Private Tour
New York City Shore Excursion: Pre-Cruise Half-Day Private Tour
Overview
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Before you embark on your cruise from New York City, tour the city in style by private vehicle, with your own personal navigator to guide you! Your private guide is an experienced, knowledgeable, native New Yorker who will show you New York City’s most fascinating areas. Enjoy personalized attention as you see top Big Apple sights like the Brooklyn Bridge, SoHo and Chinatown. At the end of your tour, you’ll be conveniently dropped-off at your chosen cruise port: Manhattan, Cape Liberty NJ or Brooklyn.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Due to the nature of this tour, it will not be conducted during severely inclement weather. If, on the day of the tour, the company needs to cancel the tour, you may be rescheduled to another time that is convenient
Your tour will include a private guide who will be there as your personal navigator to show you the best of New York City
Type of vehicle is determined by number of travelers
Please select either an English-speaking or Spanish-speaking guide at the time of booking
Not recommended for children aged 2 and under
Luggage will be stored and transported
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Midtown
Midtown Manhattan is the central portion of the borough and serves as New York City's primary central business district. - It features iconic landmarks such as the Empire State Building, Chrysler Building, Hudson Yards Redevelopment Project, United Nations Headquarters, Grand Central Terminal, and Rockefeller Center. - Notable tourist attractions include Broadway, Times Square, and Koreatown. - Penn Station, located in Midtown, is the busiest transportation hub in the Western Hemisphere. - Midtown is among the largest central business districts globally and one of the most expensive real estate markets. - Fifth Avenue in Midtown has recorded the world's highest retail rents, averaging US$3,000 per square foot annually.
St. Patrick's Cathedral
A Catholic cathedral in Midtown Manhattan, serving as the seat of the Archbishop of New York and a parish church. - Occupies a full city block between 5th Avenue, Madison Avenue, 50th Street, and 51st Street, across from Rockefeller Center. - Designed by James Renwick Jr., it is the largest Gothic Revival Catholic cathedral in North America. - Construction began in 1858 to serve the growing Archdiocese and replace St. Patrick’s Old Cathedral. - Work paused during the American Civil War; completed in 1878 and dedicated on May 25, 1879. - Archbishop’s house and rectory built in the early 1880s, also by Renwick; spires added in 1888.
What‘s Included
Worry-free Shore Excursion
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Professional guide
Hotel, residence or area airport pickup
There will be multiple opportunities to stop and take iconic photos
Private tour of New York City
Air-conditioned vehicle
Port drop-off
A suggested combined gratuity of 20% may be provided in cash or via Venmo directly to the guide and driver, or you may offer any amount you deem appropriate based on the quality of service received.
Food and drinks
Unfortunately, we do not provide child or baby seats
No alcholic beverages are provided nor can they be consumed in any of our vehicles
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
5-Hour Manhattan / Up to 12
Duration: 5 hours
SUV or Sprinter Van / Up to 12: Depending on your group size, a large SUV or Sprinter Van that can accommodate all guests and luggage will be provided
5-Hour Manhattan Cruise Port: Private New York City tour with pickup from New York City hotels, residences or area airports and drop-off at the Manhattan cruise port
Pickup included
5-Hr Cape Liberty NJ/Up to 22
1 = 22 Maximum capacity : Please select "1" Traveler when choosing this option.
Duration: 5 hours
22 Passenger Mini-coach : A spacious mini-coach that can accommodate a maximum of up to 22 guests and luggage.
5-Hr New Jersey Cruise Port: Private NYC tour with pickup from New York City hotels, residences or area airports and drop-off at the NJ cruise port
Pickup included
3-Hour Brooklyn / Up to 12
Duration: 3 hours
SUV or Sprinter Van / Up to 12: Depending on your group size, a large SUV or Sprinter Van that can accommodate all guests and luggage will be provided
3-Hour Brooklyn Cruise Port: Private New York City tour with pickup from New York City hotels, residences or area airports and drop-off at the Brooklyn cruise port
Pickup included
3-Hour Manhattan / Up to 12
Duration: 3 hours
SUV or Sprinter Van / Up to 12: Depending on your group size, a large SUV or Sprinter Van that can accommodate all guests and luggage will be provided
3-Hour Manhattan Cruise Port/ : Private NYC tour with pickup from New York City hotels, residences or area airports and drop-off at the Manhattan cruise port
Pickup included
5-Hr Cape Liberty / Up to 12
Duration: 5 hours
SUV or Sprinter Van / Up to 12: Depending on your group size, a large SUV or Sprinter Van that can accommodate all guests and luggage will be provided
5-Hr Cape Liberty Cruise Port: Private New York City tour with pickup from New York City hotels, residences or area airports and drop-off at the Cape Liberty cruise port
Pickup included
5-Hr Manhattan / up to 22
1 = 22 Maximum capacity : Please select "1" Traveler when choosing this option.
Duration: 5 hours
22 Passenger Mini-coach : A modern mini-coach that can accommodate up to a maximum of 22 guests and luggage.
5-Hr Manhattan Cruise Port: Private NYC tour with pickup from New York City hotels, residences or area airports and drop-off at The Manhattan cruise port
Pickup included
5-Hr Brooklyn / up to 22
1 = 22 Maximum capacity : Please select "1" Traveler when choosing this option.
Duration: 5 hours
22 Passenger Mini-coach : A modern mini-coach that can accommodate up to a maximum of 22 guests and luggage.
5-Hr Brooklyn Cruise Port: Private NYC tour with pickup from New York City hotels, residences or area airports and drop-off at The Brooklyn cruise port
Pickup included
5-Hour Brooklyn / Up to 12
Duration: 5 hours
SUV or Sprinter Van / Up to 12: Depending on your group size, a large SUV or Sprinter Van that can accommodate all guests and luggage will be provided
5-Hour Brooklyn Cruise Port: Private New York City tour with pickup from New York City hotels, residences or area airports and drop-off at the Brooklyn cruise port
Pickup included
3-Hr Cape Liberty / Up to 12
Duration: 3 hours
SUV or Sprinter Van / Up to 12: Depending on your group size, a large SUV or Sprinter Van that can accommodate all guests and luggage will be provided
3-Hr Cape Liberty Cruise Port: Private New York City tour with pickup from New York City hotels, residences or area airports and drop-off at the Cape Liberty cruise port
Pickup included
Reviews
3 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great Tour
Richard R,Oct 22, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide Laurie was the BEST! So knowledgeable and cooperative. We saw more in 5 hours than we had in 3 previous trips combined.
First time visitor to New York.
Michele B,Sep 13, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00Had a great experience with this excursion. Isaac, our guide, was great and since he was a local he was able to give us a locals perspective of the history and information about each area of the city we toured. Highly recommend this tour for someone who has never been to New York.
James was great!
Martha A,Oct 2, 2019
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour was awesome! James did a great job of giving us the history of every area we visited. He recommended places to be visited and was an all around pleasant guy. I would definitely recommend this tour.
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