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Free things to do in Nova York
You don't need a big budget to enjoy Nova 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 Nova 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 Nova York
The 9/11 Memorial & Museum: Entry Ticket
Des de36 USD
The Phantom of the Opera
Des de59 USD
Death Becomes Her
Des de188,4 USD
One World Observatory: Entry Ticket
Des de43,11 USD
Maybe Happy Ending
Des de59 USD
Hell's Kitchen
Des de69 USD
Empire State Building: 86th Floor Observatory Admission
Des de47,91 USD
Sunset Boulevard
Des de79 USD
Chicago
Des de118,86 USD
The Outsiders
Des de100,56 USD
Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island: Entry Ticket + Roundtrip Ferry from Manhattan
Des de26,04 €
American Museum of Natural History plus 1-3 Top NYC Attraction Tickets
Top of the Rock with 2 or 3 Top NYC Attraction Tickets
Suffs
Des de59 USD
The Lion King
Des de89 USD
Top of the Rock: General Admission
Des de39,04 €
American Museum of Natural History (AMNH): Entry Ticket
Des de31,59 €
American Museum of Natural History Tickets
Sweeney Todd
Des de69 USD
Wicked
Des de79 USD
The Book of Mormon
Des de69 USD
Back to the Future: The Musical
Des de69 USD
Big Bus: New York City Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
Before you book
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.