Top New York City Layover Tours

Take a ride on the wild side with this 30-minute speedboat tour of New York City. Hop on board The Beast and let the fun begin. This high-speed boat tour along New York Harbor — complete with loud, rocking music and playful narration — acts like a roller coaster on water. It’s a must-do experience for adrenalin junkies.

This custom sightseeing tour on the Hudson River is designed for photographers and tourists alike. Travel on the same media boat that news photographers use to cover breaking stories, and view more than 40 iconic sights—including the New York City skyline—from unique vantage points. The captain’s narration provides a comprehensive overview of New York Harbor, with close-up views of landmarks like the Brooklyn Bridge and Statue of Liberty.

Marvel at the 360-degree, unobstructed views from the Empire State Building and explore its Interactive Museum and more with this combo ticket. See NYC's landmarks from the 86th-floor observatory, enjoy the exhibitions and augmented reality viewfinders on the 80th floor; and explore the 2nd-floor museum’s immersive displays on the building's history. Upgrade for skip-the-line access.

Get the New York CityPASS and enjoy great discounts at some of the Big Apple’s top attractions. Your CityPASS mobile tickets are valid for 9 days from the date of first use of first use for NYC favorites like the Empire State Building, American Museum of Natural History, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Statue of Liberty, Guggenheim Museum, 9/11 Memorial and Museum and much more.

Perfect for travelers who are short on time in New York City, this boat tour offers views of the Statue of Liberty, Brooklyn Bridge, and Ellis Island. Coast guard-licensed captains guide you around New York Harbor during the family-friendly speedboat ride. Plus, get the chance to snap photos of Manhattan.

Though there’s serious competition for where to find the best NYC views, you can enjoy the cityscape from the tallest outdoor observation platform in the entire Western Hemisphere with a visit to the Edge Observation Deck. Secure this prebooked admission ticket to guarantee your time slot, and head to the West Side to experience New York’s newest, sky-high attraction. Just walk across a suspended glass floor and enjoy 360-degree views.

Prebook your admission to the 9/11 Memorial Museum in lower Manhattan, and guarantee your entry to the center that documented the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center in 2001. Museum artifacts include first-person accounts of what happened on that September morning in 2001, multi-media displays, and exhibits on history, which commemorate nearly 3,000 people who lost their lives in the attacks.

On average, 98 movie scenes are shot in New York City every month, and unless you’re following all the details daily, you might pass by spots and not even know it. This Central Park TV and movie sites walking tour takes you through the city with a guide who knows all the best filming locations from ‘Sex and the City,’ ‘Breakfast at Tiffany’s,’ ‘Home Alone 2,’ and more.

Take in all the highlights of New York City on this comprehensive, one-of-a-kind tour. Explore the Big Apple like a New Yorker, as you walk, ride the subway and take the Staten Island ferry. Visit Times Square, the Broadway Theater District, Grand Central Terminal, the Brooklyn Bridge, the Statue of Liberty, and much more. Entrance to the One World Observatory is also included.

Explore your favorite NYC attractions for one low price with this New York City Explorer Pass. Choose how many attractions you want to visit—up to 10—and enjoy visits to landmarks like the Statue of Liberty and Top of the Rock Observatory, and activities such as a Madison Square Garden tour or Brooklyn bike tour. Sightsee the city with ease during a hop-on hop-off bus tour, or choose a sightseeing cruise. Please note: Enjoy the extra flexibility in case your travel plans need to change: All passes are valid for two years from purchase date and only become activated with your first attraction visit. After activation your pass will be valid for 60 days and/or the remaining number of attraction choices purchased.

The world-famous Madame Tussauds New York has over five floors of exhibitions and more than 200 wax figures including celebrities, sporting icons, and politicians. With this admission ticket, enjoy full access and spend as long as you like admiring the waxworks, posing for photos, and enjoying interactive experiences such as the Broadway exhibit or the Marvel 4-D Cinema Experience (if option selected).

Explore New York City at your own pace on a private tour that lets you customize your itinerary. Your personal guide helps you to craft your dream journey around NYC, making this trip a rewarding adventure for everyone from first-time visitors to NYC regulars. Plus, while many tours have one driver/guide, on this trip you can choose a separate guide and driver so you can ensure your guide’s full attention.

Discover NYC with a local licensed Tour Guide. We'll organize a fully customized experience based on your requests and preferences. Travelers come from all over to visit the Big Apple. Some get here for the 1st time after years waiting for this trip, others will be here for the 100th time. We all have different expectations and ideas of what we would like to do once we land in NYC. With this Private Walking Tour, you can choose both the length (2, 4, 6, 8 hours) and the number of things you will like to visit. You may choose to focus on more iconic areas or perhaps visit more off-the-beaten-path ones. We can even go to Hoboken, New Jersey for some unparalleled views of the Skyline! Most requested itineraries (4-hr) Hidden Gems & Secrets of NYC Midtown and Roosevelt Island Tramway Lower Manhattan & The Villages Downtown & The 9/11 Memorial Brooklyn Heights, Dumbo & The Bridge Across the Hudson with Hoboken, NJ We can help you tailor your itinerary.

Live the life of a New York City VIP during this private, full-day, trip to the Hamptons, the seaside retreat of the city’s rich and famous. Travel by private chauffeured minivan to this exclusive area to spend the day exploring its sprawling mansions, shopping in the quaint shops of Southampton, visiting a local vineyard and admiring the fishing boats of Montauk.

See the parts of New York City most travelers miss with this private tour to Brooklyn, Queens, and the Bronx. With your personal guide, you can explore historic neighborhoods and vibrant communities in a comfortable minivan that accommodates up to six passengers. Visit the cultural hub of Williamsburg, Brooklyn, stop to see the Manhattan skyline from Dumbo, and head to the Bronx to visit Yankee Stadium, Little Italy, and more. With private transportation and hotel pickup included, this tour might be the best way for a local's view of NYC.

Discover more of downtown Manhattan on a half-day walking tour with your own private guide. Explore the Financial District and hear about New York City’s history as you pass the Custom House and Bowling Green. See attractions such as Wall Street, the New York Stock Exchange, 9/11 Memorial, and the Oculus, and view the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island from southern tip of Manhattan.

With just a few hours on shore, it can be tough to figure out what to do with your time in New York City. Rest easy with this private Manhattan sightseeing tour, where a guide is ready to plan the itinerary, pick you up, and lead you to the best sights across Manhattan. Highlights include Wall Street, Central Park, and even Rockefeller Center, and plenty of time for photo ops in between.

Christmas in New York City mean fabulous shopping, holiday displays, and crowded, icy sidewalks. Get a personalized introduction to New York while staying warm and dry with a convenient, 6-hour guided tour that includes door-to-door transport for up to six passengers in a private car. Create the perfect itinerary for your interests, and check off every stop on your holiday list at your own pace.