New York City

15 Best NYC Night Tours

The skyline after dark from open-top buses, harbor decks and rooftops. Times Square at midnight outshines most cities at noon.

1.New York Night Tour: Open Top Bus Tour by TopView®

Discover New York City at night on an open-top double-decker bus tour. See iconic landmarks, enjoy expert commentary, and capture stunning nighttime views.

Most Popular★ 4.5

“It was so beautiful but so cold!! Also the ride ended early for some of us because the bus driver got mad that people were cold and going downstairs so he just randomly dropped us off, but other than that it was amazing!”

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4.Big Bus New York: Sightseeing Night Tour by Open-top Bus

Experience New York City’s iconic landmarks illuminated at night on a 2-hour open-top bus tour with expert guides and free souvenir photos for memorable evenings.

★ 4.0

“Nice to see for sure. Time Square is magnificent. But small things spoil the experience, firstly we didn't get the headphones, and secondly, when we took them, the sound was not good. I think $138 is overpriced.”

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6.NYC: Sightseeing Night Tour by Open-Top Bus with Live Guide

Experience New York at night on an open-top bus with a live guide, visiting iconic sights and neighborhoods, complemented by professional photos.

★ 4.1

“the tour was good organized the equipment was poor (the microphone went in and out regularly), but the guide was making the best out of it the route was bringing us through all important places to see our guide was very informative, bringing up additional…”

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7.New York City Skyline at Night Guided Tour

Experience stunning NYC skyline views from New Jersey with this 4-hour guided tour, including iconic landmarks, local secrets, and expert insights.

★ 4.5

“Highly recommend this tour. The skyline at night is beautiful!! Millie was a great driver and very knowledgeable. The canolis at Carlo's bakery are delicious!!”

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8.3 Hour Luxury Bus Tour of NYC Night Highlights

Discover NYC’s night highlights on a 3-hour luxury bus tour, featuring iconic landmarks, scenic views, expert guides, and photo stops—all at an affordable price.

★ 4.5

“First off our tour guy Braint was absolutely great. From explaining our tour to having one of the best humors ever. This is by far the best tour guy I have had. Not only was he amazing during my tour but he was also the…”

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9.New York City: Guided Private Glass-Top Bus Tour at Night

Experience New York City at night on a private glass-top bus tour, visiting iconic landmarks with expert guides and stunning illuminated views.

★ 4.4

“The tour guide, Oren was outstanding. Very knowledgeable. There was more walking than I expected. I have knee problems so this extra walking was no fault of the tour. But when I bought the tickets, there was no mention of the amount of walking. Still…”

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10.Skyline Night Bus Audio Narrated Tour Experience

Experience NYC’s skyline at night on a 1.5-hour open-top bus tour with expert narration, stunning views, and flexible scheduling for memorable evenings.

★ 4.5

“Shawn made the city come alive at night. Picked up so many different things we did not see during the day. Highly recommend the live narration. AAA+++”

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11.NYC: Night Out Prohibition History Bar and Speakeasy Tour

Explore NYC’s Prohibition-era nightlife on this 3-hour guided tour visiting iconic bars and hidden speakeasies, with expert storytelling and VIP treatment.

★ 4.6

“Great evening. The tour guide Aerille was great and answered questions the group had. The 3 stops we made were all so different and really good in their own ways.”

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12.New York City Nightclub Tour

Discover New York City's vibrant nightlife with an organized tour offering VIP club access, complimentary drinks, and guided experiences—ideal for those seeking hassle-free fun.

★ 3.0

“Excellent, Must do while visiting NYC, a great night out. Very well organized, no hassles at all, skip the lines - VIP style. Dmitry and Sam, the experts (guides) are awesome and gave us a memorable night out in NYC.”

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15.Late Night Rat Tours

Discover NYC’s quirky side with Late Night Rat Tours. Explore backstreets, see iconic landmarks, and learn about urban rats in this fun, informative adventure.

★ 5.0

“Great experience! Very fun and unique time late at night. A perfect experience to add to any trip to NYC!”

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More NYC Night Tours

4.0NYC Night Bus Sightseeing Tour with Free Statue of Liberty Cruise1 hour 15 minutes (approx.)$29.99 3.8NYC Nightlife Crawl: Bars, Clubs & VIP Entry3.5 hours$24 3.5Manhattan Skyline and Statue Night Cruise1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)$35.99 5.0Speakeasy and Hidden Bar Night Tour NYC3 hours (approx.)$38.00 4.1New York City Chilling Nightmares & Necromancy Ghost Tour1 hour - 90 minutes$27 5.0Village Nights: Greenwich Village Food Crawl3 hours (approx.)$99.00 3.2NYC: Skyline Night Tour on Double-Decker Bus1.5 hours$49 3.5New York City Skyline Sunset and Night Cruise1 hour (approx.)$39.99 4.5Romantic Italian Date Night in NYC3 hours (approx.)$144.00 4.8New Jersey: New York City Night Skyline Helicopter Tour25 min$275 5.0Midtown Unleashed – A Locals Night Out3 hours (approx.)$36.00 4.8NYC: Fabulous Drag Night Out with a Drag Queen2 hours$55 5.0New York City Night Lights Helicopter Tour from New Jersey25 to 30 minutes (approx.)$312.55 4.3Luci e Ponti di New York- Night Tour in Italiano1 day$79 5.0Dark Side & Ghosts of Greenwich Village at Night$49.00 3.0NYC Skyline and Statue of Liberty Harbor Lights Night Cruise1 hour 15 minutes (approx.)$29.87 5.0NYC Central Park Night Time Photography Tour2 hours (approx.)$150.00 3.6NYC: Vintage Car Night Tour2 hours$150 5.0New York City Skyline Night Sailboat Tour1 hour 45 minutes (approx.)$67.01 5.0New York City Private Night Tour with Driver-Guide3 hours (approx.)$399.00 5.0Night Out Tour: Gangsters, Heroes and Bright Lights of NYC3 hours (approx.)$32.00 3.9Christmas Light Night tour$79 4.9NYC: Night Tour and Viewpoints of New York4.5 hours$54 4.5New York Nightlife: The Essential NYC Nightlife Experience3 hours$21