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

Circle Line: NYC BEAST Speedboat Ride
The BEAST Speedboat Ride - one of the most thrilling things you can do in NYC that is totally legal. This custom-built, 70-foot speedboat flies...
$34

The first, the original, the iconic Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises. Visitors’ #1 choice for sightseeing cruises in New York. With over 80 million passengers and...
$34

Operated by the world-renowned Circle Line, The BEAST is NYC’s #1 jet-powered thrill ride—and now it’s twice as wild with the addition of the brand-new...
$34

This is visually the most beautiful walking tour out of any offered in NYC. We will cover the entirety of the bridge with multiple stops...
$34

Wall Street FiDi 9/11
Explore the vibrant history of Lower Manhattan, where financial prowess meets poignant remembrance. Begin your journey at the iconic Charging Bull, symbolizing American finance, and...
$34

Soho, Little Italy, Chinatown
*NOT A FOOD TOUR* Delve deeper into the rich tapestry of New York City with CityShuffles, exploring the captivating historical districts of SoHo, Little Italy,...
$34

Experience the best of Midtown Manhattan with CityShuffles' expertly curated walking tour. Discover the iconic landmarks and hidden gems that make this district a global...
$34

Explore Central Park like never before on this unique pedicab tour that showcases famous filming locations from beloved movies such as Home Alone 2, Elf,...
$34

Ground Zero Museum Workshop Tour
Visit the 5-star rated Ground Zero Museum Workshop for an intimate and detailed and introduction to the “Real Ground Zero” and to things you won't...
$35

The first, the original, the iconic Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises. Visitors’ #1 choice for sightseeing cruises in New York. With over 80 million passengers and...
$35

Our Sightseeing Express Day Bus Tour combined with the night bus tour offers a comprehensive New York City experience, blending iconic landmarks with scenic harbor...
$35

Explore NYC at Your Pace – Hop On for Adventure, Hop Off for Memories with an Unlimited Day Pass Discover New York City exactly the...
$35

80-Minute NYC Must-See Essentials Cruise
The NYC Must-See Essentials Cruise is the perfect introduction for any visitor. This cruise focuses on sights you need to see - including One World...
$35

Greenwich Village Haunted Tour
Haunted Manhattan offers the most accurate—and FUN—ghost tours in the city! On our Greenwich Village tour, a secret underworld of ghosts and ghouls reveals itself...
$35

Central Park Private Tour
Discover Central Park in Comfort and Style – Pedicab Tour Experience Experience the heart of New York City like never before with our relaxing and...
$35

Experience the joy, beauty, and respite of nature at the New York Botanical Garden in every season. Featuring world-renowned exhibitions, 50 gardens & collections, rich...
$35

Step into the captivating realm of illusions, where reality is never exactly as it appears. Museum of Illusions is a one-of-a-kind, visual, sensory, and educational...
$35

NYC Gangsters and Ghosts Walking Tour
Take a two-hour guided walking tour through some of NYC's most famous neighborhoods and discover their stories of gangsters and ghosts from the city’s past....
$35

East Village Haunted Manhattan tour
Haunted Manhattan offers the most accurate—and FUN—ghost tours in the city! On our East Village tour, a secret underworld of ghosts and ghouls reveals itself...
$35

Five Points Haunted Tour
All Haunted Manhattan tours are led by entertaining, performative tour-guides knowledgeable of the histories and stories covered on our routes!...
$35

