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The 15 Best New York City Tours & Tickets

235 tours  ·  from $19 a head

Almost everything worth doing in New York is ticketed, timed and busy, which makes the order you book in matter more than the list itself. These 15 cover the observation decks, the harbor boats, the museums and the neighborhood walks, with prices and the slots worth paying up for.

NYC: 9/11 Memorial & Museum Timed-Entry Ticket - Arriving at the memorial site
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NYC: 9/11 Memorial & Museum Timed-Entry Ticket

NYC: Empire State Building Tickets - Observatory & Museum - Entering Through the Art Deco Lobby
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NYC: Empire State Building Tickets – Observatory & Museum

3.Empire State Building Tickets – Observatory & Museum

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

Review of Empire State Building Observatory tickets, with 86th and 102nd-floor views, museum details, ticket advice, timing, and practical tips.

“We were lucky to have booked on a clear night with almost no queues. Booking process was easy and the staff were so helpful and friendly. A great experience for us all.”

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NYC: Empire State Building Observation Deck Tickets - Entering the Art Deco Fifth Avenue lobby
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NYC: Empire State Building Observation Deck Tickets

NYC: Edge Observation Deck Admission Ticket - The 52-second ride to the top
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NYC: Edge Observation Deck Admission Ticket

5.Edge Observation Deck Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 20,918 reviews · 1 hour · from $39

Edge NYC review: assess the glass floor, outdoor sky deck, views, price, timing, crowds, weather, and practical tips before booking.

“Views at night with the added extra of the glass floor. The member of staff outside was really friendly and helpful”

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New York City: Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island with Ferry - Starting at Liberty State Park in New Jersey
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New York City: Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island with Ferry

New York City: American Museum of Natural History Ticket - Getting inside and finding your way
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New York City: American Museum of Natural History Ticket

7.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, ticketed shows, and practical tips.

“Absolutely loved it, great experience for Adults and kids, if you really want to see everything expect to spend atleast 4 to 5 hrs if not more, start at the 4th floor and make your way down, especially if you are on a tight schedule.”

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New York City: Top of the Rock Observation Deck Ticket - The entrance at 30 Rockefeller Plaza
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New York City: Top of the Rock Observation Deck Ticket

Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Tour: All Options - Liberty Island: history, views, and the statue up close
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Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Tour: All Options

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

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

Review the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island tour, with ferry details, timing, guides, costs, museum access, and practical booking advice.

“This was a great tour that gave us an overview of both. Chris is a very knowledgeable guide! This tour did not include the inside of either place. So, if you’re looking for that keep looking. It did include a wonderful history of both!”

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New York in One Day Guided Sightseeing Tour - Starting near Times Square and entering Central Park
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New York in One Day Guided Sightseeing Tour

10.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 in six hours with a guided bus and ferry tour.

“It’s a great experience, it was our first time to New York, & this tour took us around New York in a couple of hours. Very informative and fun time.”

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New York CityPASS®: Save up to 41% at 5 Top Attractions - The Empire State Building, Twice in One Day
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New York CityPASS®: Save up to 41% at 5 Top Attractions

NYC: Circle Line 2h Harbor Lights Cruise Skip-The-Box-Office - Starting at Circle Line in Manhattan
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NYC: Circle Line 2h Harbor Lights Cruise Skip-The-Box-Office

New York Explorer Pass: Top Attractions including Edge - Getting started with the Go City app
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New York Explorer Pass: Top Attractions including Edge

15.New York Explorer Pass: Top Attractions including Edge

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

Compare NYC's top sights with the Go City Explorer Pass, including Edge, Empire State Building, museums, cruises, and flexible 30-day access.

“Paid for the pass before my trip so nice to go away and just visit the sights we wanted to. We booked the edge, the top of the rock and the Empire State Building but had no trouble getting into everything else when we turned up. Definitely saved money too.”

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