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.
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.
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
13,492 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Outstanding Way To See Manhattan!
LEE682,May 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Outstanding tour! Our guide was knowledgeable, kind and friendly. The bus was spotlessly clean. We covered many areas of interest, a great way to see many sights in a short time, in complete comfort.
Our New York tour was...
DeAire S,May 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our New York tour was absolutely amazing! The highlight of the experience was definitely our tour guide. Their knowledge of New York City was beyond impressive — from the history of the landmarks to hidden gems and fun facts, they made every stop come alive. You could truly tell they were passionate and well-informed about the city. Not only were they professional and organized, but they also made the tour engaging, entertaining, and personal. We learned so much while still having an incredible time. If you’re looking for a memorable New York experience, I highly recommend this tour and especially this tour guide!
Great half-day overview of the city
Marcel W,May 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Nice format to start to get familiar with the city. My sons enjoyed the low-key presentation style. While the city is overwhelming, the tour itself wasn’t.
Learned so much
tammycS255OF,May 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Brendan was absolutely amazing!!!
Great day out
John M,May 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great day out to find out about New York City and good value for money we had Walter as our guide and he was first class would recommend this trip to get your bearings for first time in New York
This tour was an...
Nokparaeke,May 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour was an excellent way to get a great overview of New York City in a short amount of time. Kevin was a fantastic tour guide — knowledgeable, engaging, and kept the tour fun and informative throughout the day. Manny was an excellent driver who made the experience smooth and comfortable. We saw so many sights and learned a lot along the way. Highly recommend this tour for anyone visiting NYC for the first time or wanting to maximize their time in the city!
NYC one day your
Ray S,May 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour of NYC is wonderful because you see so very much in one day! Our tour operator Alberto was excellent and informative!
Highly recommended
Cam H,May 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The sights were super cool and it was a big group so I gotta give props to the tour guide for handling all of us and the bus driver for keeping us safe. Overall, even tho my wife and I were quite sick and it was cold and rainy, the experience itself was very good. Albert and Taurus took care of us today and did a good job.
Worth the money!!
H1532GRelizabethm,May 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We thought it was an excellent way to see the city and possibly some hidden gems; that you see, but don’t know of their significance.. Nathan was an amazing guide, and he always took the time to answer any of our questions, and did his best to keep us all together… His knowledge of the city is unsurpassed! He too, may be a GEM of New York City!!
Fantastic experience even in the rain
Erica H,May 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Susan was a great tour guide. She shared a ton of information as we road and walked the city. We had a break for lunch and pushed through even in the rain. The only part that I didn't care for was the ferry. It was a wasted hour that could have been spent exploring. We could have spent more time in Central Park or even a stop at the Highline would have been the icing on the cake.
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