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

Private Downtown All Access One World Observatory 9/11 Memorial Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island
Discover more than 400 years of New York City history on this immersive 5-hour private walking tour through Manhattan. From the city’s earliest colonial roots...
$269

See a different side of Manhattan on the When Harry Met Seinfeld Tour, exploring filming locations often overlooked north of Times Square. Travel through the...
$213

Experience Midtown Manhattan with NYC’s Best Guides! Dive into the vibrant heart of Midtown Manhattan with a 2.5 hour private guided walking tour. led by...
$43

Seeing NYC with a local means discovering the stories and places that guidebooks miss. Whether you want to explore landmark sites like the Empire State...
$44

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...
$43

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...
$43

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,...
$59

Step into the dazzling world of Broadway and experience the legendary “Great White Way” on this exciting 2.5-hour walking tour through the heart of New...
$39

Explore Manhattan's best secondhand shops with a leading stylist and personal shopper. Discover designer finds and unique pieces across six stores. Perfect for all sizes...
$69

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...
$47

A factual authentic narrative endorsed by the neighborhood. Meet and interact residents of the community. Discover the hidden secrets of the district...
$38

This is one of the most unique tours in NYC. With over 5,000 years of civilization from around the globe represented in one of the...
$110

This experience brings together the many layers of Brooklyn in one seamless walk, showcasing its street art, film scene, and 360 views of the Manhattan...
$59

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...
$195

Taste your way through two of Lower Manhattan's best-known immigrant neighborhoods on a three-hour guided walking tour. Sample more than eight foods and drinks, including...
$89

The tour is conducted by a New York City licensed tour guide. We offer this tour in French or English. Our tour guides are native...
$57

Join us on our Village Pride Walking Tour! On this tour around Greenwich Village, we will visit historic sites where revolutions began, riots were sparked,...
$40

The latest dining destination curated by the James Beard Foundation, showcases unique and innovative minority-and women-owned businesses in New York City. This 2-hour indoor food...
$130

Step into the heart of New York City’s cinematic history with our guided tour, featuring iconic locations from beloved movies like Home Alone 2: Lost...
$100

Central Park is a vast and diverse oasis with a rich history. It covers 843 acres and has over 60 attractions, including lakes, bridges, statues,...
$42

Pedicabs are the best and most efficient way to see Central park, it has revolutionized the way tourists explore. Designed to transport up to three...
$100

