Things to do over the New Year's Day long weekend in New York (Updated 2026)

New York, USA
Contrasts Tour in New York City: English/Spanish

Discover the "real" New York that most tourists never see. This premium, Spanish-guided journey through The Bronx, Queens, and Brooklyn is designed for travelers who …More

Discover the "real" New York that most tourists never see. This premium, Spanish-guided journey through The Bronx, Queens, and Brooklyn is designed for travelers who...

4 hours Free Cancellation
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$45
Chef-Led Brooklyn Street-Food Tour in Williamsburg & Greenpoint

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 …More

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...

2 to 3 hours Free Cancellation
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$98
Finger Lakes NY: Ithaca-Watkins Glen Self-Guided Audio Tour

Explore the Finger Lakes on a self-guided drive around Seneca and Cayuga Lakes, blending waterfalls, wine country, and American history. Four must-see stops anchor the …More

Explore the Finger Lakes on a self-guided drive around Seneca and Cayuga Lakes, blending waterfalls, wine country, and American history. Four must-see stops anchor the...

6 to 7 hours Free Cancellation
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$14
New York City Private Night Tour with Driver-Guide

THIS IS A SOCIALLY DISTANCED TOUR. Enjoy a private New York night tour, seeing and photographing beautifully lit sights around the city and taking in …More

THIS IS A SOCIALLY DISTANCED TOUR. Enjoy a private New York night tour, seeing and photographing beautifully lit sights around the city and taking in...

3 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$399
Guided Private Underground New York Subway Tour

This private tour will completely demystify New York's famous subway system. and give you the secret history and inside story of the creation of the …More

This private tour will completely demystify New York's famous subway system. and give you the secret history and inside story of the creation of the...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$220
Fall Foliage Cruise on Yacht Full Moon from Chelsea Piers

Cruise aboard Yacht Full Moon, a 1950s-style elegant, Grebe Yacht, and travel north on this 2.5-hour cruise to explore the grand foliage of the Palisades …More

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Cruise aboard Yacht Full Moon, a 1950s-style elegant, Grebe Yacht, and travel north on this 2.5-hour cruise to explore the grand foliage of the Palisades...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$111
Day trip to Washington from New York

Visit Washington, D.C. from Time Square NYC on a day trip, where we will visit some of the most emblematic Memorials and monuments of the …More

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Visit Washington, D.C. from Time Square NYC on a day trip, where we will visit some of the most emblematic Memorials and monuments of the...

15 hours Free Cancellation
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$109
Metropolitan Museum of Art Private 2-hour Guided Tour

The Metropolitan Museum of Art is one of the world's largest and most famous art museums, with a permanent collection of over two million works …More

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The Metropolitan Museum of Art is one of the world's largest and most famous art museums, with a permanent collection of over two million works...

2 hours
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$90
The Speakeasy Adventure: A Tipsy Trip Through History

A little history. A little scandal. A few fabulous drinks! Welcome to NYC's Speakeasy Adventure! Escape the Times Square madness and slip into Midtown Manhattan's …More

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A little history. A little scandal. A few fabulous drinks! Welcome to NYC's Speakeasy Adventure! Escape the Times Square madness and slip into Midtown Manhattan's...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$40
Walking tour in Manhattan Brooklyn Bridge and Waterfront

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 …More

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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...

150 to 180 minutes Free Cancellation
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$29
New York City Cocoa and Carols Holiday Cruise

A holiday sing-a-long cruise with homemade cookies and spiked hot cocoa. During this 90-minute tour you will cruise by many of New York’s well-known areas, including …More

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A holiday sing-a-long cruise with homemade cookies and spiked hot cocoa. During this 90-minute tour you will cruise by many of New York’s well-known areas, including...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$134
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 …More

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...

1 to 3 hours Free Cancellation
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$65
Central Park Film Spots and Celebrity Homes Pedicab Tour

Don’t miss this private excursion in New York’s famous Central Park where your guide takes you around in a comfortable rickshaw. Cruise the oasis of …More

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Don’t miss this private excursion in New York’s famous Central Park where your guide takes you around in a comfortable rickshaw. Cruise the oasis of...

1 to 2 hours Free Cancellation
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$40
NYC's World Cup Science and Sip® Experience: Viral Drunken Lab

Science and Sip® is an intimate, immersive experience, where guests transform into scientists, conduct thrilling experiments, and compete in exciting games in a party environment …More

Science and Sip® is an intimate, immersive experience, where guests transform into scientists, conduct thrilling experiments, and compete in exciting games in a party environment...

1 hour 30 minutes
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$66
Central Park Private Pedicab Tour

Our tour starts at an easily accessible pickup spot. The tour begins with the warm welcome from our team. As the tour enters the park, …More

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Our tour starts at an easily accessible pickup spot. The tour begins with the warm welcome from our team. As the tour enters the park,...

2 to 3 hours Free Cancellation
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$50
American Side Express Tour With Maid of the Mist Boat Ride Cave

Discover Niagara Falls in less time with our express guided tour! Explore iconic sights while your expert guide shares fascinating stories and history. Start with …More

Discover Niagara Falls in less time with our express guided tour! Explore iconic sights while your expert guide shares fascinating stories and history. Start with...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$100
Act and Sip, A 90 Minute Acting Class with Drinks in NYC

Step onto the stage of an Off-Broadway theater and let your inner star shine during Act & Sip, a unique 90-minute acting class where you …More

Step onto the stage of an Off-Broadway theater and let your inner star shine during Act & Sip, a unique 90-minute acting class where you...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$35
Niagara Falls USA and Canada Tour W/ Boat, Cave & Skylon Tower

Don't let the border stop you from experiencing all of Niagara Falls' glory! On this deluxe 6-hour tour, visit top Niagara Falls attractions on both …More

Don't let the border stop you from experiencing all of Niagara Falls' glory! On this deluxe 6-hour tour, visit top Niagara Falls attractions on both...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$190
Niagara Falls Canadian Side Tour With Boat Ride & Skylon Tower

While you're visiting Niagara Falls, take a morning or afternoon tour of the spectacular attractions on the Canadian side of the Falls. Highlights include an …More

While you're visiting Niagara Falls, take a morning or afternoon tour of the spectacular attractions on the Canadian side of the Falls. Highlights include an...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$165
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 …More

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...

4 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$89
Niagara Falls 1 Day Tour from NYC with Maid of the Mist Boat Ride

On your visit to New York, don’t miss the opportunity to visit one of the most important and impressive natural wonders in the world, Niagara …More

On your visit to New York, don’t miss the opportunity to visit one of the most important and impressive natural wonders in the world, Niagara...

19 hours Free Cancellation
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$69
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