New York City tours, things to do and tickets

Cruise round Manhattan's iconic skyline on this sightseeing trip by boat. Make your choice of route and trip length to view over 130 famous New York landmarks with commentary from your guide.

Reflect on the events of September 11, 2001 when visiting the poignant 9/11 Memorial & Museum. Listen to personal stories of remembrance & resilience following the terrorist attacks.

Ascend to the 86th floor for panoramic views across 6 states from the highest 360-degree open-air viewpoint in New York City. Go even higher with the 102nd floor combo ticket.

Journey to the top of the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere and admire the incredible 360-degree views over New York. Choose between 3 skip-the-line ticket options or a VIP guided tour.

Witness the views over New York City with a ticket to SUMMIT One Vanderbilt. Ascend 93 floors and step into an immersive, multi-sensory art experience with sweeping 360-degree views of the city.

Take in 360-degree panoramic views of the Big Apple from Top of the Rock’s iconic observation deck. From Central Park to the Empire State Building, see it all from up in the air. This flexible date ticket allows you to plan your visit around the weather.

Get accompanied by a licensed NYC tour guide, who will hop off at each stop to provide you with a comprehensive & more private sightseeing experience

Ride in climate-controlled, luxury tour buses that offer a comfortable and pleasant touring experience, as well as protection from weather elements.

Enjoy 15-minute guided walking tours of NYC's iconic places - Central Park, Rockefeller Center, 9/11 Memorial and more!

Take a ferry ride for breathtaking views of the NYC skyline from the water!

Visits to the Statue of Liberty National Monument and Ellis Island are musts in the Big Apple. On this guided tour, you get boarding on the ferry from Manhattan to visit the two important historical sites. Visit the grounds of Liberty Island and go inside the Statue of Liberty Museum. Then hop the ferry to Ellis Island and learn about the millions of people who arrived here between 1892 and 1954 in hope of living the American dream.

For the comprehensive 4 hour option, you will have a guided tour of both Liberty and Ellis Island.

For the Express 2 hour option, you will have a guided tour of Liberty Island and you can visit Ellis Island on your own.

For the Essential 30 minute tour, you will get the essential information prior to boarding and access to audioguides while on the island.

With all options you will have roundtrip ferry tickets to both Liberty and Ellis Islands and entry into the Museums. You may stay as long as you wish after the tour. No Pedestal access.

Explore the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, and their museums at your own pace with self-guided audio guides. Soak up the views of the iconic skyline with a round-trip ferry service from New Jersey.

Get up close to one of the world's most famous monuments and the emblematic entrance to New York's harbor. Sail around the Statue of Liberty on a sightseeing cruise that also journeys under the Brooklyn Bridge and over to Ellis Island.

Enjoy a bird's-eye view of New York’s Manhattan Island on a sightseeing helicopter flight. Take in the city sights in a specially designed helicopter offering 180-degree views from the sky.

Experience the Edge Observation Deck, the highes outdoor Skydeck in the Western Hemisphere with 360° views of New York City. Step onto a suspended platform that features a thrilling glass floor and angled glass walls.

Save on entry fees with the New York Explorer Pass. Choose 2 to 10 attractions, tours, and experiences from a selection of over 90 things to do in New York, including the Empire State Building and more.

Visit the American Museum of Natural History, the most interactive natural history museum in the world, including the new Gilder Center. Upgrade your entry ticket to include a special exhibition.

See New York’s top attractions, handpicked and packaged together at significant savings. Valid for 9 consecutive days from first use, the New York CityPASS® lets you spend less & experience more.

Discover some of the world's most inspiring and creative art exhibits at The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), in the heart of New York City. Pre-book your timed-entry ticket to enjoy contactless entry.

The 9/11 Memorial Museum in Lower Manhattan preserves the history of the attacks on the World Trade Center, and documents the significance of those events through building remnants, personal artifacts, first-person accounts and multimedia displays. With this admission ticket, take a self-guided tour of the museum's memorial exhibition and 3-part historical exhibition, which commemorates the 2,983 people who were killed, honors those who risked their lives to save others, and reflects on the courage and compassion shown in the aftermath.

Soaring 1,454 feet above Midtown Manhattan from base to antenna, the Empire State Building (ESB) is the World’s Most Famous Building. Our 86th Floor Observation Deck, open daily, offers the highest 360 degree open-air vantage point in New York City and on a clear day, you can see up to six states–New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Connecticut and Massachusetts.

Immerse yourself in the Empire State Building story on your way to the top. Located on the 2nd and 80th floors, exhibits are open to all ticket holders.

Choose to upgrade to the Skip-the-Line ticket to make your way down the red carpet and skip all the lines on your way to the Main Deck. Experience the convenience of an expedited journey to the top of the building.

For the ultimate experience, upgrade to include the observatory on the 102nd Floor. Take your New York City experience higher. Our reimagined 102nd floor offers unmatched, floor-to-ceiling views stretching up to 80 miles on a clear day.

Enjoy a bird's eye perspective of NYC on a narrated helicopter tour as you cruise over Manhattan's iconic skyscrapers, come face to face with the Statue of Liberty, and head uptown past Central Park.

Climb aboard for a twilight cruise of New York Harbor and enjoy insightful commentary from your guide as you sightsee. Relax with your favorite cocktail and take in the sunset views of Manhattan.