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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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
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
Reviews
12,792 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Wonderful tour
Becky B,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour guide was very knowledgeable!! Our driver was great!! We learned so much information. I loved this tour!!!
Plenty of time on and off...
Lindsey C,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Plenty of time on and off the bus. We had a great driver and guide. Very comfortable travel. We feel like we saw it all!
Amazing time
Ivan R,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Nathan was awesome! Incredibly knowledgeable of the history of NYC. Also funny and professional. Logistically the tour was amazing and focused on all the important sites. I would strongly recommend this experience if you come to NYC.
Good option if you want a...
Nitin B,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Good option if you want a quick tour in limited hours. Guide is good enough to keep you interested!!
Buses start loading at...
Deborah J,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Buses start loading at 9:30, but leave exactly at 10am. If on a time crunch, you will see many of New York’s prime attractions.
Travelling
Trail25035897505,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I have very exited to share my review and the best If you tell me which laptop you’re using or planning to The city’s diversity is its greatest strength — people from all over the world bring their traditions, cuisines, and creativity, making it a global cultural hub. Public transport is well-connected, though sometimes crowded, and there’s always something exciting happening — concerts, Broadway shows, museums, or street performances.
Amazing tour of NYC with Kevin and Juan
Debbie D,
Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Kevin was not only a fantastic tour guide with an immense knowledge of the history and present day of NYC but he was also a very inspiring person. Great people skills, humour in abundance, a natural herder of young penguins, with a sharp eye for NYC water towers! Juan was a great driver and made the tour very easy, even managing to navigate around road closures due to NYC marathon.
Worth the price
Kathleen R,
Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour guide was very knowledgeable and made it fun and interesting. We loved it! There was a fair amount of walking and for two old people with canes, it was doable. The guide made sure we were helped when we needed it. This tour was well worth the price. Places we never would have seen otherwise and facts and information it would have taken us a long time to accumulate.
The tour itself was just...
Rawan I,
Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
2.00The tour itself was just okay, but unfortunately the experience was really ruined by the microphone situation. The tour guide was wearing a mic even though the bus was very small, and his voice was already loud so the sound became extremely harsh and uncomfortable. We even told him that the mic was too loud, but he kept using it. Honestly, the whole thing was really unpleasant because of how painful and distracting the mic sounded. I couldn’t wait for the tour to end so I could get off the bus I actually ended up with a headache. To make it worse, one of the minibus windows was loose and kept rattling the entire ride, which added even more noise. It really made the experience stressful instead of enjoyable.
A good overview of New...
Margaret G,
Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00A good overview of New York on an enclosed van. Quite a few stops which is great, but in/out of van gets tiring. Tour guide, Brooklyn Jim made the trip worthwhile as his knowledge of NY is extensive and has lots of fun stories. Highly recommend.
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