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Boroughs of NYC: Harlem, Bronx, Queens, Brooklyn & Coney Island

Boroughs of NYC: Harlem, Bronx, Queens, Brooklyn & Coney Island

Overview

Hear the stories of the people that have lived there and the histories that made these spots as special as they are.

This panoramic tour takes you to a number of iconic landmarks you’ll recognize from film history’s most memorable movies.That’s out on Coney Island.

Beyond getting photos that you’ll treasure for years, this is a chance to take a walk off the beaten path and experience the New York that real New Yorkers know.

For a tour that takes you behind-the-scenes of some of the most interesting boroughs in New York, book your NYC Boroughs tour today and enjoy with our guided bus tour!

City: New York City

Sun 17 Nov

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Starting at $49.00

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Sun 17 Nov

Starting at $49.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Transportation from meeting point with Shared Tour

Guide exclusively in English

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Regular temperature checks for staff
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
COVID-19 vaccination required for guides

What To Expect

Grand Central Terminal

Travelling by comfortable motorcoach, and accompanied by your professional, licensed NYC English tour guide, your day will start in the borough of Manhattan, known as “the city", from our meeting point near the station Grand Central Terminal, 109 E 42nd St, New York, NY 10017, USA

Harlem

You will arrive after a short ride through Harlem in Upper Manhattan, you’ll learn about the development of this diverse neighborhood and see historic sites, such as the world-renowned Apollo Theater, debut venue for many performers like Ella Fitzgerald, The Jackson 5, Marvin Gaye and many others.

Apollo Theater

You will receive a brief explanation from the outside of the theater

Bronx

Next, you'll travel north to the Bronx, where is the birthplace of rap and hip hop. In its streets you can hear 75 different languages, predominantly English and Spanish. You will visit the famous Yankees Stadium and the Big Pun Mural

Yankee Stadium

You'll see the home of one of the most famous baseball teams in the world: the New York Yankees!

Bronx–Whitestone Bridge

The Bronx-Whitestone Bridge, known as the Whitestone Bridge or just Whitestone, is the famous suspension bridge in New York City that carries six lanes of Interstate 678 just over the East River, opened in 1939. We will cross it, then we will get to Queens.

Queens

The tour continues across the East River in the borough of Queens, one of the most ethnically diverse counties in the US, whose residents speak over 100 languages. You will enjoy the Malba neighborhood, and take a short walk through Flushing Park.

Flushing Meadows Corona Park

Visit Flushing Meadows Park, home of the US Open (one of the oldest tennis championships in the world), the New York Mets baseball team, and the Unisphere (leftover from the 1964 World’s Fair).

Unisphere

The Unisphere is a stainless steel spherical representation of the Earth in Flushing Meadows–Corona Park. The globe was designed as part of the plan for the 1964 New York World's Fair. We will enjoy it on our walk in the park.

Koscuiuszko Bridge

We will cross this bridge to Brooklyn

Brooklyn

Later, you’ll visit the borough of Brooklyn,as its inhabitants say, is: "home to everyone from where", the cultural diversity of its neighborhoods is evident. We will visit Dumbo neighborhood and we can see Williamsburg.

Crown Heights

Viewing the neighborhoods of Crown Heights, home to one of the largest Hasidic Jewish communities outside of Israel, alongside a younger, gentrifying non-Jewish population

Williamsburg

Williamsburg, concentrates the life of the Jewish community on Lee Avenue, the main artery of the neighborhood. This is where most of their temples and businesses are.

Dumbo Manhattan Bridge View

We stay here for 20 minutes, under the Brooklyn Bridge

Coney Island

If you selected the option with Coney Island included, you’ll head down to world famous Coney Island, a destination for New Yorkers for generations, seeking fun and relaxation. Weather permitting, you’ll have an opportunity to explore the boardwalk, panoramic view of Luna Park or New York Aquarium, and to have lunch at the original, legendary Nathan’s restaurant. If you prefer, you can end the tour at this point and enjoy the incredible Coney Island for more time on your own.

Brighton Beach

Enjoy the sea breeze

Luna Park in Coney Island

Amusement park opened in 2010 where Astroland was located

New York Aquarium

The New York Aquarium is the oldest operating aquarium opened in Castle Garden in Battery Park, 1896.

New York City

The day’s itinerary is subject to traffic conditions and may be modified due to time constraints. We will end our exciting tour, at the meeting point.

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (471)

janfrodes717

Oct 2019

Had a great day with my wife on this tour. The tour guide José was very knowledgeable, and it was very interesting to listen to his great passion for the city. The trip lasted for about 7 hours, but it didnt feel like it. We had a few short stops with time to take a few photos and buy something to drink or visit a restroom, and there was a longer stop for lunch at Coney Island. If you want to get an overview of the boroughs, i would recommend this tour. You get a lot of tips and information that you can use to further explore the city by yourself.

Response from Host

Oct 2019

Hello, Thank you for your comments, it is great for us to know you had a wonderful time with us. We work every day to provide the best service to all our clients because we love what we do. We hope you to come back soon. Best regards, Amigo Group

ELENA_I

Oct 2019

It was great tour! My family likes everything! The bus was comfortable,the driver did bro good job to drive through big traffic! It was very interesting relaxing tour!

Response from Host

Oct 2019

vt000

Oct 2019

The tour guide Jorge (George) led an informative and interesting tour of Harlem, the Bronx, Queens, and Brooklyn. Our tour included the Coney Island stop and took about 7 hours. If you decide not to include the Coney Island stop, you'll need to leave the tour in Brooklyn and you'll be left off near a subway/train station. Starting at Grand Central, we went west past Times Square then headed north along Manhatten's west coast to reach Harlem. The tour did not stop there but famous places were shown and described as the bus drove past them. Our visit to the Bronx started with a quick stop at the Yankees baseball field for some photos. Next was a stop for some local wall murals and some coffee. Just walking around gave us a feeling for what living in the Bronx is like. Next we went to Queens to see a completely different neighborhood: a super affluent area where there was nobody around and very well looked after gardens. Such a contrast to the last stop. The guide told us about the area and its history which gave context to what we were seeing. Onwards to Flushing Meadows for a quick stop at the old World Fair site (not bad). Driving by the US Open tennis center was interesting for us tennis fans (it was closed though). Then a fairly long drive to Brooklyn, made even longer by the heavy traffic (it's New York after all). LaGuadia is a work zone so traffic there was really heavy. However, during this drive, the tour guide gave us lots of info and stories about the places we were going through. Eventually, we reached Coney Island where we stayed for about 40 minutes for lunch and sightseeing. Following this, we stopped at the foot of the Brooklyn bridge for iconic views of the bridge and lower Manhattan. Well worth it. The tour then returned to Manhattan where we stopped in Chinatown to let some tour members off. The tour then returned to Grand Central. Highlights for us include just seeing the sights of the boroughs and things like crossing so many iconic bridges. Yes it looks like it does in the movies and TV shows but actually travelling through these areas is another experience altogether. If you have any interest in New York City (not just Manhattan) then this tour is well worth spending a day on.

Response from Host

Oct 2019