Top New York Private Sightseeing Tours

Discover New York City your way—and enjoy a comfortable and convenient way to see the city—on this private sightseeing tour. Pick between half- or full-day options; meet your guide directly at your hotel; and climb aboard your spacious, air-conditioned vehicle. You have complete control over the itinerary, and can choose to see highlights from Wall Street and Yankee Stadium to the Brooklyn Bridge and beyond.

Hop aboard a pedicab—a bicycle-powered cab—for a private ride around New York City's Central Park. Enjoy the undivided attention of your guide and the chance to customize your itinerary to include four stops of your choosing among more than 20 local attractions. Riding in a pedicab will get you around the 843-acre (341-hectare) park much more efficiently than you ever could on foot.

Don’t settle for seeing Central Park through the window of a non-stop tour bus. Instead, make the most of good weather and enjoy a tour of the park in one of New York City’s iconic horse-drawn carriages. Hear about the history of Central Park and the Big Apple from your driver and take advantage of photo stops at park highlights made famous in so many movies, books and television shows.

One of New York City’s most celebrated sights, Central Park is a vast green space plum in the heart of Manhattan. With this private pedicab tour, see more of this leafy oasis than possible on foot in the same time, and hear stories of highlights such as Bethesda Fountain and the Strawberry Fields John Lennon memorial from a guide—insight you might miss if you were going it alone.

Get a personal introduction to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island on a private, half-day tour, and explore two of New York City’s most iconic sites at your own pace. Hear inspiring stories about the design and construction of the Statue of Liberty as you explore. Learn about the immigrants that came to Ellis Island from around the world in the fascinating Ellis Island Museum. This fully customizable private tour is a perfect fit for families and groups with limited mobility.

Get a personalized introduction to New York City's legendary arts showcase with this small-group (or private) tour of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Housing more than 2 million objects, this renowned institution can be overwhelming to explore, so let your art historian guide show you the highlights, from paintings by Vermeer to pop culture memorabilia. Explore at your own pace and concentrate on the museum sections that interest you most.

Group tours of New York City can sometimes pass sights too fast, or not even stop at attractions you’re most interested in. This private New York City tour with a professional photographer lets you customize the tour stops to suit your interests. Select from any number of popular locations, like Times Square and the Theatre District, Central Park, Midtown Manhattan, and the Brooklyn Bridge.

Enjoy the classic New York City experience of a horse-drawn carriage ride on this private tour of Central Park. You’ll travel through the park like a Gilded Age aristocrat as your guide leads you to landmarks including the Central Park Carousel and the Plaza Hotel, providing informative commentary if you wish. This is a perfect romantic outing for couples, or a fun activity for families.

Save time and see the highlights of the Metropolitan Museum of Art with a private guide. Enjoy skip-the-line access and a tour fully customized to your group’s interests. Learn about the history of the museum, and admire highlights and hidden treasures from the vast collection with an expert guide to provide helpful insights and answer your questions.

Discover famous monuments and attractions in New York’s Central Park on this intimate horse-drawn carriage ride. See sights including Sheep Meadow, Tavern on the Green, Cherry Hill Square, Strawberry Fields, the Carousel, and the Bethesda Fountain. You also have the option to listen to a narrative about the park’s history.

Learn stories of heroism and survival on this small-group walking tour of Ground Zero and the 9/11 Memorial Plaza in Lower Manhattan. While showing you the sites, including the Oculus, One World Trade Center, the Reflecting Pools, and the Winter Garden, your guide will recount dramatic rescue operations and share details of the design and reconstruction of the once-devastated neighborhood.

A private walking tour to explore one of the most historic neighborhoods of New York City – Brooklyn Heights with Dumbo and the Brooklyn Bridge. During the Tour, we will enjoy unparalleled views over the Manhattan Skyline and the New York Bay right from the Brooklyn Promenade Park. We will be walking along tree-lined streets with some of the most gorgeous townhomes in the city and we will learn how Brooklyn Heights transformed over the past 200 years. We will have plenty of opportunities for photos and to learn how this area, and the city, has changed throughout the centuries adapting to new challenges. A tour that can be equally enjoyed by first-time and returning visitors as it focuses on hidden gems, fun facts and anecdotes. To close our tour, as we cross the bridge, we will learn what it took to build the first suspension bridge in the world.

See New York City from the water's edge—and enjoy views many other visitors miss—on this private daytime boat tour. On this sightseeing excursion, you can look forward to seeing the Brooklyn Bridge, One World Trade Center, Statue of Liberty, and more. Don't forget your camera, and learn more about the city from your captain's commentary. Your tour departs from a convenient location in lower Manhattan.

Treat your sweetie to a romantic helicopter sightseeing flight over New York City for a special occasion. Fly with your private pilot from Westchester Airport to Manhattan at your choice of afternoon, sunset, or evening. The flight lets you admire NYC landmarks such as Central Park, Times Square, and the Statue of Liberty without the hassle of navigating traffic or public transportation.

Avoid the hassle of navigating New York City streets on your own and take a private tour with a dedicated vehicle and guide. Customize your itinerary to your preferences and discover the city’s most famous landmarks like the World Trade Center, the Empire State Building, and Rockefeller Center. Sit back and enjoy the scenery as you listen to informative commentary from your guide.

See two of New York City’s most iconic and picturesque neighborhoods, Flatiron and Union Square, on this food, architecture, and history walking tour. Try tastings at some of the most unique food stops in the city. Visit Caffe Lavazza at Eataly Market, an epic artisanal Italian food emporium. Also, enjoy a classic New York pastrami sandwich from a historic spot and try Big Apple’s best grilled cheese sandwich.

"Sex and the City" is one of New York City's most iconic TV shows and this private tour lets you follow in the footsteps of your favorite characters. Visit memorable locations from the TV show and movies; stop by the bars where Charlotte, Carrie, Miranda, and Samantha sipped on cosmos and gossiped about guys; see where they bought cupcakes and sex toys; and visit shops seen on-screen.

Make the most of your time in the city that never sleeps on a guided tour of NYC’s top attractions. Travel by both the Staten Island Ferry and bus as you swing by the 9/11 Memorial, Central Park, Rockefeller Center and more. Then hop aboard a one-trip Ferry ride for a sightseeing cruise past the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, complete with stunning views of the world-famous skyline and Brooklyn Bridge.

Admire some of the most spectacular views of the Manhattan skyline, New York Harbor, and Statue of Liberty when you book this cruise. Make your own way to Pier 36, hop aboard your vessel, and take to the water; you can also choose a sunset departure time for added drama. During your excursion, you’ll glide past Lady Liberty, Ellis Island, and the Brooklyn and Manhattan Bridges—and will enjoy marvelous views of the skyline.

Immerse yourself in Gilded Age–era New York—and learn all about the ruthless robber barons and self-made magnates who defined the time period—on this private walking tour. Pick between several start times, meet your guide on Fifth Avenue, and set off on foot. You’ll stroll down Millionaire’s Row, will discover museums and social clubs, and will learn more about the city’s past.

Avoid the mobs of people sightseeing on land, and opt for this Manhattan architecture yacht cruise instead. From the teak deck of the boat, learn about New York City's architectural landmarks as you circumnavigate the island and listen to the 'Around Manhattan' narration provided by members of the American Institute of Architects (AIA). One beer or glass of wine is provided, as well as soda.

Experience New York lit up after dark during this evening tour of the city by bus. Hop on a bus (upgrade for a glass-topped luxury bus) for a ride past illuminated landmarks like Times Square, Rockefeller Center, and the neighborhoods of SoHo and Chinatown, and disembark at the High Line for an atmospheric stroll. You can also upgrade to include tickets to the Top of the Rock observation deck.

Experience New York City in serious style by seeing it inside of a Muscle car. Hop in the convertible 2023 Dodge Challenger R/T and let your guide regale you with interesting tales and facts about New York City as you cruise past some of the legendary landmarks and sites of the city.