Last Minute things to do in New York

We rank 2,016 last minute things to do in New York, United States. The highest scoring is Half-Day Bus Tour of NYC Top Highlights with an Outty Ranking of 92 out of 100, and prices across the category start at $1 per person. Confirmed availability today or tomorrow.

Ranked experiences
2,016
In the 90+ Club
6
Available today
61
From
$1

Last Minute in New York compared

Top 10 last minute things to do in New York by Outty Ranking, price, duration and traveler rating
ExperienceOutty RankingFromDurationRating
Half-Day Bus Tour of NYC Top Highlights92$544h4.9/5 (2,676)
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)
"The Met" Metropolitan Museum of Art Exclusive Guided Tour91$102.5h5/5 (940)
9/11 Memorial Tour with Optional Museum and One World Access91$282h5/5 (884)
NYC in a Day Tour: Lady Liberty, Times Square, 9/11 Memorial91$896h4.9/5 (1,784)
NYC Secrets of Grand Central Station Tour89$291.5h4.9/5 (1,996)
9/11 Ground Zero & Memorial Tour with Optional 9/11 Museum89$242h4.8/5 (7,066)
New York in One Day Guided Sightseeing Tour89$896h4.8/5 (13,737)
High Line and Chelsea Small Group Tour89$352h4.9/5 (1,256)

Every last minute experience we rank in New York

Last Minute in New York: common questions

What are the best last minute things to do in New York?
Half-Day Bus Tour of NYC Top Highlights is the highest ranked, with an Outty Ranking of 92 out of 100 from 2,676 traveler reviews. NYC Bus Tour of Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens: Art, Food & Sports, SoHo, Little Italy, and Chinatown Walking Tour in New York, "The Met" Metropolitan Museum of Art Exclusive Guided Tour follow close behind. We rank 2,016 last minute experiences in New York in total.
How much do last minute activities in New York cost?
Expect around $57 per person on average. The cheapest we rank is Explore NYC Tour from $1, and prices climb for small-group departures, skip-the-line access and evening slots.
Can I book last minute activities in New York for today?
Yes. 61 of the 61 top-ranked last minute 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 last minute 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 last minute 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

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