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

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Statue of Liberty Tour with Ellis Island and Immigration Museum

No trip to New York would be complete without visiting and learning about one of the most well-known monuments in the world: the Statue of …More

No trip to New York would be complete without visiting and learning about one of the most well-known monuments in the world: the Statue of...

4 hours Free Cancellation
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Brooklyn Bridge & DUMBO Food Tour: Local Eats & Iconic Views

Taste your way through Brooklyn on a guided food walking tour of DUMBO and Brooklyn Heights. Enjoy iconic NYC pizza and local favorites, meet the …More

Taste your way through Brooklyn on a guided food walking tour of DUMBO and Brooklyn Heights. Enjoy iconic NYC pizza and local favorites, meet the...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$60
New York Christmas Holiday Small-Group Walking Tour

New York City during the holidays is nothing short of magical—and there’s no better way to experience it than on this festive guided walking tour …More

New York City during the holidays is nothing short of magical—and there’s no better way to experience it than on this festive guided walking tour...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$28
Central Park 2 - Hours Private Pedicab Guided Tour

Ever wanted to explore and discover Central Park in comfort? Then we've got just what you need. NYC Park Tours offers you the perfect opportunity …More

Ever wanted to explore and discover Central Park in comfort? Then we've got just what you need. NYC Park Tours offers you the perfect opportunity...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$89
Metropolitan Museum of Art Highlights Tour with Expert Guide

The Metropolitan Museum of Art is vast, but you don’t need all day to experience its highlights. On this expertly curated guided tour, see some …More

The Metropolitan Museum of Art is vast, but you don’t need all day to experience its highlights. On this expertly curated guided tour, see some...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$52
Excursion to Washington from New York in 1 day

Mandatory Carry Passport to enter the Arlington Cemetery. Explore beyond the Big Apple on a full-day tour of Washington in Spanish. The capital of the …More

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Mandatory Carry Passport to enter the Arlington Cemetery. Explore beyond the Big Apple on a full-day tour of Washington in Spanish. The capital of the...

15 hours Free Cancellation
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$109
Explore NYC Tour

Small Bus Tours NYC offers a more personal and immersive way to experience New York City, giving each guest the individualized attention larger tour companies …More

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Explore NYC Tour

Small Bus Tours NYC offers a more personal and immersive way to experience New York City, giving each guest the individualized attention larger tour companies...

6 hours Free Cancellation
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$99
NYC Central Park Pedicab Tours

Pedicab tours provide clients with best experience to explore Central Park with good memories and great pictures taken by tour guides. Tour guides give detailed …More

Pedicab tours provide clients with best experience to explore Central Park with good memories and great pictures taken by tour guides. Tour guides give detailed...

1 to 2 hours Free Cancellation
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$50
NYC in a Day Tour: Lady Liberty, Times Square, 9/11 Memorial

Experience an immersive journey through New York City, led by a local guide. This top-rated tour captures the city's iconic highlights. Designed to let you …More

Experience an immersive journey through New York City, led by a local guide. This top-rated tour captures the city's iconic highlights. Designed to let you...

6 hours Free Cancellation
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$89
Metropolitan Museum Guided Group Tour

One of the world’s greatest art museums, the Metropolitan Museum of Art — aka the Met — is so vast you could easily spend days …More

One of the world’s greatest art museums, the Metropolitan Museum of Art — aka the Met — is so vast you could easily spend days...

2 to 3 hours Free Cancellation
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$52
New York 9/11 Memorial Tour with Optional One World Observatory

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

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

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$29
Whitney Museum of American Art Admission Ticket

The Whitney Museum is New York's home for modern and contemporary art of the United States. Located in Manhattan's vibrant Meatpacking District, the Museum presents …More

The Whitney Museum is New York's home for modern and contemporary art of the United States. Located in Manhattan's vibrant Meatpacking District, the Museum presents...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$30
Hamilton and Washington Revolutionary Walking Tour

Embark on the Hamilton & Washington Revolutionary tour, a captivating journey through history led by a seasoned New York City tour guide and historian with …More

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Embark on the Hamilton & Washington Revolutionary tour, a captivating journey through history led by a seasoned New York City tour guide and historian with...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$53
New York City Day Cruise by Statue of Liberty on Small Yacht

See many major New York sights on a 90-minute boat cruise on a small classic yacht with a professional captain and crew! Enjoy views from …More

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See many major New York sights on a 90-minute boat cruise on a small classic yacht with a professional captain and crew! Enjoy views from...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$60
Home Alone 2 and Elf Locations Tour in Central Park

Join the ultimate "Home Alone 2" and "Elf" experience and relive your favorite scenes from these 2 classic movies. Visit the Plaza Hotel and see …More

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Join the ultimate "Home Alone 2" and "Elf" experience and relive your favorite scenes from these 2 classic movies. Visit the Plaza Hotel and see...

1 hour Free Cancellation
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$50
NYC at Night: Luxury Bus Tour of Top City Highlights

See NYC glow on this 3-Hour luxury night tour! Ride in a climate-controlled closed-top luxury bus as your guide shares fascinating stories about the city’s …More

See NYC glow on this 3-Hour luxury night tour! Ride in a climate-controlled closed-top luxury bus as your guide shares fascinating stories about the city’s...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$41
Late Night Rat Tours

Join Kenny Bollwerk — social media creator and founder of viral “Rat Tok” — for a one-of-a-kind walking tour that shines a light on the …More

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Join Kenny Bollwerk — social media creator and founder of viral “Rat Tok” — for a one-of-a-kind walking tour that shines a light on the...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$50
Guided Bike Tour of Central Park New York City

Explore Central Park with a 2-hour guided bike tour. All of our Central Park tour guides are licensed professionals.  All of our bikes are Trek …More

Explore Central Park with a 2-hour guided bike tour. All of our Central Park tour guides are licensed professionals.  All of our bikes are Trek...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$44
New York City Skyline at Night Guided Tour

Come! Join us for a night of Spectacular panoramic views of legendary NYC We have designed this night tour to mesmerize all of our visitors …More

Come! Join us for a night of Spectacular panoramic views of legendary NYC We have designed this night tour to mesmerize all of our visitors...

4 hours Free Cancellation
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Circle Line: 4-hr Fall Foliage Oktoberfest Hudson River Cruise

Take a forty-mile cruise up the Hudson River near Hook Mountain while enjoying autumnal sights and our onboard Oktoberfest experience with music, German food specials …More

Take a forty-mile cruise up the Hudson River near Hook Mountain while enjoying autumnal sights and our onboard Oktoberfest experience with music, German food specials...

4 hours Free Cancellation
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$69
Ultimate Chinatown & Little Italy Food Tour in New York City

A lot of the focus of Chinatown tends to be in the historically Cantonese area. In this tour you will experience the entirety of Chinatown. …More

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A lot of the focus of Chinatown tends to be in the historically Cantonese area. In this tour you will experience the entirety of Chinatown....

3 hours Free Cancellation
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