Best Sightseeing Tours & Cruises in New York City

2,485 tours ranked by TourTruth score (0–10), based on Viator and GetYourGuide ratings. How scores work

We compared 2,485 sightseeing tours & cruises in New York City using 414,907 reviews on Viator and GetYourGuide. The highest scoring with at least 20 reviews is New York City Sightseeing Boat Tour from Chelsea Piers (9.8/10). Prices start at $3.40 and most cost between $45 and $250. A typical one lasts 2 hrs 30 min.

Top picks

Best overall

1,029 reviews · $99 · 1 hr

Reviewers like: city views, knowledgeable captain, informative tour

Watch for: limited photo stops

Budget pick

TourTruth score 8.4 out of 10 New York City Central Park Bicycle Rental

2,482 reviews · $6

Reviewers like: friendly staff, helpful staff, well-equipped bikes

Compare at a glance

#TourScoreRatings by siteFromDuration
1 New York City Sightseeing Boat Tour from Chelsea Piers TourTruth score 9.8 out of 10 Viator 5.0★ (729) · GetYourGuide 5.0★ (300) $99 1 hr
2 New York City Central Park Pedicab Tour TourTruth score 9.8 out of 10 Viator 5.0★ (7,661) · GetYourGuide 4.9★ (2,130) $38 –
3 New York Central Park Pedicab Tour with Photo Stops TourTruth score 9.7 out of 10 Viator 5.0★ (52) · GetYourGuide 4.9★ (423) $42 –
4 New York Central Park Pedicab Tour TourTruth score 9.6 out of 10 Viator 5.0★ (192) · GetYourGuide 4.9★ (899) $40 –
5 New York Statue of Liberty Scenic Cruise 50 min TourTruth score 9.6 out of 10 Viator 5.0★ (453) $25 50 min
6 New York Central Park Pedicab Guided Tour TourTruth score 9.5 out of 10 Viator 5.0★ (8,719) · GetYourGuide 4.9★ (554) $38 –
7 New York City Wall Street Walking Tour 2 hr TourTruth score 9.5 out of 10 GetYourGuide 4.9★ (287) $35 2 hrs
8 New York Central Park Pedicab Tour TourTruth score 9.5 out of 10 Viator 5.0★ (186) · GetYourGuide 4.8★ (310) $38 –
9 New York City Golden Hour Cruise 2 hr TourTruth score 9.5 out of 10 GetYourGuide 4.9★ (583) $38 2 hrs
10 New York Fall Foliage Helicopter Charter 1 hr TourTruth score 9.5 out of 10 GetYourGuide 4.9★ (435) $6,250 1 hr

Questions

What is the best sightseeing tours & cruise in New York City?

New York City Sightseeing Boat Tour from Chelsea Piers has the highest TourTruth score (9.8/10) of the 2,485 sightseeing tours & cruises in New York City we compare among those with at least 20 reviews, from 1,029 reviews.

How much do sightseeing tours & cruises in New York City cost?

Listed prices start at $3.40; the median is $89, and most cost between $45 and $250. Prices are the lowest listed price, usually per person; check the provider for your date.

How long are sightseeing tours & cruises in New York City?

The median listed duration is 2 hrs 30 min.

Which sightseeing tours & cruise in New York City has the most reviews?

New York Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Tour, with 15,269 reviews and a TourTruth score of 7.1/10.

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