New York City, sorted by category

Your New York to-do list, finally in one place

Areas covered

All 5 boroughs

Curated listings

18 tours & activities

Booking response

Confirmed same day

Booking with ToDo NewYork

What every listing on this page gives you

Search, not just scroll

Type what you want, filter by category and price, sort by rating. Built the way you already search a trip, not a static brochure page.

Vetted, licensed operators

Every listing runs with a licensed New York operator. We check the safety record before it ever reaches this list.

Real guest ratings

Ratings and review counts come from verified bookings, not a marketing team's pick of the best five comments.

Free date changes

Weather, flights or a change of plan: move your date up to 24 hours ahead with no fee, on every listing here.

No hidden fees

The price shown is the price you pay. Taxes and any operator surcharge are already in the number on the page.

A real person if plans change

Same day questions or a last minute swap: call or message and someone who actually knows the operator picks up.

Top rated this month

The landmarks guests rate highest

From Liberty Island to the Rock, the sights guests come back and rate again.

  • Tour boat passing close by the Statue of Liberty
    4.8

    Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tour

    Battery Park · Sightseeing & Landmarks

    • Landmark
    • Ferry
    • Families

    3,210 reviews$45 pp

  • Tourists walking across the Brooklyn Bridge
    4.8

    Brooklyn Bridge Sunrise Walking Tour

    City Hall Park · Sightseeing & Landmarks

    • Walking
    • Photography
    • Early morning

    967 reviews$29 pp

  • High rise view over Central Park and the skyline
    4.8

    Top of the Rock Skyline Tour

    Rockefeller Center · Sightseeing & Landmarks

    • Observation deck
    • Skyline
    • Photography

    2,650 reviews$40 pp

  • One World Trade Center rising above the skyline
    4.9

    9/11 Memorial & Ground Zero Tour

    Memorial Plaza, corner of Greenwich and Liberty · Sightseeing & Landmarks

    • History
    • Memorial
    • Guided

    1,876 reviews$36 pp

  • Aerial view of the Manhattan skyline under a clear sky
    4.6

    Full Day NYC Highlights Tour

    Hotel pickup, Midtown · Sightseeing & Landmarks

    • Full day
    • Families
    • Guided

    1,330 reviews$119 pp

On the water

New York cruises and water adventures

A yacht, a real sail, a kayak and a jet ski pack: four ways to see the city from the river.

  • Cruise ship passing the Brooklyn Bridge and the Manhattan skyline
    4.7

    Circle Line Full Island Harbor Cruise

    Pier 83, Midtown · Water Tours & Cruises

    • Cruise
    • Skyline
    • Narrated

    2,876 reviews$54 pp

  • Sailing yacht with the city skyline behind it at sunset
    4.9

    Sunset Yacht Cruise on the Hudson

    Chelsea Piers · Water Tours & Cruises

    • Sunset
    • Yacht
    • Couples

    1,542 reviews$89 pp

  • Two people kayaking down a calm river
    4.6

    Hudson River Kayaking Adventure

    Pier 96 Boathouse · Adventure & Outdoor

    • Kayaking
    • Active
    • Small group

    512 reviews$40 pp

  • Rider cutting through ocean spray on a jet ski
    4.7

    Jet Ski Manhattan Circle Tour

    North Cove Marina · Adventure & Outdoor

    • Jet ski
    • Thrill seekers
    • Small group

    388 reviews$139 pp

  • Sailboat on the water with the Manhattan skyline behind
    4.8

    Chelsea Piers Sailing Excursion

    Chelsea Piers Marina · Water Tours & Cruises

    • Sailing
    • Small group
    • Couples

    276 reviews$95 pp

How it works

From search to a confirmed spot in three steps

No account required to browse. The whole list is open, and booking takes under a minute once you find the one you want.

Aerial view of the Manhattan skyline under a clear sky

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Search and filter

Type what you are picturing, or filter by category, duration and price. Sort by rating to see what other guests actually recommend, and stack as many filters as you need until the list matches the day you are actually planning.

  • Full text search across every listing
  • Filter by category, duration and price
  • Sort by top rated or lowest price
  • Real photos and verified reviews on every listing
Woman checking a map astride a bike in Central Park

02

Pick a date and time

Every listing shows real availability, not a form that gets answered a day later. Choose a slot, tell us how many are coming, and the operator gets the booking instantly, the same way a restaurant reservation confirms on the spot.

  • Live availability, no waiting on email
  • Free date changes up to 24 hours ahead
  • Instant confirmation by email and text
  • Group size and add-ons handled in the same booking
Tourists walking across the Brooklyn Bridge

03

Show up and go

Meet the guide or crew at the listed point. Everything the listing promised, gear included where noted, is already arranged, so the only thing left to do on the day is turn up on time.

  • Meeting point and time confirmed in advance
  • Licensed local operators only
  • A real person to call if plans change
  • Tickets and passes sent straight to your phone

From recent guests

What people say after they book

Sailing yacht with the city skyline behind it at sunset
Filtered by 'under 2 hours' and 'water', found the sunset yacht cruise in about a minute. Would not have found it searching six different tour sites.

Priya RamanLondon

Before you book

What people ask before picking a tour

The questions that come up most across every category on this list.

Is this a booking site or just a guide?

Both. Every listing is bookable directly. Search, filter, pick a date and the operator gets the reservation instantly.

How do the filters work?

Type keywords into search, pick a category, narrow by duration or price band, then sort by rating or price. Filters combine, so you can stack them.

Are the ratings real?

Yes. Ratings and review counts come from verified bookings through the platform, not a curated highlight reel.

What happens if the weather turns?

Outdoor and water listings can be moved to another date free of charge up to 24 hours ahead, no arguing about fees.

How far ahead should I book?

Popular listings like the Statue of Liberty ferry and helicopter flights sell out a week or more ahead in high season. Night tours and food crawls usually have room a few days out.

Can I book for a large group?

Most listings take groups up to twelve without notice. For anything larger, message the team and we will coordinate directly with the operator.

Where do I meet the guide or crew?

Every listing states its exact meeting point. You will also get it again by email and text the morning of.

Are the operators licensed?

Yes. Every operator on ToDo NewYork is checked for licensing and safety record before their listing goes live.

Ready when you are

Stop juggling six tabs of tour sites

Search once, filter by what you actually want, and book. Eighteen tours and activities across New York City, all in one list.

Free date changes up to 24 hours ahead on every listing.