New York City

15 Best NYC Night Tours

The night bookings: 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

“We had such a great time on the night lights tour! David (our tour guide) gave us so much interesting info about the neighborhoods, nyc history, and was hilarious!”

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2.NYC: Bar, Lounge and Rooftop Nightlife Tour

Discover Manhattan’s nightlife with a guided tour of historic bars, rooftop lounges, and cocktail spots, led by local insiders for an authentic experience.

★ 4.5

“Ryan made the tour an unforgettable and fun experience. He told us about the prohibition era while walking to the most unique bars you could imagine with great drinks and views. I absolutely can recommend this activity!”

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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

“Even though cool mid October it was a great night of sites. Along the way it was the day tour which was great to receive, but there were not that many significant lights to see”

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5.NYC: City Skyline Sightseeing Bus Tour at Night

Experience New York’s stunning skyline at night on a 4-hour bus tour featuring iconic landmarks, waterfront views, and Hoboken charm for $60 per person.

★ 4.7

“I normally don’t trust these kinds of things. But this tour was SO good and worth the money. Our tour guide Millie was AMAZING! She was so knowledgeable about the history behind everything she talked about. I learned so much today, and got to see…”

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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

“Tour was excellent our guide Bryant and his assistant were awesome providing history of NY and lots of laughs along the way. The view was awesome at the Brooklyn Bridge a must see at night. Grand Central Station is very beautiful. I learned new history…”

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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

“We had such an amazing time on the tour!! Our guide was phenomenal and the speakeasies we went to and drinks we had were very unique with amazing stories behind them. We highly recommend this to anyone with a love for good drinks and history.”

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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

“Awesome time! Great value for the money spent. Guides are very attentive and friendly”

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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 4.8New York City: Night Skyline Bus Tour with Pizza Slice4 hours$75 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