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
13,336 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Perfect city tour
sheri c,Apr 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We only had one day in NYC before flying to Europe. It was a perfect tour to get an overview of the city. My husband usually doesn't like a tour but this one was terrific. Nathan was so informative and kept things moving and enjoyable! I highly recommend!
Our driver Torres and our...
Maria B,Apr 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our driver Torres and our Tour guide Kevin were wonderful. We had such a great day and learned so much about NYC! Thanks for taking such great care and navigating the busy streets of New York and going the extra mile !!
Charles is THE BEST!
X5803JCangelat,Apr 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00So worth the money! I booked last minute and did so only after reading reviews about the tour guides. Our guide, Charles, was absolutely amazing! So knowledgeable on history, art, current events and how it all plays out at each location! As a mom traveling with 11 y.o. twins, this was the best way to give them a little taste of the big city without the hassle of navigating it all! We saw all the top tourist sites as outlined. So easy, so informative, a really great day! Also, Manuel was right there at every location ready and waiting with cold water! His navigation skills kept us spending our steps exploring instead of seeking out transportation! Thank you so much to this duo for giving us a great experience!
Highly recommend!
OnAir333956,Apr 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My daughter and I loved this tour. Meet up was easy, the bus was clean and comfortable, we covered so many sights and learned a lot! I hope you are lucky as us to get Kevin as your tour guide. He was funny, knowledgeable and personable - most importantly, we felt safe and taken care of. Torres, our drier maneuvered the streets like it was the countryside. If you want an overview of NYC and have limited time to do so, book this tour and spring for the glass roof. It was worth it!
Wonderful & informative first tour
Noellui,Apr 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour guide was brilliant with fruitful story, history, fact to share. From dinning tips to daily salary advice, of coz covered fruitful historical figures and data to share
New York in a day
Francisca G,Apr 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour and the guide were great! I would have liked a better spot for lunch. The marketplace that we stopped in for lunch was not very good. We were also on a limited schedule and lunch was very rushed.
Amazing!!
aungelei2022,Apr 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Kevin and Manny were amazing!! Kevin was the tour guide and he was knowledgeable, funny and entertaining. Kevin also gave recommendations on activities to attend while in New York. I would definitely recommend this tour!!
Great Tour experience with an awesome Guide.
Manny C,Apr 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great Tour as our guide Sam was very knowledgeable and informative on what we were seeing during the tour. Our driver Cortez was also really good and was able to drive around lots of tight traffic to get us to our destinations. I would strongly recommend this tour and hopefully you get Sam and Cortez.
This was my family from...
Kristina T,Apr 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was my family from Florida’s first time visiting NY and this was the perfect option to see a little bit of everything. Our guide was very knowledgeable - even after living in NY for the past 22 years, there was so much I learned about the history of NYC. We had such a great time, I would definitely do another tour! 5 stars, highly recommend!!
Value for Money
Darren M,Apr 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent value for money, lots of sights to see, highlight of this is of course the Staten island ferry where you get to pass the statue of liberty, aswell as the wonderful new York skyline from the bay, Ground Zero also a highlight
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