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
13,110 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Worth it !!
Sarat G,,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great guys didn’t feel rushed !!! If you are short of time and want to cover off nyc landmarks this is for you !!!
Feedback from NC visitors
Jonathan E,,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great experience, all the iconic sites, the Staten Island ferry and the 9/11 memorial were highlights, but all the stops, and sites and tour guide info was great. Get the glass top coach.
Our tour guide, John...
Lizette L,,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour guide, John Gallagher, was very knowledgeable and sweet. We had an amazing job and totally recommend. We did have a married couple in the group that tried to make everyone feel uncomfortable including our tour guide, they were clearly unhappy people but aside from that everything was perfect. Would do it again.
Rachel was our guide for...
JANET B,,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Rachel was our guide for this tour. Manuel was our driver. Rachel was very knowledgeable about all our stops and shared with us. She was informative and kept our tour moving and on time. We learned valuable insight about the history of NYC and culture. As a well traveled person I know how important it is to have a guide this special. Our driver was an expert in the traffic of NYC. Take the tour and ask for Rachel!
Dana is a superstar
Matthew S,,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour was amazing. Our guide Dana was so knowledgeable and made the whole experience fun and worthwhile. She was full of energy, accommodating, and really made the day a highlight of our trip. It’s clear she had a major passion for New York. We loved all of the sights and thought there were enough stops and sights to adequately match the price of the tickets, and overall we were just so pleased. Thank you Juan (our driver) and Dana! You guys rock!
John was very knowledgeable, quick-witted, and friendly. I really enjoyed his local knowledge and the personal touch. Shkut out
Sightsee528024,,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A definite 5 out of 5. John was knowledgeable, quick-witted, and welcoming, and his deep local knowledge and personal connections really brought the experience to life.
Only in the city for a...
Amber W,,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Only in the city for a day and found this tour that checked off our list! Rachel was an awesome tour guide and knew all the ins and outs with tips for anything and everything! Juan was a great driver getting us everywhere in a timely fashion! (PS the cheesecake was in fact life changing!)
NYC 1 day guided tour - definitely recommend
P3014ARcarolyns,,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our NYC city tour was great. Guide (Charles) and driver (Eduardo) were wonderful. We not only got the city experience, but additional facts/ history about the city. The day was fun and educational.
Amazing tour
mdfant,,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Rachel was very knowledgeable and led us safely and efficiently through the New York City highlights. I highly recommend this tour!
Professional well...
Colin T,,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Professional well organised loads of information very enjoyable very cold but the guide and driver did a wonderful job
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