New York in One Day Guided Sightseeing Tour

Overview

EXPERTLY-GUIDED

Get accompanied by a licensed NYC tour guide, who will hop off at each stop to provide you with a comprehensive & more private sightseeing experience

LUXURY BUSES

Ride in climate-controlled, luxury tour buses that offer a comfortable and pleasant touring experience, as well as protection from weather elements. Two bus price options: our standard closed-top luxury bus) or upgrade to a glass-top/open-top convertible bus. Please note that convertible buses switch from open-tops to glass-tops between Oct 15 - Mar 15 due to colder temperatures.

AWARD-WINNING

We're committed to providing a more enjoyable sightseeing experience. Our Discover NY Tour is a recipient of numerous industry-recognized awards!

GUIDED WALKS

Enjoy 15-minute guided walking tours of NYC's iconic places - Central Park, Rockefeller Center, 9/11 Memorial & more!

FERRY RIDE

Take a ferry ride for breathtaking views of the NYC skyline from the water!

City: New York City

Sun 22 Dec

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Starting at $99.00

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Sun 22 Dec

Starting at $99.00

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What's Included

Transportation With Luxury Tour Bus

The Staten Island Ferry

Expert Local Tour Guide Narrative

Bottled Water on Buses

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Select between two bus options: closed-top (standard) or glass-top/open-top (upgrade)
Convertible buses switch from open-tops to glass-tops between Oct 15 - Mar 15 due to colder temperatures
Face masks provided for travellers
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons

What To Expect

Times Square

Starts Daily at 9 am and 10 am Duration: 6 Hours Departs/Ends on 7th Avenue (50th/51st) Open-Top or Glass-Top Convertible Bus

Strawberry Fields, John Lennon Memorial

After a drive through the Times Square area, the first stop is at Central Park West and 72nd Street, at the Dakota Building (former home of John Lennon). The stop includes a short guided walk into Central Park to visit the Strawberry Fields with the Imagine mosaic dedicated to John Lennon, as well as the views of other sites in the area such as the luxury condominiums that numerous celebrities call home. We'll also drive by Central Park Zoo, famous Plaza Hotel and Carnegie Hall.

Central Park

Part of a guided tour of Strawberry Fields

The Dakota

Part of the guided tour of Strawberry Fields

Rockefeller Center

The second stop on the tour is Rockefeller Center, for views of St. Patrick's Cathedral, the location of the ice skating rink and Christmas Tree, and NBC's Today Show set.

St. Patrick's Cathedral

Walk-by as part of the Rockefeller Center stop

Madison Square Park

The third stop is Madison Square Park - the original location of Madison Square Garden Arena. This area provides spectacular views of dramatic architecture featured in numerous books and films: the Flatiron Building (Godzilla, Spider-Man), the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company Tower (The Runaway Skyscraper, Futurama), and the Empire State Building (King Kong, Independence Day). The tour continues with a drive through some of the iconic NYC's neighborhoods, such as Greenwich Village, Soho, Chinatown, and the Financial District.

Empire State Building

Seen from Madison Square Park (outside only)

Flatiron Building

Seen from Madison Square Park (outside only)

MetLife Building

Seen from Madison Square Park

The National 9/11 Memorial & Museum

The fourth stop is the World Trade Center, as we visit the 9/11 Memorial. The tour does not include entry into the 9/11 Museum, but visitors can walk the grounds of the Memorial, visit the waterfalls of "Reflecting Absence," (the footprints of where the original twin towers stood), and see the Survivor Tree that stood through the destruction of 9/11.

Gansevoort Liberty Market

45-minute lunch stop at Gansevoort Liberty Market, located near the 9/11 Memorial and World Trade Center (not included in the tour price)

New York Harbor

The fifth stop is a boat ride on the Staten Island Ferry to experience magnificent views of the Manhattan and Brooklyn skyline! Please note that in the off-season, between Jan 1 - March 31, in lieu of boat cruise, guests will (weather permitting) visit Pier 17 for a photo opp of the Brooklyn Bridge and Robert F Wagner Park in Battery Park for views of the Statue of Liberty from Manhattan.

Ellis Island

Seen from the Staten Island Ferry

Brooklyn Bridge

Seen from the Staten Island Ferry

Fifth Avenue

Drive-through

Statue of Liberty

Seen from the Staten Island Ferry

New York Public Library

Drive-by

Radio City Music Hall

Drive-by

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts

Drive-by

Trinity Church

Walk-by

Greenwich Village

Drive-through

SoHo

Drive-through

Little Italy

Drive-through

Seaport District NYC

Drive-through

Battery Park

Drive-through

Diamond District

Drive-by

Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum

Drive-by

Chelsea Piers Sports & Entertainment Complex

Drive-through

Chinatown

Drive-through

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Cancellation Policy

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

Traveler Photos

Reviews (1000)

Torey_S

Dec 2022

This guided tour was top notch! The smaller, upscale, vehicle allowed for optimal comfort, prevented overcrowding, and allowed a more personalized and intimate experience. Steve was our Guide and Tony was our Driver. I cannot say enough positive things about these two. Their energy, knowledge, and punctuation were their greatest attributes. If you’re considering booking a guided tour, skip the big buses and support the smaller guys. Same city, same idea, better execution.

Theresa_R

Dec 2022

Hearing all about the unique things in New York City. I wish they would have included Harlem history and Coney Island. But overall a great experience.

Nelia_E

Dec 2022

Joey was an absolutely fantastic tour guide. In fact, I told him he could be a historian because he knew SO MUCH about the history of NYC. He made the trip fun and informative and we had a wonderful time. Gustavo was also an excellent bus driver, so my daughter and I were in good hands all around!