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 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
13,210 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Very high level and professional
Shay K,,Feb 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very nice tour with very nice and high level guide that really try to explain everything in a nice way and even with some jokes , the pickup point process was easy and the bus they use is nice plus it was cold so they really did what ever they can to support us
great
Travel36523137919,,Feb 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00excellent. warm welcome, grat hospitality, very friendly, felt at home.
Aussies on tour
Jenni D,,Feb 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great experience Shame about the weather Tony was a great bus driver very friendly and helpful Our guide Nathan was amazing with his wealth of knowledge Great experience
Excellent
Sara C,,Feb 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00I done this your when I first came to nyc 2 years ago and had to do it again with my partner as it was their first time here, I had jimmy last time and had Charles this time, both of them were brilliant and full of knowledge so no matter the tour guide you get you will have a 10/10 experience! Perfect way to see the city without any worry😊
Meeting the city
H232FPjanem,,Feb 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The guide was very informative and entertaining. We booked the small bus which had a group of 11 which was perfect! We could get around easily and hear all conversations with guide. She even help move us through congested areas quickly. We did this tour on the fist day of visiting NY which I highly recommend as it gave us bearings on the city
So glad we did his tour....
Jennifer M,,Feb 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00So glad we did his tour. Without a guide we would never have been able to see this much of the city in 6 hours.
Excellent day.
Lesley A,,Feb 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very easy to book. Friendly staff. Don was amazing totally made the trip. very knowledgeable and funny. The day ran very smoothly and feel we seen and learned more of New York than we probably would have done on our own. Well worth doing, highly recommend.
Amazing experience - just do it!
Kristie M,,Feb 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A great way to tick off the city must-sees on your first day - the opportunity to see the major sites and gain useful insights, as well as get your bearings really sets up the rest of your trip! Dana was an amazing tour guide, super personable and knowledgeable, an all round lovely lady very ably assisted by her granddaughter who is a superstar in the making! So great to have met you guys!
It was great! We...
Samantha M,,Feb 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was great! We absolutely loved it. The guide was extremely knowledgeable. The sights were incredible!
Highly recommended!
Evelina S,,Feb 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great excursion! You really saw everything ”important” in one day - and great guide! The weather was not the best but we still had a great trip!
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