NYC in a Day Tour: Lady Liberty, Times Square, Freedom Tower

Overview

Available languages

English

7 hours

Mobile ticket

Experience an immersive journey through New York City, led by a local guide. This top-rated tour captures the city's iconic highlights.

Designed to let you embrace the essence of the city by walking, using the subway, and taking the Staten Island ferry, this experience takes you from vibrant Times Square to the historic Brooklyn Bridge and the Statue of Liberty.

With a small-group setting, you'll enjoy a more intimate experience and personalized attention from your guide.

Additionally, the tour provides the opportunity to upgrade for a visit to the One World Observatory for breathtaking views from all three levels.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Approximately 5 miles of walking. Please do not book this tour if you cannot walk 5 miles over 7 hours.

Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Visit to Broadway, Rockefeller, Wall Street, Federal Hall, Trinity Church, and more

Expert local guide who travels with you by foot, subway, and ferry

Ride up the SkyPod elevator to the One World Observatory with sweeping views from 1,250 feet high

Photo ops at Times Square and the Charging Bull Statue

Freedom Tower exhibits, including touch-screen displays, the “Voices” film & the See Forever Theater

Tour inside Grand Central Terminal, including the unusual Whispering Corners

Staten Island Ferry ride with stunning views of the Statue of Liberty and NYC skyline

Tour of the richly evocative 9/11 Memorial

Gratuities

Transportation - at least $5.50 per person on a Metrocard needed

This is NOT a bus tour

Transportation on a Metrocard, Times Square

What To Expect

Times Square

In the entertainment hub of Midtown Manhattan, experience what makes this one of the busiest tourist destinations in the world. Snap a selfie with the lights and signs!

15 minutes•Admission Not Applicable

Broadway

Follow in the footsteps of legends like Ethel Barrymore and Lin-Manuel Miranda as you discover how Broadway began in America.

•Admission Not Applicable

Options

Full-Day New York "Must See" Small-Group Tour plus One World Observatory Ticket

NYC in a Day Walking Tour

NYC in a Day Walking Tour Only: The ultimate one-day NYC tour so you can see it all. Does not include One World Observatory ticket.

Reviews

4.90

1,659 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

1561

Fun. Entertaining and informative!
Cindy H,
Jun 25, 2025
- Viator
5.00
You learn a lot about NY in one day. So fun too! Our tour guide, John, was so informative, funny and overall entertaining. I would definitely do this tour again.
Great NY 1d tour
Thorben B,
Jun 13, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Great tour through NY with our guide John who did a fantastic job, 100% motivated and 1000% knowledgeable. Good rhythm between walking, sights, story, and short breaks.
Rob was great
Georgina E,
Jun 9, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Rob was a great guide, amazing story teller and an absolute gem of a guy. Could not recommend more, thoroughly enjoyed the experience…
The Amazing Jim
Vridhi K,
Jun 3, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Jim was amazing. After the trip i feel i know this city. I was taken very well care as a solo traveller by the entire group. I loved the energy and excitement while learning about the city at my first walking tour experience!
LOVED this tour!!!
Mary H,
May 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Very informative, covered alot of sights in one day, and got to experience riding the subway and the ferry without trying to figure it out myself!! Our tour guide Dan was AWESOME!!!