New York City Private Sightseeing Tours

Q: What are the best options for New York City Private Sightseeing Tours?

According to verified reviews on Cool Broadway and TripAdvisor, the best New York City Private Sightseeing Tours are: Private Grand Central Terminal Insider Tour with NYPD Detective Private Sunset Helicopter Tour around Manhattan from New Jersey Private NYC Tour : DUMBO, Brooklyn Bridge, 9/11 Memorial & Wall St Central Park Movies & TV Shows Locations Tour Central Park Pedicab Tour by The Big Apple

Q: What are the best kid-friendly options for New York City Private Sightseeing Tours Tours?

According to verified reviews on Cool Broadway and TripAdvisor, the best kid-friendly New York City Private Sightseeing Tours are: Central Park Pedicab Guided Tours Private Central Park Pedicab Tour NYC High Line and Chelsea Market Private Tour "The Met" Metropolitan Museum of Art Exclusive Guided Tour Artistic, Alternative Greenwich Village Private Walking Tour View all kid-friendly Tours →

Q: Which New York City Private Sightseeing Tours have Instant Confirmation?

New York City Private Sightseeing Tours with Instant Confirmation include: Central Park Pedicab Guided Tours Private Central Park Pedicab Tour NYC High Line and Chelsea Market Private Tour "The Met" Metropolitan Museum of Art Exclusive Guided Tour Artistic, Alternative Greenwich Village Private Walking Tour View all Tours with Instant Confirmation →

Q: I need a ride! Which New York City Private Sightseeing Tours have Hotel Pickup?

No problem. These New York City Private Sightseeing Tours include Hotel Pickup: Private Guided New York City Tour by SUV Private Luxury Tour of Manhattan With Transportation Top Rated SUV Tour — Fully Private & Customizable, 3 or 5 Hours One-Day Best of New York Private Tour Personalize Sightseeing Tour View all Tours with Hotel Pickup →

Q: Got any more New York City trip ideas?

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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 →

Private Central Park Walking Guided Tour

Welcome to the Central Park Luxury Tour, where your experience is tailored to perfection. This exclusive, customizable tour allows you to explore New York's iconic …More

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Private Central Park Walking Guided Tour

Welcome to the Central Park Luxury Tour, where your experience is tailored to perfection. This exclusive, customizable tour allows you to explore New York's iconic...

3 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$535

Private NYC Highlights by Chauffeured Escalade

Tour around NYC's energetic center on this comprehensive Manhattan highlights tour focusing on neighborhoods in detail based on cultural, historic or culinary themes. Choose from …More

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Private NYC Highlights by Chauffeured Escalade

Tour around NYC's energetic center on this comprehensive Manhattan highlights tour focusing on neighborhoods in detail based on cultural, historic or culinary themes. Choose from...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$1,067

Private Highlights Tour of New York by Foot and Subway (Half Day)

A vibrant private guide will pick you up from your hotel and take you on an adventure through the highlights of New York in half …More

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Private Highlights Tour of New York by Foot and Subway (Half Day)

A vibrant private guide will pick you up from your hotel and take you on an adventure through the highlights of New York in half...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$845

NYC Central Park Horse and Carriage Ride: Long Ride 45 min

Troy Carriages has provided fun, enjoyable, and professional horse-drawn carriage rides and novelty sightseeing tours in Central Park NYC since the early 2000s. Our professional …More

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NYC Central Park Horse and Carriage Ride: Long Ride 45 min

Troy Carriages has provided fun, enjoyable, and professional horse-drawn carriage rides and novelty sightseeing tours in Central Park NYC since the early 2000s. Our professional...

45 minutes Free Cancellation

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$190

This is a self-guided audio tour created by Emmy-nominated writers and Emmy-winning sound designers. Meet your daily step goal while you take in stories about …More

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New York City Self-Guided Walking Tour

This is a self-guided audio tour created by Emmy-nominated writers and Emmy-winning sound designers. Meet your daily step goal while you take in stories about...

90 to 120 minutes Free Cancellation

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$15

The Battery: A Self-Guided Audio Tour from Bowling Green Park to Stone St

See The Battery where NYC got it’s start with this self-guided walking tour produced by an Emmy-nominated storyteller. • Take in views of Lady Liberty …More

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The Battery: A Self-Guided Audio Tour from Bowling Green Park to Stone St

See The Battery where NYC got it’s start with this self-guided walking tour produced by an Emmy-nominated storyteller. • Take in views of Lady Liberty...

90 to 120 minutes

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$5

Private New York City Tour: Top Landmarks with Local Expert Guide

Experience NYC privately, at your own pace, with a dedicated local expert — not a group tour. It's your city, your schedule, your rules. In …More

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Private New York City Tour: Top Landmarks with Local Expert Guide

Experience NYC privately, at your own pace, with a dedicated local expert — not a group tour. It's your city, your schedule, your rules. In...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$600

American Colonial History in New York Private Walking Tour

Follow in the footsteps of the U.S. Founding Fathers in Downtown NYC and learn the American colonial history. See historic sites such as the Trinity …More

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American Colonial History in New York Private Walking Tour

Follow in the footsteps of the U.S. Founding Fathers in Downtown NYC and learn the American colonial history. See historic sites such as the Trinity...

2 to 4 hours Free Cancellation

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$27

SoHo from Hell’s Hundred Acres to NYC’s Cradle of Art: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Get the most out of SoHo with this self-guided walking tour produced by an Emmy-nominated storyteller. • Discover how Robert Moses’s threat to destroy SoHo …More

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SoHo from Hell’s Hundred Acres to NYC’s Cradle of Art: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Get the most out of SoHo with this self-guided walking tour produced by an Emmy-nominated storyteller. • Discover how Robert Moses’s threat to destroy SoHo...

75 to 90 minutes

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$20

Woodlawn Cemetery: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Gilded Age Art and Architecture

Get the most out of Woodlawn Cemetery with this self-guided walking tour produced by an Emmy-nominated storyteller. • Dig up scandalous stories of NYC's illustrious, …More

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Woodlawn Cemetery: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Gilded Age Art and Architecture

Get the most out of Woodlawn Cemetery with this self-guided walking tour produced by an Emmy-nominated storyteller. • Dig up scandalous stories of NYC's illustrious,...

120 to 150 minutes

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New York City : Private Walking Tour With A Guide (Private Tour)

New York City can sometimes feel intimidating for first-time visitors. Take the mystery out of your visit by exploring with a local on a private …More

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New York City : Private Walking Tour With A Guide (Private Tour)

New York City can sometimes feel intimidating for first-time visitors. Take the mystery out of your visit by exploring with a local on a private...

2 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$75

Express Pass VIP Private Tour of the Empire State Building

Beat the crowds and feel like a VIP on an exclusive guided tour of the Empire State with an Express Pass that lets you skip …More

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Express Pass VIP Private Tour of the Empire State Building

Beat the crowds and feel like a VIP on an exclusive guided tour of the Empire State with an Express Pass that lets you skip...

120 to 210 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$251

Greenwich Village Private Music, Art, & Culture Tour

Step into the creative heart of Greenwich Village on this private, fully customized walking tour led by a former college history professor and State Teacher …More

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Greenwich Village Private Music, Art, & Culture Tour

Step into the creative heart of Greenwich Village on this private, fully customized walking tour led by a former college history professor and State Teacher...

2 hours Free Cancellation

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$70

Ghostbusters Movie Locations Private Tour in New York

Start a thrilling adventure through the spectral landscapes of the iconic Ghostbusters movie as you explore the very locations where Dr. Peter Venkman, Dr. Ray …More

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Ghostbusters Movie Locations Private Tour in New York

Start a thrilling adventure through the spectral landscapes of the iconic Ghostbusters movie as you explore the very locations where Dr. Peter Venkman, Dr. Ray...

2 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$75

New York City Soho, Little Italy, Chinatown Private Walking Tour

Embark on a personalized journey through the kaleidoscope of New York City's neighborhoods, delving into the tapestry of SoHo, Little Italy, and Chinatown. Begin in …More

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New York City Soho, Little Italy, Chinatown Private Walking Tour

Embark on a personalized journey through the kaleidoscope of New York City's neighborhoods, delving into the tapestry of SoHo, Little Italy, and Chinatown. Begin in...

2 hours Free Cancellation

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Our NYC personalized and private tour company prides itself on delivering unparalleled convenience and comfort to tourists seeking to explore the vibrant city. Our primary …More

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Private Personalized New York City Tour

Our NYC personalized and private tour company prides itself on delivering unparalleled convenience and comfort to tourists seeking to explore the vibrant city. Our primary...

4 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered

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$880

Private Walking Tour in New York Christmas Lights

This private walking tour reveals New York’s Christmas traditions through iconic landmarks. Begin at the historic Public Library where heritage meets seasonal decoration. What makes …More

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Private Walking Tour in New York Christmas Lights

This private walking tour reveals New York’s Christmas traditions through iconic landmarks. Begin at the historic Public Library where heritage meets seasonal decoration. What makes...

2 hours

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$559

Get ready to experience New York City through the eyes of an elf. Climb into our holiday-themed pedicab for a festive adventure packed with film …More

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Elf Movie Locations Tour

Get ready to experience New York City through the eyes of an elf. Climb into our holiday-themed pedicab for a festive adventure packed with film...

1 hour 15 minutes Free Cancellation

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On this tour we cross the heart of Manhattan on one of its most storied streets. From iconic buildings to tales of urban decay and …More

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A Walking Tour of 42nd Street

On this tour we cross the heart of Manhattan on one of its most storied streets. From iconic buildings to tales of urban decay and...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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$40

Hassidic Williamsburg: A Self-Guided Audio Tour in Brooklyn

On this self-guided walking tour of Brooklyn's Williamsburg, you’ll hear about the thriving Hasidic Jewish community that rebuilt itself from the ashes of the Holocaust. …More

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Hassidic Williamsburg: A Self-Guided Audio Tour in Brooklyn

On this self-guided walking tour of Brooklyn's Williamsburg, you’ll hear about the thriving Hasidic Jewish community that rebuilt itself from the ashes of the Holocaust....

90 to 120 minutes Free Cancellation

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$20

Gossip Girl Tv Locations Bus Tour in New York City

Explore the glamorous world of Gossip Girl on this exclusive guided bus tour through Manhattan's iconic filming locations. Visit the elegant Upper East Side and …More

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Gossip Girl Tv Locations Bus Tour in New York City

Explore the glamorous world of Gossip Girl on this exclusive guided bus tour through Manhattan's iconic filming locations. Visit the elegant Upper East Side and...

2 hours Free Cancellation

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$249

Frequently Asked Questions

These answers are based on answers previously given to Cool Broadway customers' questions.

What are the best options for New York City Private Sightseeing Tours?

What are the best kid-friendly options for New York City Private Sightseeing Tours Tours?

Which New York City Private Sightseeing Tours have Instant Confirmation?

Which New York City Private Sightseeing Tours have Free Cancellation?

New York City Private Sightseeing Tours 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 Private Sightseeing 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?