USA · NEW YORK CITY TOURS
New York punishes improvisation. Build a first visit from these 15: which observation deck suits your budget, which harbour ferry is the real one, and which walking tours are worth the hours they take.
Review of SUMMIT One Vanderbilt in NYC, with mirror rooms, glass skyboxes, skyline views, timing tips, costs, and practical advice.
“loved the view, truly amazing! Highly recommend to book in advance, lines can be long in December especially, but it is worth it!”
Review of the $25 9/11 Memorial Museum ticket, with timed entry, twin reflecting pools, Survivor Tree, exhibits, tips, and honest value advice.
“Very informative - learnt a lot more than I thought I was going to.”
Review the Empire State Building observatory, museum, 86th and 102nd floor views, ticket options, timing, access, and value.
“My friend and I booked this show on a whim not really knowing what to expect. We were both blown away by such a fantastic show it was amazing. We were sat up on the third mezzanine and the view was great. The whole experience was incredible and it is definitely worth seeing 🤩 Loved it ❤️❤️”
Review the Empire State Building Observatory, with 86th and 102nd floor views, museum galleries, ticket advice, timing tips, and honest value notes.
“Our first trip to NYC. Beautiful day, great views of city. People around us were happy and helpful! Enjoyed it all!”
Edge NYC review: glass floors, open-air views, sunset tips, pricing, queues, accessibility, and practical advice before you book.
“Fog was pretty bad but still had a great time staff were the best”
Review of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island ferry tour from New Jersey, with museum tips, timing advice, costs, crowds, and what to expect.
“Wow what an experience, This is definitely a must do for when in new york ! 1000% good value for money aswell. Staff are very helpful”
Review of New York’s American Museum of Natural History, with dinosaur halls, Gilder Center, ticketed shows, prices, and practical tips.
“It was great and definitely worth a visit. The exhibits were fascinating. I highly recommend booking tickets beforehand and having the barcode ready as it makes entry quick and easy. The map we received at the beginning was a bit confusing but I think that was probably just us. Overall a fantastic experience that I would strongly recommend”
Review of Top of the Rock: panoramic NYC views, three outdoor levels, sunset tips, Beam upgrades, café, access, and value.
“Although this experience was quite expensive for our family of four, it was well worth the money. Straightforward booking process and reminders about the booking in the run-up to the event. Fantastic views of New York city and the Empire State Building. Three floors to view from, and you can spend as long as you like up there. I would definitely recommend this.”
Review of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island tour, with ferry tips, timing, costs, guide quality, museum details, and practical advice.
“Very nice tour with a good overall history! Our tour guide even took amazing photos of all Families on the tour. Thank you Emily.”
Review of New York in One Day: a six-hour bus and Staten Island Ferry tour covering NYC icons, history, logistics, value, and practical tips.
“This tour was exceptionally good for first time in New York. It covered all the main places of interest and was very well organised. The guide was extremely knowledgable about everything and knew a lot of the history. I would recommend this tour.”
Explore MoMA in Midtown with skip-the-line entry, iconic art, free audio guides, special exhibitions, films, and access to MoMA PS1.
“Great, it was really a great experience especially if you’re in to Art and Design and history.”
Review of One World Observatory in New York, with views, SkyPod ride, ticket options, timing advice, costs, and practical tips.
“I loved everything from the lift ride to the theatrical reveal and the actual viewing deck itself. It was all done really well.”
Review the $154 New York CityPASS, with five major attractions, nine days of use, mobile tickets, savings, and practical booking tips.
“I thought the New York City pass was pretty great. you can change your time anytime you want to. I even missed one appointment and they let me use it the next day. we were in New York and had different things to do in a two and a half day. and it was rather hectic. In the future I will take more time to get things done that I want to do, but I will probably use another City pass.”
See NYC after dark on a two-hour Circle Line cruise with Statue of Liberty views, bridge crossings, live commentary, and onboard drinks.
“Absolutely wonderful!!! I've done so many things in Manhattan, but this cruise offered a completely new perspective on the city! The views were absolutely breathtaking. We were especially lucky because a supermoon began to rise just as we were approaching Battery Park, giving us the perfect view of the Brooklyn Bridge bathed in its glow. Truly magical. The atmosphere on board was top-notch, and our tour guide (unfortunately, I can’t recall her name) was one of a kind. She brought the city to life with her knowledge and energy, and we even ended the tour with a stunning vocal performance that left everyone in awe. If you’re in New York,…”
Save on 2 to 10 New York attractions with a flexible 30-day Go City pass, including Edge, the Empire State Building, museums, cruises, and tours.
“Really enjoyed MOMA, The Edge, the Gorman hop off bus and Rise NY.”
Every kind of American day out, and the best of each.
