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
13,020 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
This tour is highly recommended
Peter H,,Dec 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I have been on this tour 3 times in the last 2 years with different family members and have had a great experience every time. Tony was a great driver with Gil being a fantastic guide, very knowledgeable and considerate of everyone’s individual needs.
Walter and driver...
Kate G,,Dec 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Walter and driver provided a great tour NYC. It was a great way to see the highlights for our children.
Excellent Tour when your time is Limited
Mitzi H,,Dec 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very nice overview of the city. We actually got to see most of the important tourist sites of NYC and learn many lesser known facts about this city’s history. Taking the tour during Christmas time was an added bonus although it was cold. We chose the glass top bus, and considering all of the skyscrapers were glad we made that choice. Overall it was a great tour and worth the price we paid.
Great time!!
Jaylee B,,Dec 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Brendan and Tony were great! We really felt like we got to see a ton of the city and learned a lot as well! The tour was very well planned out.
Great way to spend one of...
Matthew B,,Dec 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great way to spend one of your first days in the city to help you plan the remainder of your trip. This will give you a great idea of what's around and a little history to go along.
Dana was a great tour...
Peggy F,,Dec 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Dana was a great tour guide she had so much knowledge of the city. She also showed us great places for pictures. She also had a great personality she made the tour fun.
New York Tour
Dan G,,Dec 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour guide was very good and had excellent knowledge of the city. We totally enjoyed our tour. If you are going to New York City this is the tour to take
Viva New York!
Christopher V,,Dec 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very informative and fun tour led by Susan. I had lots of fun exploring the main touristy areas of New York while learning about the history of the city and pop culture. 100% recommend it.
NYC with Kevin
Jeri M,,Dec 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed the glass top bus tour of NYC with Kevin. We loved seeing the highlights of the city and learning it’s history in the comfort of a climate controlled vehicle on one of the coldest days of the year. Kevin was knowledgeable and humorous, keeping us all together during the tour segments which required getting off the bus. We had a group of about 12 which was perfect for this tour. Kevin used a mic inside the bus which really helped us hear his narration clearly. Thanks, Kevin for a great day!
Mom’s 1st trip to NYC…this was a great 1st day tour of the highlights!
Catherine J,,Dec 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very knowledgeable guide, Louis pointed out a lot of locations featured in television & film, had great personal anecdotes, and was patient with my elderly mother. Ivan safely drove us through crazy holiday traffic & was friendly too. Highly recommend this smaller group tour experience in the glass top van. My friend recommended it after her trip and it didn’t disappoint!
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