Top New York Sightseeing Tours in 2026

Make the most of your time in the Niagara region with this small-group guided tour. A narrated walk brings the area to life with insights you'd likely miss on your own, while the Falls Incline Railway and seasonal boat rides get you up close to the falls without the hassle. Depart from Niagara Falls, NY, Toronto, or the Skylon Tower for a seamless experience.

Discover a different and darker side to New York City on this Greenwich Village small-group haunted walking tour. Follow your guide and small group from Washington Square Park through Greenwich Village, where you’ll see more than a dozen haunted site, while hearing spooky stories and learning about New York history.

Central Park's vast size makes it hard to explore on foot. This deluxe private pedicab tour lets you see key sights such as Bethesda Fountain, Bow Bridge, and the Alice in Wonderland statue with ease and without getting tired. Stop to take photos at select landmarks and enjoy a personalized experience with your licensed driver guiding you through the park's highlights.

Learn about one of the nation's worst tragedies on a guided group walking tour of Wall Street and the 9/11 Memorial. Explore the Financial District and Wall Street as you learn about the history of finance and banking from your guide. Then, head to the 9/11 Memorial, where you'll discover the history and impact of this dark day's events on the city.

New York City is celebrated for its street food scene, but if you don’t know where to go, you could miss out on some of the city's best bites. Instead, follow your guide off the tourist trail on this Midtown or Financial District walking tour. Be sure to come hungry: You'll visit five top-rated street-food carts, and will sample everything from halal meals to soul food and beyond.

Harlem is an important center of African-American culture and the district's gospel choirs are legendary. On this walking tour, explore the New York City neighborhood like a local; follow in the footsteps of Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X; and stop at the famous Apollo Theater, where some of America’s most iconic artists ignited the Harlem renaissance. End the morning attending a traditional gospel choir performance at a local church.

The West Village is one of New York City's quirkiest and most bohemian neighborhoods, and with this unique tour you can discover its ghostly secrets. A local poet leads you along an itinerary of paranormal locales, from a former speakeasy to writerly haunts known for sightings of Edgar Allan Poe and Dylan Walsh, to explore the neighborhood's history and lore through a spooky lens.

Harlem and Hamilton Heights are two of the most storied neighborhoods in New York, but it takes an insider to uncover their fascinating histories. With this walking tour, stroll the streets that Alexander Hamilton walked in Hamilton Heights, a former rural outpost now one of Manhattan’s sought-after neighborhoods. Admire the 19th-century rowhouses and neo-Gothic architecture as your guide tells you fascinating stories from colonial America to the Harlem Renaissance and beyond.

Skip the expensive private tours and crowded groups tours and see Central Park’s attractions and hidden gems at your own pace with a self-guided audio tour. This tour is app-based, so can use it at a time that’s convenient to you. Enjoy a seamless touring experience, with offline capability and stories that play automatically via your phone’s GPS.

Explore the Big Apple with this top-rated Best of New York bundle—featuring three iconic experiences at one unbeatable price. Empire State Building Begin your adventure with express entry to the 86th-floor observation deck of the Empire State Building. Marvel at sweeping 360° views of Manhattan’s skyline and landmarks—from Central Park to the Statue of Liberty. A must-see art deco masterpiece! Circle Line Boat Cruise Cap off your NYC experience with a Circle Line sightseeing cruise—choose between the Liberty Midtown Cruise or the Landmarks Cruise. See the Statue of Liberty, Brooklyn Bridge, and One World Trade Center. Big Bus Hop-on Hop-off Tour Next, see New York your way with a flexible 48-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour on two routes. Ride top-deck for open-air views and enjoy audio commentary in multiple languages. Hop off at must-see spots like Times Square, Wall Street, and the MET—and hop back on whenever you're ready. The free Big Bus app tracks arrival times in real time.

Don’t settle for any average Broadway tour while you're visiting New York City. Instead, get an insider perspective of the glitz and glamor of the Big Apple's Theater District on this guided tour, led by a theater professional. Learn about the history and happenings of New York City’s most famous stages across the decades, and hear backstage stories about the stars of yesterday and today.

Uncover the fascinating past and present of one of New York City’s most iconic places: Rockefeller Center. Follow your guide in and around the Art Deco structure, hearing about Radio City Music Hall, 30 Rock, Channel Gardens, the Atlas sculpture, and even St. Patrick’s Cathedral. See where the magic happens for TV shows like Saturday Night Live. Finish with tickets to the Top of the Rock, an unparalleled observation deck.

Discover the High Line Park in Chelsea and its secrets on this 2-hour tour. Start your tour walk a stroll around Chelsea Market before heading to the High Line to walk its entire length and learn about its history. Discover the art along the park as well as nearby galleries, learn about the plants used in the area, and see some of Chelsea’s iconic buildings, both old and new.

See Central Park on a fun and casual 3.1-mile (5-kilometer) run with a guide. Wind along snaking paths through meadows and woods, and jog over rolling hills in the company of a fellow runner. Get your daily exercise with a dose of history as you take brief stops along your route to learn about some of the significant sites in this storied Manhattan green space.

Central Park is too big to cover on foot in a short visit, and its landmarks are easy to pass without knowing the stories behind them. A pedicab carries you between them, with a driver-guide covering the history as you go. The route takes in the Literary Walk, Bethesda Terrace, Strawberry Fields, and Pine Bank Bridge, with stops to photograph whatever catches your eye.

Want to squeeze in a trip to Niagara Falls during your stay in Washington DC—but not sure how to proceed? Leave all the logistics and navigation to someone else on this flexible, 2-day coach tour. Upon arrival in Niagara, discover the American Falls, Horseshoe Falls, and Bridal Veil Falls. You can also upgrade for a range of add-on experiences, from the Maid of the Mist (available in season) to an after-dark tour.

Learn about the area of New York most affected by the events of 9/11 on this walking tour of Lower Manhattan and the Financial District. Hear little-known facts and stories from your guide and see landmarks that visitors often miss, including Trinity Church and the FDNY Memorial Wall. The tour ends at the 9/11 Memorial, allowing you to pay your respects at your own pace.

No trip to New York is complete without exploring the Metropolitan Museum of Art. But the sprawling collection can be hard to navigate and understand without context. Focusing on the museum’s biblical artifacts, this small-group tour navigates the world of the Old and New Testaments. From Abraham, Moses, and David to Jesus, hear the stories from ancient Israel and behind the museum’s priceless ancient treasures.

Immerse yourself in the music and food scene of Greenwich, one of New York City’s most storied neighborhoods, on this guided walking tour. Ideal for music lovers and foodies, this tour explores off-the-beaten-path attractions that you may not discover on your own, and includes stops to sample food. Along the way, hear stories about the folk music scene of the 1950s, jazz, and how this area got the moniker 'America's Left Bank.'

Bring one of your favorite books or TV shows to life on this private "Gossip Girl" pedicab tour of New York City. In the company of just your party and a guide, journey through Manhattan to locations featured in the TV series, including Central Park, the Upper East Side, and Midtown. Enjoy plenty of opportunities to mark the occasion with photos and selfies.

Explore a side of New York City that many people miss during this walking tour of some of Harlem’s most vibrant corners and landmarks. Follow your guide between 125th Street and the Mount Morris Historic District as you learn about the intellectuals and artists who ignited the Harlem Renaissance. Check out the acclaimed Apollo Theater, admire beautiful brownstones, and finish your tour with an included lunch.

Discover the dark side of Manhattan's Greenwich Village on this 2-hour private evening walking tour. Follow your private guide and visit some of the neighborhood's spookiest locations, such as the Brown Building at New York University and Washington Square Park. Along the way, listen to stories of celebrity spirits, local phantoms, and more.

Discover the classic superhero sites of New York City on this private walking tour. Learn how the Big Apple has inspired some of history's most iconic superheroes. See locations featured in your favorite Marvel and DC comic books and movies—places such as the New York Daily News building and the United Nations—and learn where writers and artists created these seminal characters.

Learn more about New York City’s impressive street art scene during this private walking tour in Brooklyn. See some of the best street art in the city, from underground graffiti to street art collectives, with a personal guide to lead the way. Much of the best, most colorful and eye-catching art is hidden away in places you may not find when wandering around alone.