Best Day Trips & Excursions in New York City

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

We compared 127 day trips & excursions in New York City using 33,204 reviews on Viator and GetYourGuide. The highest scoring with at least 20 reviews is NYC Train Tour of Sleepy Hollow and the Hudson Valley 7 hr (8.5/10). Prices start at $68 and most cost between $119 and $525. A typical one lasts 14 hrs.

Top picks

Best overall

58 reviews · $135 · 7 hrs

Reviewers like: knowledgeable guide, informative guide, spooky tour

Watch for: english only commentary

TourTruth score 7.9 out of 10

Boston Tour

Top 17% · 17 reviews

from $130

1 provider

Compare at a glance

#TourScoreRatings by siteFromDuration
1 NYC Train Tour of Sleepy Hollow and the Hudson Valley 7 hr TourTruth score 8.5 out of 10 Viator 5.0★ (11) · GetYourGuide 4.8★ (34) · GetYourGuide 5.0★ (13) $135 7 hrs
2 Washington D.C. Tour from New York TourTruth score 8.2 out of 10 Viator 4.9★ (280) $110 –
3 New York City Highlights Tour with Liberty Cruise TourTruth score 8.2 out of 10 Viator 5.0★ (34) $68 –
4 New York City Central Park, 9/11 and Ferry Tour TourTruth score 8.0 out of 10 Viator 5.0★ (27) $92 –
5 Boston Tour TourTruth score 7.9 out of 10 Viator 5.0★ (17) $130 –
6 Washington D.C. VIP Tour TourTruth score 7.8 out of 10 Viator 5.0★ (21) $140 –
7 New York City 3-State Explorer 12 hr TourTruth score 7.7 out of 10 Viator 5.0★ (12) $2,000 12 hrs
8 Washington DC Immersive White House Experience 14 hr TourTruth score 7.4 out of 10 Viator 4.9★ (38) $116 –
9 New York City Van Tour and Statue of Liberty Boat Ride 6 hr TourTruth score 7.4 out of 10 Viator 4.8★ (85) $99 6 hrs
10 Washington DC Day Trip from New York TourTruth score 7.4 out of 10 GetYourGuide 4.7★ (38) – –

Questions

What is the best day trips & excursion in New York City?

NYC Train Tour of Sleepy Hollow and the Hudson Valley 7 hr has the highest TourTruth score (8.5/10) of the 127 day trips & excursions in New York City we compare among those with at least 20 reviews, from 58 reviews.

How much do day trips & excursions in New York City cost?

Listed prices start at $68; the median is $159, and most cost between $119 and $525. Prices are the lowest listed price, usually per person; check the provider for your date.

How long are day trips & excursions in New York City?

The median listed duration is 14 hrs.

Which day trips & excursion in New York City has the most reviews?

Washington DC and Philadelphia Guided Tour 15 hr, with 6,259 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