Best Historical Sites & Landmarks in New York City

41 tours ranked by TourTruth score (0–10), based on Viator and GetYourGuide ratings. How scores work

We compared 41 historical sites & landmarks in New York City using 33,612 reviews on Viator and GetYourGuide. The highest scoring with at least 20 reviews is New York City Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Tour (9.4/10). Prices start at $13.61 and most cost between $59 and $166. A typical one lasts 3 hrs 30 min.

Top picks

Best overall

TourTruth score 9.4 out of 10 New York City Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Tour

905 reviews · $325

Reviewers like: knowledgeable guide, engaging commentary, passionate guide

Watch for: late guide, unhelpful service

Budget pick

TourTruth score 8.5 out of 10 New York Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Tour 3 hr

60 reviews · $166 · 3 hrs

Compare at a glance

#TourScoreRatings by siteFromDuration
1 New York City Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Tour TourTruth score 9.4 out of 10 Viator 5.0★ (874) · GetYourGuide 4.9★ (31) $325 –
2 New York City 9/11 Memorial Tour with Observatory Option TourTruth score 9.1 out of 10 GetYourGuide 4.8★ (847) – –
3 New York 9/11 Ground Zero Tour, Museum and Observatory 4 hr 30 min TourTruth score 8.6 out of 10 Viator 5.0★ (67) $300 4 hrs 30 min
4 New York Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Tour 3 hr TourTruth score 8.5 out of 10 Viator 5.0★ (60) $166 3 hrs
5 New York Ground Zero Walking Tour and Museum Access 4 hr TourTruth score 8.3 out of 10 Viator 4.9★ (582) $80 4 hrs
6 New York Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Guided Tour 3 hr TourTruth score 8.2 out of 10 Viator 5.0★ (45) $166 3 hrs
7 New York Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Audio Guide Tour TourTruth score 8.0 out of 10 Viator 5.0★ (20) $99 2 hrs 30 min
8 New York City Statue of Liberty Private Family Tour 2 hr TourTruth score 7.6 out of 10 GetYourGuide 5.0★ (10) $519 2 hrs
9 New York Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Tour TourTruth score 7.4 out of 10 Viator 5.0★ (8) · GetYourGuide 4.5★ (3) $74 –
10 NYC Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Tour 4 hr TourTruth score 7.4 out of 10 Viator 4.8★ (420) · GetYourGuide 4.7★ (10) $190 4 hrs

Questions

What is the best historical sites & landmark in New York City?

New York City Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Tour has the highest TourTruth score (9.4/10) of the 41 historical sites & landmarks in New York City we compare among those with at least 20 reviews, from 905 reviews.

How much do historical sites & landmarks in New York City cost?

Listed prices start at $13.61; the median is $99.08, and most cost between $59 and $166. Prices are the lowest listed price, usually per person; check the provider for your date.

How long are historical sites & landmarks in New York City?

The median listed duration is 3 hrs 30 min.

Which historical sites & landmark in New York City has the most reviews?

New York City Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Tour, with 21,312 reviews and a TourTruth score of 6.4/10.

Scores compare each tour's ratings with all others on the same booking site and weight them by review count. How scores work · Same tour, different price on Viator and GetYourGuide