Top 6 NYC Sightseeing Tours - New York City Article

New York City sightseeing tours are among the worlds most memorable excursions. New York City sightseeing packages are available to suit every preference and interest, from Carnegie Hall tours, to Yankee Stadium Tours, to NYC bus tours you can hop on and off, to Hornblower dinner cruises and the Statue of Liberty, we've got you covered!

Check out our list of the Top 6 Sightseeing Tours in New York City:

• Carnegie Hall Tours

Since 1891, Carnegie Hall in New York City has set the international standard for excellence in performance, its walls echoing with applause for the world’s finest artists and ensembles, and its sightseeing tours offer an inside look at the magic. Carnegie Hall is home to more than 600 performances each season on its three stages, with offerings that range from orchestral concerts, chamber music, and solo recitals, to jazz, world, and popular music.

Complementing its performance activities, Carnegie Hall’s Weill Music Institute creates extensive music education and community programs that annually serve nearly half a million people in New York, across the US, and around the world.

Guests will discover more than 125 years of Carnegie Hall history on the sightseeing tour as they walk through the landmark building. Visitors get to see the famous Stern Auditorium/Perelman Stage, walk through Composers Alley, hear the stories behind many of the famous signed photographs of performers hanging on the walls, and see more than 400 artifacts on display in the Carnegie Hall Rose Museum.

Subject to Carnegie Hall’s events, performances and rehearsal schedule, tours are offered daily from October through late June. Public walk-in sightseeing tours are offered Monday through Friday at 11:30 AM, 12:30 PM, 2 PM, and 3 PM; and Saturday at 11:30 AM and 12:30 PM.

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• Hornblower Cruises & Events NYC

Experience unparalleled views of New York City aboard the Hornblower Cruises luxury fleet. There’s no better way to experience New York's iconic sights including the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, the Brooklyn Bridge and Manhattan’s aweinspiring skyline.

Hornblower’s International Sightseeing Cruise and Lady Liberty Lunch Cruise will let you enjoy the view from a new perspective. For something truly different, party aboard HornblowerRock the Yacht cruise, or hop aboard Alive After Five, NYC's ultimate happy hour cruise. Sightseeing, lunch, and party cruises leave from Pier 15 at the South Street Seaport.

Be inspired by New York City's rich musical history aboard Hornblower’s New York City Lights Dinner Cruise. Or relax with a brunch buffet, free-flowing mimosas and live jazz aboard the Jazzy Champagne Brunch Cruise. Hornblower Cruises NYC also offers a variety of dining, sightseeing and holiday specialty cruises that leave from Pier 40 in the West Village.

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• Statue Cruises NYC

No visit to the New York City area is complete without a trip to one of the world’s most famous landmarks – the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. As the official provider of tickets and tours to both, Statue Cruises offers departures throughout the day from both New York and New Jersey.

How to Get to the Statue of Liberty National Monument & Ellis Island:

Visiting the Statue of Liberty National Monument and limited access of Ellis Island featuring the Wall of Honor is a memorable sightseeing experience for people from all over the world. Guided hardhat tours of the south side of Ellis Island are also available. Audio tours, available in several languages, are included with every ticket purchased to ensure you receive a complete presentation of the history and significance of these National Landmarks.

While visiting New York City, keep in mind that Statue Cruises also offers a variety of very interesting tours in the Financial District and other parts of downtown NYC.

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• Yankee Stadium Tours

Come out to the Bronx and get the full Yankee Stadium experience with a Classic Tour! Whether you are a diehard baseball fan or just want to see one of the most famous sporting venues in the world, tours of Yankee Stadium offer something for everyone to enjoy.

Come up close to historic baseball artifacts like Babe Ruth’s bat and Derek Jeter’s jersey. Embrace the winning tradition of the Yankees by viewing their World Series trophies and rings. Visit legendary Monument Park and learn about some of the most important figures in Yankee history. Take pictures of Yankee field from some of the most exclusive locations in the stadium. Each of the NYC Yankee Stadium sightseeing tours are led by an experienced and knowledgeable tour guide. 

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• The National September 11 Memorial & Museum

The National September 11 Memorial & Museum is a tribute to the memory and honor for the approximate 3,000 people that were killed in the terror attacks at the World Trade Center, the Flight 93 crash site near Shanksville, PA and the Pentagon. The historic site also pays tribute to the six people killed in the February 1993 World Trade Center Bombing.

9/11 Memorial Facts:

The National September 11 Memorial & Museum features twin reflecting pools that sit within the footprints of the original Twin Towers. Each are almost an acre in size and are the largest man-made waterfalls in North America. The memorial design was awarded to architect Michael Arad and landscape architect Peter Walker after they were selected from a global design competition that generated more than 5,200 entries from 63 different countries.

The National September 11 Memorial & Museum is a somber reminder of a tragic day in American history and reminds us of our own resilience and solidarity.

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• Coney Island in Brooklyn, NYC

Brooklyn’s Coney Island has been a popular destination for tourists and locals for many decades. Home of the Cyclone, Wonder Wheel, Luna Park, the Original Nathan’s and a long list of some of the best boardwalk dining and shopping you’ll ever find, Coney Island remains a favorite of young and old.

The beaches and a few restaurants at Coney Island, including Nathan’s, are open year round. The rides at Coney Island, as well as the attractions and other businesses are open roughly Easter through Halloween with varying hours of operation through the season. From June through August, Fireworks On The Beach are held every Friday night at 9:30.

Coney Island is located approximately 45-60 minutes from Midtown Manhattan and can be reached via the D, Q, N or F trains to the Stillwell Avenue stop.

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