Top New York Public Transportation Tours

Experience the best of the Big Apple during this half-day tour of Manhattan with a group limited to 15 guests. Rather than trying to do it all yourself, let an experienced guide lead you through the vibrant streets, colorful neighborhoods, and historic landmarks on foot, subway, and ferry. Get the full New York City experience and see iconic landmarks like the Empire State Building, Grand Central Station, and Wall Street.

Williamsburg, Brooklyn is one of New York City's most desirable neighborhoods for its culture and food—and on this tour, you'll follow your guide straight to the spots that locals love. Discover the hip neighborhood with your foodie guide and just a small group for company. As you stroll through Williamsburg's charming streets, stop at several eateries, and enjoy some of the Big Apple's most famous dishes, including bagels, bagels, dumplings, and more.

Take an underground trip through New York City history on this walking tour of the subway system. Your guide will describe the origins and lore of the city's underground transit while showing you overlooked corners, hidden art installations, and remnants of lost architectural wonders. The tour takes place in publicly accessible stations, so you'll need to pay subway fare to enter.

Learn about the history and culture of New York City on this all-day tour. Your guide, a professor at the City University of New York and a native New Yorker, shares the secrets about the city, as you travel around the city. Visit landmarks such as Rockefeller Center, Radio City Music Hall, The National 9/11 Memorial & Museum, Central Park, and more. Plus, you’ll ride on the Staten Island Ferry.

Discover four of New York City's most memorable sites on this exclusive tour, available nowhere else. Hear the history of Wall Street on a guided walking tour, then visit the 9/11 Memorial to learn about one of the most significant events in NYC history. Next, ride the ferry to Liberty Island and enjoy an audio tour of the Statue of Liberty and its museum, before continuing to Ellis Island and its museum.

Get up close and personal with several New York City icons on this hassle-free tour. Meet your guide in Battery Park, and receive priority access to the Statue of Liberty ferry. You'll sail across the New York Harbor to Liberty Island, where you'll learn explore the Statue of Liberty Museum. Next, hop on another ferry to Ellis Island to discover the stories of the millions of immigrants who journeyed through this historic site.

Share in the excitement of discovery with more than 40 galleries exploring the natural world and the universe at one of NYC's top destinations, the American Museum of Natural History.

Get one of the best views in all of New York City from the Top of the Rock Observation Deck at Rockefeller Center. Soak up three indoor and outdoor viewing areas and admire the Big Apple’s popular landmarks, such as One World Trade Center, the Empire State Building, the Chrysler Building, and more. Booking in advance guarantees your entry to this always-popular attraction.

Step into the scenes of your favorite movies and TV shows with this guided tour of New York City’s famous filming locations. A guide helps you to recognize the buildings, shops, landmarks, and parks that have been featured in famous shows and movies such as ‘Friends,’ ‘Seinfeld,’ ‘Girls,’ and ‘Spiderman.’ Plus, TV buffs can get the inside scoop most tourists miss by exploring the sites with a guide/local actor.

Marvel at the 360-degree, unobstructed views from the Empire State Building, and explore its interactive museum and more, with this combo ticket. See NYC's landmarks from the 86th-floor observatory, and enjoy the exhibitions displays on its 2nd and 80th floors. You can also upgrade for skip-the-line entry—or to ascend all the way to the 102nd floor.

One of the most iconic symbols of America, the Statue of Liberty rises up from New York Harbor, welcoming the immigrants who once entered the United States through nearby Ellis Island. Pay a visit to Lady Liberty and learn the stories of those who passed through Ellis Island with this convenient and flexible tour that lets you choose how long you want to spend at each attraction.

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.

Get to know Central Park, the most visited urban park in the United States, on a private pedicab tour. Take a leisurely ride around this iconic New York City landmark, exploring its many bridges, fountains and statues while learning about its history and design from the experienced driver/guide. See the spots featured in more than 300 different films since 1908 and discover interesting details and anecdotes about the park.

Experience the lights of New York City at sunset on this twilight cruise along the Hudson River and into New York Harbor. Book your ticket in advance online to spare any fuss on the night, and set sail to enjoy the illuminated landmarks while learning about the city from a guide’s informative commentary. This tour is a great way to end a day of sightseeing or kick off a night on the town.

Don’t settle for any average Broadway tour while you're visiting New York City. This Broadway theaters and Times Square tour gives you an insider’s look with a guide who is actually a Broadway performer. Learn about the history and happenings of New York City’s famous theater district, and hear the backstage stories about the stars of yesterday and today.

Experience Central Park by bike with this convenient bike rental, perfect for everyone from first-time visitors to NYC regulars. Traveling by bike enables you to see more than you can on foot. With a provided map and staff recommendations, you can explore the bike-friendly paths at your own pace and stop to admire sites along the way. Book ahead, as bike rentals often sell out for this classic New York adventure.

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.

Explore three New York City neighborhoods, Brooklyn, Bronx, and Queens, with a Spanish-speaking guide on this tour. Stop to take photos and hear the history of each neighborhood. Go beyond Manhattan and experience the different cultures of New York City while learning more about the everyday life of New Yorkers.

See more of the East Coast on a day trip to Boston from New York. Leave the logistics to your guide who takes care of your transportation and itinerary. Start the day at Copley Square and see Fenway Park. Then, continue on through the day stopping to see Boston's top sights such as the Boston Public Library and Quincy Market as you explore the city by climate-controlled vehicle.

Explore New York City like a local and at your own pace with a private guided tour that lets you customize your itinerary. Walk, take the subway and the Staten Island ferry, and discover highlights such as the Statue of Liberty, Times Square, Broadway, the Brooklyn Bridge, and more, or tailor your day to your interests.

Covering five different neighborhoods, this is the most comprehensive Brooklyn tour available. You'll get to see how diverse Brooklyn truly is: I will show you classic Brooklyn brownstone architecture as well as the 'hipster' side of Brooklyn, street art and vintage shops, hidden bars, amazing Manhattan views, an Orthodox Jewish community and grand historic homes. You will explore some of Brooklyn's greatest and most fascinating neighborhoods. We will start in hipster Williamsburg, head to artsy Bushwick from there, pay a visit to a Jewish Orthodox community in South Williamsburg and end the tour with a stroll through historic Cobble Hill and Brooklyn Heights near the Brooklyn Bridge. To be able to show you as much of this giant borough as possible, we use the subway three times on the tour, but this will give you time to sit down and take a break in between exploring the various neighborhoods on foot. There's also a short bathroom / snack / coffee break halfway through the tour.

Designed for fashion-forward travelers on a budget, this thrift store shopping tour takes you to three of NYC’s best places to browse trendy secondhand pieces at rock-bottom prices. Spend nearly an hour at each shop, where your guide is happy to offer styling tips and help you find hidden treasures. Along the way, stroll through New York’s Garment District and get local insight into the city’s fashion industry.

The streets of NYC can be extremely packed, especially around the most wonderful time of the year. This New York City Holiday Lights Extravaganza Walking Tour takes you with a guide who knows how to navigate through the crowds and knows the best spots to stop and see the city’s holiday lights and displays. Get into the holiday spirit while snapping holiday pics along the way.