The 15 Best New York City Tours & Tickets

NYC: SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Tickets - Entering through Grand Central Terminal

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 51,195 reviews · 90 minutes - 2 hours · from $47Our pick

Review of SUMMIT One Vanderbilt in NYC, with mirror rooms, glass skyboxes, sweeping views, timing advice, price value, and practical tips.

“This trip is a must! You get the best view of New York City. We also visited the Empire State Building and Top of the Rock, but this was the best view by far. The rooms are very bright, and you are provided with sunglasses, which are very much needed. I would highly recommend this excursion.”

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NYC: Empire State Building Tickets – Observatory & Museum

2.Empire State Building Tickets – Observatory & Museum

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 25,757 reviews · 45 minutes - 2 hours · from $47

Review of Empire State Building tickets, with 86th and 102nd floor views, museum highlights, timing advice, accessibility, and ticket value.

“The best viewing platform for information and entertainment…. Could do with a small bar at the top though!”

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New York City: Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island with Ferry

3.Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island with Ferry

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 18,683 reviews · 5 hours · from $19Best value

Visit Lady Liberty and Ellis Island by ferry, with museums, audio guides, skyline views, flexible island time, and strong value at $19.

“The only sunny day during my trip here in nyc. Good weather overall even though it was freezing cold. Visited liberty museum and museum of immigration. Worth every penny. Plus point is the pickup point was near to my hotel. Ferry ride only takes 10-15 mins.”

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New York City: American Museum of Natural History Ticket

4.American Museum of Natural History Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 15,447 reviews · 1 day · from $37

Review the American Museum of Natural History in New York, with dinosaur halls, the Gilder Center, space shows, family tips, and ticket advice.

“I had the best time, the museum is really intriguing and I didn’t realise how big it is. Really makes you feel like you’re in the movie.”

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Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Tour: All Options

5.Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Tour: All Options

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13,571 reviews · 3 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $69Top rated

Compare Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island tour options, ferry tickets, museum access, guide quality, timing, crowds, and practical tips.

“Such a great trip especially having Jay as our guide. Communication was excellent throughout and the information Jay gave all through the tour was given with enthusiasm and genuine enjoyment. Highly Recommend, Thank You”

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New York in One Day Guided Sightseeing Tour

6.New York in One Day Guided Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13,166 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $99

See Central Park, Fifth Avenue, 9/11 Memorial, and the Statue of Liberty on a six-hour New York sightseeing tour.

“Great way to get a passing glance of a lot of major spots in NYC. Appreciated the history provided while on the tour, too. I will admit, the bus windows were pretty dirty, but that did not end up impacting our experience at all.”

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NYC: Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) Entry Ticket

7.Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 12,540 reviews · 1 day · from $30

Explore MoMA in Midtown with skip-the-line entry, six floors of modern art, Starry Night, Warhol, Monet, free audio guides, and MoMA PS1 access.

“Had an amazing time at the MET in NYC The two-hour visit flew, our guide was incredible, super knowledgeable, and made everything so interesting. Totally recommend this experience. Thank you!”

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NYC: One World Observatory Skip-the-Line Ticket

8.One World Observatory Skip-the-Line Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 12,329 reviews · 1 day · from $30

Ride the SkyPod to One World Observatory for 360-degree NYC views, sunset timing tips, skip-the-ticket-line entry, and practical value advice.

“The view is phenomenal. The staff was very helpful and friendly.”

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New York CityPASS®: Save up to 41% at 5 Top Attractions

9.New York CityPASS®: Save up to 41% at 5 Top Attractions

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 10,548 reviews · 9 days · from $154

Save on five top NYC attractions with a mobile CityPASS valid for nine days, including the Empire State Building, museums, cruises, and more.

“Every attraction EXCEPT the American History museum allowed you to present your city pass ticket and enter right away. The museum made you wait in a line to convert your pass to museum tickets. Other than that the City Pass is far and away the way to go.”

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NYC: Circle Line 2h Harbor Lights Cruise Skip-The-Box-Office

10.Circle Line 2h Harbor Lights Cruise Skip-The-Box-Office

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 8,222 reviews · 2 hours · from $45

Review of Circle Line’s two-hour Harbor Lights Cruise, with Statue of Liberty views, bridge crossings, guides, seating, bar, price, and tips.

“Brilliant views of NYC along with the bridges and Statue of Liberty, highlight of our trip”

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New York Explorer Pass: Top Attractions including Edge

11.New York Explorer Pass: Top Attractions including Edge

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 7,872 reviews · 1 month · from $84

Build your New York trip with a 2 to 10-attraction pass, including Edge, the Empire State Building, museums, cruises, and tours.

“This pass was excellent value for money and we chose the 5 event pass which for us was just right as we walked to nearby every attraction or caught the subway but it was great value”

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NYC: Circle Line 2.5 Hour Best of NYC Boat Cruise

12.Circle Line 2.5 Hour Best of NYC Boat Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7,268 reviews · from $39

Circle Manhattan by boat in 2.5 hours, with close Statue of Liberty views, skyline photos, live stories, and indoor comfort for $39.

“Apart of seeing all the sights I’d love the guide: She had funny stories to tell. And even was singing for us, too.”

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Central Park Pedicab Guided Tours

13.Central Park Pedicab Guided Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7,108 reviews · 1 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $38

Review of Central Park pedicab tours, with movie sites, major landmarks, guide tips, pricing, timing, and advice on choosing one or two hours.

“Our driver was very informative and friendly. He took us to the main sites and took pictures for us. The hour long ride was just perfect for a very cold NYC morning.”

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New York City: Manhattan Helicopter Tour

14.Manhattan Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 7,076 reviews · 12 - 30 minutes · from $299

See New York from the air on a narrated Manhattan helicopter tour past the Statue of Liberty, Central Park, Broadway, and Brooklyn Bridge.

“A brilliant flight with Christian who made the whole flight really enjoyable. The ground staff were also very professional, courteous and looked after everyone in our party really well. Very efficient and because we arrived early we were able to fly slightly earlier as well. A great start to our New York adventure.”

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