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New York in One Day Guided Sightseeing Tour

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About this activity

Experience the best of New York City with a knowledgeable, licensed tour guide by your side. Our guides will make your journey unforgettable as they hop off the bus at each stop, giving you an exclusive and personalized sightseeing experience. Relax in the comfort of our climate-controlled tour buses, ensuring a cozy and enjoyable ride while staying protected from the unpredictable weather. Explore NYC's most iconic locations with our 15 to 20-minute guided walking tours. Immerse yourself in the beauty of Central Park, the vibrancy of Rockefeller Center, and the solemnity of the 9/11 Memorial, among other fascinating spots. For a truly unique perspective, don't miss the ferry ride, offering breathtaking views of the NYC skyline from the water. It's a must-see experience that will leave you with unforgettable memories!

Highlights

    What's included

    • The Staten Island Ferry
    • Expert Local Tour Guide Narrative
    • Bottled Water on Buses

    Not included

    • Gratuities
    • Hotel pickup and drop-off not included
    • Lunch

    Itinerary

    1. Times Square

      After a drive through the Times Square area, our first stop

      After a drive through the Times Square area, our first stop is at Central Park. The stop includes a short, guided walk into Central Park and a visit to Columbus Circle – one of NYC’s hottest neighborhoods and the official zero-mile point from which all official city distances are measured.

      Pass by (no stop)Admission freeSee on map

    2. Central Park

      The first stop is a guided walk into Central Park and a visit to Columbus Circle.

      20 minutesAdmission freeSee on map

    3. Rockefeller Center

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

      20 minutesAdmission freeSee on map

    4. New York City St. Patrick's Cathedral

      Walk-by as part of the Rockefeller Center stop

      Pass by (no stop)Admission freeSee on map

    5. Flatiron Building

      Seen from Madison Square Park (outside only)

      Pass by (no stop)Admission freeSee on map

    6. New York City Fifth Avenue

      The third stop is on Fifth Avenue for great views of the Empire State Building. 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). We drive by Madison Square Park - the original location of Madison Square Garden Arena, and the tour continues with a drive through some of NYC's iconic neighborhoods, such as Greenwich Village, Soho, Chinatown, and the Financial District.

      20 minutesAdmission freeSee on map

    7. Madison Square Park

      Pass by without stopping

      Pass by (no stop)Admission freeSee on map

    8. New York Public Library

      Drive-by

      Pass by (no stop)Admission freeSee on map

    9. Trinity Church Wall Street

      Walk-by

      Pass by (no stop)Admission freeSee on map

    10. 45-minute lunch stop at Gansevoort Liberty Market, located near the 9/11 Memorial and World Trade Center (not included in the tour price)

      45 minutesAdmission free

    11. National September 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.

      20 minutesAdmission freeSee on map

    12. New York Harbor

      The fifth stop is a ferry ride on the Staten Island Ferry to experience magnificent views of the Manhattan and Brooklyn skyline!

      1 hourAdmission freeSee on map

    13. Statue of Liberty

      Seen from the Staten Island Ferry

      Pass by (no stop)Admission freeSee on map

    14. Roosevelt Island

      Tour returns back to the original starting location

      Admission freeSee on map

    Meeting point

    Departure/End Point: 7th Avenue, between 50th & 51st Streets (middle of the block) in Manhattan. Please arrive 20 - 25 minutes before tour's departure time for a timely check in.

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    Pickup

    • Everyone meets at the start point

    Know before you go

    • 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
    • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
    • Seats are assigned on a first-come first-served basis so please arrive 20 - 30 minutes before tour's departure time for a timely check in
    • If you're driving and need to park your vehicle - the closest garage parking is at 140 W 51st St, NY, NY 10020 and at 209 W 51st St, NY, NY 10019
    • The tour will be an even amount of walking and riding on the bus. (approx.)
    • Please note that we do NOT provide pick-up and drop-off service for this tour
    • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
    • One per booking
    • The tour starts/ends on 7th Avenue, between 50th and 51st Streets (middle of the block) Address: 770 7th Avenue, New York, NY 10019 Seats are assigned on a first-come first-served basis so please arrive 20 - 30 minutes before tour's departure time for a timely check in Please note that we do not provide pick-up and drop-off service for this tour

    Cancellation and refunds

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

    If you cancelRefund
    At least 1 days before100%
    Between 0 and 1 days before0%
    • Cancelled and fully refunded if the weather makes it unsafe
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    USA Guided Tours NY
    Product code
    7081NYCDAY

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