New York in One Day Guided Sightseeing Tour
Overview
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6 hours
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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. Choose between our glass-top or closed-top bus options for your preferred experience.
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!
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
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
Convertible buses switch from open-tops to glass-tops between October and March due to colder temperatures
What To Expect
Times Square
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.
Central Park
The first stop is a guided walk into Central Park and a visit to Columbus Circle.
Options
Guided Day Glass-Top Bus Tour
Duration: 6 hours: 6hrs tour approx Glass-top bus: Small-group tour, up to 16 passengers, in a glass-top mini bus
Guided Day Bus Tour
Duration: 6 hours: 6hrs tour approx Closed-top bus: Fully guided tour in a closed-top climate-controlled bus
What‘s Included
The Staten Island Ferry
Expert Local Tour Guide Narrative
Bottled Water on Buses
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off not included
Lunch
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
13,589 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Disappointed
Julie K,Jun 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
2.00Tour would be amazing but during the Knicks parade only saw half of sites and not told until arrival.
New York World Cup 2026
765christopherm,Jun 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide John was great, very knowledgeable and approachable . Had a fantastic tour. Would definitely recommend.
Awesome tour
Kayla E,Jun 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour would recommend especially for a family. The tour wasn't crowed or rushed. Good time of year to go
Not worth the money
Chelsea M,Jun 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00Our guide was having a bad day (pretty sure his name was Albert). He was barking at everyone and generally in a foul mood. It was less about informing us and more like we were getting a lecture on politics and whatever else he felt like sprinkling in there. Also, the Staten Island Ferry is free 24/7. There are no tickets needed to ride it, so the fee for this shouldn’t include “tickets for Staten Island Ferry.” We left the tour about 2 hours in because it was just a miserable vibe. We ended up just walking everywhere.
Do it !!
Wendy F,Jun 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing Day !! Dana was absolutely fantastic. She was so thorough and had so much knowledge about NYC. I highly recommend this tour !!
Great Excursion for First Time New York Visitors
Marc S,Jun 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great experience for first time travelers to New York! Full day packed with some of the most important landmarks to visit!!
Go for it..!!
Samiran G,Jun 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00This is good, some more time... it would have been better. However, for a solo traveller like me, it is just a waoo..!!
Great day in nyc
Rodney S,Jun 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great experience, was our first time visiting NYC. The tour was great, Lionel was a great host. We seen so much and learn alot. Would recommend this to anyone wanting to see the city.
New York tour
Anne C,Jun 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We’ve been to New York several times and taken several tours but this one surprisingly covered things we have never seen before! Our travel host was very interesting and engaging! Would recommend this tour to everyone!
New York in 1 day guided tour
Renee M,Jun 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Alberto was an amazing tour guide. He really cared about his clients and made sure everyone was safe. His knowledge about the city was very impressive. Also our driver did an amazing job.
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