New York City Half-day Tours

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Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Tour Semi-Private 8ppl Max

Discover America’s most famous port of entry at Ellis island, including the iconic Statue of Liberty in New York Harbor. On this 3 hour Semi-Private …More

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Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Tour Semi-Private 8ppl Max

Discover America’s most famous port of entry at Ellis island, including the iconic Statue of Liberty in New York Harbor. On this 3 hour Semi-Private...

3 hours Free Cancellation

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The Met Museum & Central Park Guided Tour Semi-Private 8ppl Max

Explore New York’s art both outside and indoors on this brilliant combo tour of Central Park and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. On this 5.5 …More

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The Met Museum & Central Park Guided Tour Semi-Private 8ppl Max

Explore New York’s art both outside and indoors on this brilliant combo tour of Central Park and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. On this 5.5...

5 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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Harlem & The Rise Of Gospel Music Walking Tour

The tour is conducted by a New York City licensed tour guide. We offer this tour in French or English. Our tour guides are native …More

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Harlem & The Rise Of Gospel Music Walking Tour

The tour is conducted by a New York City licensed tour guide. We offer this tour in French or English. Our tour guides are native...

3 to 4 hours Free Cancellation

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Drink and socialize while hopping between three of NYC's most iconic, historic bars and hidden speakeasies while immersing ones self in the rich culture of …More

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Hidden Bar and Speakeasy Night Tour NYC

Drink and socialize while hopping between three of NYC's most iconic, historic bars and hidden speakeasies while immersing ones self in the rich culture of...

3 hours Free Cancellation

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The Heart & Soul Of Greenwich Village Food & Culture Tour

2 INDOOR restaurant tastings are included on this tour! At Foods of New York Tours we are the pioneers of NYC food tours since 1999! …More

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The Heart & Soul Of Greenwich Village Food & Culture Tour

2 INDOOR restaurant tastings are included on this tour! At Foods of New York Tours we are the pioneers of NYC food tours since 1999!...

3 hours Free Cancellation

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New York City: Sex and the City Hotspots Private Guided Tour

Follow in the fancy footsteps of Carrie, Samantha, Charlotte and Miranda on a 'Sex and the City' private tour! You'll conquer New York City and …More

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New York City: Sex and the City Hotspots Private Guided Tour

Follow in the fancy footsteps of Carrie, Samantha, Charlotte and Miranda on a 'Sex and the City' private tour! You'll conquer New York City and...

3 hours 30 minutes

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Central Park Guided Walking Tour in French

Let yourself be guided through the most famous urban park in the world, discover its origin, its evolution, its filming locations and the countless anecdotes …More

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Central Park Guided Walking Tour in French

Let yourself be guided through the most famous urban park in the world, discover its origin, its evolution, its filming locations and the countless anecdotes...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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A fascinating tour of the historic pubs and haunts of the the greatest literary minds of the United States, in one of the most influential …More

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Greenwich Village Literary Pub Crawl

A fascinating tour of the historic pubs and haunts of the the greatest literary minds of the United States, in one of the most influential...

3 hours Free Cancellation

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A tour for cyclists & cyclists who tour! Spend the day with a local tour guide. An epic tour of Brooklyn with stops for lunch …More

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A Day in Brooklyn Bike Tour

A tour for cyclists & cyclists who tour! Spend the day with a local tour guide. An epic tour of Brooklyn with stops for lunch...

5 hours Free Cancellation

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New York Contrasts Tour + Upper & Lower Manhattan Spanish/English

The most comprehensive tour to discover New York. We depart at 8:00 AM from Midtown to explore Columbus Circle, Lincoln Center, and the Dakota Building, …More

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New York Contrasts Tour + Upper & Lower Manhattan Spanish/English

The most comprehensive tour to discover New York. We depart at 8:00 AM from Midtown to explore Columbus Circle, Lincoln Center, and the Dakota Building,...

6 hours Free Cancellation

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New York: Hip-Hop, Murals, Sports & Dangerous Neighborhoods Tour

Created by renowned Italian author Andrea Careri, a bestselling writer on New York and American pop culture, this tour honors the gritty, electrifying New York …More

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New York: Hip-Hop, Murals, Sports & Dangerous Neighborhoods Tour

Created by renowned Italian author Andrea Careri, a bestselling writer on New York and American pop culture, this tour honors the gritty, electrifying New York...

5 hours Free Cancellation

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Brooklyn Bridge, Brooklyn Heights & DUMBO Walking Tour

Walk Across the Brooklyn Bridge – Experience one of New York City's most iconic landmarks while learning the remarkable story behind the world's first steel-wire …More

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Brooklyn Bridge, Brooklyn Heights & DUMBO Walking Tour

Walk Across the Brooklyn Bridge – Experience one of New York City's most iconic landmarks while learning the remarkable story behind the world's first steel-wire...

3 hours Free Cancellation

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2026 The United Kitchens Going Deep in the Borough of Global Eats

Eat your way along New York City’s Pan-American highway on this small-group food tasting tour in Queens. Stop at a family-run Mexican bakery for a …More

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2026 The United Kitchens Going Deep in the Borough of Global Eats

Eat your way along New York City’s Pan-American highway on this small-group food tasting tour in Queens. Stop at a family-run Mexican bakery for a...

5 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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Harlem Renaissance Walking Tour with Lunch

The Harlem Renaissance, also known as the “New Negro” movement, was a period of cultural and social awakening in the 1920s. It was a time …More

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Harlem Renaissance Walking Tour with Lunch

The Harlem Renaissance, also known as the “New Negro” movement, was a period of cultural and social awakening in the 1920s. It was a time...

3 hours Free Cancellation

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Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island - Exclusive Guided Tour

Explore these New York landmarks on a 3 hour exclusive guided tour, for a walk through time when America embraced immigration more than ever. Follow …More

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Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island - Exclusive Guided Tour

Explore these New York landmarks on a 3 hour exclusive guided tour, for a walk through time when America embraced immigration more than ever. Follow...

3 hours Free Cancellation

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Discover Manhattan with a Spanish tour ideal for first-time visitors to New York. We started on Eighth Avenue towards Columbus Circle and Lincoln Center, the …More

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Upper and Lower Manhattan Tour

Discover Manhattan with a Spanish tour ideal for first-time visitors to New York. We started on Eighth Avenue towards Columbus Circle and Lincoln Center, the...

4 hours Free Cancellation

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Enjoy a private, customized, small-group walking tour of New York City with your local guide who knows the streets backwards and forwards and will give …More

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NYC Private Walking Tour

Enjoy a private, customized, small-group walking tour of New York City with your local guide who knows the streets backwards and forwards and will give...

4 hours Free Cancellation

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Village Nights: Greenwich Village Food & History Walk

A rare evening food crawl through Greenwich Village, Village Nights is for people who want to walk, talk, and eat their way through one of …More

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Village Nights: Greenwich Village Food & History Walk

A rare evening food crawl through Greenwich Village, Village Nights is for people who want to walk, talk, and eat their way through one of...

3 hours Free Cancellation

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Midtown Manhattan Art and Architecture Walking Tour

This Midtown Manhattan walking tour is a comprehensive look at the city's historical development as told through the buildings themselves. Fascinating strands of social, cultural, …More

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Midtown Manhattan Art and Architecture Walking Tour

This Midtown Manhattan walking tour is a comprehensive look at the city's historical development as told through the buildings themselves. Fascinating strands of social, cultural,...

2 to 3 hours Free Cancellation

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Private Walking Tour of Hoboken, Only Half a Mile from Manhattan!

*Recipient of Cool Broadway / Cool Broadway's Badge of Excellence* Join me on a private walking tour of Hoboken, a charming waterfront city only half-a-mile …More

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Private Walking Tour of Hoboken, Only Half a Mile from Manhattan!

*Recipient of Cool Broadway / Cool Broadway's Badge of Excellence* Join me on a private walking tour of Hoboken, a charming waterfront city only half-a-mile...

3 hours Free Cancellation

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Explore the Ruins of a Forgotten City in the Middle of Manhattan

This 2-3 hour guided walking tour around Madison Square Park seeks out what's left to be found of the Gilded Age city. On this tour …More

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Explore the Ruins of a Forgotten City in the Middle of Manhattan

This 2-3 hour guided walking tour around Madison Square Park seeks out what's left to be found of the Gilded Age city. On this tour...

2 to 3 hours Free Cancellation

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What are the best options for New York City Half-day Tours?

What are the best kid-friendly options for New York City Half-day Tours Tours?

According to verified reviews on Cool Broadway and TripAdvisor, the best kid-friendly New York City Half-day Tours are:

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Which New York City Half-day Tours have Instant Confirmation?

New York City Half-day Tours with Instant Confirmation include:

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Which New York City Half-day Tours have Free Cancellation?

New York City Half-day Tours with Free Cancellation (in most cases up to 24 hours in advance of your tour date, check the specific tour page) include:

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I need a ride! Which New York City Half-day Tours 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?