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NYC Bus Tour of Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens: Contrasts, Color and Character

NYC Bus Tour of Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens: Contrasts, Color and Character

Overview

Explore four of NYC’s boroughs from the comfort of your bus with an entertaining, expert guide. See the city’s two baseball stadiums, home to the Yankees and the Mets. Learn about Harlem’s African-American history at the Apollo Theater’s Walk of Fame.

Contrast the evocative graffiti murals of the Bronx with Brooklyn's colorful street art. Be immersed in NYC’s largest Chinatown in downtown Flushing, Queens. Travel back in time to the World’s Fairs of 1939 and 1964 and marvel at the surviving Unisphere.

Discover the culture and traditions of Brooklyn’s Hasidic Jewish community.
Enjoy waterfront views of the Manhattan skyline and the Brooklyn Bridge.

City: New York City

Sat 16 Nov

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Starting at $79.00

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Sat 16 Nov

Starting at $79.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Private transportation

Professional Tour Guide

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons

What To Expect

Times Square / Theater District

We meet just north of Times Square before we drive north to Harlem

Apollo Theater

After a 15 minute drive, we will arrive in Harlem and walk in front of the Legendary music hall for African-American music and see it from the outside.

Yankee Stadium

A 15 minutes drive will take us up to Yankee Stadium. We may visit the outside of the Stadium and learn about the legendary Yankees.

Bronx

From the Stadium it's another 10 minute bus trip to see the incredible graffiti murals unique to this borough that speaks to the history of hiphop and the community. We will drive by and may stop at specific murals.

Flushing Meadows Corona Park

Take a guided walk featuring the outside of Citi Field home of the Mets baseball team and the magnificent Unisphere from the 1946 World’s Fair

Bushwick Collective Street Art

After a 30 minute bus ride, we'll arrive in Brooklyn! Take a guided walk to see Street art at its finest.

Brooklyn Bridge Park

See the Brooklyn waterfront with its amazing Manhattan skyline view. Many movies were shot here and in Dumbo.

Dumbo

Visit this iconic neighborhood with amazing pictures of the Manhattan bridge and skyline.

Little Italy

After a 20 minute drive, the tour will end in Little Italy where you can explore this neighborhood and catch dinner. Chinatown and Soho are close by if you prefer other types of cruisine.

Chinatown

Tour ends in between Chinatown and Little Italy in Manhattan

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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 (326)

davismaddenlaw

Jun 2022

Kevin was a wonderful guide, and very knowledgeable of the city. The tour covered so much in 6 hours. I would definitely recommend this tour for people who want to see more than Manhattan, but are short on time.

Marsha L

Jun 2022

Louis was very communicative & knowledgeable of NYC, its architecture, communities, bridges, landscapes, etc. Be was an excellent, friendly tour guide. Thoroughly enjoyed the experience.

Response from Host

Jun 2022

We're thrilled to hear you had such a nice time with Louis on the tour. Thanks for this great review!

Exploration296230

Jun 2022

Great trip! Really interesting learning all the different cultures in NYC. Loved learning the history and about the people that have shaped the towns.Louis was an awesome guide- very informative. Great personality!

Response from Host

Jun 2022

Thanks for this great review. We're thrilled to hear how much you enjoyed the tour!