Top New York Private Sightseeing Tours

Climb aboard a pedicab—a bicycle-powered cab—for a private ride around New York City's Central Park. Sit back and relax as your guide pedals you past top attractions in the park. Riding in a pedicab will get you around the 843-acre (341-hectare) park much more efficiently than you ever could on foot.

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.

Discover Central Park and its highlights with ease on a private guided pedicab tour. Choose from a 1-, 1.5-, or 2-hour tour and glide through the Big Apple's beloved green space while learning about its history and stopping to take photo along the way at landmarks such as the John Lennon Memorial at Strawberry Fields and the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir.

Don’t settle for seeing Central Park through the window of a non-stop tour bus. Instead, make the most of good weather and enjoy a tour of the park in one of New York City’s iconic horse-drawn carriages. Hear about the history of Central Park and the Big Apple from your driver and take advantage of photo stops at park highlights made famous in so many movies, books, and television shows.

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.

Maximize your time in New York City on this private half- or full-day tour. You'll be driven around in a comfortable vehicle so you don’t get too tired walking. Make stops at iconic places such as Times Square, Hudson Yards, Central Park, Fifth Avenue, and Rockefeller Center. Exit the car and explore whenever you want, with your guide providing added entertainment and knowledge.

Instead of waiting around for others in a group tour, make the most of your time in New York City on a private tour by SUV or van. See the best of Manhattan, including historic neighborhoods such as Greenwich Village, SoHo, TriBeCa, Chinatown, and Little Italy, and drive across the Brooklyn Bridge. Listen to stories from your guide along the way, and hop out to take photos as often as you like.

Get a personal introduction to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island on a private half-day tour, and explore two of New York City’s most iconic sites at your own pace. Hear inspiring stories about the design and construction of the Statue of Liberty as you explore. Learn about the immigrants that came to Ellis Island from around the world in the fascinating Ellis Island Museum. This fully customizable private tour is a perfect fit for families and groups with limited mobility.

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.

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.

Discover the beauty of Central Park with ease—giving blistered feet and sore legs a break—on this private pedicab tour. Sit back, relax, and let your guide take you around to the most famous and picturesque spots in the park. There are plenty of tours happening throughout the day, so you can find one that fits your schedule.

Discover Central Park’s iconic filming locations, along with its architecture and hidden gems on this self-guided walking tour. Go at your own pace and on your own schedule as you listen to cinematic and historical stories. Since 1908, over 200 films, including “Ghostbusters,” “Taxi,” and more, have been shot in Central Park, making it the most filmed public park in the world.

Discover more of New York City's celebrated Central Park with this private pedicab tour, with a professional guide leading the way. Be driven through the park to visit several of the top sights, including Belvedere Castle, Strawberry Fields, and the Alice in Wonderland Statue. Enjoy your guide's insightful commentary, the lovely city and park views, and several stops to snap photos as you go.

Explore Lower Manhattan and New York’s Financial District on this immersive Wall Street Walking Tour. Guided by certified local experts, you’ll discover the stories behind the New York Stock Exchange, the Charging Bull, Trinity Church, and Federal Hall—iconic landmarks that shaped the city’s financial history. This Lower Manhattan Walking Tour blends fascinating storytelling with insider insights into the birthplace of global finance. Perfect for first-time visitors, families, and history lovers, it offers a close-up look at the architecture, culture, and energy that define downtown NYC. Enjoy a group experience for a more personal and interactive exploration of Wall Street and the Financial District, uncovering both famous sights and hidden gems along the way.

Get the most out of your time in New York City with a private Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island tour. Avoid the hassle of keeping up with a large group, or struggling to hear, as you get your guide’s full attention. The tour includes round-trip ferry transport to Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty, and access to the informative museums on Ellis and Liberty islands.

Save time while making sure you see the highlights of New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art with a private guided tour. Enjoy express skip-the-line access (admission extra) and a tour customized to your group’s interests. Learn about the museum’s history and admire famous artworks and hidden treasures from the vast collection. Your guide provides helpful insights and answers your questions. The short morning or midday tour fits busy schedules.

Get your nose out of the guidebooks and take a deep dive into the architecture that defines Manhattan’s skyline, with a private guided walking tour of Midtown. From the Empire State Building to Grand Central Terminal, see many of the city’s most impressive historic buildings while learning about their history and preservation efforts. Going with a private guide means you can set your own pace and ask as many questions as you like.

Make the most of your time in New York City with this fully customizable private SUV tour. Travel comfortably with hotel pickup and explore at your own pace. Choose a duration to suit you and discover Manhattan or other boroughs like Brooklyn on a tailor-made itinerary. Option to add a personal photographer for top-quality images of your day.

See New York City's landmarks and skyline from the water—and enjoy views many other visitors miss—on this private boat tour. Board your own personal luxury vessel in Lower Manhattan then set sail on New York City Harbor, past the Brooklyn Bridge, One World Trade Center, Statue of Liberty, and more.

Keen to explore New York’s Central Park but don’t know where to begin? Sit back and relax on this private pedicab tour, where a guide will take you to the park’s hot spots and filming locations for TV shows and movies, and explain its history. Along the way, you’ll stop by the park’s major attractions, such as Strawberry Fields and the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir, where you can walk around and snap photos.

Discover the highlights and hidden corners of Central Park that most travelers miss on a private pedicab tour. The comprehensive itinerary takes you to the park’s most recognizable landmarks, including the Literary Walk, Bethesda Terrace, Strawberry Fields, and Pine Bank Bridge. Stop for photographs whenever you spot something that interests you. Along the way, learn about Central Park’s lesser-known history and entertaining anecdotes.

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.

Swap the busy streets of New York City for a classic experience of Central Park with this horse-and-carriage ride that will have you feeling like you've stepped back in time. Explore the park's highlights at leisurely pace on the 2.5-mile (4-kilometer) trail, which includes views of Cherry Hill, the Wollman Rink, Bethesda Fountain, and the Central Park Carousel.