Culture & History things to do in New York

We rank 1,597 culture and history things to do in New York, United States. The highest scoring is NYC Bus Tour of Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens: Art, Food & Sports with an Outty Ranking of 92 out of 100, and prices across the category start at $10 per person. Museums, landmarks and stories behind the streets.

Ranked experiences
1,597
In the 90+ Club
3
Available today
61
From
$10

Culture & History in New York compared

Top 10 culture and history things to do in New York by Outty Ranking, price, duration and traveler rating
ExperienceOutty RankingFromDurationRating
NYC Bus Tour of Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens: Art, Food & Sports92$846h4.9/5 (4,257)
SoHo, Little Italy, and Chinatown Walking Tour in New York92$232h4.9/5 (3,312)
9/11 Memorial Tour with Optional Museum and One World Access91$292h5/5 (884)
9/11 Ground Zero & Memorial Tour with Optional 9/11 Museum89$292h4.8/5 (7,066)
High Line and Chelsea Small Group Tour89$352h4.9/5 (1,256)
Harlem Gospel Service and Soul Food Brunch89$894h4.7/5 (1,380)
Central Park Pedicab Guided Tours89$381h5/5 (8,337)
"The Met" Metropolitan Museum of Art Tour Semi-Private 8ppl Max89$102.5h5/5 (426)
Washington DC & Philadelphia 1-Day Guided Tour from NYC89$10715h4.8/5 (2,269)
NYC: Greenwich Village Food Tour with 6 Locals Favorites Dishes89$973h5/5 (1,899)

Every culture & history experience we rank in New York

Culture & History in New York: common questions

What are the best culture & history things to do in New York?
NYC Bus Tour of Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens: Art, Food & Sports is the highest ranked, with an Outty Ranking of 92 out of 100 from 4,257 traveler reviews. SoHo, Little Italy, and Chinatown Walking Tour in New York, 9/11 Memorial Tour with Optional Museum and One World Access, 9/11 Ground Zero & Memorial Tour with Optional 9/11 Museum follow close behind. We rank 1,597 culture & history experiences in New York in total.
How much do culture & history activities in New York cost?
Expect around $61 per person on average. The cheapest we rank is "The Met" Metropolitan Museum of Art Tour Semi-Private 8ppl Max from $10, and prices climb for small-group departures, skip-the-line access and evening slots.
Can I book culture & history activities in New York for today?
Yes. 61 of the 62 top-ranked culture & history experiences we track in New York currently show same-day availability. Same-day slots are limited, so book in the morning where you can.
How does Outty rank culture & history experiences in New York?
Every experience gets an Outty Ranking from 0 to 100 built from traveler sentiment, review depth, recent booking momentum, value against comparable culture & history options in New York, operator standing and cancellation flexibility. Anything scoring 90 or above joins the Outty 90+ Club.
When is the best time to visit New York?
September to early November, and late April through June.

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Nearby destinations

Things to do in Midtown 3Things to do in Jersey City 44Things to do in Brooklyn 193Things to do in Newark 105Things to do in Queens 42Things to do in Bronx 15