Delve into NYC’s rich historical tapestry with engaging tours and museums. Best Activities to Visit New York in 2026.

History Buffs

Journey through New York City’s fascinating history. History buffs can explore historical landmarks, museums, and immersive experiences that bring the city’s past to life, revealing its rich cultural heritage.

4.7
(19,053 reviews)
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Activities

Activities

Discover the 23 best activities and experiences in New York City!

The 9/11 Memorial & Museum: Family Pass, New York, United States, NYC Pass.

The 9/11 Memorial & Museum: Family Pass

  • New York, United States

Learn about the history of 9/11 through artifacts, photos, and interviews

4.6(31 reviews)
From
$24.45
Recommended
The 9/11 Memorial & Museum: Entry Ticket, New York, United States, NYC Pass.

The 9/11 Memorial & Museum: Entry Ticket

  • New York, United States

A moving meditation on the human spirit

4.9(6,318 reviews)
From
$36
9/11 Museum Workshop Tour, New York, United States, NYC Pass.

9/11 Museum Workshop Tour

  • New York, United States

Discover 100 Images & Artifacts from the 9/11 recovery dig

4.8(4 reviews)
From
$29.5
Recommended
American Museum of Natural History (AMNH): Entry Ticket, New York, United States, NYC Pass.

American Museum of Natural History (AMNH): Entry Ticket

  • New York, United States

Visit one of the world’s greatest and largest natural history museums

4.5(1,654 reviews)
From
$37
American Museum of Natural History (AMNH): Plus One Ticket, New York, United States, NYC Pass.

American Museum of Natural History (AMNH): Plus One Ticket

  • New York, United States

Visit one of the largest natural history museums – with 32 million specimens!

4.2(69 reviews)
From
$43
Empire State Building: 102nd Floor Top Deck & 86th Floor Observatory, New York, United States, NYC Pass.

Empire State Building: 102nd Floor Top Deck & 86th Floor Observatory

  • New York, United States

Refine your New York State of Mind at the top of the Empire State Building

4.8(220 reviews)
From
$80.64
Recommended
Empire State Building General Admission: Main Deck, New York, United States, NYC Pass.

Empire State Building General Admission: Main Deck

  • New York, United States

Make like King Kong and ascend an iconic tower – it's the best way to see NYC

4.7(2,408 reviews)
From
$47.91
Empire State Building: Sunrise Experience, New York, United States, NYC Pass.

Empire State Building: Sunrise Experience

  • New York, United States

See the sunrise atop New York City's most iconic building

5(11 reviews)
From
$137.8
Ground Zero All-Access Guided Tour + One World Observatory, New York, United States, NYC Pass.

Ground Zero All-Access Guided Tour + One World Observatory

  • New York, United States
  • 1 hour 30 mins

Take a guided visit of Ground Zero and the One World Observatory

4.8(73 reviews)
From
$89
Recommended
Intrepid Museum: Entry Ticket, New York, United States, NYC Pass.

Intrepid Museum: Entry Ticket

  • New York, United States

Get up close and personal with military and maritime history!

4.7(845 reviews)

From$38

$34.2
Museum of the City of New York: Entry Ticket, New York, United States, NYC Pass.

Museum of the City of New York: Entry Ticket

  • New York, United States

See a first-of-its-kind exhibition of NYC's past, present, and future

4.8(36 reviews)
From
$23
Museum at Eldridge Street: Entry Ticket, New York, United States, NYC Pass.

Museum at Eldridge Street: Entry Ticket

  • New York, United States

A breathtaking National Historic Landmark on New York City’s Lower East Side

5(5 reviews)
From
$15
Recommended
The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA): Entry Ticket, New York, United States, NYC Pass.

The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA): Entry Ticket

  • New York, United States

See classic works of modern art in one of the world's famous museums

4.6(4,006 reviews)
From
$30
The Museum of Broadway: Entry Ticket, New York, United States, NYC Pass.

The Museum of Broadway: Entry Ticket

  • New York, United States

Go behind the curtain into the making of Broadway show

4.6(68 reviews)
From
$43.12
New York Historical Society: Entry Ticket, New York, United States, NYC Pass.

New York Historical Society: Entry Ticket

  • New York, United States

The best of American history and art in one spot

4.5(30 reviews)
From
$24
Recommended
New York: Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tour, New York, United States, NYC Pass.

New York: Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tour

  • New York, United States
  • 5 hours

Get up close to Lady Liberty on a fun ferry tour with a guide or audio guide

4.2(144 reviews)

From$59.99

$53.99
NYC Art Museum Bundle, New York, United States, NYC Pass.

NYC Art Museum Bundle

  • New York, United States

Don't miss out on discounted entry to MoMA, The Whitney, and the Guggenheim

4.8(21 reviews)

From$127

$110.5
Recommended
Old Westbury House and Gardens, Old Westbury, United States, NYC Pass.

Old Westbury House and Gardens

  • Old Westbury, United States

Take a stroll in Old Westbury gardens and be transported to the early 1700s

4.6(386 reviews)
From
$22
RockMoMA, New York, United States, NYC Pass.

RockMoMA

  • New York, United States

Provided by Top of the Rock and The Museum of Modern Art

4.6(190 reviews)

From$83.35

$73.35
Recommended
Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Ticket: Ferry from Battery Park, New York, United States, NYC Pass.

Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Ticket: Ferry from Battery Park

  • New York, United States
  • 6 hours

Hop aboard a boat and walk around America's symbol of freedom

4.6(2,176 reviews)
From
$30.5
Recommended
Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Ticket: Ferry from New Jersey, New York, United States, NYC Pass.

Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Ticket: Ferry from New Jersey

  • New York, United States
  • 6 hours

Hop aboard a boat and walk around America's symbol of freedom

4.4(321 reviews)
From
$30.5
Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island: Guided Tour with Entrances + Audio Guide, New York, United States, NYC Pass.

Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island: Guided Tour with Entrances + Audio Guide

  • New York, United States
  • 4 hours

Explore the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island before the huge crowds gather

4.5(34 reviews)
From
$59
THC NYC, New York, United States, NYC Pass.

THC NYC

  • New York, United States
  • 1 hour 30 mins

The first-ever immersive destination exploring cannabis culture

2.3(3 reviews)
From
$35

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