Unique things to do over Thanksgiving in New York City (Updated 2026)

New York City, USA
Private Wall Street Walking Tour Lower Manhattan and 911 Memorial

Explore Wall Street, Lower Manhattan, and New York’s Financial District on a private walking tour designed exclusively for your group. Led by a dedicated local …More

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Explore Wall Street, Lower Manhattan, and New York’s Financial District on a private walking tour designed exclusively for your group. Led by a dedicated local...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$349
Private All Access 9/11 Ground Zero: Tour, Museum & Observatory

This deeply personal tour of Ground Zero begins at the site of what served as a rescue center for victims and place for mementos after …More

This deeply personal tour of Ground Zero begins at the site of what served as a rescue center for victims and place for mementos after...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$159
Lower East Side Food and Neighborhood Tour

The Lower East Side is one of New York City’s most historic immigrant neighborhoods—a place where generations of newcomers began their American story. Since the …More

The Lower East Side is one of New York City’s most historic immigrant neighborhoods—a place where generations of newcomers began their American story. Since the...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$39
New York City Private and Customized Tour by SUV

All New York Customized Private Tours provides you with the experience of a lifetime with the hop on /hop off suv/van tour. Surround yourself with …More

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All New York Customized Private Tours provides you with the experience of a lifetime with the hop on /hop off suv/van tour. Surround yourself with...

3 to 4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$2,100
Statue of Liberty Express: Museum, Statue Grounds, Battery Park

So many people visit the Statue of Liberty each year that it can be hard to get the exact dates you want. This afternoon Statue …More

So many people visit the Statue of Liberty each year that it can be hard to get the exact dates you want. This afternoon Statue...

2 to 4 hours Free Cancellation
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$59
Harlem Walking Tour: Mount Morris Park Historic District w/ Lunch

Discover the hidden treasures of New York City's brownstone capital in the Mount Morris Park Historic District. As one of the earliest land marked districts …More

Discover the hidden treasures of New York City's brownstone capital in the Mount Morris Park Historic District. As one of the earliest land marked districts...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$82
Central Park & Rockefeller Horse Carriage Tour (4 Adults)

Welcome to our unique Central Park, Rockefeller, and Times Square Tour, an extraordinary experience that showcases the best of the Big Apple! Our journey begins …More

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Welcome to our unique Central Park, Rockefeller, and Times Square Tour, an extraordinary experience that showcases the best of the Big Apple! Our journey begins...

45 minutes Free Cancellation
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$285
Soho and Brooklyn Private Photoshoot and Walking Tour

This private walking tour will be exclusive to your party.  With your very own photographer, you will be captured in professional quality photos of yourselves …More

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This private walking tour will be exclusive to your party.  With your very own photographer, you will be captured in professional quality photos of yourselves...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$350
New York City Live Jazz Sail

Step aboard 105-foot Schooner America 2.0, a modern tribute to the first boat that won the America's Cup in 1851, for a 2-hour sail around …More

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Step aboard 105-foot Schooner America 2.0, a modern tribute to the first boat that won the America's Cup in 1851, for a 2-hour sail around...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$134
NYC After-Dark Photography Tour

This 2.5-hour intermediate photo tour takes place mostly at Times Square. Your expert guide will help you understand issues related to taking pictures in low …More

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This 2.5-hour intermediate photo tour takes place mostly at Times Square. Your expert guide will help you understand issues related to taking pictures in low...

4 hours Free Cancellation
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$150
Harlem Civil Rights Multimedia Walking Tour

Walk through the historic Harlem streets engaging with sites associated with the civil rights, Black Power and Black Arts Movement of the 1960's and 1970's. …More

Walk through the historic Harlem streets engaging with sites associated with the civil rights, Black Power and Black Arts Movement of the 1960's and 1970's....

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$27
West Village Haunted Tour

Haunted Manhattan offers the spookiest, most accurate, and FUN ghost tours in New York! The West Village has been "Little Bohemia" for over 100 years, …More

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Haunted Manhattan offers the spookiest, most accurate, and FUN ghost tours in New York! The West Village has been "Little Bohemia" for over 100 years,...

1 hour 40 minutes Free Cancellation
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$35
Guided tour of Lower East Side, Chinatown and Little Italy in French

During this guided tour of the Lower East Side, Chinatown and Little Italy, we invite you to discover three historic districts of New York that …More

During this guided tour of the Lower East Side, Chinatown and Little Italy, we invite you to discover three historic districts of New York that...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$62
Private All Access 9/11 Ground Zero including Tour, Museum and Observatory

ExperienceFirst offers a private, top-rated walking tour of Ground Zero, providing an opportunity to reflect on the events of September 11th. Led by a local …More

ExperienceFirst offers a private, top-rated walking tour of Ground Zero, providing an opportunity to reflect on the events of September 11th. Led by a local...

4 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$159
New York City Sunset Jazz Sail aboard Clipper City

Sail toward the sun dipping behind the Statue of Liberty and return with the skyline glittering before you—a view that never gets old, no matter …More

Sail toward the sun dipping behind the Statue of Liberty and return with the skyline glittering before you—a view that never gets old, no matter...

1 hour 45 minutes Free Cancellation
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$102
Private Secondhand Bargain Shopping & Styling Tour with a Personal Shopper

Shop like a REAL New Yorker without breaking the bank! Forget stumbling to find the best stores and best deals, or discovering a store "is …More

Shop like a REAL New Yorker without breaking the bank! Forget stumbling to find the best stores and best deals, or discovering a store "is...

4 hours
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$195
Secrets of Grand Central Terminal and/or Penn Station - Private

Explore the secrets of iconic, world-famous Grand Central Terminal! Or, take a step further into a comparative adventure including Penn Station, which was once arguably …More

Explore the secrets of iconic, world-famous Grand Central Terminal! Or, take a step further into a comparative adventure including Penn Station, which was once arguably...

2 to 3 hours Free Cancellation
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$225
Discover Hidden Subway Secrets Below Brooklyn - Private

We will be exploring how railroads and the NYC subway helped to connect and develop Brooklyn, New York's most populous borough! Highlights: • Uncover many …More

We will be exploring how railroads and the NYC subway helped to connect and develop Brooklyn, New York's most populous borough! Highlights: • Uncover many...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$225
Discover Hidden Subway Secrets Below Manhattan - Private

We will be exploring the busiest rapid transit system in the Western world! Highlights: • Uncover abandoned stations hidden in plain sight, including the famous …More

We will be exploring the busiest rapid transit system in the Western world! Highlights: • Uncover abandoned stations hidden in plain sight, including the famous...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$225
Italian Dinner with Tiramisu Finale in NYC

Everyone loves to eat Italian food, but learning how to cook it from scratch is just as much fun! Who better to teach you and …More

Everyone loves to eat Italian food, but learning how to cook it from scratch is just as much fun! Who better to teach you and...

3 hours
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$120
AIANY Climate Change Tour in New York

The best way to understand the many facets of climate change in New York City is by traveling along its waterways! Step aboard a classic …More

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The best way to understand the many facets of climate change in New York City is by traveling along its waterways! Step aboard a classic...

2 hours 45 minutes Free Cancellation
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$102
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