

Things to do in New Haven
Quick answer
What are the best things to do in New Haven?
Outty ranks 9 bookable experiences in New Haven, United States. The highest scoring is Private Historic Yale Smart Phone Self Guided Walking Tour at 71 out of 100, followed by New Haven - It Zip It Adventure Indoor Ropes Course, New Haven's Ghost Walk, Yale University Self‑Guided Walking Tour. Prices start at $10 per person and 0 experiences score 90 or above, putting them in the Outty 90+ Club.
- Ranked experiences
- 9
- In the 90+ Club
- 0
- From
- $10 per person
- Bookable today
- 9
Top tour operators in New Haven
The companies behind the experiences, ranked by how much of New Haven they cover.
Let's Roam
373 experiences across 156 cities
Zombie Scavengers Hunts
260 experiences across 149 cities
WalknTours
183 experiences across 134 cities
Operation City Quest Scavenger Hunts
162 experiences across 118 cities
Puzzling Adventures
151 experiences across 120 cities
Drives & Detours
58 experiences across 45 cities
Last Minute in New Haven
Confirmed availability today or tomorrow.


New Haven - It Zip It Adventure Indoor Ropes Course

New Haven's Ghost Walk

Yale University Self‑Guided Walking Tour

Astonishing University hunt: Yale and Beyond

New Haven City Scavenger Hunt Excursion by Operation City Quest
Culture & History in New Haven
Museums, landmarks and stories behind the streets.

Private Historic Yale Smart Phone Self Guided Walking Tour

Yale University Self‑Guided Walking Tour

Yale Secret Societies Walking Tour

New Haven Scavenger Hunt Adventure
Nightlife in New Haven
After dark: bars, shows and evening cruises.
Highest rated in New Haven
The top of the Outty Ranking across 9 local experiences
- 1Private Historic Yale Smart Phone Self Guided Walking Tour1h • from $1070.6
- 2New Haven - It Zip It Adventure Indoor Ropes Course1h • from $2852.8
- 3New Haven's Ghost Walk1.5h • from $2649.9
- 4Yale University Self‑Guided Walking Tour2h • from $1048.2
- 5Astonishing University hunt: Yale and Beyond1.5h • from $1547.2
- 6New Haven City Scavenger Hunt Excursion by Operation City Quest2h • from $1046.8
- 7Explore New Haven with a Scavenger Hunt by Zombie Scavengers1h • from $2041.7
- 8Yale Secret Societies Walking Tour1.5h • from $3641.0
- 9New Haven Scavenger Hunt Adventure2h • from $5031.7
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Planning questions about New Haven
- What are the best things to do in New Haven?
- Private Historic Yale Smart Phone Self Guided Walking Tour is the highest ranked experience in New Haven, scoring 71 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking from 43 traveler reviews. New Haven - It Zip It Adventure Indoor Ropes Course, New Haven's Ghost Walk, Yale University Self‑Guided Walking Tour, Astonishing University hunt: Yale and Beyond round out the top five. Outty ranks 9 bookable experiences in New Haven, United States, and 0 of them score 90 or above.
- How much do activities in New Haven cost?
- The median price across everything we rank in New Haven is $20 per person, and the cheapest starting price is $10 on Private Historic Yale Smart Phone Self Guided Walking Tour. Guided, small-group and skip-the-line versions sit above the median, and peak weekends price higher than midweek mornings.
- Can I book something in New Haven for today?
- Yes. 9 of the top 9 experiences we rank in New Haven currently show same-day availability. Same-day slots are limited, so book early in the day where you can.
- Is New Haven good for families?
- Most experiences in New Haven welcome all ages, though minimum ages are set by the operator. The age requirement is listed on every experience page.
- How many days do you need in New Haven?
- Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting: one anchor experience each morning, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
- When is the best time to visit New Haven?
- Prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
- Can I cancel a booking in New Haven?
- 8 of the 9 experiences we rank in New Haven offer free cancellation, usually up to 24 hours before the start time. The exact window is shown on each experience page before you book.
- How does the Outty Ranking work?
- Every experience in New Haven gets a single 0 to 100 score built from traveler sentiment, the depth of review evidence, recent booking momentum, price fairness against comparable options in the same city, operator standing and cancellation flexibility. Scores are benchmarked within New Haven so a strong local option is not buried by global volume, and anything at 90 or above joins the Outty 90+ Club.