Things to do over the New Year's Day long weekend in New York (Updated 2026)

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New York City Downtown Manhattan Private Walking Tour

Explore the heart of Lower Manhattan on this guided walking tour through some of New York City’s most iconic neighborhoods. Stroll the charming streets of …More

Explore the heart of Lower Manhattan on this guided walking tour through some of New York City’s most iconic neighborhoods. Stroll the charming streets of...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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Private Sunset Helicopter Tour around Manhattan from New Jersey

Experience New York City at it's most breathtaking moments - from the sky at sunset. As the sun dips below the horizon, the city glows …More

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Experience New York City at it's most breathtaking moments - from the sky at sunset. As the sun dips below the horizon, the city glows...

40 minutes Free Cancellation
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Private NYC Tour : DUMBO, Brooklyn Bridge, 9/11 Memorial & Wall St

Discover two sides of New York in one private walking tour, beginning among DUMBO’s cobblestone streets and waterfront views before crossing the iconic Brooklyn Bridge …More

Discover two sides of New York in one private walking tour, beginning among DUMBO’s cobblestone streets and waterfront views before crossing the iconic Brooklyn Bridge...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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Private New York City Tour in German

Our guided tours are individually tailored to each guest. This applies not only to the contents of the tour, but also to the length of …More

Our guided tours are individually tailored to each guest. This applies not only to the contents of the tour, but also to the length of...

3 to 8 hours Free Cancellation
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$399
"The Met" Private Tour: Masterpieces with an Art Historian

Unlock 5,000 years of human history without the overwhelm. Our specialist guide will tailor your visit to your interests so this experience will be truly …More

Unlock 5,000 years of human history without the overwhelm. Our specialist guide will tailor your visit to your interests so this experience will be truly...

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NYC Broadway Insider History, Shows, and Stories

Beneath the glowing lights of Times Square is Broadway, the entertainment capital of the world. Home to legendary theaters, iconic performers, and unforgettable stories, Broadway …More

Beneath the glowing lights of Times Square is Broadway, the entertainment capital of the world. Home to legendary theaters, iconic performers, and unforgettable stories, Broadway...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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New York Central Park Premium Electric Bike Rental

Discover Central Park the easy and enjoyable way — on a premium Dutch electric bike from Holland Bikes New York. Start your ride right at …More

Discover Central Park the easy and enjoyable way — on a premium Dutch electric bike from Holland Bikes New York. Start your ride right at...

1 to 8 hours Free Cancellation
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Private 9/11 Memorial Tour with NYPD First Responder

Experience Ground Zero through the eyes of a retired NYPD first responder who was there on September 11, 2001. This private walking tour offers a …More

Experience Ground Zero through the eyes of a retired NYPD first responder who was there on September 11, 2001. This private walking tour offers a...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$499
NYC: Strange & Sensational Stories Midtown Walking Tour

Discover a side of Midtown Manhattan you've never heard before on this engaging walking tour filled with sensational stories strange true tales once splashed across …More

Discover a side of Midtown Manhattan you've never heard before on this engaging walking tour filled with sensational stories strange true tales once splashed across...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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Discover Central Park Tour on Pedicab

Explore Central Park in style with a private pedicab tour, where a knowledgeable guide will pedal you through the park's iconic landmarks and hidden gems. …More

Explore Central Park in style with a private pedicab tour, where a knowledgeable guide will pedal you through the park's iconic landmarks and hidden gems....

1 hour Free Cancellation
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$45
The Original SoHo, Little Italy, Chinatown Walking Tour

Discover three of New York City's most iconic neighborhoods on the tour that started it all. We've been leading this route for more than 15 …More

Discover three of New York City's most iconic neighborhoods on the tour that started it all. We've been leading this route for more than 15...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$39
New York Insider Fashion Tour and Styled Shopping Spree

Delve into the vibrant world of New York fashion and discover how to dress like a local. Visit iconic fashion locations while gaining insights into …More

Delve into the vibrant world of New York fashion and discover how to dress like a local. Visit iconic fashion locations while gaining insights into...

120 to 150 minutes Free Cancellation
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Private Tour: Colonial and Revolutionary New York

New York wasn’t a sideshow to the American Revolution—it was the center of it. This tour follows the city’s transformation from a divided colonial port …More

New York wasn’t a sideshow to the American Revolution—it was the center of it. This tour follows the city’s transformation from a divided colonial port...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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Private Guided Wine Country Bike Tour in Mattituck

Nature Abounds on this 4.5-Hour Wine Country Bike Tour. An excellent way to see Long Island's Wine Country here on the North Fork. Take in …More

Nature Abounds on this 4.5-Hour Wine Country Bike Tour. An excellent way to see Long Island's Wine Country here on the North Fork. Take in...

5 hours Free Cancellation
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$249
Niagara Falls USA: Maid of the Mist & Cave Adventure

Experience the very best of Niagara Falls, USA on this tour that combines thrilling natural encounters and scenic viewpoints with local charm. Ride the iconic …More

Experience the very best of Niagara Falls, USA on this tour that combines thrilling natural encounters and scenic viewpoints with local charm. Ride the iconic...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$125
Masquerade: The Immersive Phantom of the Opera

Step inside Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera. Directed by Tony Award®–winner Diane Paulus, Masquerade is a bold new immersive production of the …More

Step inside Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera. Directed by Tony Award®–winner Diane Paulus, Masquerade is a bold new immersive production of the...

2 hours
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$239
JFK Airport Limo Pick-up With Extra One Hour NYC Limo Sightseeing Tour

PRIVATE JFK International Airport Pick up Plus 1 Hour NYC LIMO TOUR Starts From Brooklyn Bridge 1 Hours NYC LIMO TOUR Details …More

PRIVATE JFK International Airport Pick up Plus 1 Hour NYC LIMO TOUR Starts From Brooklyn Bridge 1 Hours NYC LIMO TOUR Details...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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New York City Midtown Manhattan Private Walking Tour

Discover the heart of Manhattan on a 3-hour private walking tour of Midtown NYC, tailored just for you. Stroll through the city’s most iconic streets …More

Discover the heart of Manhattan on a 3-hour private walking tour of Midtown NYC, tailored just for you. Stroll through the city’s most iconic streets...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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Washington D.C., Niagara Falls & Philadelphia 3-Day Tour from NYC

Cover a lot of the East Coast in three days on this small-group escape from New York, blending American history with natural spectacle. Day one …More

Cover a lot of the East Coast in three days on this small-group escape from New York, blending American history with natural spectacle. Day one...

3 days Free Cancellation
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Washington D.C. and Annapolis Day Trip from NYC

Discover the U.S. capital and one of the country's most fascinating colonial cities in a single day. Unlike traditional tours, this Spanish-guided excursion from New …More

Discover the U.S. capital and one of the country's most fascinating colonial cities in a single day. Unlike traditional tours, this Spanish-guided excursion from New...

10 hours Free Cancellation
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$135
Central Park Tour: History, Film Locations & Iconic Sights

Go beyond the usual Central Park sightseeing tour. Alongside iconic landmarks like Bethesda Terrace and Strawberry Fields, uncover the fascinating stories, unexpected details, and famous …More

Go beyond the usual Central Park sightseeing tour. Alongside iconic landmarks like Bethesda Terrace and Strawberry Fields, uncover the fascinating stories, unexpected details, and famous...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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