New York City is one of the best and most popular cities to visit in the USA. With its Manhattan downtown filled with skyscrapers, landmarks and other points of interest, such as the Empire State Building, One World Trade Center, Statue of Liberty and parks such as Central Park, the city has a whole host of exciting things to see. When visiting New York City (especially for the first time), we’d recommend seeing some of the top attractions through tours and excursions.
Here are suggestions of some of the best tours and activities for New York City. These will add something special to your visit and allow you to see some of the exciting attractions in the city. These are provided through our recommended partner GetYourGuide, and many offer free cancellation should your plans change.
Why Book a Tour When Visiting New York City?
Tours offer lots of benefits. Here are some of the reasons why we’d recommend them in New York City.
- The convenience of having the activity planned for you
- So as to learn more about New York City and to discover key attractions (and lesser-known) around the city.
- To easily experience some of the highlights – such as the Statue of Liberty and Empire State Building
- To have some exciting activities to look forward to during your visit
Our Top Picks – Tour and Activities for New York City
Here are our top picks for tours in New York City. Including a cruise on the Hudson, a visit to the Statue of Liberty and access to the Empire State Building observation deck. There is so much more available in the city, and these are just a few things we’d highly recommend.
Sightseeing Tours for New York (Walking, Bus, Bike and Boat Cruises)
A guided tour around the city will help you get to see some of the best attractions and allow you to learn more about the destination. Also available are sightseeing cruises on the Hudson River where you can relax and admire the city from afar, as well as stops at Liberty Island, Ellis Island and more.
City Pass
A great way to discover New York and see many of the top attractions is by getting a New York Pass. This includes access and discounts to over 100+ attractions and is a lot cheaper than paying for everything separately. You can get the pass for between 1-10 days and we would recommend trying to do as much as you can that’s included so that you get your money’s worth. If you’re visiting for a few days you could also spend one of those days being very sightseeing heavy and others at more relaxed pace.
Attraction Tickets
Here are some entry tickets for various attractions in New York City that you may like, including The Empire State Building, Edge Observation Deck and Staute of Liberty. Also available are tickets for the America Museum of Natural History, MoMA, Museum of Ice Cream, Ripley’s Believe It or Not! and much more. You can click the blue button to find more.
Day Trips From New York City
If you’re visiting the city for a while then why not also enjoy a day trip so as to see neighbouring cities and attractions. You’ll find options available for places such as Boston, Niagara Falls and lots more. Below are a few options and you can also find more options via the blue see more button.
Top Attractions in New York City
Some of the top attractions in New York City include:
- Brooklyn Bridge
- Empire State Building
- Statue of Liberty
- Top of the Rock
- Central Park
- Edge Observation Deck
- 9/11 Memorial
Things You Shouldn’t Miss When Visiting New York City
- We definitely recommend taking a boat cruise/tour along the Hudson. Many of these also stop at the Statue of Liberty and other islands too
- Also be sure to head up either the Empire State Building, Top of the Rock, Edge Observation Deck or New York One World Observatory (or several of them) for awesome views over the city
- Visit some of the cool and unique museums within the city. Such as the MoMA and Museum of Ice Cream (to name a few)
Where are the best places to book tours and activities for New York City?
Some of the best places to book tours, activities and experiences for New York City include GetYourGuide, Viator and Civitatis. Many of these tours will include guides helping you to learn more about the destination, free cancellation, Covid-19 safety precautions and more. To discover more places to book tours then read 7 Best Places to Book Tours, Activities and Experiences Online.
Summary
We hope that you liked these suggestions of tours and activities for New York City. The city has lots to offer all kinds of interests, from boat cruises on the Hudson, awesome viewpoints, cool and quirky museums and much more.
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