The best family-friendly activities in New York City for parents and kids (Updated October 2026)

Central Park Guided Pedicab Tours
Uncover magical Central Park during a private 1-hour pedicab tour. Visit popular sites including 3 stops Strawberry Fields, Bethesda Fountain, and Bow Bridge. Each stop...
$65

Half-Day Bus Tour of NYC Top Highlights
Experience New York City’s top sights in just half a day from the comfort of your seat, including Central Park, Rockefeller Center, and the Empire...
$68

Experience Fifth Avenue like never before on a guided journey through Manhattan’s history, glamour, and ambition. Discover Gilded Age mansions, iconic luxury addresses, legendary entertainment...
$69

Custom Chef Knife Workshop
Craft your own custom chef's knife in an engaging workshop, learning traditional techniques and creating a personalized tool for your culinary adventures....
$405

This is the real Brooklyn food tour for food lovers, led by a local chef who actually lives and eats here. Discover curated neighborhood spots...
$98

At i Candy NYC, candy and culture collide in a vibrant, immersive attraction that reimagines New York City through a sweet lens. This four-floor experience...
$40

New York City Holiday Lights Tour
Embark on a magical evening with our NYC Holiday Lights Tour, showcasing the city’s festive best from Times Square to Rockefeller Center! Experience dazzling light...
$89

Experience a fully guided tour of two of the nation’ capitals: Washington D.C. (current) and Philadelphia, PA (first ever) in one day! Visit and learn...
$115

Superheroes in New York Walking Tour
Calling all True Believers! Dive into the incredible world of superheroes on a tour that could only exist in New York City—the real-life inspiration for...
$39

Top-rated Broadway experience with over 500 5-star reviews! Hear the stories of the legends who’ve played on these stages: Ethel Barrymore, Judy Garland, Humphrey Bogart,...
$45

See New York City from every angle with this flexible sightseeing combo. Enjoy 48 hours of unlimited hop-on, hop-off access across Midtown, Downtown, and Uptown,...
$105

A world-class city deserves a world-class harbor cruise that offers unparalleled service, dining, and entertainment. Come aboard our European-style, glass-enclosed Bateaux for the New York...
$116

NEW: For a special treat, book my new Sunset tour offered at 6 pm on Saturday, and watch the sun set and Manhattan skyline come...
$29

Explore the hauntingly beautiful abandoned hospitals of Ellis Island on a 90-minute Hard Hat Tour, offered exclusively by Save Ellis Island. Discover the island’s rich...
$67

NY Helicopter Tour: Manhattan & Brooklyn
Experience Manhattan from a breathtaking new perspective on a 25-30 minute NYC helicopter tour with HeliNY! Your helicopter ride will lift off from downtown Manhattan...
$449

Christmas in New York City becomes a dazzling spectacle of holiday lights. Visit the neighborhoods of Dyker Heights and Bay Ridge in Brooklyn, where it's...
$49

There’re so many amazing foods in New York City: pizza, bagels, pasta and of course, donuts. Our Union Square & Greenwich Village Tour will bring...
$70

Spend your morning discovering the heart of Manhattan with a local to show you its biggest sights, from the skyscrapers of Wall Street to the...
$39

Discover the financial and political roots of Wall Street, from the Native American origins of early trading in the Americas to the influences of European...
$39

Experience the magic of Christmas in NYC on our Dyker Heights Christmas Wonderland Bus Tour! Discover Brooklyn's most spectacular holiday neighborhood, where entire blocks sparkle...
$59

