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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
The 9/11 Memorial & Museum: Entry Ticket
DariUSD 36
The Phantom of the Opera
DariUSD 59
Death Becomes Her
DariUSD 188.4
One World Observatory: Entry Ticket
DariUSD 43.11
Maybe Happy Ending
DariUSD 59
Hell's Kitchen
DariUSD 69
Empire State Building: 86th Floor Observatory Admission
DariUSD 47.91
Sunset Boulevard
DariUSD 79
Chicago
DariUSD 118.86
The Outsiders
DariUSD 100.56
Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island: Entry Ticket + Roundtrip Ferry from Manhattan
Dari€26.04
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
DariUSD 59
The Lion King
DariUSD 89
Top of the Rock: General Admission
Dari€39.04
American Museum of Natural History (AMNH): Entry Ticket
Dari€31.59
American Museum of Natural History Tickets
Sweeney Todd
DariUSD 69
Wicked
DariUSD 79
The Book of Mormon
DariUSD 69
Back to the Future: The Musical
DariUSD 69
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.