Top New York City Day Trips

Take a break from Manhattan’s major tourist zones on a day trip through Harlem, the Bronx, Queens, Brooklyn, and Coney Island. Avoid the hassle of planning logistics, and enjoy the views as your guide navigates the way through neighborhoods often missed by visitors. Going with a guide also ensures you spot hidden landmarks and leave with an insider’s understanding of New York’s outer boroughs.

On this New York to Washington DC tour, check out the nation’s capital in a day with all logistics, transport, and entrance fees included so you’re totally free to focus on the sights. Traveling by comfortable minivan or bus with a guide for commentary—another advantage over an independent trip—view landmarks including the White House and Washington Monument. Plus, visit Arlington Cemetery and the National Air and Space Museum.

Experience one of the country’s most famous sights with a day trip to Niagara Falls from Manhattan. See the waterfalls from many different vantage points and have some time to explore Niagara Falls State Park on your own. Get close enough to the falls to feel their mist, and have plenty of great photo ops. Plus, leave the worry of driving and navigating to your guide.

Swap the Big Apple for a day in history-steeped Boston undistracted by transportation worries. Travel to the city by comfortable vehicle, and enjoy a comprehensive tour of its highlights with the benefit of a guide for commentary. Stroll around Cambridge’s Harvard Yard, admire the city’s Revolutionary-era landmarks along the Freedom Trail, and enjoy free time for a lunch of local favorites such as clam chowder at Quincy Market.

Experience two of the US's capital cities—the current one in Washington DC and the former in Philidelphia—on a full-day trip from New York City. Perfect for busy travelers with just one day to spare, this tour covers all the logistics and transportation so all you have to do is show up and enjoy the sights.

Experience the best of Niagara Falls with this one day excursion departing from NYC by land. It is an opportunity not to be missed. Hear the roar of the falls, see the magnificent rainbows or witness the amazing light show in the night while you stand in awe watching the fireworks happen above the falls. Niagara Falls will take your breath away Travel with us for this one-day Niagara Falls Tour from NYC. Your tour will explore the New York side of the falls therefore visa is NOT required. Choose your departure from NYC late at night 11:30PM, to arrive early morning and witness the morning mist rainbows and hear the falls’ magnificent roars. Or choose to leave NYC early in the morning (8:30AM) and spend the afternoon at the falls to witness the amazing light show in the night while you stand in awe watching the fireworks happen above the falls. As however awesome and spectacular your imagination thinks it is, it is so much more in reality

Seize the opportunity to experience Philadelphia and Pennsylvania’s Amish country during your time in NYC with this hassle-free tour. Rather than juggling trains, buses, or rental cars; relax aboard a comfortable minivan or coach; and travel south to see Philadelphia’s historical highlights, such as the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall. Then, head for Lancaster County to discover how the traditional Amish people live and enjoy a horse-drawn carriage ride.

Make the most of your time in the city that never sleeps on a guided tour of NYC’s top attractions. Travel by both boat (seasonal) and bus as you swing by the 9/11 Memorial, Central Park, Rockefeller Center and more. Then hop aboard a luxury boat for a sightseeing cruise past the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, complete with stunning views of the world-famous skyline and Brooklyn Bridge.

Shopping lovers can leave behind the overpriced shops in the heart of New York City and instead shop and save on a trip to Woodbury Common Premium Outlets. This tour handles all the logistics for you. Just show up at one of the convenient departure locations, spend the day shopping, and catch one of the many return busses. That way, you don’t have to worry about traffic, parking, or transportation costs.

Live the life of a New York City VIP during this private, full-day, trip to the Hamptons, the seaside retreat of the city’s rich and famous. Travel by private chauffeured minivan to this exclusive area to spend the day exploring its sprawling mansions, shopping in the quaint shops of Southampton, visiting a local vineyard and admiring the fishing boats of Montauk.

Group tours sometimes skip over attractions or details you’re interested in, making you feel like you got gypped. This private, customized tour of New York City by luxury SUV allows you to focus your time on your needs. Select from any number of popular locations such as Times Square, Central Park, and the Brooklyn Bridge—focus on one area or see it all. NYC hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Explore New York City at your own pace on a private tour that lets you customize your itinerary. Your personal guide helps you to craft your dream journey around NYC, making this trip a rewarding adventure for everyone from first-time visitors to NYC regulars. Plus, while many tours have one driver/guide, on this trip you can choose a separate guide and driver so you can ensure your guide’s full attention.

Enjoy hours of uninterrupted outlet shopping time during this full-day trip the Mills Outlets at Jersey Gardens, with door-to-door pickup from New York City. Hunt for the best bargains at your own pace, with top fashion labels, a movie theater, and tasty food stalls at your fingertips.

Discover the highlights of the nation’s capital on a hassle-free guided tour from New York City. While visiting Washington DC from NYC can be a long day trip to make on your own, by booking this tour you can relax on a comfortable coach and learn historical details from your guide throughout the journey. This enables you to maximize your time and arrive well rested rather than tired from driving.

Discover the Hamptons—a clutch of affluent seaside towns on Long Island about 90 miles (140 kilometers) from Manhattan—without fretting about car rental, trains, or buses on this day trip from NYC. Explore charming coastal villages, including Southampton and 300-year-old Sag Harbor; hear stories from a guide you might never learn otherwise; stop for a wine-tasting, and enjoy free time to bag bargains at Riverhead’s Tanger Outlets.

See the parts of New York City most travelers miss with this private tour to Brooklyn, Queens, and the Bronx. With your personal guide, you can explore historic neighborhoods and vibrant communities in a comfortable minivan that accommodates up to six passengers. Visit the cultural hub of Williamsburg, Brooklyn, stop to see the Manhattan skyline from Dumbo, and head to the Bronx to visit Yankee Stadium, Little Italy, and more. With private transportation and hotel pickup included, this tour might be the best way for a local's view of NYC.

New York City has many sides. So many that most visitors and even some locals don’t see them all. This guided tour takes you to some hidden enclaves in the Big Apple: visiting Brooklyn, the Bronx, and Queens. Stop in multicultural neighborhoods to learn about local culture, sample the food, and see landmarks from famous films.

Explore the America’s most historic landmarks and museums on a full-day trip to Washington D.C. from New York City. Start with a scenic journey by rail, then enjoy a 2-course lunch at the Hard Rock Café upon arrival in Washington.  Board a double-decker bus for a sightseeing tour of the city, and enjoy the freedom to hop-on and hop-off so you can explore the sights that interest you most. Visit D.C.’s marble memorials, moving cemeteries and government buildings at your own pace, then board an evening train back to NYC.

Getting to Niagara Falls from New York City while you’re visiting can be hard if you didn’t rent a car. Skip the stress of navigating the roads and finding parking near the falls with help from this private Niagara Falls day trip. You’ll get to see the morning mist rainbows and take a Maid of the Mist boat ride to the base of the falls for close-up views of Horseshoe Falls.

Skip the crowded tourist buses and avoid the hassle of group tours. This private tour, exclusively for your party, takes you around New York City in an SUV, just like a local. You'll see top sights and learn all about the places of this diverse and fascinating city.

Escape the chaos of the Big Apple and head to another of the East Coast's top cities on this incredible tour that showcases the best of urban and rural American living. Travel from New York to Philadelphia and spend the morning touring the city's top historic sights. See where America was born as you check out Constitution Hall, the Liberty Bell and more. Next, head to picturesque Amish country, where you'll meet some of the 31,000 Amish who call Lancaster County home. See how people live today using practices that date back to the 1800s and follow your own Amish guide through the community. 

Escape the city and explore Amish Country with a local Mennonite guide on this incredible, experiential tour that's sure to make memories. Journey back in time as you make your way through rural Pennsylvania and see how people lived in the 1800s. You'll follow your Amish or Mennonite guide through a local community and learn about traditions and practices of people there. Visit bakeries, markets, quilt shops and more on this incredible tour that showcases the best of rural American life.

Shop in style on this private day trip to the world’s largest designer fashion outlet malls. Feel like New York royalty when you’re picked up from your Manhattan accommodation in a stretch limousine. Enjoy eight hours of free time shopping at the Woodbury Common Premium Outlet, where you’ll find all kinds of bargains. An ideal trip for groups of friends.

Enjoy a hassle-free full-day shopping trip to Woodbury Common Premium Outlet with this round-trip transfer service direct from your Manhattan hotel. Your driver ensures a smooth journey in a deluxe SUV that accommodates up to six passengers. After the 1-hour drive from New York City, find great deals at Woodbury Common's 220 stores, which include designer and name-brand outlets such as Gucci, Nike, and Coach.