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
13,047 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Haley and Eduardo - 5*
Robin C,,Dec 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Haley (guide) and Eduardo (driver) were amazing. Eduardo managed to get us around the busy city streets safely and swiftly. Haley was a hoot. Bubbly, knowledgeable, and told us amazing stories of her time in NYC and the places to go and explore. She also answered any questions that we had and always knew an answer. 5*
Our experience was...
Upasna K,,Dec 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our experience was amazing as our tour guide was exceptional. He was so much knowledgeable and gave us insights into all the major attractions.
Day tour of NYC
sherriv100,,Dec 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a fantastic tour! Lionel and Anthony were wonderful and very knowledgeable. We got to see more than we ever would have on our own. Totally worth it!
Easily worth the cost.
Z5185ZAjohnt,,Dec 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great overview of New York. Now I can choose what sites are worth spending more time on. Lots of bits of fun information on movies and people. If T go again.
Well organized and our...
Nieva A,,Dec 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Well organized and our guide Rachel is very knowledgeable of the history of the city. I would like to come back and see Central Park in the summer.
New York City Uncovered: One Epic Day
Linda R,,Dec 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Rachel was an outstanding tour guide for our New York in One Day Guided Sightseeing Tour. She is incredibly knowledgeable, engaging, and genuinely friendly. Her enthusiasm and boundless energy made every stop exciting and meaningful. Rachel brought the city to life with fascinating insights and stories, making our day both delightful and incredibly fruitful. She truly is the best, and we couldn’t have asked for a better guide.
Adventurous
kalia2023,,Dec 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Brendon was very knowledgeable in every aspect of the trip. He shared so of the most interesting details through out the city and 10/10 would recommend taking this experience.
Charles was amazing. He...
Eria W,,Dec 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Charles was amazing. He had so much knowledge of the different cities. He was also very funny. He had a joke for almost everything.
A Perfect New York Experience
Prashanth A,,Dec 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00I was trying to show my parents, who were visiting me for just two days, the best of New York City. While searching online, I found this—and it was perfect. They absolutely loved it and enjoyed every moment. We got to see so much in such a short time. Thank you
Lewis and Jimmy were...
Stephen M,,Dec 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Lewis and Jimmy were great! “Louie” was very knowledgeable about all of the sites we saw and general history of NYC and Jimmy the driver was always there at the pickup spot on time waiting for us.
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