Head straight to the priority lane for security and the entry and exit elevators and take the elevator up 102 floors in less than a minute. Once your reach the top, you'll be able to enjoy unobstructed views of the New York City skyline and its landmarks.

The New York CityPASS offers savings of up to 42% at top attractions with nine days to use your tickets. Admission includes the Empire State Building and American Museum of Natural History, plus your choice of three from the 9/11 Memorial & Museum, Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises, Guggenheim Museum, Top of the Rock™, ferry access to the Statue of Liberty, and the Intrepid Museum.

Discover New York City at your own pace with a 48-hour open-top bus tour and Empire State Building entry. Hop on and off at iconic spots including Times Square, Central Park, Wall Street, and Brooklyn Bridge. Enjoy stunning views from the Empire State Building with your included ticket and upgrade to add a Statue of Liberty cruise.

Swap the Big Apple for a day in history-steeped Boston undistracted by transportation worries. Travel to the city by comfortable vehicle, and enjoy a comprehensive tour of its highlights with the benefit of a guide for commentary. Stroll around Cambridge’s Harvard Yard, admire the city’s Revolutionary-era landmarks along the Freedom Trail, and enjoy free time for a lunch of local favorites such as clam chowder at Quincy Market.

See New York City during its glittering, festive best—and enjoy a romantic way to explore—on a private, 45-minute horse-and-carriage ride. Meet your driver in Midtown Manhattan for a prompt departure at your predetermined time, and set off after dark to make the most of the twinkling lights. You’ll see many Central Park highlights before heading down Fifth Avenue to admire the holiday window displays, glimpse the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree, and more.

Go on a "Sopranos" filming locations tour unlike any other—one led by local actor. Immerse yourself in the shadowy world of Tony Soprano and the gang, and get in touch with your inner boss as you visit more than 40 recognizable sites from the hit series. See Bada Bing! nightclub, the restaurant used as Vesuvio, and much more.