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
13,380 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Worth the 69.00 deal I paid
Sightsee414361,Apr 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Good tour the bus did not have adequate heating in the winter time we were all freezing other than that the tour guide himself was great
Disappointing
emilybN4574AL,Apr 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00We booked this tour to see the main attractions of NYC, and for the most part felt our tour guide, Nathan, was quite informative and well educated on the city and its history. However, Nathan was extremely un-accommodating and unpleasantly dismissive to our request to stay on the bus due to the bitter cold at 2 of the stops. We felt his passive aggressive comments about our request in front of the group, stating he was showing us 'tough love', were unnecessary and feel he could have pulled us aside instead which would have been far more respectful. Nathan also expressed his wishes that he wants to become an actor, rather than be a tour guide. We didn't feel this statement was necessary and quite unprofessional to tell the group.
Fantastic!!!!!!
Darrian M,Apr 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Susan and Anthony were fantastic. I will let anyone I know coming to New York, to do this tour and ask for those two. Thank you for an awesome experience
Our guide Walter was not...
David F,Apr 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide Walter was not only knowledgeable about the history of the city, but as a native New Yorker he also provided a local point of view. Also, he gave us a lot of good practical tips for the rest of our stay.
Disappointing and overpriced
islandhearts,Apr 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00Our tour guide was mediocre at best. Driver seemed inexperienced and didn’t speak English. Lunch stop at Gansevort Market was a waste of time. Chelsea market would be much better. The free Staten ferry is better done on your own. Didn’t learn much on this tour. Some of our group even left early. Very overpriced for what was delivered. Very disappointing.
Seeing New York in One Day
Rosemarie S,Apr 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We were happy and satisfied with our experience in this tour. We're able to see the places on our wish list in one day. It was a very fruitful and enjoyable time for both of us. We'll recommend this tour to our family and friends 🧡
Grain of salt
Rob W,Apr 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Guide had great personality and kept the tour fun. Good way to see many attractions for which one could visit at greater length at another time. A bit rushed but not so much so to be frustrating. I’m not a touristy type person, and not interested in trivia; was essentially escorting my wife. If you are otherwise oriented you’ll likely get much more from this experience.
Great Overview of City
Cheryl B,Apr 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Walter was an excellent guide. Very knowledgeable. Recommend this for a great overview of the city. Use of microphone in outdoor areas might help all tourists to hear his great commentary.
Enjoy a tour of NYC
Robert C,Apr 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00The glass top small bus enabled us to see the buildings. The Staten Island ferry was a very good addition and the visit to the 9/11 memorial was very touching. The lunch stop in the underground mall at the memorial was leisurely with lots of choices.
A really entertaining and informative day experiencing New York City!
Q8404JIpatrickg,Apr 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nathan was our tour guide and Jimmy was our driver. Both were great! I had been to New York before, but had never had the opportunity to see the sites. I decided to take an all-day tour. This was a wonderful experience. Nathan was knowledgeable, funny and enthusiastic. I am a retired educator, so I know a good presenter when I see one. He was very good. We got to see a lot of places that I had always heard about but had never seen. This was a really satisfying and positive experience. We saw places like the Empire State Bldg, the 9-11 Memorial, Statue of Liberty, Rockefeller Center and got a ride on the Staten Island ferry! All in all, a great experience!
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