NYC: Priority or Flexible Statue of Liberty Ticket
Duration: 4 - 6 hours
Likely to sell out
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9/11 Memorial & Museum Admission: Skip the Ticket Line
Duration: 3 hours
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Circle Line: Best of New York Cruise – All Around Manhattan
Duration: 2.5 hours
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NYC Explorer Pass: Over 85 Tours and Attractions
Valid: 30 days
60-Minute Cruise Around the Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island
Duration: 60 minutes - 3 hours
One World Observatory Ticket: Skip-the-Ticket-Line
Valid: 1.5 hours
New York: 2-Hour Harbor Lights Night Cruise
Duration: 2 hours
Woodbury Common Premium Outlets Shopping Tour
Duration: 1 day
Empire State Building General & Skip-the-Line Ticket Options
Duration: 1 hour
Statue of Liberty: Pedestal Express and Ellis Island
Duration: 3 - 4.5 hours
One World Observatory: Skip-All-the-Lines Ticket
Valid: 1 day
New York City Helicopter Tours
Duration: 15 - 30 minutes
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Ten Things You Must See in NYC
You know it from your favorite Woody Allen film or Sex and the City episode. Whether you dream of combing East Village bookshops or sipping martinis in the Meatpacking District, there's something here for you. Skim our highlights and you will fall in love in a New York minute.
Manhattan Skyline
The iconic view of Manhattan's Skyline! Head to the Top of the Rock or the Waterfront Promenade in Williamsburg to see the Empire State Building as it gleams above city spires like a crown jewel.
Empire State Building
The view of Manhattan from the observation deck is astounding. Book Empire State Building tickets ahead of time to skip the line.
Battery Park
Battery Park is a cool green space at the tip of Manhattan along the Hudson River. Grab a picnic and catch the sunset while you marvel at the fact that this great big city is an island.
Top of the Rock
Rockefeller Center is an Art Deco skyscraper, and the view at the Top of the Rock is like no other. Photo op: catching the skyline here means the Empire State building is included in the view.
Statue of Liberty
An icon of freedom, the Statue of Liberty is a must see. Special exhibits or a climb to the top of the crown (booked in advance!) will make you feel like a part of NYC’s special history.
Ellis Island
The melting pot that is NYC: more than 12 million immigrants arrived here in search of the American Dream. View original manifests and get inspired by the history of Ellis Island.
Central Park
That sprawling green oasis in the middle, separating east from west. In the world-famous Central park you’ll find zoos, strawberry fields, bike paths, a great lawn, and much more.
Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)
In this unparalleled museum of modern art, you get to see some of the greats up close and personal. Van Gogh, Picasso, Pollock, Warhol... the list goes on.
New York Harbor
One of the largest natural harbors in the world, the waterway is another great place from which to enjoy the view. Book a boat tour, sit back, and enjoy Manhattan’s magical lights.
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Climb the regal front steps into a world of wonder and inspiration. From ancient to modern art, the Met is an art history paradise. The roof offers breathtaking Central Park views.
Planning Your New York City Visit
How many days to spend in New York?
Spend at least five days in order to see New York like a local. Manhattan is the ultimate walking city, densely packed and not very long or wide. You won't have to go very far and you'll find Broadway plays to see, districts and restaurants to explore, drinks to be had, bookstores and botanical gardens to browse. And don’t miss a walk on the Highline or the Brooklyn Bridge!
Where to shop?
From Bergdorf Goodman to local Soho boutiques, there’s something for everyone. Our tip? Be sure to check out the Brooklyn Flea: tons of local designers will give you a unique take-home souvenir.
Where to eat?
Interested in finding the best eats in New York? Here are our favorites. Pizza: Check out Roberta’s, a legendary Brooklyn institution. Classic bagels and lox: Head to Russ & Daughters on the Lower East Side. Authentic diner experience: Empire Diner and Tom’s Restaurant are two of the best. Fun brunch spot: Try Prune in the East Village, or Marlow & Sons or Cafe Colette (both in Williamsburg).
Good to know
- LanguageEnglish
- CurrencyUSD ($)
- Time ZoneUTC (-05:00)
- Country Code+1
- Best time to visitThere's truly no best or worst time to visit New York, because this city is alive 24/7/365. That being said, those on a budget should look to plan a trip between January and April, when prices will be (at least a little) cheaper. Also, summer travelers should plan 6 months ahead.
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What people are saying about New York City
Phenomenal: I wouldn’t do it any other way!
Wow, we are so glad we spent the extra money to take this tour. The guide made sure to give us all of the relevant and interesting stories and facts, but even more than that: they kept us on time, creating a really efficient experience. Doing it ourselves would be such a waste of time!
Nostalgic return to my ‘hip’ generation roots
Nathan, our guide is passionate, funny and full of interesting cultural and historical events about this area. His affinity to the arts is in full bloom and we enjoyed the tour immensely. Thank you.
The Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island were in my top 2 in NYC
The Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island were in my top 2 attractions in NYC (among Chicago Musical at Broadway). Otherwise I didn’t like my trip to NYC. It’s far too expensive what it offers. The people are very rude and egoistic. The city is very cold on an emotional level. The infrastructure is in a catastrophical state (subway, streets, etc.). There are homeless everywhere and the city is very loud and dirty. I am glad I could leave after 8 days of travel - because over long NYC would drive me completely nuts. I would not recommend a travel to NYC to friends. Nonetheless they would like to see a musical on Broadway or the Statue of Liberty . All the rest of NYC is exchangeable. You can find high buildings and a nice City Skyline in Shanghai, London, etc. as well. For this you do not need to go to New York. Furthermore the people in NYC are completely biased - they think their city is the greatest in the universe. Which it is NOT! Rome, Paris, etc. are far greater.
Very Moving and Poignant tour with a great guide.
Amazingly lead by Mike. He gave us his insight on the day it happened and was extremely respectful whilst on the tour. The only criticism I would have is we did not have enough time between the museum and 1 Observatory to truly appreciate the museum. I would recommended a gap of at least 3 if not 4 hours. In the 2 hours we had we only saw about half of the museum.
very Good tour and excellent guide (Patrick)
Really good organised, valuable information and very nice guide (Patrick) - well done , we had a great day!
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