Explore Things to Do in New York
New York State offers a diverse mix of iconic cities, scenic landscapes, and rich cultural experiences. Visitors can explore the bustling streets and world-famous attractions of New York City, unwind in the peaceful beauty of the Adirondacks or Finger Lakes, or discover charming small towns and historic sites across the state. From urban adventures to outdoor escapes, New York provides something memorable for every traveler.
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Our website makes it easy to discover and book unforgettable day trips, tours, excursions, and unique experiences in New York - before you even start your vacation. With real-time availability, detailed activity information, and direct booking with trusted tour operators, you can secure the adventures you want without the stress of last-minute planning or sold-out experiences. Whether you’re seeking outdoor thrills, cultural discoveries, or relaxing local highlights in New York, we give you a simple, reliable way to plan ahead and make the most of every moment of your trip.
Why wait until you arrive in New York to book your tours - only to discover that the ones you want are already full? Click any activity below to learn more about the tour, view availability, and reserve your excursions directly with the tour operators today!
Today's Featured Tours Explore All
Autumn Explorer
Scenic views of Southern Adirondacks in Fall during October!
Corinth
Private Tours
Saratoga Corinth & Hudson Railway LLC
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TI - Ski & Board Club
Wednesday 4-8pm
Watertown
4 hours
Kid-Friendly
Dry Hill Ski Area
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Any 2 attractions
$30 General Admission to any 2 attractions (plus sales tax and online fees)
Class Cards - Buy 3 Get one FREE!
Middletown
Elements Yoga & Paddleboard
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Cook the Best lamb Vindaloo with Aloo Paratha
Ages 18+ • 3 hours • Up to 6 People
Oswego Food & History Tours
For all ages! • 3.5 Hours •
Oswego
3.5 Hours
Food Tour
Oswego Tours
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3 Hours • Private Central Park Pedicab Tour
For all ages! • 3 hours • Private Tours of Central Park!
New York
3 Hours
Private Tours
Central Park Joy
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Snowmobile Self Guided Rental
Ages 18+ to drive • Half day to 7 Day Rentals
Speculator
Half day to 7 Day Rentals
Snowmobile
Village Motorsports
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Private One on One
One Hour on the water • Individualized attention
East Hampton
Private Tours
Water Activities
Paddle Diva
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Christmas Lights Tour of Dyker Heights
Rockefeller Center? FUHGETTABOUDIT! • 3.5 Hours • All ages
New York
3.5 Hours
A Slice of Brooklyn Bus Tours
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Guided Tours Explore All
NYC Exclusive Gossip Girl & Central Park Tour – 3 Hours
3 Hours • All Ages Welcome!
New York
3 hours
Guided Tour
Xoxo Gossip Girl Tour
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Walking Tour : Couples Stroll and Shoot Pictures in Central Park Walking Tour
A Perfect Intimate Retreat in New York City!
New York
Private Tours
City Tour, Guided Tour, Walking Tour
All New York Fun Tours
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NYC Budget Gossip Girl Tour – 90 Min
For all ages! • 90 Minutes • Most affordable!
New York
90 minutes
Guided Tour
Xoxo Gossip Girl Tour
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Specialty Bike Rental - Central Park
1 hour - All day rentals • Ages 12+
New York
Bike Rental, Guided Tour
Bike Rent NYC
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Classic Tour - 1 Hour (Most Popular)
Explore Central Park's Top Highlights in 1 Hour
New York
About 60 minutes
Private Tours
Guided Tour
Truride NYC
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Brooklyn Street Art
Ages 6+ • 2 Hours • Call to Book
Brooklyn
2 Hours
Kid-Friendly
Guided Tour
Your New York Story
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Central Park Walking Tour - Private
2 Hours • All Ages Welcome • Small Group
New York
2 Hours
Private Tours
Guided Tour, Walking Tour
Experience NYC
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Christmas in New York Holiday Lights Tour
'Tis the Season New York City Style!
New York
1.5 hours
City Tour, Guided Tour
City Fit Tours - New York City
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Deluxe Tour - 2 Hours (Best Value)
Extended Central Park Experience with More Photo Stops
New York
110–120 minutes
Private Tours
Guided Tour
Truride NYC
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Central Park Pedicab Tour
2 hours • All ages
New York
Guided Tour
Bike Rent NYC
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Kayak Tours Explore All
Meschutt Beach - 1 Hour Kayak Rental (Available Sat. - Sun. Only)
Starting at $40 l All Ages l Available 7AM-6PM Daily
Hampton Bays
Kayak
P & L Watersports
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5 Day Canoe and Kayak Rentals
Touring and Recreational options! • PFD and paddles included
Saranac Lake
Kayak
St. Regis Canoe Outfitters
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Hideaway Bay Paddle Lessons
$65 Per Person | Perfect For Any Skill Level! | Booking Online Encouraged
Silver Creek
Kayak
SUP Erie Adventures
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1000 Islands Canada - No Passports Required
All Ages | $27.00 Adult | Discover the "Parts of the 1000 Islands Unseen on any other US Tour |
Clayton
2.5 Hours
Boat Tour, Canoe, Distillery, Ferry, History Tour, Kayak, Sternwheeler/Riverboat, Water Park
Clayton Island Tours
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Pontoon Charter
Starting at $300 | 2 Hours | Up to 6 passengers
Cohoes
Private Tours
Kayak
Upstate Kayak Rentals
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SUP & Kayak Fishing
Only $120 Per Person | Amazing Way To Fish! | Call To Book!
Silver Creek
Kayak
SUP Erie Adventures
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Round Lake (Malta) - Kayak Rental Hub
Starting at $80 for two Kayaks | 3 Hours | Available Daily
Cohoes
Kayak
Upstate Kayak Rentals
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Kayak & Canoe Rentals
Single Kayaks • Canoes • Full-Day Rental for Off-Site Use
North Creek
Kayak
Beaver Brook Outfitters
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Kid-Friendly Tours Explore All
Ganache & Hand-Rolled Truffle Making
1.5 - 2 Hours • Ages 10+
Brooklyn
1.5-2 hours
Kid-Friendly
Raaka Chocolate
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Sunset Cruise with Live DJ, Music & Drinks on the Grande Mariner
2-hour evening cruise · Live DJ entertainment · Fully stocked bars
New York
2 Hours
Kid-Friendly
NYC Water Cruises
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St. Patrick's Cathedral Self-Guided Audio Tour
Includes iPads, Headphones and Souvenir Laminates on Lanyards (entry between 9am-5pm)
New York
1 Hour
Kid-Friendly
TourPatron
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Two Hour Immersive Adventure
Offered Wednesday - Sunday!
Brooklyn
2-Hour Session
Kid-Friendly
CREA Interactivity
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Guided walking tour of Harlem in French and Gospel Mass in a small group
Brooklyn
4h
Kid-Friendly
Guided Tour
New York Gems
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Shared Balloon Ride • Watkins Glen, New York
Ages 5+ to Ride • 4 Hours • Sunrise or Sunset Options
Apalachin
4 Hours
Kid-Friendly
Freedom Ballooning
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The Open Cockpit Biplane Flight Experience in the Waco UPF-7 Trainer
Ages 10+ • 45 Minutes • Private Flight
Farmingdale
1.0
Kid-Friendly, Private Tours
American Airpower Museum
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Basquiat themed walking tour in the East Village
New York
2 hours
Kid-Friendly
Your New York Story
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Midtown in English: Broadway, Times Square, Rockefeller, 5th Avenue et Grand Central Terminal
New York
3h30
Kid-Friendly
Your New York Story
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The Octagon House: A Classic Tour
Inside The Octagon House
Irvington
1 hour
Kid-Friendly
The Armour-Stiner Octagon House
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Sightseeing Tours Explore All
Super Tour of NYC Virtual Reality Tour
With free admission to our all new Friends Trivia Night!
New York
Sightseeing Tour, Virtual Tour
On Location Tours
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NYC Statue Day Sail aboard Adirondack
Starts at $52-$58 | 1.75 hrs - 2 hrs
New York
1.75 hrs - 2 hrs depending on Tide & Wind condit
Adirondack Sailing, Boat Cruise, Boat Tour, City Tour, Cruise / Large Boat, Day Sail, Food Tour, Harbor Tour, Party Boat, River Cruise, Sailing, Sightseeing Tour, Sternwheeler/Riverboat, Water Activities, Water Park
Classic Harbor Line - New York, NY
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Rome to Venice Trip
Starting at $2050 7 Days & 6 Nights | Includes Accommodations & Tours | All Ages Welcome!
New York
Private Tours
City Tour, Museum, Sightseeing Tour, Transportation
Allen Batista Travel Inc
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Capture Moments, Create Memories: Private Photo Shoot + Tour
Women (Ages 30-44) | Up to 10 people | See the most scenic parts of New York!
New York
Private Tours
City Tour, Guided Tour, Photography Tour, Sightseeing Tour
All New York Fun Tours
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Deluxe Private SUV Tour: Best of NYC with a local New York Guide
3 or 5 Hours • All Ages • Up to 23 People
New York
3 or 5 hours
Private Tours
City Tour, Guided Tour, Sightseeing Tour
New York Fun Tours
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Statue and Skyline Cruise on Yacht Full Moon from Chelsea Piers
Starts at $52 - $72 | 1.5 Hrs
New York
1.5 Hours
Boat Cruise, Boat Tour, City Tour, Cruise / Large Boat, Food Tour, Harbor Tour, River Cruise, Sailing, Sightseeing Tour, Sternwheeler/Riverboat
Classic Harbor Line - New York, NY
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Super Tour of NYC: Heroes! Comics! More! - Private Tours
Defend Gotham as you visit real-life locations from Gotham, The Dark Knight, & much more!
New York
Private Tours
Bus Tour, City Tour, Sightseeing Tour, TV and Movie Sites Tour, Virtual Tour
On Location Tours
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NYC: St. Patrick's Cathedral Official Self-Guided Audio Tour
Explore St. Patrick's Cathedral's architecture and history on a self-guided audio tour
New York
1
Self-Guided Tour, Sightseeing Tour, Walking Tour
Walks NYC
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Private Uptown Sex and the City Hotspots Tour
All Ages • 2.5 Hours • Up to 22 Passengers
New York
Private Tours
Boat Tour, Sightseeing Tour
On Location Tours
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Midtown Mix Guided Public Tour (Hell's Kitchen)
This public tour is currently operating from mid-March to mid-December.
Wheatley Heights
Private Tours
City Tour, Food Tour, History Tour, Self-Guided Tour, Sightseeing Tour, Voucher, Walking Tour
Food On Foot Events, Tastings & Tours
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Museum Tours Explore All
Immigration and Communities (English)
Grades 4-12 • 90 minutes • Max 35 students per group
New York
90 minutes
Museum
Museum of the City of New York
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Delhi, Agra and Jaipur Sightseeing Tour
Starting at $1,600 |10 Days & 9 Nights | Includes Accommodations & Tours | All Ages Welcome!
New York
Boat Tour, City Tour, Dinner Boat, Food Tour, History Tour, Museum, Sightseeing Tour, Transportation, Walking Tour, Water Activities
Allen Batista Travel Inc
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Exploring New York through Artifacts (English)
Grades 7-12 • 90 minutes • Max 35 students per group
New York
90 minutes
Museum
Museum of the City of New York
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Private Brooklyn Seltzer Museum and Factory Tour
$300 - $500 • For all ages! • 80 Minutes
Brooklyn
80 Minutes
Private Tours
Museum
Brooklyn Seltzer Museum
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Immigration and Communities (Spanish or Bilingual Eng/Sp)
Grades 4-12 • 90 minutes • Max 35 students per group
New York
90 minutes
Museum
Museum of the City of New York
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Lenape Legacies and Futures (English)
Grades K-3 • 60 minutes • Max 35 students per group
New York
60 minutes
Museum
Museum of the City of New York
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Mexico City Tour
Starting at $1800 | 8 Days & 7 Nights | Includes Accommodations & Tours | All Ages Welcome!
New York
Bus Tour, City Tour, History Tour, Museum, Sightseeing Tour, Transportation
Allen Batista Travel Inc
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How Money Was Made: Wall Street Walking Tour
New York
History Tour, Museum, Walking Tour
Inside Out Tours
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Docent-Led Museum Discovery Tour
60 Minute Tour
New York
Guided Tour, History Tour, Museum
Museum at Eldridge Street
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Brooklyn Seltzer Museum and Factory Tour
For all ages! • 80 Minutes
Brooklyn
80 Minutes
Museum
Brooklyn Seltzer Museum
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Boat Tours Explore All
Costa Rica Sightseeing Trip
7 Days and 6 Nights • Costa Rica $2000
New York
Air Activities, Airplane, Boat Tour, Snorkeling, Transportation
Allen Batista Travel Inc
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Community Sunset Cruise
WEDNESDAYS - Guest Speakers, Engaging Conversations! Free to our Community (donations suggested!)
Ithaca
Boat Tour, Cruise / Large Boat, Sunset Cruise
Discover Cayuga Lake
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Sparks of Love: Sites from The Notebook and Dear John
New York
Boat Tour
On Location Tours
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NYC Sunset & Statue of Liberty Cruise
Golden Hour Views! • 75 minutes
New York
75 Minutes
Boat Tour
NYC Boat Cruises
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NYC Iconic Landmarks Cruise and Tour
Our Most Popular Tour! • 75 minutes
New York
90 Minutes
Boat Tour
NYC Boat Cruises
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Lighthouse Cruise
All ages • 2.5 hours • Up to 6 people • Up-close views of Montauk’s iconic lighthouses!
Montauk
2.5 hours
Boat Tour
Montauk Venture
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Hudson River Sightseeing Cruise
Get outdoors on our most popular cruise!
Kingston
Boat Tour
Hudson River Cruises
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New York City Lights Holiday Cocoa Cruise
Starting at $78 to $108 | 1.5 hrs
New York
1.5 Hours
Boat Cruise, Boat Tour, Cruise / Large Boat, River Cruise, Sailing, Sternwheeler/Riverboat
Classic Harbor Line - New York, NY
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Season Pass
Join Our Crew with a Season Pass!
Buffalo
1 Year
Boat Tour, Guided Tour, History Tour, Sightseeing Tour, Water Activities
Buffalo Harbor Cruises
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Sunset Sail aboard the Schooner Adirondack
Starting at $78-$98 | 2 hrs
New York
2 Hours
Adirondack Sailing, Boat Cruise, Boat Tour, Cruise / Large Boat, Evening Cruise, Party Boat, River Cruise, Sailing, Sternwheeler/Riverboat, Sunset Cruise, Sunset Sail, Water Activities, Water Park
Classic Harbor Line - New York, NY
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