New York guide · MUSEUMS
Choose by route, pace and ticket
Choose museum tours by neighbourhood, pace and what the ticket actually includes. The useful differences are gathered here without turning New York into a race between landmarks.
Skip the lines and see Empire State Building views from the 86th floor, with optional 102nd floor panoramas and museum galleries included.
“Barely any queue. Managed to change my time on the app easily. Good value and beautiful views.”
Spend a full day at the American Museum of Natural History with 40+ halls, the Rose Center, and the Gilder Center, plus optional special shows.
“Great exhibition, especially the dioramas. Well organized and everything available to have an informative and enjoyable day. The lockers in the basement, cafeterias and guides were very supportive.”
Skip the ticket desk at MoMA with a 1-day entry ticket, free audio guides, WiFi, and access to exhibitions in Midtown.
“What a place! Highly recommended for the famous works and exciting new art.”
A small-group Ground Zero walking tour with guided 9/11 Memorial pools, plus optional museum upgrades for deeper context in NYC.
“Dave was a great your guide! Honestly, I thought I knew everything about 9/11 (I didn't), Dave shared so much more about this event than I could have imagined. Thanks for the eye-opening experience”
Timed entry to the 9/11 Memorial Museum in NYC. See artifacts and first-person stories below the pools in about 2 hours.
“It’s a lot to take in given I was born 8 months and 8 days later it was just sad about what happened and the items in the museum just was wow. Will come back again one day.”
All-access Ground Zero tour with skip-the-line 9/11 Museum and Memorial, plus One World Observatory 360 views and guide context.
“Met Meghan what a fabulous knowledgeable lady she is , captured every detail with perfection and some of the detail got you so engrossed that it became extremely emotional especially when you see it in your guidelines telling the precious memories of what happened in detail on 9/11 ...... She was very conscious of how cold it was as at the time the city was going through some extreme weather so was mindful of all the group. She was on time , very chatty friendly made everyone feel welcome and interested in where we were all from around the world. Hand warmers were provided for tour which was I thought…”
Priority entry to the Intrepid Museum in NYC, walk USS Intrepid, see Enterprise, aircraft and a submarine, plus Apollo exhibits.
“there are many and spectacular sights to see. unfortunately, you have to pay extra for the concorde, but the submarine is included in the price, and is a fantastic under experience. this is a whole day's worth of fun :)”
Experience Museum of Ice Cream NYC with unlimited ice cream, hands-on rooms, giant sprinkle pool, big slide, and a playful 90-minute visit.
“It was the perfect activity for a child. My nine-year-old thoroughly enjoyed learning historical facts about ice cream and trying various flavours along the way. The giant sprinkle "ball" pit was so fun she didn't want to leave.”
Visit the Guggenheim’s Frank Lloyd Wright spiral, enjoy modern art and 2025 special exhibits, and use a multilingual audio guide for $30.
“very different from other museums. it has to be seen and make up your own mind.”
AMNH admission ticket on the Upper West Side, great for families. See dinosaurs, ocean life, and cosmic history in 3 to 4 hours.
“Great museum & easy to book with viator. Discount with blue light. Best museum we’ve been to. Teenagers enjoyed it too”
A guided walk through the 9/11 Memorial with a personal local account, plus optional museum entry, built for context, respect, and clarity.
“Sean was fantastic. The tour was very informative & kept everyone engaged. Would definitely recommend”
Skip lines at the Whitney in NYC with a $30 ticket, free daily docent tours, and access to the 2024 Biennial plus iconic terraces.
“Easy ticket access; seamless entry at museum... would use again Once at museum, quick check in for paper ticket”
Timed tickets to the Museum of Ice Cream NYC bring unlimited ice cream, hands-on rooms, slime crafts, and a sprinkle pool in 1 to 2 hours.
“My girls and I had a fabulous time!!!! The ice cream stations, the decor, and the other activities were amazing!!!!!! Would totally recommend. Great experience!”
Get a mobile ticket to Intrepid Museum and explore USS Intrepid, Space Shuttle Enterprise, and the Growler submarine on the Hudson.
“Waited a few years to do this so really glad I have been now and definitely worth the wait. An amazing experience all round and very informative and interesting.”
Skip-the-line Met highlight tour with a small group, guided stops from Egyptian temples to Madame X, and a pace that keeps you oriented.
“Kevin our tour guide was great. This was not our first trip to the Met but our tour guide made it memorable”
