NYC Tours Every Visitor and Local Should Take

If you’ve ever received a postcard of NYC, you quickly realize the photo is extremely eye-catching, but many can attest to the view being even better in person. While you may think the only way to capture such million-dollar views is by owning a penthouse, think again. NYC views aren’t just about the skyline, but also the Statue of Liberty, the steel cables of the Brooklyn Bridge, the High Line against the Hudson River and much more.

Tours in the city, whether by foot, bus, boat, bike or helicopter, will provide you the most captivating and memorable city views. We are here to tell you about some of the best NYC tours everyone should take — just make sure there’s plenty of space on your camera.

Get rid of the Sunday scaries with this drinks-fueled tour around local city favorites. Walk down Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn’s longest street; and stop at the Brooklyn Brewery, one of the top 10 craft breweries in the United States; among other stops. Williamsburg’s charm is irresistible with street art, gastronomical bites, boutiques and a lively bar scene. After lunch at Mable’s Smokehouse BBQ, stop by the vintage Artists and Fleas boutique, then prepare for one of the best views of the NYC skyline. The tour finishes up with ice cream made by an Iron Chef contestant, a special wine tasting and chocolate samples.

Remember 9/11 with the Tribute Center Walking Tour. The guides on the tour are all 9/11 survivors, recovery workers, area residents or family members of victims. The tour covers the history of the World Trade Center, the attacks and aftermath.

If you’re lucky enough to be in the city for the holidays, be sure to take the Holiday Lights New York Night Loop Double Decker Tour. A licensed tour guide narrates the history of all the famous sights of the city while viewing the festive decorations. The holiday lights tour travels through Times Square, the holiday window displays of several department stores on Fifth Avenue, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Central Park, Bryant Park, Radio City Music Hall, the Time Warner Center, Trump Tower and the world-renowned Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree.

The Water Taxi – Statue by Night tour takes off during sunset, allowing you to see the Statue of Liberty in varying shades of light. As you approach Lady Liberty, be sure to look at the torch above the water as a luminous green glow stems from her crown. On this tour you’ll be served a glass of Champagne before heading back into Manhattan under the Brooklyn Bridge.

The Food of New York Tour offers guests a fantastic food tasting past cultural sights through several of New York’s boroughs. Become a local and sample food from specialty shops and ethnic eateries. Foods of New York offers six different food tours.