NYC's Best Observation Decks Tickets
New York, United States
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Free things to do in New York
You don't need a big budget to enjoy New York. These experiences are completely free to attend, though many still require you to reserve a spot in advance because capacity is limited.
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Why this shortlist
Free walking tours are the single most popular free activity in New York, and we list every reputable one in town. Many are tip-based, which means you pay what you think the tour was worth at the end.
Aside from walking tours, look for free museum entry days, open-air concerts, and self-guided routes with downloadable maps.
Shortlist
Free things to do in New York
New York City Helicopter Tour
New York, United States
From$289
Edge Observation Deck Tickets: Timed Entry
New York, United States
From$41.38
Death Becomes Her
New York, United States
From$188.40
Empire State Building Observation Deck Tickets
New York, United States
From$47.91
Maybe Happy Ending
New York, United States
From$64.08
20-Min Ultimate NYC Helicopter Tour from Downtown Manhattan
New York, United States
From$319
Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) Tickets
New York, United States
From$30
Go City New York All-Inclusive Pass: Choose 1 to 10 Days
New York, United States
From$169
Chicago
New York, United States
From$118.86
30-Min All-Inclusive NYC Helicopter Tour from Downtown Manhattan
New York, United States
From$407.55
Go City New York Explorer Pass: Choose 2 to 10 Attractions
New York, United States
From$119
Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tickets
New York, United States
From$33.09
American Museum of Natural History plus 1-3 Top NYC Attraction Tickets
New York, United States
From$80.10
American Museum of Natural History Tickets
New York, United States
From$37
The Play That Goes Wrong
New York, United States
From$103.20
Statue of Liberty Sunset Cruise
New York, United States
From$26.99
Legoland New York Admission Tickets
New York, United States
From$49.99
The Book of Mormon
New York, United States
From$142.44
Big Bus: New York City Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
New York, United States
From$45
Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)
New York, United States
From$65.05
Intrepid Museum Tickets
New York, United States
From$35.20
Death of a Salesman
New York, United States
From$100.56
Moulin Rouge! The Musical
New York, United States
From$271.32
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FAQ
- Are tip-based tours really free?
- Yes, there's no obligation to tip. Most guides survive on tips, though, so €5–€10 per person is the norm if you enjoyed it.