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
13,125 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Do it !!! Well worth it
Fearless59391858437,,Jan 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Well what a fantastic day, We decided to do this all day tour because of time and the weather , we are so pleased we did, Albert our tour guide was AMAZING, what a book of knowledge he is ,we did this on our first day, I found this good as we got to see alot of New York that we probably would not have seen on our own ,we learnt so much from him , thank.you so much Albert for our day , we would 100% recommend this tour
Pretty good
whitneya739,,Jan 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Pretty good and informational. Wish we could have explored more than stuck together. Would have liked to take more pictures of things away from our group
Kevin and Tony were great...
Tara T,,Jan 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Kevin and Tony were great Kevin is very knowledgeable and Tony was awesome driving - it was fun and entertaining
Tour of NYC - outstanding
Nancy R,,Jan 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a great way to see and learn a ton about NYC. Excellent experience, Albert was great to have as a guide and our driver was great!
Beautiful day for the tour. I actually got more than a bus ride. We walked into central park, Empire State building, etc
thelo185,,Jan 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very enthusiastic tour guide Rachel. She was interesting, educational and funny. The tour group it's self was great. The length of tour was good. Well organized. Our bus driver was amazing.
6 hour tour
Lakeshia M,,Jan 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing tour! Highly recommend! A+ service! Very knowledgeable about New York! Excellent driving skills!
Had a great time
Sarah G,,Jan 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00The tour was great. We enjoyed everything. My only complaint was that the tour director set a fast pace and didn’t always wait for slower people.
NYC in one day!
Tiffany F,,Jan 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was definitely the best way to see the city in a short period of time. I highly recommend this tour if you have limited time during your visit to NYC!
Really great tour guide,...
Tammy B,,Jan 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Really great tour guide, we were able to locate and keep up with him during the tour. Informative about the areas we toured.
Was good experience, the...
Juan S,,Jan 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Was good experience, the tuor was the maximum because we had enjoyed. The tour the city is nice and good places we have visited..
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