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
13,225 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Taste of NYC
Dan K,Mar 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Be ready to walk a fair amount. A lot of ground is covered. Also stay close to the tour guide if you want to hear. You are in some loud spaces and at times it is difficult to hear. Knowledgeable tour guide and seamless travel experience
Our guide was very...
Kristy G,Mar 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide was very knowledgeable. It was a small sized tour, and we did enjoy the glass top bus. Water bottles were readily available. There was quite a bit of time spent on 911, and while this is an important event to touch upon, it made the other parts of the tour felt rushed. Other than the time on the ferry, there was very little time for picture taking. Overall, I would recommend the tour. It definitely provides a framework for what you would like to visit on a return trip.
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Jacki M,Mar 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00The tour was good. Tour ride was good. Sights were good. A couple thi.gs I will put out there. One, thought it said we were going to Ellis and Liberty Islands. We did not. Tour guide said we "go by" them. So that was very disappointing. And because of past Viator tours leaving early, we got there an hour early this time and yes, they left 30 minutes early. So if we had been on time, we would have missed another one!
Definitely worth it!
Sarah H,Mar 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour brought us to many parts of midtown and downtown Manhattan. I saw much more of the city than I would have if I had explored on my own. The guide was also very knowledgable and had a lot of history and fun facts to share about the places we visited.
It was what I expected.
Kristie P,Mar 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Your was informative. Our guide was Charles and he was super friendly but I kind of felt like he talked to hear himself talk. Our driver was Tony and I kind of wish he was the guide too. He seemed more personable for some reason. All in all the tour was good. I do know where I’d like to go next time I visit the city because of the tour. So I guess it did what it was supposed to.
A great day sightseeing
jeancogavin,Mar 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Delighted to have chosen this particular tour. Our driver, Tony, and our guide, Joey were exceptionall. Joey's knowledge is outstanding. He was witty and funny making the tour interesting and Informative.
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Y4380CJjenw,Mar 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Never knew the SI Ferry was free and a really neat way to get some gorgeous photos.
Great tour!
karenjR8979XB,Feb 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Kevin and driver Juan gave us a great tour of the city!
Lucky to Spend NYC Tour with Kevin & Juan
scimaroli,Feb 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Creative, caring Kevin and Juan deliver an awesome tour. Kevin takes a fun, musical, and human approach to tour guiding. He makes time to try to connect with all guests on the tour. Kevin was knowledgeable, interesting, and entertaining. Juan was friendly and got us to where we needed to go safely. We really enjoyed Kevin, Juan, and all the places we visited. Well done guys!!
Kevin and Juan were...
Rodrick P,Feb 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Kevin and Juan were great. This tour was packed full of interesting and historical facts, solid stops identified on the tour, and handled very professionally. Our tour was on time and stayed on track the entire tour. In addition, Kevin has a great personality and made the tour outstanding using a lot of memorable songs.
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