New York · NEW YORK CITY
The 15 new york city tours below made the cut from everything we’ve reviewed across the state. Prices, durations and one standout note on each.
Review of Empire State Building tickets, including 86th and 102nd floor views, museum galleries, timing tips, accessibility, and ticket value.
“We were lucky to have booked on a clear night with almost no queues. Booking process was easy and the staff were so helpful and friendly. A great experience for us all.”
Taste Long Island wines with a certified sommelier, local lunch, two winery visits, and round-trip transport from Manhattan.
“Our tour guide same was excellent. The bus was on time. Everything was smoothe and on time. Comfortable seats. Nice educational experience. Wish there was more food served. Wine was tasty . Vineyards were beautiful”
Spend nine hours tasting Long Island wines with a sommelier, meeting winemakers, walking vineyards, and sampling local farm foods from Manhattan.
“Everything was wonderful from start to finish! The pickup location was easy to find and our driver was excellent through the city. Both wineries were fun, especially the free time to explore on our own. Also, the proportion of wine for tasting was more than usual, which was great to truly experience the taste. It was a stress-free day that was fun and relaxing. We also enjoyed the farm stand. Great tour overall”
Review this 90-minute New York yacht cruise for skyline views, Lady Liberty, three wines, cheese, caviar, price, and practical tips.
“Great opportunity for photos, great experience all the way around. Would do this tour again in a heart beat”
Taste five Brooklyn-made wines, tour a working Williamsburg winery, and learn how wine is made during this compact one-hour experience.
“We had a fantastic time with Kirsten - she was knowledgable, friendly, and gave us a special treat to try on the day. Thank you!”
Sail New York Harbor aboard Clipper City with live jazz, two glasses of wine, and close views of Lady Liberty, Ellis Island, and Manhattan.
“Such a fun way to spend the afternoon. It was great in the fall weather, a really enjoyable experience!”
Sample up to 12 Brooklyn craft beers at three breweries, with a guide, snack, and Metro card included on this 3.5-hour tour.
“My girlfriend and I booked this impulsively on our one year anniversary. It wasn’t too much or exhausting and was honestly so insanely fun. If you’re a New York local and looking for something adventurous (and love beer) this was perfectttt and worth the money.”
Sip three wines, hear New York alcohol lore, and tour Midtown in a refurbished 1920s or 1930s vintage car with a private guide.
“Unique New York experience! A must do to see amazing sights. Both guides were absolutely brilliant and went above and beyond. We were able to see beautiful streets of Manhattan, stopped for photos and after cruising to see the live John Lennon memorial in Central Park. After we returned to the cafe, we enjoyed an in depth 11 bottle wine tasting. Would absolutely recommend on spending a few hours doing this special tour as you would not always have ability to find!”
Tour Manhattan’s Great Jones Distillery, learn how whiskey is made, and taste three bourbons and rye in a one-hour guided visit.
“Alec was a wonderful tour guide and made it extremely informative, funny, and he knew answers to every question asked. It was a very fun experience and I don’t even like whiskey much (this was a gift for my boyfriend). I think it’s a little pricey for what it is, but it was still a fantastic tour!”
Spend 12 hours exploring Southampton, Sag Harbor, the North Fork wineries, and a ferry ride from New York City in a private minivan.
“Our driver Scott was very knowledgeable and patient, he made our experience on this tour worth all 12hrs. I will definitely recommend this tour to anyone who would love to explore South Hamptons, Sag Harbor and Long Island Wineries.”
Ride a vintage car through Midtown, then taste wine and cocktails at Central Park Cafe while learning about New York’s Prohibition past.
“The car part of the tour was great and a little different to other tours, our guide was knowledgeable and funny. The staff at the wine tasting did their best and the service was very attentive. They did great but we didnt really learn anything about the wine as I don't think this was necessarily something they were trained for. It would also be good to state in the activity info that the wine is Armenian and Georgian as these are a very acquired taste and would have probably put me off booking for the price paid.”
Review of a sommelier-led Hudson Valley wine tour from NYC, with two wineries, local lunch, eight tastings, and roundtrip coach travel.
“I thoroughly enjoyed both place's hosts, wineries, vineyards and especially our guide Steve. He was absolutely awesome. Steve was patient and explained everything. The whole time we were in good hands. Thank you and I look forward to doing it again Bonnie.”
Spend nine hours tasting Hudson Valley wines, meeting winemakers, sampling farm foods, and riding in comfort from Midtown Manhattan.
“How you setup the wine tasting. There were bugs in my eine”
Taste five global wines with cheeses and cured meats in a small Greenwich Village gathering, with expert guidance and a 24-hour cancellation option.
“No tour!!! We were given a number to call the vendor whom told us that the tour was cancelled due to Viatour NOT PAYING them!! We walked for @ in the heat and humidity looking for tos tour! I’m very disappointed either way Viatour because I’ve used you for years without a glitch!”
Spend 12 hours tasting Long Island wines with a private driver, choosing three North Fork or Hamptons wineries from New York City.
“What a Beautiful Experience!! I rented the Sprinter for 10 of my closest couple friends for a relaxing Sunday at a beautiful winery.”