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New York in One Day Guided Sightseeing Tour
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New York in One Day Guided Sightseeing Tour

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Overview

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!

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  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
  • Mobile ticket

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

Meeting and pickup

Travelers meet at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Departure/End Point: 7th Avenue, between 50th & 51st Streets (middle of the block) in Manhattan. Please arrive 20 - 25 minutes before tour's departure time for a timely check in.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Good to know

The tour starts/ends on 7th Avenue, between 50th and 51st Streets (middle of the block)

Address: 770 7th Avenue, New York, NY 10019

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

Glass-top or closed-top bus options available

What to expect

  1. Times Square

    Drive through

  2. Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts

    Drive-by

  3. Central Park

    10 min

    Walk through as part of the guided tour of Strawberry Fields

  4. The Dakota

    10 min

    Walk by as part of the guided tour of Strawberry Fields

  5. Strawberry Fields, John Lennon Memorial

    10 min

    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.

  6. St. Patrick's Cathedral

    10 min

    Walk-by as part of the Rockefeller Center stop

  7. Rockefeller Center

    20 min

    The second stop on the tour is Rockefeller Center, for outside views of St. Patrick's Cathedral, the location of the ice skating rink and Christmas Tree, and NBC's Today Show set.

  8. New York Public Library

    20 min

    Drive-by

  9. Fifth Avenue

    20 min

    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.

  10. Madison Square Park

    20 min

    Pass by without stopping

  11. Flatiron Building

    20 min

    Seen from Madison Square Park (outside only)

  12. Trinity Church Wall Street

    20 min

    Walk-by

  13. Gansevoort Liberty Market

    45 min

    45-minute lunch stop at Gansevoort Liberty Market, located near the 9/11 Memorial and World Trade Center (not included in the tour price)

  14. The National 9/11 Memorial & Museum

    20 min

    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.

  15. New York Harbor

    1 hour

    The fifth stop is a ferry ride on the Staten Island Ferry to experience magnificent views of the Manhattan and Brooklyn skyline!

  16. Statue of Liberty

    1 hour

    Seen from the Staten Island Ferry

Cancellation Policy

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

Times are local to the experience (America/New York).

Additional Information

  • The tour will be an even amount of walking and riding on the bus. (approx.)
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Up to 15 travelers per booking
  • Each booking must include at least one adult.

FAQs about New York in One Day Guided Sightseeing Tour

Can I cancel New York in One Day Guided Sightseeing Tour for free?

Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.

How long does it take?

It takes about 6 hours.

Where does it start?

Departure/End Point: 7th Avenue, between 50th & 51st Streets (middle of the block) in Manhattan. Please arrive 20 - 25 minutes before tour's departure time for a timely check in.

What's included?

  • The Staten Island Ferry
  • Expert Local Tour Guide Narrative
  • Bottled Water on Buses

What's not included?

  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off not included
  • Lunch

Which places does it visit?

It visits Times Square, Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Central Park, The Dakota, Strawberry Fields, John Lennon Memorial, St. Patrick's Cathedral, Rockefeller Center, New York Public Library.

Which languages is it offered in?

It is offered in English.

Is it suitable for children?

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Operated by USA Guided Tours NY

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