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

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Bowery Boys' Gilded Age Mansions of 5th Avenue Walking Tour

Explore the opulent Gilded Age mansions along Fifth Avenue, where the wealth of historical figures like Henry Clay Frick and Andrew Carnegie shaped New York …More

Explore the opulent Gilded Age mansions along Fifth Avenue, where the wealth of historical figures like Henry Clay Frick and Andrew Carnegie shaped New York...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$47
Top of The Rock & The Beam Combo Admission Ticket

Take in 360-degree unobstructed views of New York City from 70 floors up on three indoor and outdoor observation decks. With terraces facing east, west, …More

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Take in 360-degree unobstructed views of New York City from 70 floors up on three indoor and outdoor observation decks. With terraces facing east, west,...

45 to 60 minutes Free Cancellation
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$68
Brooklyn Bridge, Brooklyn Heights & DUMBO Walking Tour

Walk Across the Brooklyn Bridge – Experience one of New York City's most iconic landmarks while learning the remarkable story behind the world's first steel-wire …More

Walk Across the Brooklyn Bridge – Experience one of New York City's most iconic landmarks while learning the remarkable story behind the world's first steel-wire...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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New York City Grand Island Helicopter Tour

See the entire City of New York on a comprehensive 25-30-minute helicopter tour of the Big Apple! As well as the most popular sights, such …More

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See the entire City of New York on a comprehensive 25-30-minute helicopter tour of the Big Apple! As well as the most popular sights, such...

25 to 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$429
Niagara Falls Day & Night Tour from NYC

Experience the ultimate Niagara Falls adventure on this unforgettable one-day journey from New York City by land—an experience you simply can’t miss. Feel the thunder …More

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Experience the ultimate Niagara Falls adventure on this unforgettable one-day journey from New York City by land—an experience you simply can’t miss. Feel the thunder...

22 to 24 hours Free Cancellation
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$189
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
Private Luxury Tour of Manhattan With Transportation

Most visitors see New York. They check off landmarks, take photos, and leave. This experience takes you deeper: six hours with a guide whose knowledge …More

Most visitors see New York. They check off landmarks, take photos, and leave. This experience takes you deeper: six hours with a guide whose knowledge...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered
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$1,999
Central Park Private Horse and Carriage Tour

An old-fashioned carriage tour through Central Park is a unique way to enjoy NYC for first-time visitors, frequent travelers, and even local residents. Whether you …More

An old-fashioned carriage tour through Central Park is a unique way to enjoy NYC for first-time visitors, frequent travelers, and even local residents. Whether you...

50 minutes Free Cancellation
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$250
NYC Empire State Building Sunrise Experience + Starbucks Reserve

Experience the awakening of the Empire State Building and New York City. An unforgettable treat, this sunrise experience is a must see for any visitor …More

Experience the awakening of the Empire State Building and New York City. An unforgettable treat, this sunrise experience is a must see for any visitor...

45 to 90 minutes Free Cancellation
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$147
Holdouts: A NYC Architecture Walking Tour

This 2.5 hour walking tour around the Midtown Manhattan shows-and-tells the fascinating stories of holdouts—the intriguing side effect of Manhattan's pressure cooker real estate industry: …More

This 2.5 hour walking tour around the Midtown Manhattan shows-and-tells the fascinating stories of holdouts—the intriguing side effect of Manhattan's pressure cooker real estate industry:...

2 to 3 hours Free Cancellation
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$59
Explore the Ruins of a Forgotten City in the Middle of Manhattan

This 2-3 hour guided walking tour around Madison Square Park seeks out what's left to be found of the Gilded Age city. On this tour …More

This 2-3 hour guided walking tour around Madison Square Park seeks out what's left to be found of the Gilded Age city. On this tour...

2 to 3 hours Free Cancellation
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$59
Central Park Highlights Running Tour

It is time to cross "Running Through Central Park" off your bucket list!! This is 4.6-mile (approximately 7.4 km) tour through the lower section of …More

It is time to cross "Running Through Central Park" off your bucket list!! This is 4.6-mile (approximately 7.4 km) tour through the lower section of...

1 hour 15 minutes Free Cancellation
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NYC Private Tour with a Local, Highlights & Hidden Gems, 100% Personalized

New York is a city of infinite possibilities—and we help you experience it your way. From Brooklyn brownstones to Harlem soul, downtown dives to Fifth …More

New York is a city of infinite possibilities—and we help you experience it your way. From Brooklyn brownstones to Harlem soul, downtown dives to Fifth...

2 to 8 hours Free Cancellation
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The Met Museum & Central Park Guided Tour Semi-Private 8ppl Max

Explore New York’s art both outside and indoors on this brilliant combo tour of Central Park and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. On this 5.5 …More

Explore New York’s art both outside and indoors on this brilliant combo tour of Central Park and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. On this 5.5...

5 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$197
Central Park New York - Exclusive Guided Walking Tour

Probably the only urban park that needs no introduction, Central Park is as important to movies and TV shows as it is to real New …More

Probably the only urban park that needs no introduction, Central Park is as important to movies and TV shows as it is to real New...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$43
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
Midtown Manhattan Guided Walking Tour Semi-Private 12ppl Max

Experience Midtown Manhattan with NYC’s Best Guides! Dive into the vibrant heart of Midtown Manhattan with a 2.5 hour semi-private (12 Guest Maximum) guided walking …More

Experience Midtown Manhattan with NYC’s Best Guides! Dive into the vibrant heart of Midtown Manhattan with a 2.5 hour semi-private (12 Guest Maximum) guided walking...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$43
Midtown Manhattan Art and Architecture Walking Tour

This Midtown Manhattan walking tour is a comprehensive look at the city's historical development as told through the buildings themselves. Fascinating strands of social, cultural, …More

This Midtown Manhattan walking tour is a comprehensive look at the city's historical development as told through the buildings themselves. Fascinating strands of social, cultural,...

2 to 3 hours Free Cancellation
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$59
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
Private 9/11 Memorial and Ground Zero Walking Tour with Optional One World Observatory

Take a 1.5-hour walking tour of Ground Zero and the National September 11 Memorial, and gain insight into the September 11 attacks on the World …More

Take a 1.5-hour walking tour of Ground Zero and the National September 11 Memorial, and gain insight into the September 11 attacks on the World...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$45
9/11 Memorial at World Trade Center and Financial District Walking Tour

Smaller-sized groups. Perfect for tourists AND locals wishing to learn more about the day that changed us all forever! Your 2.5 hr, 1.4 mi. (2.25 …More

Smaller-sized groups. Perfect for tourists AND locals wishing to learn more about the day that changed us all forever! Your 2.5 hr, 1.4 mi. (2.25...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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