Top New York Arts & Design in 2026

Learn about the events of 9/11 on this moving tour, beginning with a visit to St. Paul’s Chapel. A guide shares tales of bravery you’d miss if exploring alone, and admission to the 9/11 Memorial is included to save time waiting in line for tickets. The tour also showcases the FDNY Memorial, with the option to add admission to the self-guided 9/11 Memorial Museum.

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.

Get into the festive spirit aboard a holiday-themed cruise in New York City. Set sail aboard an elegantly decorated yacht from Chelsea Piers. Along the way, see the Statue of Liberty, Manhattan skyline, and other scenic vistas. You can also sing along to carols played by the live jazz band, nibble on Christmas cookies, and enjoy a cup of spiked hot cocoa from the bar.

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.

You could see New York's many landmarks, rivers, and islands over the course of a week—or you could 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. There's plenty of time to see Liberty Island, the Empire State Building, and Governors Island, all while enjoying perspectives far, far away from (and above) the crowds.

Explore New York City like a local with a tour guide who’s lived in Brooklyn for 30 years. Learn all about the history and the people who have defined Brooklyn over the years as you marvel at the Manhattan skyline. Pass by film and TV locations as well as the homes of the rich and famous.

Get to know Central Park, the most visited urban park in the United States, better than you could by wandering around alone. This private pedicab tour takes you on a leisurely ride around the New York City landmark, to its bridges, fountains and, statues, while your driver fills you in on its history and design.

Numerous superhero movies and television shows have been set in New York City, but finding the sites on your own can take time. Skip the research and hassle on this guided group walking tour of Midtown Manhattan. Whether you’re a Marvel or DC fan, see the filming locations for some of your favorite superheroes.

Save time and money with the New York CityPASS, which 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.

Experience New York at its natural best: lit up after dark. For this evening city tour, you'll hop on a bus (upgrade for glass-topped luxury) and ride past illuminated landmarks like Times Square, Rockefeller Center, and the neighborhoods of SoHo and Chinatown—absorbing your guide's narration along the way. Disembark at the High Line for an atmospheric stroll in this veritable city of light.

Harlem is at the heart of hip-hop history. Learn all about it on this guided walking tour led by a local insider, checking out important landmarks like the Apollo Theater and historic jazz clubs. See popular locations for hip-hop music videos and hear insider stories that you wouldn’t get walking around alone. You’ll also pass the Museum of the City of New York if you want to return later alone.

New York City is full of important architectural and historical sites but finding your way between them can be challenging for first-time visitors touring alone. On this guided Midtown tour, take in the top landmarks in half a day. Enjoy the personal attention of a small group while exploring sites like Madison Square Park, the Flatiron and Empire State buildings, and the New York Public Library.

Explore the Brooklyn Bridge and the artsy neighborhood of DUMBO without getting lost on this group walking tour from Manhattan. See the sights up close on a walking tour and listen to stories about the construction of the bridge and Brooklyn history as you stroll. Snap photos of New York City’s incredible waterfront and discover local galleries, shops, and more in DUMBO.

Follow in the footsteps of Carrie, Samantha, Charlotte, and Miranda on this guided NYC bus tour, which shows you filming spots that you're unlikely to find on your own. Visit bars, boutiques, and neighborhoods such as Fifth Avenue, West Village, and the Meatpacking District. Enjoy comfortable transportation and easy stops as your local actor guide shares behind-the-scenes stories, making it a fun, stress-free way to see the city.

Get the full Brooklyn experience on a private street art walk that includes a tasting tour. Explore the DUMBO district's murals, artisan shops, and historic warehouses. Learn how the area has changed over the last 50 years and take in views of all three bridges connecting Brooklyn to Manhattan from a rooftop bar.

See New York City’s skyline and the many iconic sights of the city from a unique perspective on this shared helicopter flight. Soar over the Manhattan skyline and beyond, including the Empire State Building, One World Trade Center, and Central Park, to name just a few, plus Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty. Then continue to see Brooklyn, Staten Island, and more. A variety of departure times are available throughout the day.

Step off the crowded streets and go underground into New York City subway history on this small-group guided walking tour. Your native New Yorker guide describes 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.

See New York City from a unique perspective on this dinner cruise featuring a delicious buffet, scenic skyline views, and live DJ entertainment. Enjoy dinner in a climate-controlled dining room while cruising past landmarks like the Statue of Liberty and Brooklyn Bridge then groove to the onboard DJ's music inside or out on deck.

Discover the three genres of music—rock, punk, and glam— that helped form a new kind of music culture in the 1970s and beyond on this small-group walking tour of New York City’s East Village. With your guide in the lead, see where bands such as the Ramones, the New York Dolls, the Velvet Underground, Iggy Pop, and others wrote music and performed, and spot sights that you'd otherwise walk right past on your own.

Discover the rich culture, history, and musical legacy of Harlem on this Wednesday morning tour. Stroll past landmarks such as the Apollo Theater, the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, and beautiful brownstones while learning about Harlem’s famous former residents and take part in an uplifting Wednesday morning service featuring the Harlem Gospel Acapella Choir.

Hip-hop music began in New York City, and there's no better way to explore this iconic music genre than this insider’s tour led by one of rap's Grandmasters. Visit more locations than you could possibly find on your own as you embark on an interactive musical journey through Manhattan, Harlem, and the Bronx to uncover the origins and evolution of hip-hop and rap music.

Long lines at the Empire State Building can eat into your sightseeing time in New York. Beat the queues with early-access entry, then continue on foot with a guide who points out Midtown Manhattan landmarks you'd otherwise walk past. Upgrade to add Top of the Rock for a second skyline vantage point and compare two perspectives of the city in one outing.

Soak in a bird's-eye view of the Big Apple during this thrilling helicopter tour from Downtown Manhattan. Look down at the Statue of Liberty, the Empire State Building, and more iconic city landmarks all in one tour. It's an experience most tourists will never get.

Simplify your trip to New York City and save time and money with this multi-attraction pass. Choose from 1- to 5-day passes granting access to over 100 top sights, including the Empire State Building, Top of the Rock, One World Observatory, and the 9/11 Memorial. Use the digital pass and guide app to plan your itinerary and visit as many attractions as you like each day.