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The New York Historical: Iconic NYC Cultural Tours

Step into the heart of the city's soul with The New York Historical. Immerse yourself in unparalleled NYC tourism experiences, exploring captivating museum exhibits, iconic landmarks, and the deep-rooted stories that shaped New York City. From private guided tours to authentic cultural encounters, our curated attractions offer a profound journey through time. Whether you are a history buff or a curious traveler, discover the must-see hidden gems and world-class heritage sites that make this a premier destination for unforgettable New York adventures. Book your journey today!

4.75/5 visitor ratingFrom $31.33 per personPrivate tours availableFree cancellation included

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New York Pass: 100+ Things To Do including Empire State Building

New York Pass: 100+ Things To Do including Empire State Building

5 days
4.17 (1,404 reviews)
Viator
$169
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New York Pass: 100+ Things To Do including Empire State Building
Summary

Access over 100 top New York attractions, museums and experiences with The New York Pass. Whizz to the top of Empire State Building, Top of the Rock, One World Observatory or Edge for fascinating views, sit back and relax on a Big Bus tour of Manhattan, climb aboard the ferry to see the Statue of Li...

Inclusions
  • Go City app with everything you need to plan your trip (also available as PDF guide)
  • Digital pass for 100+ things to do over 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5-days
Exclusions
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Transportation to and from attractions unless stated
  • Some attractions may offer additional ticket upgrades available directly at the attraction
Itinerary
  • Empire State Building
  • One World Observatory
  • Statue of Liberty
  • Top of the Rock
  • The National 9/11 Memorial & Museum
  • Edge NYC
  • The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)
  • American Museum Of Natural History
  • Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises - Midtown
  • Madame Tussauds New York
  • Big Bus New York
  • Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
  • Intrepid Museum
  • Ground Zero Museum Workshop
  • Whitney Museum of American Art
  • Rockefeller Center Tour
  • Yankee Stadium
  • Museum of Sex New York City
  • Museum of the City of New York
  • The New York Historical
  • Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine
  • Museum of Arts and Design
  • Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
  • South Street Seaport Museum
  • International Center Of Photography
  • MoMA PS1
  • Little Italy
  • New York Botanical Garden
  • Museum of Jewish Heritage
  • Skyscraper Museum
  • Harlem
  • Staten Island Museum at Snug Harbor
  • Staten Island Zoo
  • Escape Virtuality
  • Museum At Eldridge Street
  • Grand Central Terminal
  • Basilica Of St. Patrick's Old Cathedral
  • Central Park
  • Wall Street
  • Williamsburg
  • Broadway Theatre
  • Dumbo
  • Chinatown
  • Chelsea
  • Artechouse NYC
  • New York Botanical Garden
  • Brooklyn Botanic Garden
  • Yankee Stadium
Good to know
  • Public transportation options are available nearby, Suitable for all physical fitness levels, Your pass will be available immediately upon order confirmation. Hit “Get ticket” to update your email and sync your pass in the Go City app, Refer to the Go City app or digital guidebook for the most up-to-date list of attractions. Included attractions are subject to change and each attraction can only be visited once, Please note: Some activities require reservations. Use the Go City app to plan your itinerary and reserve where necessary to avoid disappointment, Passes are valid for 1 year from date of purchase. Your pass is activated upon your first attraction visit and remains valid is valid for the number of consecutive calendar days purchased (not 24-hour periods).
Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Go City: New York Explorer Pass: 100+ Things to Do Including Edge

Go City: New York Explorer Pass: 100+ Things to Do Including Edge

30 daysEco-FriendlyFree cancellation
4.06 (2,120 reviews)
Viator
$84$89
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Go City: New York Explorer Pass: 100+ Things to Do Including Edge
Summary

With the New York Explorer Pass by Go City you get access to your favorite 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6 attractions or tours, from over 100 things to do, and save up to 50%* (compared to buying individual attraction tickets). Admire sweeping views from the Empire State Building Observation Deck, Top of the Rock,...

Inclusions
  • One digital pass to use for entry at all chosen attractions.
  • Ability to visit your chosen attractions up to 30 days from first attractions visit.
  • Go City app with everything you need to plan your trip to each attraction (available as PDF guide).
  • Entry to 2-6 of the 100+ top attractions, tours or activities available on the Go City app.
Exclusions
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Transportation to and from attractions unless stated
  • Some attractions may offer additional ticket upgrades available directly at the attraction.
Itinerary
  • Empire State Building
  • Edge NYC
  • Top of the Rock
  • The National 9/11 Memorial & Museum
  • Statue of Liberty
  • Central Park
  • One World Observatory
  • Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises - Midtown
  • Intrepid Museum
  • The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)
  • American Museum Of Natural History
  • Madame Tussauds New York
  • Basilica Of St. Patrick's Old Cathedral
  • Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
  • Broadway
  • Whitney Museum of American Art
  • Museum of Sex New York City
  • Spyscape
  • National Museum of the American Indian
  • Greenwich Village
  • Governors Island
  • Museum of the City of New York
  • The New York Historical
  • The High Line
  • St. Patrick's Cathedral
  • Museum of Jewish Heritage
  • Fotografiska New York
  • Rockefeller Center Tour
  • Wall Street
  • Yankee Stadium
  • Chinatown
  • Little Italy
  • LEGOLAND Discovery Center Westchester
  • Artechouse NYC
  • Museum of Broadway
  • Central Park
  • New York Botanical Garden
  • Brooklyn Botanic Garden
  • Yankee Stadium
Good to know
  • Public transportation options are available nearby, Suitable for all physical fitness levels, Your pass will be available immediately via your Viator confirmation. Hit “Get ticket” to update your email and sync your pass in the Go City app., Refer to the Go City app or digital guidebook for the most up-to-date list of attractions. Included attractions are subject to change and each attraction can only be visited once, Please note: Some activities require reservations. Use the Go City app to plan your itinerary and reserve where necessary to avoid disappointment, Passes are valid for 1 year from date of purchase. Your pass is activated upon your first attraction visit and remains valid for 30 days
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

2 Hours Central Park Pedicab Tours

2 Hours Central Park Pedicab Tours

2 hrsPrivate tourFree cancellation
5 (1 reviews)
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Viator
$125
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2 Hours Central Park Pedicab Tours
Summary

As NYC TOUR with 9 years experience, we offer fascinated guided Central Park pedicab tour. Our guests can make sure that they will see all the attractions, learn everything about Central Park and take lots of photos in amazing places. It is a very informative, fun and scenic drive through Central Pa...

Inclusions
  • All Fees and Taxes
Itinerary
  • Victorian Gardens
  • Central Park Carousel
  • Heckscher Playground
  • Central Park Horse Carriage
  • Balto Statue
  • Alice in Wonderland Statue
  • Conservatory Water
  • Hans Christian Andersen Statue
  • Bethesda Terrace
  • The San Remo
  • Beresford
  • Bow Bridge
  • Strawberry Fields
  • The New York Historical
  • American Museum Of Natural History
  • Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir
  • The Metropolitan Museum of Art
  • Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre
  • Turtle Pond
  • Shakespeare Garden
  • Belvedere Castle
  • The Ramble
  • Seneca Village
Good to know
  • Wheelchair accessible, Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, Service animals allowed, Public transportation options are available nearby, Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap, Specialized infant seats are available, All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

NYC Upper West Side Self Guided Walking Tour Scavenger Hunt

NYC Upper West Side Self Guided Walking Tour Scavenger Hunt

4 hrsPrivate tourEco-FriendlyFree cancellation
4.5 (2 reviews)
Viator
$8
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NYC Upper West Side Self Guided Walking Tour Scavenger Hunt
Summary

Are you looking for things to do on the Upper West Side? Our self-guided walking tour/scavenger hunt will take you from the Lincoln Center to the American Natural History Museum through Central Park and much more! Solve challenges at every step to discover your next destination and learn new things...

Inclusions
  • 48 varied challenges
  • Instructions & directions on your smartphone
Exclusions
  • Internet access on your smartphone is required
Itinerary
  • Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
  • David Geffen Hall
  • David H. Koch Theater
  • The Metropolitan Opera
  • Vivian Beaumont Theatre
  • Dante Park
  • Evangelical Lutheran Church Of The Holy Trinity
  • First Church of Christ, Scientist
  • The Dakota
  • Central Park
  • The Ramble
  • The New York Historical
  • American Museum Of Natural History
  • Beacon Theatre
  • The Ansonia
  • Verdi Square
  • AMC Loews Lincoln Square 13
Good to know
  • Wheelchair accessible, Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, Service animals allowed, Public transportation options are available nearby, Transportation options are wheelchair accessible, All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

From Brownstones to Broadway – A Quiet Upper West Side Walk

From Brownstones to Broadway – A Quiet Upper West Side Walk

2 hrsPrivate tourEco-FriendlyFree cancellation
0
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$249
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From Brownstones to Broadway – A Quiet Upper West Side Walk
Summary

Step into one of Manhattan’s most storied and sophisticated neighborhoods on this guided walking tour. The Upper West Side is celebrated for its grand architecture, cultural icons, and tree-lined avenues that offer a quieter, more intimate glimpse of New York life. As we stroll between Central Park...

Inclusions
  • Guided Walking Tour
Exclusions
  • Gratuities
Itinerary
  • The New York Historical
  • The Dakota
  • The San Remo
  • Verdi Square
  • Beacon Theatre
  • The Ansonia
  • Zabar's
  • Riverside Drive
Good to know
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, Service animals allowed, Public transportation options are available nearby, Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Introduction to Central Park West Tour in New York City

Introduction to Central Park West Tour in New York City

2 hrsEco-FriendlyFree cancellation
0
Viator
$35
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Introduction to Central Park West Tour in New York City
Summary

Central Park West oozes class. From the premium views at the top of the San Remo to the lengthy pedigree of the New York Historical, the people and institutions that line this avenue not only abut Central Park – New York City’s premier recreational space – but are an architectural showcase to a luxu...

Inclusions
  • In-person guide
Itinerary
  • Columbus Circle
  • The Dakota
  • The San Remo
  • The New York Historical
  • American Museum Of Natural History
Good to know
  • Wheelchair accessible, Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, Service animals allowed, Public transportation options are available nearby, Transportation options are wheelchair accessible, Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

How NYC Invented Christmas: Self Guided Walking Tour

How NYC Invented Christmas: Self Guided Walking Tour

3.2 hrsPrivate tourEco-FriendlyFree cancellation
0
Viator
$15
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How NYC Invented Christmas: Self Guided Walking Tour
Summary

A self-guided audio walk to ten stops across Manhattan, from Chelsea to Central Park West, with the stories of how New York shaped Christmas: Clement Clarke Moore's poem, Macy's holiday windows, Thomas Nast's Santa Claus, the first Rockefeller Center tree, TubaChristmas and the first St. Nicholas di...

Inclusions
  • Self-guided audio walk on your phone (ten stops)
  • On-screen route between stops, using your phone's location
  • Opens in your phone's web browser: no app
  • English narration at every stop, with a displayed transcript
  • A card at every stop with a photograph, its address and a fact
Exclusions
  • Entry to The New York Historical (the walk stays outside)
  • A phone and mobile data (bring your own)
  • Food and drinks
  • Transport to the start and from the end
Itinerary
  • Chelsea
  • Macy's Herald Square
  • 34th Street
  • Murray Hill
  • Times Square
  • Rockefeller Center
  • Upper East Side
  • The New York Historical
Good to know
  • Service animals allowed, Public transportation options are available nearby, Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness, Self-guided: no guide meets you. You use your own phone., The route crosses busy Midtown avenues and runs along crowded sidewalks around Herald Square and Rockefeller Center. Watch for traffic while you listen., About 5.3 miles (8.5 km) on foot, outdoors., Museum entry, shopping, food and drink aren't included. Every stop is seen from the street., Bring a charged phone with mobile data. Headphones help where it is loud., The walk tells its stories all year. The Macy's holiday windows and the Rockefeller Center tree are there only in the holiday season, and the walk doesn't depend on them., The narration is in English., Curbs and sidewalks along the route haven't been checked for wheelchairs or strollers.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Get answers to the most common questions travelers ask before visiting.

While you can find various options, 60% of the tours we compare are private experiences. This makes them a very common choice if you are looking for a more tailored or intimate way to explore the museum's collections.

Prices vary depending on the level of service and duration, but the typical price range across booking platforms is $39–$233. Most options fall within the $89–$169 bracket, with a median price of about $125.

Flexibility is widely available, as 60% of the options listed offer free cancellation. We recommend checking the specific terms on your chosen booking platform before finalizing your reservation.

Most experiences are relatively concise, with a median duration of 4 hours. However, depending on the specific itinerary you choose, the time commitment can range from 2 hours to 20 days.

Yes, there is a strong selection for international travellers. Among the tours we compare, experiences are offered in 8 different languages: English, French, Spanish, German, Chinese, Japanese, Portuguese, and Russian.

The feedback from visitors is very strong, with an average rating of 4.42★ based on 3,369 pooled reviews across booking platforms. Reviewers frequently mention having a great time during their visits.

If sustainability is a priority for your trip, you will be pleased to find that 60% of the tours we compare are tagged as eco-friendly.

Use OMNY. You can tap your contactless credit card or smartphone at the turnstile for seamless entry.

Book early for popular shows. Use the TKTS booth for same day discounts if you prefer spontaneity.

Use the subway for speed. Take the NYC Ferry for a scenic route that connects Manhattan to Brooklyn and Queens.

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