TourTruth score 9.5 out of 10
New York Ground Zero Walking Tour and 9/11 Museum Ticket 4 hr
Top 1% · 262 reviews
from $84
1 provider
Best Historical Tours in New York City
213 tours ranked by TourTruth score (0–10), based on Viator and GetYourGuide ratings. How scores work
We compared 213 historical tours in New York City using 40,411 reviews on Viator and GetYourGuide. The highest scoring with at least 20 reviews is New York Ground Zero Walking Tour and 9/11 Museum Ticket 4 hr (9.5/10). Prices start at $5 and most cost between $40 and $190. A typical one lasts 2 hrs.
Top picks
Best overall
TourTruth score 9.5 out of 10
New York Ground Zero Walking Tour and 9/11 Museum Ticket 4 hr
262 reviews · $84
Reviewers like: knowledgeable guide, excellent guide, informative guide
Budget pick
TourTruth score 9.2 out of 10
New York 9/11 Memorial Tour
1,796 reviews · $29
Reviewers like: knowledgeable guide, informative tour, informative guide
TourTruth score 9.5 out of 10
TourTruth score 9.4 out of 10
New York City Gilded Age Mansions Guided Tour 2 hr
Top 2% · 570 reviews
Price on provider site
1 provider
TourTruth score 9.4 out of 10
TourTruth score 9.2 out of 10
TourTruth score 9.1 out of 10
TourTruth score 9.0 out of 10
New York City Central Park History Tour 2.5 hr
Top 4% · 2 hrs 30 min · 82 reviews
from $53
1 provider
TourTruth score 8.9 out of 10
TourTruth score 8.8 out of 10
Ellis Island Hospital Complex Hard Hat Tour 90 min
Top 6% · 1 hr 30 min · 245 reviews
from $67
1 provider
TourTruth score 8.7 out of 10
New York City 9/11 Walking Tour with Museum and Observatory
Top 6% · 6 hrs 30 min · 69 reviews
from $133
1 provider
TourTruth score 8.7 out of 10
TourTruth score 8.6 out of 10
TourTruth score 8.6 out of 10
Compare at a glance
| # | Tour | Score | Ratings by site | From | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York Ground Zero Walking Tour and 9/11 Museum Ticket 4 hr | TourTruth score 9.5 out of 10 | GetYourGuide 4.9★ (262) | $84 | – |
| 2 | New York City Gilded Age Mansions Guided Tour 2 hr | TourTruth score 9.4 out of 10 | GetYourGuide 4.8★ (570) | – | – |
| 3 | New York City Revolutionary Walking Tour 3 hr | TourTruth score 9.4 out of 10 | Viator 5.0★ (217) | $53 | 3 hrs |
| 4 | New York 9/11 Memorial Tour | TourTruth score 9.2 out of 10 | Viator 5.0★ (1,108) · GetYourGuide 4.8★ (673) · GetYourGuide 4.5★ (15) | $29 | – |
| 5 | New York City Gilded Age History Tour 2 hr | TourTruth score 9.1 out of 10 | Viator 5.0★ (133) · GetYourGuide 5.0★ (9) | $175 | 2 hrs |
| 6 | New York City Central Park History Tour 2.5 hr | TourTruth score 9.0 out of 10 | Viator 5.0★ (82) | $53 | 2 hrs 30 min |
| 7 | New York 9/11 Memorial Tour | TourTruth score 8.9 out of 10 | Viator 4.9★ (287) | $190 | – |
| 8 | Ellis Island Hospital Complex Hard Hat Tour 90 min | TourTruth score 8.8 out of 10 | Viator 4.9★ (245) | $67 | 1 hr 30 min |
| 9 | New York City 9/11 Walking Tour with Museum and Observatory | TourTruth score 8.7 out of 10 | GetYourGuide 4.9★ (69) | $133 | 6 hrs 30 min |
| 10 | New York City Subway Secrets Tour 2 hr | TourTruth score 8.7 out of 10 | Viator 5.0★ (35) · GetYourGuide 5.0★ (18) | $200 | 2 hrs |
Questions
What is the best historical tour in New York City?
New York Ground Zero Walking Tour and 9/11 Museum Ticket 4 hr has the highest TourTruth score (9.5/10) of the 213 historical tours in New York City we compare among those with at least 20 reviews, from 262 reviews.
How much do historical tours in New York City cost?
Listed prices start at $5; the median is $70, and most cost between $40 and $190. Prices are the lowest listed price, usually per person; check the provider for your date.
How long are historical tours in New York City?
The median listed duration is 2 hrs.
Which historical tour 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