Most Popular things to do in New York

We rank 217 most popular 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. The experiences travelers book most right now.

Ranked experiences
217
In the 90+ Club
6
Available today
63
From
$1

Most Popular in New York compared

Top 10 most popular things to do in New York by Outty Ranking, price, duration and traveler rating
ExperienceOutty RankingFromDurationRating
Half-Day Bus Tour of NYC Top Highlights92$594h4.9/5 (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)
Greenwich Village Food and Culture Walk92$823h4.8/5 (4,560)
NYC in a Day Tour: Lady Liberty, Times Square, 9/11 Memorial91$896h4.9/5 (1,784)
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)
Central Park Pedicab Guided Tours89$381h5/5 (8,337)
New York in One Day Guided Sightseeing Tour89$996h4.8/5 (13,737)

Every most popular experience we rank in New York

Most Popular in New York: common questions

What are the best most popular 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, Greenwich Village Food and Culture Walk follow close behind. We rank 217 most popular experiences in New York in total.
How much do most popular activities in New York cost?
Expect around $80 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 most popular activities in New York for today?
Yes. 63 of the 63 top-ranked most popular 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 most popular 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 most popular 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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