Things to do on New Year's Eve in New York (Updated 2026)

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Best Private Luxury Daytime Boat Tour in New York City - 1 Hour

Explore the waters around Manhattan on a 1-hour private sightseeing cruise. Select a departure time, then climb aboard a luxurious, 28-foot powerboat cruiser and enjoy a …More

Explore the waters around Manhattan on a 1-hour private sightseeing cruise. Select a departure time, then climb aboard a luxurious, 28-foot powerboat cruiser and enjoy a...

1 hour Free Cancellation
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$350
Niagara Falls Maid of the Mist and Cave of the Winds Tour

Give yourself a treat! Enjoy this experience stress and hassle-free. We’ll take care of everything; from a guide chauffeuring you to and from your hotel …More

Give yourself a treat! Enjoy this experience stress and hassle-free. We’ll take care of everything; from a guide chauffeuring you to and from your hotel...

3 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$130
3 Hour Midtown Manhattan Architectural Tour

Explore the skyline that made New York City famous on this guided architecture walking tour through Midtown Manhattan. Discover Art Deco icons, Beaux-Arts masterpieces, and …More

Explore the skyline that made New York City famous on this guided architecture walking tour through Midtown Manhattan. Discover Art Deco icons, Beaux-Arts masterpieces, and...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$85
Roosevelt Island: An Audio Tour by a Filmmaker

On this self-guided tour, you'll trace the history of this 'island of the unwanted' to a thriving community today. Experience the magic of GPS playback …More

On this self-guided tour, you'll trace the history of this 'island of the unwanted' to a thriving community today. Experience the magic of GPS playback...

45 to 60 minutes Free Cancellation
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Color Factory NYC Ticket

Voted the #1 Immersive Art Experience in America by USA Today readers in 2024, Color Factory New York celebrates the joy of color. Guests embark …More

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Voted the #1 Immersive Art Experience in America by USA Today readers in 2024, Color Factory New York celebrates the joy of color. Guests embark...

60 to 90 minutes
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$42
Dyker Heights Christmas Lights Tour

Dyker Heights Christmas Lights Tour – A Festive NYC Experience Join NY See Tours for a dazzling holiday adventure on our Dyker Heights Christmas Lights …More

Dyker Heights Christmas Lights Tour – A Festive NYC Experience Join NY See Tours for a dazzling holiday adventure on our Dyker Heights Christmas Lights...

4 hours Free Cancellation
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$95
New York City's Best Pizza tour - You be the judge!

Nothing says New York City like a good slice of pizza. Whether it’s a classic cheesy New York-style fold, a crispy, charred brick-oven pie, or …More

Nothing says New York City like a good slice of pizza. Whether it’s a classic cheesy New York-style fold, a crispy, charred brick-oven pie, or...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$65
NYC: Magic Show for All Ages - Broadway Magic Hour (Times Square)

The Broadway Magic Hour, featuring master magicians Jim Vines and Carl Mercurio, is a fun-filled, family-friendly magic show you'll remember forever. Join us weekend afternoons …More

The Broadway Magic Hour, featuring master magicians Jim Vines and Carl Mercurio, is a fun-filled, family-friendly magic show you'll remember forever. Join us weekend afternoons...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$25
Manhattan and Brooklyn Bridge Bicycle Tour

Take an unforgettable bike ride across two New York City bridges. Starting in DUMBO, Brooklyn, this bike tour rides along the Manhattan Bridge into China …More

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Take an unforgettable bike ride across two New York City bridges. Starting in DUMBO, Brooklyn, this bike tour rides along the Manhattan Bridge into China...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$68
Brooklyn Christmas Lights Walking Tour (Dyker Heights)

Prepare to see astonishing holiday light displays on a visit to Brooklyn’s Dyker Heights neighborhood, which has become world famous for the incredible decorations planned …More

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Prepare to see astonishing holiday light displays on a visit to Brooklyn’s Dyker Heights neighborhood, which has become world famous for the incredible decorations planned...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$22
Islands, Lighthouses, and Castle Tour on the St. Lawrence River

THIS TOUR DEPARTS FROM THE US. Narrated Cruise along the St. Lawrence River in the 1000 Islands. Approximately 25 miles round trip along the St. …More

THIS TOUR DEPARTS FROM THE US. Narrated Cruise along the St. Lawrence River in the 1000 Islands. Approximately 25 miles round trip along the St....

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$27
New York Harbor Brunch Cruise

Step aboard one of our 1920s-style yachts with teak decks, large observation windows, and aesthetically-pleasing decor for a leisurely weekend brunch cruise. Cruise around NY …More

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Step aboard one of our 1920s-style yachts with teak decks, large observation windows, and aesthetically-pleasing decor for a leisurely weekend brunch cruise. Cruise around NY...

2 hours 45 minutes
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$108
Private Guided Tour Metropolitan Museum of Art - Highlights and Hidden Treasures

Skip the line at New York’s most popular attraction on a private guided experience through the most exciting highlights of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. …More

Skip the line at New York’s most popular attraction on a private guided experience through the most exciting highlights of the Metropolitan Museum of Art....

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$45
One-Day Best of New York Private Tour

Explore New York City your way on a private tour designed around your interests. Available in half-day or full-day options, this experience offers a comfortable …More

Explore New York City your way on a private tour designed around your interests. Available in half-day or full-day options, this experience offers a comfortable...

4 to 6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$719
Electric Scooter Rental NYC

Top quality Ninebot Max E-Scooters for rental at competitive prices and 5-Star service. All Scooters are well Maintained and Clean. We have Two Prime locations …More

Top quality Ninebot Max E-Scooters for rental at competitive prices and 5-Star service. All Scooters are well Maintained and Clean. We have Two Prime locations...

1 to 4 hours Free Cancellation
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$25
Central Park Film Spots Pedicab Tour

Central Park Movie Locations Pedicab Tour Step into the scenes of your favorite films with our Central Park Movie Locations Pedicab Tour! This immersive experience …More

Central Park Movie Locations Pedicab Tour Step into the scenes of your favorite films with our Central Park Movie Locations Pedicab Tour! This immersive experience...

1 hour Free Cancellation
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$42
Central Park Private Tour

Discover Central Park in Comfort and Style – Pedicab Tour Experience Experience the heart of New York City like never before with our relaxing and …More

Discover Central Park in Comfort and Style – Pedicab Tour Experience Experience the heart of New York City like never before with our relaxing and...

30 to 120 minutes Free Cancellation
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$35
Niagara Falls One Day Tour from NY

Pickup is at the designated pickup point in the evening. We will travel overnight, allowing you to rest on the bus. The next day, you …More

Pickup is at the designated pickup point in the evening. We will travel overnight, allowing you to rest on the bus. The next day, you...

22 hours Free Cancellation
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$169
Top of the Rock Entry Ticket Plus Rockefeller Center Walking Tour

Step back in time to the 1930s as we explore Rockefeller Center, often called a "city within a city." This Art Deco masterpiece will transport …More

Step back in time to the 1930s as we explore Rockefeller Center, often called a "city within a city." This Art Deco masterpiece will transport...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$74
Express Sightseeing Bus Day Tour with Night view Combo

Our Sightseeing Express Day Bus Tour combined with the night bus tour offers a comprehensive New York City experience, blending iconic landmarks with scenic harbor …More

Our Sightseeing Express Day Bus Tour combined with the night bus tour offers a comprehensive New York City experience, blending iconic landmarks with scenic harbor...

2 to 3 hours Free Cancellation
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$35
Jewish Brooklyn: Hasidic Walking tour by a local

Discover the vibrant Hasidic community on this immersive walking tour. Gain exclusive access to the daily lives, rituals, and customs of the Hasidic people, guided …More

Discover the vibrant Hasidic community on this immersive walking tour. Gain exclusive access to the daily lives, rituals, and customs of the Hasidic people, guided...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$69
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