New York City Day Trips & Excursions

Q: What are the best options for New York City Day Trips & Excursions?

According to verified reviews on Cool Broadway and TripAdvisor, the best New York City Day Trips & Excursions are: Washington D.C. Tour from New York Brooklyn, Bronx and Queens Coach Tour from Manhattan Tour New York Contrasts and Graphitis VIP Guided NYC Boroughs Tour 6hr 6 pax van tour with 1 hr boat ride by The Statue of Liberty

Q: What are the best kid-friendly options for New York City Day Trips & Excursions Tours?

According to verified reviews on Cool Broadway and TripAdvisor, the best kid-friendly New York City Day Trips & Excursions are: NYC Bus Tour of Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens: Art, Food & Sports Washington DC & Philadelphia 1-Day Guided Tour from NYC Day trip to Washington from New York Washington D.C. Tour from New York Excursion to Washington from New York in 1 day View all kid-friendly Tours →

Q: Which New York City Day Trips & Excursions have Instant Confirmation?

New York City Day Trips & Excursions with Instant Confirmation include: NYC Bus Tour of Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens: Art, Food & Sports Private Guided New York City Tour by SUV Day trip to Washington from New York Washington D.C. Tour from New York Excursion to Washington from New York in 1 day View all Tours with Instant Confirmation →

Q: I need a ride! Which New York City Day Trips & Excursions have Hotel Pickup?

No problem. These New York City Day Trips & Excursions include Hotel Pickup: Private Guided New York City Tour by SUV VIP Guided NYC Boroughs Tour Top Rated SUV Tour — Fully Private & Customizable, 3 or 5 Hours Private Custom NYC Walking Tour: From Landmarks to Contrasts Hamptons Private Day Trip from New York City View all Tours with Hotel Pickup →

Q: Got any more New York City trip ideas?

We sure do. Check out our curated lists of hand-picked New York City Tours. Top 10 New York City 2026 Senior-friendly tours New York City The best tours and activities for culture lovers in New York City Top Day Trips from New York City Things to do in New York City this summer View all New York City Trip Ideas →

Q: What are the most popular styles of Tours and Activities in New York City?

Based on our sales data over the past year, the most popular styles of tours and activities in New York City are: New York City Tours & Sightseeing New York City Attraction Tickets New York City Sightseeing Tickets & Passes New York City Luxury & Special Occasions New York City Luxury Tours View all tour styles in New York City →

Discover Hidden Subway Secrets Below Brooklyn - Private

We will be exploring how railroads and the NYC subway helped to connect and develop Brooklyn, New York's most populous borough! Highlights: • Uncover many …More

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Discover Hidden Subway Secrets Below Brooklyn - Private

We will be exploring how railroads and the NYC subway helped to connect and develop Brooklyn, New York's most populous borough! Highlights: • Uncover many...

2 hours Free Cancellation

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$225

New York Full Day Private Tour: Hidden Gems & Local Highlights

Seeing NYC with a local means discovering the stories and places that guidebooks miss. Whether you want to explore landmark sites like the Empire State …More

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New York Full Day Private Tour: Hidden Gems & Local Highlights

Seeing NYC with a local means discovering the stories and places that guidebooks miss. Whether you want to explore landmark sites like the Empire State...

2 to 8 hours Free Cancellation

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$45

Hamptons Private Day Trip from New York City

Visit the Hamptons on this private, full-day trip from New York City with a chauffeured minivan that accommodates up to six passengers. Enjoy the ride …More

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Hamptons Private Day Trip from New York City

Visit the Hamptons on this private, full-day trip from New York City with a chauffeured minivan that accommodates up to six passengers. Enjoy the ride...

12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$1,299

Washington DC Immersive White House Experience from New York

This tour includes something no other offers: access to The People's House, an immersive experience recreating the Oval Office at full scale. Getting into the …More

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Washington DC Immersive White House Experience from New York

This tour includes something no other offers: access to The People's House, an immersive experience recreating the Oval Office at full scale. Getting into the...

14 hours Free Cancellation

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$116

Secrets of Grand Central Terminal and/or Penn Station - Private

Explore the secrets of iconic, world-famous Grand Central Terminal! Or, take a step further into a comparative adventure including Penn Station, which was once arguably …More

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Secrets of Grand Central Terminal and/or Penn Station - Private

Explore the secrets of iconic, world-famous Grand Central Terminal! Or, take a step further into a comparative adventure including Penn Station, which was once arguably...

2 to 3 hours Free Cancellation

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$225

NYC Private Mafia Tour by Luxury Vehicle

New York City’s historic past is plagued by dark events and powerful criminals who took the law into their own hands. Experience the suspense and …More

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NYC Private Mafia Tour by Luxury Vehicle

New York City’s historic past is plagued by dark events and powerful criminals who took the law into their own hands. Experience the suspense and...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$975

Tour New York City Contrasts and Dyker Heights Lights

Experience a unique tour of New York combining the Tour of Contrasts with Christmas magic. We will visit the Bronx, Queens and Brooklyn in Spanish, …More

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Tour New York City Contrasts and Dyker Heights Lights

Experience a unique tour of New York combining the Tour of Contrasts with Christmas magic. We will visit the Bronx, Queens and Brooklyn in Spanish,...

6 hours Free Cancellation

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$79

Visit iconic Washington D.C. on a VIP tour from New York with pickup at your hotel door, ideal for those who want to know the …More

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Washington D.C. VIP Tour from New York

Visit iconic Washington D.C. on a VIP tour from New York with pickup at your hotel door, ideal for those who want to know the...

14 to 15 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$140

Explore NYC- Tour of Manhattan, The Bronx, Queens & Brooklyn

Discover the greatest of New York City on this half-day guided tour that visits the most well-known sites in The Bronx, Queens, and Brooklyn in …More

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Explore NYC- Tour of Manhattan, The Bronx, Queens & Brooklyn

Discover the greatest of New York City on this half-day guided tour that visits the most well-known sites in The Bronx, Queens, and Brooklyn in...

5 to 6 hours Free Cancellation

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$69

Discover Washington DC on a Day Trip from Manhattan or New Jersey

Embark on a remarkable journey from New York City to Washington, D.C., and explore the heart of the nation’s capital. Depart early from Manhattan for …More

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Discover Washington DC on a Day Trip from Manhattan or New Jersey

Embark on a remarkable journey from New York City to Washington, D.C., and explore the heart of the nation’s capital. Depart early from Manhattan for...

14 to 16 hours Free Cancellation

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$129

We will leave New York for Boston, a historic city with European architecture and renowned for its scientific development.Your first stop will be in Copley …More

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Boston Tour from New York

We will leave New York for Boston, a historic city with European architecture and renowned for its scientific development.Your first stop will be in Copley...

14 to 15 hours Free Cancellation

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$130

New York in French offers you a day trip (6h including approx. 2h30 actual cycling) in neighborhoods of Brooklyn which have not yet given in …More

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Unusual Brooklyn Bike Tour in French

New York in French offers you a day trip (6h including approx. 2h30 actual cycling) in neighborhoods of Brooklyn which have not yet given in...

6 hours Free Cancellation

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Washington D.C. and Philadelphia Tour from New York

We will begin the tour to Washington, D.C., capital of the United States and home to important political institutions. The first stop will be the …More

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Washington D.C. and Philadelphia Tour from New York

We will begin the tour to Washington, D.C., capital of the United States and home to important political institutions. The first stop will be the...

14 to 15 hours Free Cancellation

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Our guided tours are individually tailored to each guest. This applies not only to the contents of the tour, but also to the length of …More

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Private New York City Tour in German

Our guided tours are individually tailored to each guest. This applies not only to the contents of the tour, but also to the length of...

3 to 8 hours Free Cancellation

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Recreate the Most Requested Walking Tour of 1840s New York

This 2.5-hour walking tour meets at the Public Theater in Astor Place, across from Colonnade Row and what was the highest end residential block in …More

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Recreate the Most Requested Walking Tour of 1840s New York

This 2.5-hour walking tour meets at the Public Theater in Astor Place, across from Colonnade Row and what was the highest end residential block in...

2 to 3 hours Free Cancellation

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NYC: Train Trip with Sleepy Hollow and Walkway Over Hudson

Our tour begins in the center of Midtown. From Grand Central we will take Metro North up to Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow. There we will …More

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NYC: Train Trip with Sleepy Hollow and Walkway Over Hudson

Our tour begins in the center of Midtown. From Grand Central we will take Metro North up to Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow. There we will...

7 hours Free Cancellation

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Tour to Washington from New York in Spanish

It is one of the excursions most requested by our passengers. You will see the most important of Washington departing from New York. A one-day …More

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Tour to Washington from New York in Spanish

It is one of the excursions most requested by our passengers. You will see the most important of Washington departing from New York. A one-day...

14 hours Free Cancellation

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$150

New York City to Washington DC and Philadelphia Tour in 1 Day

Explore two of America’s most historic cities in one unforgettable day from New York. Start in Washington, DC, where you’ll see iconic landmarks like the …More

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New York City to Washington DC and Philadelphia Tour in 1 Day

Explore two of America’s most historic cities in one unforgettable day from New York. Start in Washington, DC, where you’ll see iconic landmarks like the...

15 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$139

Washington D.C. and Annapolis Day Trip from NYC

Discover the U.S. capital and one of the country's most fascinating colonial cities in a single day. Unlike traditional tours, this Spanish-guided excursion from New …More

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Washington D.C. and Annapolis Day Trip from NYC

Discover the U.S. capital and one of the country's most fascinating colonial cities in a single day. Unlike traditional tours, this Spanish-guided excursion from New...

10 hours Free Cancellation

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$135

Brooklyn, Queens, and the Bronx Private Tour with a Driver-Guide

THIS IS A SOCIALLY DISTANCED TOUR. This private guided tour takes you beyond Manhattan to Brooklyn, Queens and the Bronx — the "real New York," …More

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Brooklyn, Queens, and the Bronx Private Tour with a Driver-Guide

THIS IS A SOCIALLY DISTANCED TOUR. This private guided tour takes you beyond Manhattan to Brooklyn, Queens and the Bronx — the "real New York,"...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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This tour is for people who've never been to New York but who want to use the subway and buses like a New Yorker! We …More

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Welcome to New York City Tour

This tour is for people who've never been to New York but who want to use the subway and buses like a New Yorker! We...

2 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What are the best options for New York City Day Trips & Excursions?

What are the best kid-friendly options for New York City Day Trips & Excursions Tours?

Which New York City Day Trips & Excursions have Instant Confirmation?

Which New York City Day Trips & Excursions have Free Cancellation?

New York City Day Trips & Excursions with Free Cancellation (in most cases up to 24 hours in advance of your tour date, check the specific tour page) include:

View all Tours with Free Cancellation →

I need a ride! Which New York City Day Trips & Excursions have Hotel Pickup?

Got any more New York City trip ideas?

What are the most popular styles of Tours and Activities in New York City?