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 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
Options
Guided Day Bus Tour
Duration: 6 hours: 6hrs tour approx
Closed-top bus: Fully guided tour in a closed-top climate-controlled bus
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
Reviews
13,313 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Our tour guide was the best. He knows what he is doing
Martha G,Apr 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great experience!!! The online booking was easy and friendly The money we spent worth it. We added more knowledge about Newyork within our four hours of tour. Thanks to our tour guide and the driver
Fun and Convenient
Amber D,Apr 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour was so convenient and informative, we had visited some of the stops on our own prior to the tour, but received so much more information that we would have otherwise never known. This tour was a great way to see the highlights of the city without the hassle of driving. Don was very knowledgeable and fun to have as a guide. Would recommend this to others traveling.
I would recommend
601demarcusl,Apr 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing experience I loved the vibes there good for a date or a solo date
Very knowledgeable guide....
Richard N,Apr 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00I recommend this tour for all who visit. The combination of driver to guide made every thing worth every penny and some.
The tour guide Dana was...
Vatsala J,Apr 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour guide Dana was amazing, she gave us all the historical significance of the sites we visited and she was so jovial and humerous, kept us all engaged, took lovely pictures of ours. Tony on the wheels has been an excellent driver. Thanks for such a great tour.
Good intro tour but I was...
Anna C,Apr 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Good intro tour but I was hoping to hear more stories about the highlights. Our guide didn’t do that. He was also talking fast and choppy.
6 hours packed with information in NYC
SandeeS258,Apr 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00With Jim as our guide and Betty our driver in a glass top bus - we were able to see all the highlights that New York had to offer in just 6 hours . Our time was filled packed with historic information as well as insights from a true native New Yorker . Jim was a great guide and Betty seemed to show up effortlessly at each pick up spot : despite the New York traffic . If you have a short visit : this is the way to see New York in 6 hours .
Best tour guide Lionel
taurusthebull40,Mar 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a great tour to cover as much of NY as you can in 6 hours. The tour guide Lionel was amazing! Very knowledgeable and provided humor. The lunch stop was very tasty at the market. Great photo opportunities on and off the bus.
Great funny guided tour with a very clever driver ....
BGPNZ,Mar 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wow! We're normally a bit cautious of sightseeing tours but this one was tops. The bus was total luxury. Nathan was extremely knowledgeable and at times a bit of a comedian and obvious historian. Jimmy - wow - what a driver - such a large vehicle he somehow managed to squeeze through the chaotic traffic of central New York. That in itself was an experience. Totally well organised with a good balance of stops along the way. Totally recommended.
The experience itself was...
Lauren B,Mar 31, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The experience itself was great! Our tour guide, Kevin, was very informative and had many relevant and significant stories about NY to enhance the experience. Our entire family (with kids ranging 6-10) came away with information they enjoyed from our trip.
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