21 Top Team-Building Activities in New York Your Team Will Love for 2024
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Renowned as Gotham, "the city that never sleeps," and the Big Apple, New York City is famous for its iconic skyline, the Empire State Building, Broadway theaters, and Times Square’s entertainment hub.
At TeamOut, we're experts at curating outstanding customized team-building experiences that showcase the best of NYC.
Whether you're savoring a classic pastrami on rye sandwich, catching a Broadway show, or exploring the streets of Little Italy, we've got something for every team member!
Join us as we create a tailored list of the 21 Best Team-Building Activities you simply can't miss in the Big Apple!
This is not your average New York Scavenger Hunt. Embark on an outstanding adventure with your team and discover one of Manhattan's hidden gems. Delve into the world of the High Line, the elevated railway tracks turned urban oasis.Work together to solve challenging clues, overcome obstacles, and complete exciting missions.
Location: Meeting point at the entrance to the High Line
Schedule: Contact the company
Duration: 1.5 hours
Prices: $50/pp
Food on-site: No
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Transport from the City Center: Public transport
Rating: 4.9⭐
Recommended for: Teams that thrive on exploration, problem-solving, and discovering hidden gems.
Discover one of Big Apple’s hidden gems on a thrilling scavenger hunt!
Embark on the NEW Empire State Building experience with your crew! Your visit includes entry to both immersive exhibits and the main observation deck on the 86th floor. Get an insider’s view of the Empire State Building and make your corporate retreat in the Big Apple one for the books!
Location: 20 W 34th St., New York, NY 10001
Schedule: Everyday from 9:00 am - 12:00 am
Duration: Contact the company
Prices: $64/pp - $175/pp
Food on-site: No
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Transport from the City Center: Located in the city center
Rating: 5⭐
Recommended for: Teams interested in iconic landmarks, city views, and architectural gems.
The Empire State Building offers immersive experiences for corporate teams, with must-see exhibits and observatory views!
Celebrate the centennial of the Roaring Twenties with The Great Gatsby Party at the legendary Brooklyn Paramount. Channel the exuberance, charm, and beauty of the 1920s with a tailor-made evening with live music, aerialists, burlesque stars, contortionists, and showgirls. Dress accordingly and sip on era-inspired cocktails, enjoy the entertainment, and elegant fare, creating a truly transportive experience.
Location: Brooklyn Paramount, 385 Flatbush Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Schedule: Contact the company (the event happens once per season)
Duration: 2-3 hour
Prices: From $95/pp - $500/pp
Food on-site: Yes, if you choose to book a table
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Transport from the City Center:
Rating: 4.9⭐
Recommended for: Teams that appreciate themed events, enjoys dressing up, and embraces the glamour and excitement of the Roaring Twenties.
Dress up and prepare to celebrate the Roaring Twenties with your team! Drinks, entertainment, and a good time together are guaranteed!
Elevate your team’s night out in New York with a dinner cruise from Event Cruises. Whether you’re a local or not, discover the Big Apple like never before: From the water! Unwind with your squad as you take in the stunning NYC skyline, complimentary drinks in hand. Savor top-tier New York cuisine with the curated three-course and buffet dinners. This is a memorable team activity your crew will cherish!
Location: Meeting point - Pier 40 Hudson River Park trip
Schedule: Everyday at 7:00 pm or Monday - Friday at 7:00 pm (depending on the cruise you book)
Duration: 3 hours
Prices: From $112/pp - $200
Food on-site: Yes
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Transport from the City Center: No
Rating: 4.9⭐
Recommended for: Teams interested in exploring NYC from a new perspective and who are seeking a unique night out experience.
Join your team for a breathtaking dinner cruise on the Hudson River and prepare to be amazed by the city lights!
In NYC, you can’t get enough when it comes to river cruises! Get up close to one of the world's most iconic landmarks and the emblematic entrance to New York's harbor aboard a Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island cruise. Sail within 100 feet of the Statue of Liberty on a sightseeing cruise, cruise under the Brooklyn Bridge and pass South Street Seaport over to Ellis Island!
Location: Meeting point - Pier 36, Hudson River Park trip, slip 4, check-in with Majestic Princess
Schedule: From 10:00 am - 8:30 pm
Duration: 1.5 hours
Prices: From $35/pp
Food on-site: Available to purchase on board
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Transport from the City Center: No
Rating: 4.7⭐
Recommended for:
Get close to the Statue of Liberty and discover Ellis Island aboard this comfortable river cruise!
Museum Hack leads corporate team building activities in NYC at the city’s best museum: the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Museum Hack is known for operating renegade tours of the world's best museums. Unlike a traditional tour, these tours are fast-paced, quirky, story-based and include fun facts along the way. Your tour is crafted by an individual guide, which means no two tours are the same!
Location: Metropolitan Museum of Art - 1000 5th Ave, New York, NY 10028
Schedule: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday & Thursday: from 10:00 am - 5:00 pm | Friday & Saturday: 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
Duration: 1.5 hours
Prices: $34 - $44
Food on-site: No
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Transport from the City Center: Located in the city center
Rating: 5⭐
Recommended for:
This is not your regular museum tour and Museum Hack can prove it!
What better way to discover Central Park with your team than with a bike tour & social picnic? Explore the world’s most famous park on a 2 hour bike tour, and then kick back and relax with a gourmet picnic on the grass against the backdrop of NYC!
Location: Central Park meeting point- 58th Street and Broadway, Manhattan, 10019
Schedule: Contact the company
Duration: 2 hour bike tour + picnic
Prices: $55/pp
Food on-site: Yes
Accessibility: No
Transport from the City Center: Located in the city center
Rating: 4.9⭐
Recommended for: Teams that appreciate outdoor activities and enjoying spending time surrounded by nature.
Don’t miss the chance to really explore Central Park on a bike tour! The best part? You bond over a gourmet picnic afterwards!
Catch a New York Yankees baseball game with your crew! This professional baseball team is based in the New York City borough of the Bronx. The Yankees compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) East Division. Don’t miss the chance to watch live one of two major league clubs based in New York City, alongside the New York Mets.
Location: Yankees Stadium - 1 E 161 St, Bronx, NY 10451
Schedule: It depends on the game
Duration: 2-3 hours
Prices: From $14/pp (average price is $108/pp)
Food on-site: Yes
Accessibility: Wheelchair seats available
Transport from the City Center: Public transport
Rating: 4.8⭐
Recommended for: Teams that enjoy sports and the excitement of live events.
Catch a Yankees home game with your team and witness firsthand the best American baseball has to offer!
Head to Hudson River Park and discover the best recreational activities on the Hudson! Whether you’re a novice or a pro, kayaking on the Hudson River is a great way to spend a fantastic day in New York with your team. Several locations offer free and expert lessons, so there’s no excuse for not giving it a try!
Location: Hudson River Park Trust, 353 West St., Pier 40, 2nd Floor, NY, NY 10014
Schedule: Everyday 7:00 am - 10:00 pm
Duration: It’s up to you!
Prices: 1.5 hours – $35.00; 2.5 hours – $55.00
Food on-site: You are welcome to bring your own snacks
Accessibility: Hudson River Park is wheelchair accessible
Transport from the City Center: No
Rating: 4.6⭐
Recommended for: Teams looking for adventure, physical challenges, and that enjoy waterfront views.
NYC has plenty of recreational activities waiting to be discovered! Explore the best team adventures at Hudson River Park!
Join Secret Food Tours and taste the best dishes and bites the Big Apple has to offer! With countless places to visit and mouth-watering snacks to try, Secret Food Tour narrowed it down to three amazing experiences: Savor the flavors of Greenwich Village, Bensonhurst in Southwest Brooklyn, or indulge in Chinatown and Little Italy’s international specialties.
Location: Meeting Spot - Greenwich Village. IFC Center - 323 6th Ave, New York, NY 10014.
Schedule: 24/7
Duration: 2-3 hours
Prices: From $79/pp
Food on-site: Yes
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Transport from the City Center: Public transport
Rating: 5⭐
Recommended for: Teams that love culinary adventures and exploring diverse cuisines.
With countless places to visit and mouth-watering specialties to try, don’t miss out on a NY food tour!
Sourced Adventures’ Long Island Wine tasting Tour is your prime choice for a perfect wine tasting day to escape the city! Long Island Wine Country was recently honored as a top-ten wine region in the world by Wine Enthusiast. On this tour, you’ll visit three vineyards in the world-renowned North Fork region to taste some of the finest vintages in the New York area. Gourmet picnic lunch is provided!
Location: Meeting point - 85 Delancey St, Lower East Side (Delancey & Orchard St.)
Schedule: Saturday & Sunday - departure at 9:00 am
Duration: Full-day
Prices: From $169/pp
Food on-site: Yes! Fee includes a gourmet picnic lunch with sandwiches, water and a snack
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Transport from the City Center: Bus departs from the city center
Rating: 4.6⭐
Recommended for: team that appreciates wine tasting, scenic landscapes, and leisurely outings
Escape the city on a day tour to Long Island and taste the best wines of the North Fork region!
If you need a short break from Manhattan, Coney Island is the place to be. Here, roller-coasters, go-karts, live entertainment and boardwalk games await you! Truth is, beachfront Coney Island has it all! The birthplace of the amusement park, Coney Island is home to an aquarium, action-packed rides, restaurants, shops, and
Location: Coney Island & Amusement Park · 1208 Surf Ave · Brooklyn, NY 11224
Schedule: Everyday at anytime
Duration: It’s up to you!
Prices: It depends on the attractions
Food on-site: Yes, there are multiple restaurants nearby
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Transport from the City Center: Public transport
Rating: 4.7⭐
Recommended for: Teams that enjoy amusement park rides and delight in beachside activities.
Get ready for a fun-filled day just outside Manhattan! Coney Island has plenty to offer when it comes to activities and entertainment!
Discover the best the Big Apple has to offer during this half-day tour of Manhattan! Let an experienced guide lead your team through the streets, colorful neighborhoods, and landmarks on foot, subway, and ferry. Get the full Big Apple experience and see the Empire State Building, Grand Central Station, Wall Street, Times Square, the Chrysler Building, the Brooklyn Bridge, among others. Time to explore the city that never sleeps!
Location: Meeting point - 1552 Broadway, New York, NY 10036, USA
Schedule: Everyday at 9:30 am
Duration: 6 hours
Prices: $100/pp
Food on-site: You are welcome to bring your own snacks
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Transport from the City Center: Meeting point is located in the city center
Rating: 5⭐
Recommended for: Teams interested in exploring NYC’s landmarks with a guide.
If you’ve never been to New York - or even if you have! - you can’t miss this Half-Day Landmarks Tour!
If you’re a fan of TV and films, then this is the ultimate NYC tour for you! Straddle fiction and reality as you visit over 60 popular sites from both the big and small screen! The best part? You’ll also be learning about the film industry’s best-kept secrets! Bond with your crew as you visit nostalgic locations from Friends, Girls, Home Alone, Seinfeld, When Harry Met Sally, and more.
Location: Meeting point near Broadway and 51st Street (exact location given upon purchase)
Book a tour to Wicked’s behind-the-scenes with Broadway Inbound. This event is incredible for die-hard Broadway fans and newcomers alike. Don’t worry if you haven’t seen WICKED! The details of this major Broadway production will fascinate your entire team! Led by members of the WICKED Broadway cast, your guides will take you through the creative process of a Broadway show. You’ll even see the show’s actual costumes, props, and wigs!
Location: George Gershwin Theatre, 222 West 51st Street
Schedule: Every Sunday
Duration: 1.5 hours
Prices: $32/pp
Food on-site: No
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Transport from the City Center: Activity takes place on Broadway (city center)
Rating: 5⭐
Recommended for: Broadway fans and teams interested in learning more about the creative process behind a major Broadway musical production.
Dive into the wonderful, magical world of musical theater on this WICKED’s backstage tour!
Book an Improv Theatre Games Class and learn the art of improvisation to build tools in flexibility, concentration, and spontaneity. Strengthen your team’s confidence and have fun while you do it! In a playful and fun environment, nobody is afraid to make mistakes! Participants are encouraged to explore spontaneity, freedom, and creativity. Would your team be up for this out-of-the-box experience?
Location: 520 8th Ave 11th floor, New York, NY 10018
Schedule: Everyday
Duration: 1.5 hours
Prices: $30/pp - $32/pp
Food on-site: No
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Transport from the City Center: Activity takes place in the city center
Rating: 4.4⭐
Recommended for: Teams looking to improve their communication skills, confidence, and spontaneity.
Step out of your bubble and think outside the box! This Improv Theatre Games class will show you how to work as a team and overcome your own limits!
Cellar Dog is a popular Adult Arcade and Jazz Bar, perfect for team drinks and extra game fun! Here, you’ll find Billiards, Ping Pong, and Shuffleboard. There are live concerts every day from 7:00 pm, which adds an extra charm and ambiance to the place. What’s new? You can now book private parties at Cellar Dog!
Location: 75 Christopher St, New York, NY 10014
Schedule: Opening hours: Monday & Wednesday: 4:00 pm - 2:00 am | Thursday & Friday - 4:00 pm - 4:00 am | Saturday: 2:00 pm - 4:00 am | Sunday: 2:00 pm - 1:00 am | Live Jazz: Sunday-Wednesday 7pm -11pm and Thursday-Saturday 7pm-2am
This is the ultimate team adventure! Escape the Room NYC will transport you from the concrete jungle to another world! There, you’ll have mysteries and puzzles to solve! Ultimately, you need to escape from. Choose from escape rooms like The Clock Tower, Jurassic Escape, The Outbreak, The Home, The Submarine, The Dig, The Agency, and The Office.
Location: 24 W 25 St floor 8, New York, NY 10010
Schedule: Monday - Friday: 12:00 am - 12:00 pm | Saturday & Sunday: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Duration: 1 hour
Prices: $39/pp (weekdays) | $41/pp (weekends)
Food on-site: No
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Transport from the City Center: No
Rating: 4.9⭐
Recommended for: Teams that thrive on problem-solving, collaboration, and adrenaline-pumping challenges.
With eight escape rooms to choose from, challenges and fun are guaranteed at Escape The Room NYC!
Bring your squad to Bowlero and get ready for the best in bowling entertainment. Travel back in time with the signature blacklight lanes and the sleek laneside loungers. Join your team at this retro-cool bowling space that makes every party a little more memorable. As for the private party, worry not: food, entertainment, and extras are handled by Bowlero Chelsea Piers. All you have to do is unwind and have fun!
Location: 60 Chelsea Piers, New York, NY 10011
Schedule: Tuesday - Thursday: 12:00 pm - 11:00 pm | Friday: 12:00 pm - 1:00 am | Saturday: 11:00 am - 1:00 am | Sunday: 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
Duration: 3 hours
Prices: Contact the company
Food on-site: Yes
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Transport from the City Center: Public transport
Rating: 4.3⭐
Recommended for: Teams that enjoy friendly competition, casual socializing, and a laid-back atmosphere.
A bowling party has everything your team needs: a laid-back atmosphere, entertainment, and delicious food!
What better way to create strong bonds with your team than through food? Cooking classes, parties and events, and even My Cooking Party fun culinary competitions, allow employees to socialize, learn, imagine, create, build, and most importantly, taste the delicious meals they cooked!
Location: 130 W 29th St 10th floor, New York, NY 10001
Schedule: Everyday from 9:00 am - 11:00 pm
Duration: 3 hours
Prices: From $50/pp
Food on-site: Yes
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Transport from the City Center: No
Rating: 4.6⭐
Recommended for: Foodies! And teams who enjoy hands-on activities and friendly competition.
Choose from a cooking party, culinary competition, or cooking class with your team. At My Cooking Party, the sky’s the limit!
There’s nothing like a thrilling indoor activity to spend some quality time with your team. Are you building off your Bouldering 101 class or working on pushing into the next grade? Either way, expert climbing coaches at VITAL Climbing Gym will provide instruction tailored to your team’s current abilities to help you reach new heights!
Location: 1506 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10029
Schedule: Mon-Thurs 11am-10pm | Fri-Sun 10am-8pm
Duration: 2 hours
Prices: $100/pp
Food on-site: No
Accessibility: No
Transport from the City Center: Public transport
Rating: 4.6⭐
Recommended for: Teams looking for adrenaline-boosting activities.
Challenge your crew to reach new heights at VITAL Climbing Gym!
Want to Plan Your Next Team-Building Retreat? Ask our Experts
Discover New York like a local - uncovering its hidden gems! - with TeamOut's team-building recommendations! From embarking on a High Line Scavenger Hunt to enjoying a tour of the Empire State Building, New York offers a mix of activities to suit every taste.
Take a tour of the Metropolitan Museum of Art or unwind with a gourmet picnic in the heart of Central Park. Catch a Yankees baseball game or step back in time at a Great Gatsby Party! Planning your NYC retreat is hassle-free with TeamOut.
Let us curate a bespoke experience tailored to your team's objectives, preferences, and budget for a stand-out corporate escape in the city that never sleeps! Book your free call today and elevate your next offsite in the Big Apple!
Thomas Mazimann, a French entrepreneur and former international kayaking athlete, transitioned from sports to tech after moving to the U.S. He co-founded TeamOut, revolutionizing team gatherings.
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