Nightlife things to do in New York

We rank 542 nightlife and evening things to do in New York, United States. The highest scoring is SoHo, Little Italy, and Chinatown Walking Tour in New York with an Outty Ranking of 92 out of 100, and prices across the category start at $19 per person. After dark: bars, shows and evening cruises.

Ranked experiences
542
In the 90+ Club
1
Available today
60
From
$19

Nightlife in New York compared

Top 10 nightlife and evening things to do in New York by Outty Ranking, price, duration and traveler rating
ExperienceOutty RankingFromDurationRating
SoHo, Little Italy, and Chinatown Walking Tour in New York92$232h4.9/5 (3,312)
NYC Secrets of Grand Central Station Tour87$391.5h4.9/5 (1,996)
Greenwich Village Food Tour | Tasty Tours NYC85$852.5h5/5 (847)
Hamilton and Washington Revolutionary Walking Tour85$423h5/5 (209)
Chelsea Market and High Line Guided Food Tour83$843h4.9/5 (963)
All-Access 9/11: Ground Zero Tour, Memorial and Museum, One World Observatory83$1092h4.9/5 (5,082)
Superheroes in New York Walking Tour83$302h4.8/5 (606)
Art Deco and Architecture Midtown Landmarks Tour82$302.5h5/5 (156)
"The Met" Metropolitan Museum of Art Exclusive Guided Tour82$1332.5h5/5 (940)
How Money Was Made Wall Street Walking Tour81$342h4.9/5 (206)

Every nightlife experience we rank in New York

Nightlife in New York: common questions

What are the best nightlife things to do in New York?
SoHo, Little Italy, and Chinatown Walking Tour in New York is the highest ranked, with an Outty Ranking of 92 out of 100 from 3,312 traveler reviews. NYC Secrets of Grand Central Station Tour, Greenwich Village Food Tour | Tasty Tours NYC, Hamilton and Washington Revolutionary Walking Tour follow close behind. We rank 542 nightlife experiences in New York in total.
How much do nightlife activities in New York cost?
Expect around $68 per person on average. The cheapest we rank is Stand Up Comedy Show + Mini Golf! from $19, and prices climb for small-group departures, skip-the-line access and evening slots.
Can I book nightlife activities in New York for today?
Yes. 60 of the 60 top-ranked nightlife 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 nightlife 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 nightlife 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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