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
13,356 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Kevin was an extremely...
AnnaMaria A,Apr 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Kevin was an extremely knowledgeable tour guide. Driver Manny was excellent. But there was very little time to spend at the stops for picture taking and just to look around some more. Would have liked a little more time at Rockefeller Center to take some pictures at the plaza instead of just a bathroom break stop. Still recommend!
GREAT way to pack a lot of New York's best sights into one day!
Donna M,Apr 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour guide, Rhonda, was very knowledgeable about the city and a lot of fun. This was a business trip I extended a couple of days, so I didn't have a lot of time to explore New York City on my first visit ever. This tour was a GREAT way to explore and learn about the various points of interest, neighborhoods and history of the city in one day. I got tons of great photos and am really happy I booked this tour. I highly recommend it to everyone, even those planning on staying for several days. It's a great way to get a sampling of the sights, and then you can go back to your favorites for a deeper dive later. LOVED, LOVED, LOVED this tour!!!
Charles Schick tour guide!
skmmnichols,Apr 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Charles Schick was fantastic! VERY KNOWLEDGABLE!! Kind, easy to understand, answered questions, and helpful!! Would highly recommend!!!
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Gretchen A,Apr 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00It is mostly a tour of lower Manhattan and Stayon Island Ferry ride. Not much time at any stops except 911 Memorial. The guide was very knowledge.
What Fun!
Debera K,Apr 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide was Charles. Excellent! He knows this city and he shared his knowledge beautifully. He and the driver coordinated perfectly. You get a lil taste of all of the historical spots and the different boroughs. It was fascinating.
Saw so much!
Logan P,Apr 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We took a 14 hour bus trip to NYC for a day. We only had 12 hours in the city so I was a little nervous about doing a tour that took literally half our time there but it was SO worth it. We saw so much, learned so much, & had a blast. I also got like a 30 minute nap on the bus before we started & sooo needed that. Kevin spent the tour trying to make us “New Yorkers” & playing appropriate music while Jimmy expertly navigated the streets. When we got back on our bus home that evening, we were sharing pics & everyone was shocked we were able to see so much. The way Kevin got so somber & emotional at the 9/11 memorial struck me personally, you could feel how much he loves & cares for this city. 10/10 very glad we did this!
Great tour with Charles
Nathan T,Apr 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Charles did a great job explaining things and had a lot of knowledge of the architecture and sites in the city. Since we only had one full day in the city, it was good not to have to figure it out ourselves. Jimmy did a great job driving in a city where I’d never try to!
Great tour to see the...
CassandraB,Apr 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour to see the main highlights of NYC. All in one experience without having to figure out where to go and what to see on your own.
Fine experience. !!!!!!!!!!!
robert c,Apr 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Well organised with friendly staff. Why do you ask me to spend time and time to fill 100 character minimum ???? Why why ????¿???????????????????????
Fun tour of NYC
Q1776NRnancyn,Apr 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A really immersive and enjoyable tour of New York! It was raining the day we went, but it was Easter and our tour guide Nathan took us on a side trip to see the Easter Bonnet parade! Nathan was a colorful and informative guide and he added so much to the experience. I would highly recommend this tour if you want to do more than just see NY from a bus.
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