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: Alexander Hamilton, New York: Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour Manhattan Secret Societies Quest Experience in New York Mob Hits of Midtown: NYC Self-Guided Crime Mystery Walk Central Park Horse Carriage Ride Tenement Tales: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of The Lower East Side

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 →

Manhattan Secret Societies Quest Experience in New York

Go on a magical walking tour in Midtown, Manhattan! Explore legends and history of some of Manhattan’s busiest streets. Follow clues and challenges to unlock …More

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Manhattan Secret Societies Quest Experience in New York

Go on a magical walking tour in Midtown, Manhattan! Explore legends and history of some of Manhattan’s busiest streets. Follow clues and challenges to unlock...

1 hour 15 minutes Free Cancellation

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$6

Private Sunset Helicopter Tour around Manhattan from New Jersey

Experience New York City at it's most breathtaking moments - from the sky at sunset. As the sun dips below the horizon, the city glows …More

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Private Sunset Helicopter Tour around Manhattan from New Jersey

Experience New York City at it's most breathtaking moments - from the sky at sunset. As the sun dips below the horizon, the city glows...

40 minutes Free Cancellation

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$2,734

Discover New York GPS Audio Bundle (8 Tours)

Get the total New York City experience with this incredible tour combo! Stroll Central Park, get hip in Brooklyn, check out Times Square, and much, …More

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Discover New York GPS Audio Bundle (8 Tours)

Get the total New York City experience with this incredible tour combo! Stroll Central Park, get hip in Brooklyn, check out Times Square, and much,...

7 to 8 hours Free Cancellation

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$42

Contrasts New York Private Tour with driver and local guide

Experience the diverse and vibrant tapestry of New York City with our Contrasts of New York Private Tour. This exclusive 5-hour journey will take you …More

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Contrasts New York Private Tour with driver and local guide

Experience the diverse and vibrant tapestry of New York City with our Contrasts of New York Private Tour. This exclusive 5-hour journey will take you...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$241

Private Architectural Walking Tour in Chelsea New York

Discover the Architectural Wonders of Chelsea! Step into the creative heart of New York City on a private walking tour through Chelsea’s striking blend of …More

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Private Architectural Walking Tour in Chelsea New York

Discover the Architectural Wonders of Chelsea! Step into the creative heart of New York City on a private walking tour through Chelsea’s striking blend of...

2 hours Free Cancellation

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$89

Shakespeare in Central Park: Self-Guided Story Quest

Shakespeare grew up surrounded by the Forest of Arden. New Yorkers have Central Park, an 843-acre urban oasis. Shakespeare in the Park has become as …More

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Shakespeare in Central Park: Self-Guided Story Quest

Shakespeare grew up surrounded by the Forest of Arden. New Yorkers have Central Park, an 843-acre urban oasis. Shakespeare in the Park has become as...

60 to 105 minutes Free Cancellation

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$6

Private Tour of Brooklyn & Queens by Vintage NYC Taxi Cab

Embark on a nostalgic journey through the vibrant boroughs of Brooklyn and Queens aboard our guided tour in a vintage NYC Checker Cab Taxi Explore …More

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Private Tour of Brooklyn & Queens by Vintage NYC Taxi Cab

Embark on a nostalgic journey through the vibrant boroughs of Brooklyn and Queens aboard our guided tour in a vintage NYC Checker Cab Taxi Explore...

2 to 4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$695

Luxury Private Tour in New York City by Vehicle with Tour Guide

Searching for the best way to see New York City in one afternoon? Join us for the ultimate experience of traveling by van and walking …More

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Luxury Private Tour in New York City by Vehicle with Tour Guide

Searching for the best way to see New York City in one afternoon? Join us for the ultimate experience of traveling by van and walking...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$2,300

Roosevelt Island Tramway and Self Guided History Tour

Discover the eerie past of New York City on this self-guided audio adventure to Welfare Island. Begin your journey with a scenic tram ride over …More

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Roosevelt Island Tramway and Self Guided History Tour

Discover the eerie past of New York City on this self-guided audio adventure to Welfare Island. Begin your journey with a scenic tram ride over...

1 hour Free Cancellation

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$10

My horse carriage ride through Central Park apart is the combination of over 10 years of experience as a professional carriage driver and my deep …More

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Central Park Horse Carriage Ride

My horse carriage ride through Central Park apart is the combination of over 10 years of experience as a professional carriage driver and my deep...

55 minutes Free Cancellation

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$187

Tenement Tales: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of The Lower East Side

The Lower East Side’s tenements, synagogues and storefronts have, within them, the story of America. On this self-guided walking tour, you’ll discover how the densest …More

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Tenement Tales: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of The Lower East Side

The Lower East Side’s tenements, synagogues and storefronts have, within them, the story of America. On this self-guided walking tour, you’ll discover how the densest...

120 to 150 minutes Free Cancellation

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The Best of Midtown Manhattan Self-Guided Walking Tour

Welcome to the bustling, beating heart of New York City: Midtown Manhattan. Featuring Fifth Avenue, Rockefeller Center, Times Square, and more, this is the section …More

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The Best of Midtown Manhattan Self-Guided Walking Tour

Welcome to the bustling, beating heart of New York City: Midtown Manhattan. Featuring Fifth Avenue, Rockefeller Center, Times Square, and more, this is the section...

1 to 2 hours Free Cancellation

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NYC Superhero Academy: Self-Guided Comic Adventure

Discover New York’s many superheroes by solving challenges and unlocking stories on your phone, leading to new places and amazing stories. Play the engaging exploration …More

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NYC Superhero Academy: Self-Guided Comic Adventure

Discover New York’s many superheroes by solving challenges and unlocking stories on your phone, leading to new places and amazing stories. Play the engaging exploration...

31 to 61 minutes Free Cancellation

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$7

New York Walking Tour with Private Local Guide

Dive into the life of New York and see its top sights on this private 5-hour tour. Feel the hustle and bustle of lively streets, …More

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New York Walking Tour with Private Local Guide

Dive into the life of New York and see its top sights on this private 5-hour tour. Feel the hustle and bustle of lively streets,...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$359

Contrasts VIP Private (We visited Harlem, Bronx, Queens, Brooklyn and Manhattan)

New York as a family, the biggest challenge is. One wants photos, another looks for food, the children get tired, the grandparents need pause... and …More

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Contrasts VIP Private (We visited Harlem, Bronx, Queens, Brooklyn and Manhattan)

New York as a family, the biggest challenge is. One wants photos, another looks for food, the children get tired, the grandparents need pause... and...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$145

New York City Night Tour with Private Local Guide

Spend 3 unforgettable hours with your private guide in the city which never sleeps. Explore the most popular New York attractions by night. Discover the …More

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New York City Night Tour with Private Local Guide

Spend 3 unforgettable hours with your private guide in the city which never sleeps. Explore the most popular New York attractions by night. Discover the...

2 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$157

Governor's Island Ticket and Ferry with Self-Guided App

A ferry ride takes you to Governor's Island, a hidden gem in NYC filled with rich history and unique experiences. Explore 172 acres of fascinating …More

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Governor's Island Ticket and Ferry with Self-Guided App

A ferry ride takes you to Governor's Island, a hidden gem in NYC filled with rich history and unique experiences. Explore 172 acres of fascinating...

1 hour 40 minutes Free Cancellation

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Midtown Highlights - New York Best Hits Tour

This walking tour covers some of the most famous and photographed sites in Manhattan *All sites are viewed and seen from the outside. If you'd …More

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Midtown Highlights - New York Best Hits Tour

This walking tour covers some of the most famous and photographed sites in Manhattan *All sites are viewed and seen from the outside. If you'd...

2 hours Free Cancellation

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$70

NYC Gossip Girl Private Guided Pedicab Tour

See the Upper Manhattan and Central Park through the eye of your favorite characters on a private 1.5-hour pedicab tour. Instead of following a large …More

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NYC Gossip Girl Private Guided Pedicab Tour

See the Upper Manhattan and Central Park through the eye of your favorite characters on a private 1.5-hour pedicab tour. Instead of following a large...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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$99

Experience the magic of Christmas in New York with a private tour to the dazzling Dyker Heights neighborhood in Brooklyn. Known for its extravagant holiday …More

Private Dyker Heights Christmas Lights Tour with Dumbo Stop

Experience the magic of Christmas in New York with a private tour to the dazzling Dyker Heights neighborhood in Brooklyn. Known for its extravagant holiday...

5 hours

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$1,500

This is the most detailed and thorough tour of 9 11, both in discussing the event and covering the memorial as well. This tour aims …More

9/11 Full Story Private Tour

This is the most detailed and thorough tour of 9 11, both in discussing the event and covering the memorial as well. This tour aims...

2 hours Free Cancellation

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$250

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?