NYC in a Day Tour: Lady Liberty, Times Square, Freedom Tower
Overview
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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!
Broadway
Follow in the footsteps of legends like Ethel Barrymore and Lin-Manuel Miranda as you discover how Broadway began in America.
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
1,680 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
All the Highlights of NYC in 7 hours
Carin B,
Sep 1, 2025
- Viator
5.00Excellent tour with our guide John Bow. John had a sense of humour, was very open to questions, explained the history of what we saw and his voice carried (which is helpful in a busy and at times noisy city). This tour was perfect for us, with limited time, and provided the highlights of NYC. We stopped for lunch (45min) and kept on going. We bought the One World Trade Centre observatory addition which had amazing views!!
Awesome.
Hanna M,
Aug 25, 2025
- Viator
5.00We loved this tour because it took us to a bunch of different sightseeing locations. Great info and awesome tour guide!
Great way to see Manhattan.
Gary P,
Aug 24, 2025
- Viator
5.00You'll see and experience more than you would from the inside of a bus. It is an all day walking tour so wear appropriate shoes. Our guide, John Bow was fantastic. Very knowledgeable and as an actor he was very good with people. We debated which tour to take, we're glad we did this one.
Experience Matters
Jeff D,
Aug 15, 2025
- Viator
5.00Rob was an incredible guide! His knowledge of the city was unparalleled, he was extremely personable and friendly, and he encouraged discussion and questions along the way. His helpful hints, facts, and trivia are bound to make me a champion in any kind of trivia competition I compete in ever again! Seriously, my son and I had our first trip to New York City and he made it amazing. Thank you, “Five Star Rob”!
We only had one full day...
Ashley F,
Aug 7, 2025
- Viator
5.00We only had one full day in NYC, but we are so glad that we booked the NYC in a Day Tour and would recommend it to anyone looking to orient themselves with the city. This tour covers some of the top highlights and isn’t too taxing, we also appreciated that it was a small group of just 7 people. We had fun taking the Staten Island Ferry and were glad to have our guide Mindy show us the ends and outs of the subway. Mindy was so knowledgeable, friendly and just an all-around top notch guide who ensure that we had a great experience!
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