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Overview
Get accompanied by a licensed NYC tour guide, who will hop off at each stop to provide you with a comprehensive & more private sightseeing experience
Ride in climate-controlled tour buses that offer a comfortable and pleasant touring experience, as well as protection from weather elements.
Glass-top or closed-top bus options available.
Enjoy 15-minute guided walking tours of NYC's iconic places - Central Park, Rockefeller Center, 9/11 Memorial and more!
Take a ferry ride for breathtaking views of the NYC skyline from the water!
Description
Pass By: Times Square, Broadway, New York City, New York 10036
Drive through
Pass By: Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, The David RubenStein Atrium, Broadway & 64th Street - main entrance, New York City, New York 10023
Drive-by
Stop At: Central Park, New York City, New York
Part of the guided tour of Strawberry Fields
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: The Dakota, 1 W 72nd St, New York City, New York 10023
Part of the guided tour of Strawberry Fields
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Strawberry Fields, John Lennon Memorial, W. Park Dr. and W. 72nd St., New York City, New York 10023
After a drive through the Times Square area, the first stop is at Central Park West and 72nd Street, at the Dakota Building (former home of John Lennon). The stop includes a short guided walk into Central Park to visit the Strawberry Fields with the Imagine mosaic dedicated to John Lennon, as well as the views of other sites in the area such as the luxury condominiums that numerous celebrities call home. We'll also drive by Central Park Zoo, famous Plaza Hotel and Carnegie Hall.
Duration: 20 minutes
Pass By: St. Patrick's Cathedral, 50th Street & 5th Avenue, Wheelchair accessibility located off the corner of 51st Street and 5th Avenue, New York City, New York 10022
Walk-by as part of the Rockefeller Center stop
Stop At: Rockefeller Center, 45 Rockefeller Plaza, Rockefeller Centre, New York City, New York 10111
The second stop on the tour is Rockefeller Center, for views of St. Patrick's Cathedral, the location of the ice skating rink and Christmas Tree, and NBC's Today Show set.
Duration: 20 minutes
Pass By: New York Public Library, 476 5th Ave New York, NY 10018, New York City, New York 10018
Drive-by
Stop At: Fifth Avenue, 5th Ave, New York City, New York 10118
The third stop is on Fifth Avenue for great views of the Empire State Building. This area provides spectacular views of dramatic architecture featured in numerous books and films: the Flatiron Building (Godzilla, Spider-Man), the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company Tower (The Runaway Skyscraper, Futurama), and the Empire State Building (King Kong, Independence Day). We drive by Madison Square Park - the original location of Madison Square Garden Arena, and the tour continues with a drive through some of NYC's iconic neighborhoods, such as Greenwich Village, Soho, Chinatown, and the Financial District.
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: Madison Square Park, Between 23rd and 26 streets, and Madison and Fifth Avenues, New York City, New York 10010
Pass by without stopping
Pass By: Flatiron Building, 175 5th Ave, At 23rd St., New York City, New York 10010
Seen from Madison Square Park (outside only)
Pass By: Empire State Building, 20 West 34th Street, New York City, New York 10001
Seen from Madison Square Park (outside only)
Pass By: MetLife Building, 200 Park Ave, New York City, New York 10166
Seen from Madison Square Park
Pass By: Greenwich Village, 14th Street and West of Broadway, 1A, New York City, New York 10014
Drive-through
Pass By: SoHo, South of Houston Street, New York City, New York 10022
Drive-through
Pass By: Chinatown, Canal Street to Bayard Street, New York City, New York 10013
Drive-through
Pass By: Trinity Church, Broadway at Wall Street, New York City, New York 10006
Walk-by
Stop At: Gansevoort Liberty Market, 101 Liberty St, The Oculus at Westfield World Trade Center, New York City, New York 10007
45-minute lunch stop at Gansevoort Liberty Market, located near the 9/11 Memorial and World Trade Center (not included in the tour price)
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: The National 9/11 Memorial & Museum, 180 Greenwich St, World Trade Center, New York City, New York 10007
The fourth stop is the World Trade Center, as we visit the 9/11 Memorial. The tour does not include entry into the 9/11 Museum, but visitors can walk the grounds of the Memorial, visit the waterfalls of "Reflecting Absence," (the footprints of where the original twin towers stood), and see the Survivor Tree that stood through the destruction of 9/11.
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Chelsea Piers Sports & Entertainment Complex, Hudson River, Piers 59-62, Between 17th And 23rd Streets, New York City, New York 10011
Drive-through
Pass By: Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum, 12th Avenue & 46th Street, Pier 86, New York City, New York 10036
Drive-by
Stop At: New York Harbor, New York City, New York
The fifth stop is a ferry ride on the Staten Island Ferry to experience magnificent views of the Manhattan and Brooklyn skyline!
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Brooklyn Bridge, New York City, New York 10038
Seen from the Staten Island Ferry
Pass By: Statue of Liberty, Liberty Island, New York City, New York 10004
Seen from the Staten Island Ferry
Schedule
- Reservations are REQUIRED for all bookings
- Book Your Package On-Line and Receive Your Confirmation
- Departure point: Detailed check-in instructions - including the address and parking information if applicable - will be included in your final confirmation email.
- Duration: 6 hours (Approx.)
- Return Details: Returns to original departure point
What's Included
- The Staten Island Ferry
- Expert Local Tour Guide Narrative
- Transportation With Climate-Controlled Buses
- Bottled Water on Buses
- Gratuities (Optional)
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Lunch
What To Bring
- Confirmation Voucher (printed or mobile)
- Any required or suggested items listed on your confirmation email.
- A Smile!
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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please arrive 15 - 20 minutes before tour's departure time for a timely check in.
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Reviews
Average 4.85 out of 5 stars based on 5647 verified reviews from Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.