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‘s Included
The Staten Island Ferry
Expert Local Tour Guide Narrative
Bottled Water on Buses
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off not included
Lunch
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.
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
12,968 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Top notch bus tour
angelal295,
Dec 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Gil was an amazing tour guide with a plethora of knowledge about New York and all the boroughs! This us a fantastic thing to do if NYC is a first for you. We didn't want the tour to end, 6 hours is not enough, but we were so happy to get the time with Gil. We can't forget to mention Juan! He did such great driving and was a sincerely kind soul. Great job gentlemen!
Great introduction to the...
Kenneth W,
Dec 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great introduction to the city! Bus has a glass top roof so the sights are easy to see. Highly recommend
Great way to see the main sites..
maria f,
Dec 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Found bus located practically opposite the huge Barclays building, guys were great. Brendan the tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and a true local New Yorker so very authentic. All destinations as described and the fantastic bus and driver were prompt and timely. Would highly recommend 👌
Great guide
MrRO C,
Dec 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Great tour. Knowledgable guide. As usual late comers spoiled trip. Guide was very informative. Lunch was less than ok. Because of late comers not enough time at Ground Zero.
Wonderful Day Tour
Somertyme08,
Dec 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Rachel was fabulous!!!! She had so much insight into all things New York, sprinkled in with a wonderful sense of humor. We very much enjoyed our full day tour and saw so much more than we could have ever done on our own. Highly recommend!
NYC in a Day!
Tim B,
Dec 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00You get to see most of the favorite sights in NYC!! Very comfortable bus, the best tour guide team we have EVER HAD! Rachel and the driver were the Best!
Well worth the money.
Jose R,
Dec 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a great way to get your eyes a a lot. Our guide , Rachel was really informative. We were sooo happy with the tour!
Charles was the best!
Jennifer E,
Dec 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Such a great overview of all the NYC basic must-see attractions. Charles was a fantastic tour guide. Enjoyed every minute!
A must ..
Zara R,
Dec 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a great time. Lyonal our guide was so informative and funny and really helpful. A little fast paced at times but that was to ensure we didn’t get lost.
Day out in the big apple
shaun M,
Dec 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00An excellent experience that explained so much about New York, we learnt so much enjoying it at the same time. Wrap up well, our day was freezing
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