Very rushed thru the whole excursion. Incorrect ending location given. Was supposed to end at either 9/11 Memorial Museum or One World Trade Center. We were provided tickets to see the Museum and Trade Center. Instead, we had a strict 15 minutes to walk around the outside only and were returned to the start of the tour and couldn't see the 9/11 Museum or the World Center. The tickets were only for 1 p.m. Very disappointing! We then had to pay $60 for a ride to our hotel when we were within walking distance of the Memorials. Don't do it.
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- 4 Photo Stops at Top Landmarks
- Observatory Tickets (if option selected)
- Professional Local NYC Tour Guide
- Luxury Bus
Excludes
- Hotel Pickup/Drop-off
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- Your tour begins on 8th Avenue between West 49th and West 50th Streets, directly in front of Carnegie Diner & Café and across from Worldwide Plaza. Please look for our bus and team members, who will be on 8th Avenue ready to welcome guests and assist with check-in before departure.
Return
- End the tour at the entrance of 9/11 Museum with included tickets provided by our team.
Itinerary
After pickup, you'll head through Midtown Manhattan along 6th Avenue, passing iconic sights like Radio City Music Hall—home of the Rockettes—and NBC Studios, where The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon is filmed.
Next, you’ll pass through Central Park—the world’s most famous urban oasis. Your guide will share fascinating stories about its creation, massive scale, and its impact on the city’s development. You'll also hear about the iconic movies filmed here and legendary concerts held over the years, making Central Park a true cultural landmark in the heart of New York.
See the famous Lincoln Center, home to the Metropolitan Opera, New York City Ballet, and the New York Philharmonic—three pillars of the city’s vibrant performing arts scene.
Next, you’ll visit the historic Dakota Building, known for its striking architecture and legendary residents—including John Lennon. Your guide will share its rich history and point out nearby Strawberry Fields, the memorial in Central Park dedicated to Lennon. Learn about the significance of this peaceful tribute and the iconic “Imagine” mosaic at its heart.
Next, your tour continues through the Upper East Side and along Fifth Avenue, where you'll see some of New York City’s most luxurious and exclusive residences—home to celebrities, business moguls, and the city’s elite.
Continuing along Fifth Avenue, you'll pass the magnificent St. Patrick’s Cathedral—a breathtaking Neo-Gothic masterpiece and one of New York City’s most iconic landmarks.
Your first stop is Rockefeller Center, where you'll have 15 minutes to explore, take photos with your guide, and enjoy one of NYC’s most iconic landmarks. This break also includes time for restrooms before the tour continues.
Next, you’ll see the iconic Flatiron Building—one of NYC’s first skyscrapers—famous for its unique triangular shape. Your guide will share insights into its architecture and role in shaping the city’s skyline.
As the tour heads downtown, you’ll catch a view of the iconic Washington Square Arch— the centerpiece of Washington Square Park. Your guide will share the story behind its creation, commemorating the 100th anniversary of George Washington’s inauguration, and highlight the park’s vibrant role as a cultural hub in Greenwich Village.
Next, explore the trendy neighborhood of SoHo, known for its iconic cast-iron buildings that define its distinctive charm. Your guide will share how this former industrial district evolved into a world-famous hub for art, fashion, and upscale shopping, with designer boutiques, galleries, and vibrant restaurants lining its streets.
Your tour continues through the vibrant streets of Chinatown, one of the oldest and largest Chinese communities in the U.S. Your guide will share the neighborhood’s rich history, cultural traditions, and highlight its colorful storefronts and renowned authentic cuisine.
You'll also pass the historic Trinity Church, one of New York City’s oldest and most iconic churches. Your guide will share its rich history—from its founding in 1697 to its role in the American Revolution—along with insights into its striking Gothic Revival architecture and the famous graveyard where Alexander Hamilton and other notable figures are buried.
As the tour enters the Financial District, you'll explore the core of NYC’s business world, where towering skyscrapers host some of the world’s most powerful financial institutions. Your guide will delve into the history of Wall Street, the New York Stock Exchange, and the district’s impact on global finance.
As you continue through the Financial District, you’ll see the iconic Charging Bull statue—a powerful symbol of Wall Street’s optimism, strength, and prosperity.
Next, the tour stops at Pier 17, where you’ll have 10–15 minutes to take photos and enjoy panoramic views of the iconic Brooklyn Bridge and the East River skyline.
As the tour passes Battery Park at Manhattan’s southern tip, your guide will share its rich history—from a former military stronghold to a gateway for ferries to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. This scenic waterfront park is one of NYC’s oldest public spaces and offers beautiful views along with deep historical significance.
Your next stop offers one of the best land views of the Statue of Liberty—perfect for photos without boarding a ferry. Your guide will share the monument’s powerful history as a global symbol of freedom, its significance to generations of immigrants, and its place among the world’s most iconic landmarks.
Next, you'll visit the 9/11 Memorial, a powerful tribute to the victims of the September 11 attacks. The site features two reflecting pools set in the footprints of the Twin Towers, surrounded by the engraved names of those who lost their lives—offering a solemn and moving moment of reflection.
Get a seamless access to One World Observatory after your tour and get breathtaking 360 degree views of NYC from the tallest observation deck in the western hemisphere.
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Reviews
Top notch. The bus was excellentand easily accommodated all six of our group. Our tour guide was exceptional. He was a native New Yorker who narrated the tour from a vety personal perspective. I highly recommend this tour and group.
We enjoyed this tour from start to finish. Loved the guide and his “lame jokes”(as he claimed them). The bus itself was excellent! We had good co tourists.
Garrett, our guide, was informative, fun and engaged with the group we all agreed that this was a great tour in terms of length, stops and information and stories that were shared. Our driver was safe and nimble with getting us around. Made for a very enjoyable day!
The tour was well organized, the bus was comfortable and clean, and our guide was awesome!! We saw and learned a lot with opportunities to stop and take some photos. Would definitely recommend to see a lot in a short time!
Comfortable and informative bus tour hits all the highlights - funny and knowledgeable guide. The whole family- adults plus 12 and 14 year olds- enjoyed it.
This was a great way to see so many sights of the city and get great information. Our tour guide was extremely knowledgeable, interesting and humorous! Would definitely recommend to anyone.
Get Garrett for your tour guide. Period. And Mony for the second guide. Both are precious. Garrett is hilarious and so sweet and knowledgeable. We went during the Christmas season and so some of the itinerary changed at the last minute ( also due to unexpected snow and ice) so just be prepared to be flexible and go with the flow. Connecting with them before the tour was very easy. Highly recommend. We learned so much!
A wonderful introduction to Manhattan - highly recommended. Our guide conducted the tour with deep local knowledge, entettaining wit, and a moving passion for New York City. The bus was modern and comfortable and our driver did an excellent job, navigating the traffic calmly, safely, and at just the right pace to allow us to take in thd sights.
Tom was our tour guide, a good tour however we were unable to see some of the sites in the itinerary due to road closures, through no fault of the tour guide or the driver. But would recommend to take this tour if your short on time in NYC and want to see the highlights.
It was a nice overview of the city, I only wish it wasn’t as rushed. But due to traffic it was hard to see some sights but the tour guides were great.
Even if you’ve traveled to New York City 50 times you will learn so much history and interesting facts about the city.
The tour guide was great. The tour was just the amount of time. The tour guides assisted in taking pictures. The only complaint was start and stop was not in the same location. We had to figure out how to return to hotel.
Bryant our guide was very funny. He made our tour fun and exciting. He’s very knowledgeable. Our driver Digna was very nice too. They both made our tour memorable.
Amazing trip, Jared and Denja very informative. Great for people who want to experience nyc and have some amazing photo opportunities. We also had Empire State Building booked at end of the tour, such an iconic landmark. Would highly recommend the tour and perfect pick up / drop off location.
This may be the best tour I’ve ever taken! The tour guide Garrett was an encyclopedia of knowledge and history as well as in possessor a clever sense of humor!
Great tour with a most knowledgeable and entertaining guide, Garrett was amazing, giving loads of information about New York.
We had the most amazing time on the bus tour around NYC. We are so glad that we scheduled this tour as our first adventure in New York. Our tour guide, (I believe his name was Jared) made the experience so special. He not only gave us the history of the city but, played fun games with questions and answers!!! He was extremely knowledgeable which made us want to stay on the bus a little longer to hear more about the city. I would truly recommend this tour guide and bus tour for anyone who wants to visit the city.
It was really good and staff are really kind and funny it’s worth the price and I would a 100% recommend to do it :D !!!!!!!!
Excellent tour very informative and friendly approach to all customers. Very well worth the tour to see all areas of NY.
Jared and Moni were excellent at explaining the different areas of New York. We covered a large area and made several stops for photos and bathroom breaks. Really learned a lot about New York. Recorded some sections for later review. Thank you for a well thought out tour.
This was our first day in Manhattan. We had a quick overview of the city highligths which guided us for our further excursions. Our guide Bryant has a wealth of knowledge on the NYC lifestyle and makes this besides very informative also a very fun tour.
Our guide, Bryant, was extremely knowledgeable, entertaining and helpful. The driver, Digna, was very capable at negotiating the traffic and was also pleasant and helpful. We saw/visited all the places on the comprehensive itinerary.
Tour guide was very knowledgeable and fun! Was very happy because my aunt was celebrating her 75th birthday!
This tour is great to be able to see a lot of NYC sites in a small amount of time. Our tour guide, Garrett was really informative and funny. Moni, the coordinator was also really good at organization and making sure we got to each site on time.
Great road trip around New York. Tom was very knowledgeable. Victor was excellent navigating the drive. The bus was comfortable and with a tad bit of walking. A little confusion on the Empire State bldg ticket after but the tour operator was very quick to respond.
This bus cruise exceeded our expectations! We hit all of the highlights in which we were interested, getting off at stops that were impactful. Our tour guide, Garrett l, was outstanding and is very informative of all of the nuances that is New York and conveyed them in a way that kept us engaged! He spoke from a standpoint of someone who is knowledgeable of New York from a social, economical and historical standpoint! I would 100% recommend this bus trip to anyone wanting to see all of the important sights but doesn’t have a lot of time. But also the individual who may have the time but wants to see everything and then return for more in depth discoveries to certain areas!
Garrett and team are fabulous! Garrett is knowledgeable and entertaining. We're not only survive the NEW YORK CITY trip, we enjoy the short and memorable trip with Garrett and team. Thank you so much! We really recommend this trip (especially for family with elders). The team made the trip easier and more enjoyable!
Modern luxury bus with onboard toilet, great tour guide who was very informative. Excellent value for money. Would recommend
Very nice tour, very informative. Ticks on a lot of the main attractions you want to see in New York. Highly recommended.
Our tour with Garrett was wonderful. He provided a great balance of informative details and light hearted commentary. My kids enjoyed it to. We would recommend the tour to anyone.
Great way to see a lot in a short period of time! Garrett was funny and very knowledgeable. The amount of time to hop off and take pictures was perfect
Our tour guide Gareth has a wealth of knowledge, great sense of humor, and an obvious passion for the history of New York City. I’ve been living here for 8 years and brought my parents on the trip and we all enjoyed learning something new. Thank y'all for tour and for the energy, a great start to our adventures.
Tom was a very well informed and genuine tour guide. He took the time ringer to know the guests and interact and answer questions. Our driver and Mony were also excellent.
Garrett was exceptionally knowledgeable and fun!!! The bus was very comfortable and the bus driver was an expert! Would highly recommend for a general overview of NYC!!!
I was supposed to go last Saturday 9/13/25 but became very ill the morning of the trip. For the safety of the other travelers, as well as feeling miserable myself, I stayed behind. I paid $120 for me and my son to go. Once I was feeling a little better I requested a refund and was denied even a partial recovery of my $120. When I asked for verification that the tour bus was full and my reservations stopped another two people from paying I was again denied and my request ignored. Very rude people! I will definitely not be ever booking anything with TripAdvisor again.
It’s a great tour. Jared and Money were great. Very reasonable cost for what you get. If you want a NYC tour this is the one.
Great experience with knowledgeable tour guide, Garrett. Got to stop and see some great sights. Was comfortable for my 4 year old to enjoy.
Jared & his team were great guides. Only con of the tour was the anticipated Statue of Liberty stop as it was not what was expected, not a great view.
This was an excellent survey tour giving a great overview of the city. We had an exchange student from Madrid visiting NYC for the first time. It was an excellent way for him to get a view and understanding of the city. Jared, the tour guide, was very approachable and knowledgeable
Great tour with Garrett and his team. Extremely knowledgeable and considerate. This is the perfect tour if you are in New York for only a few days. We saw more than we ever could on our own. Very enjoyable.
Garrett was a fantastic guide. He was very knowledgeable about the area and kept us entertained all day.
Awesome tour. Tom and the crew were great. It was a great way to see and visit NY in a short amount of time. Loved Tom’s jokes
Jared, Moni and Pablo absolutely AWESOME!!!! Jared extremely entertaining guide with Moni! I lived in NY for 13 years and learned so much about the city, I'm seriously planning a return trip to explore more, because of Jared, Moni and Pablo. Pablo navigated the streets so well and I felt safe the entire trip! Thank you for a wonderful experience!!!
Fantastic tour. Guides were fabulous. Warm, welcoming and friendly. Very knowledgeable and informative. Transport very clean, great driver too. Very reasonable priced and highly recommended.
The tour was good, however did not match de itinerary scheduled in some details, anyway I can say our tour guide was an excellent professional, thank you!
We travelled as a family of four-two adults and two teenagers and really enjoyed our tour of NYC with our knowledgeable tour guide Garrett and our bus driver (apologies didn’t get his name but he was great). Garrett highlighted lots of places of interest while we were on the coach and at the stops; he had a very entertaining style and was happy to answer any questions. We were happy to listen as we’re from the UK and didn’t know as much as the Americans on our tour. It was a good sized group of 15 of mixed ages and accessibility needs but this did not impact the tour at all. Would recommend this tour to anyone wanting to see sights of NYC from the comfort of an air conditioned luxury coach.
We took the four-hour bus tour around New York City, and it was absolutely fantastic! Our guides, Jared and Moni, made us feel right at home and treated everyone like family. The air conditioned bus was a huge plus in the summertime, it was very comfortable between stops. The tour included excellent photo opportunities at iconic locations like the Brooklyn Bridge, the 9/11 Memorial, Rockefeller Center, and the Statue of Liberty. Plenty of restroom opportunities too. Jared and Moni shared insightful information about the city’s history and culture, and they were happy to answer questions along the way. As someone with mobility challenges, I especially appreciated how accommodating they were. This tour was fun, informative, and well-paced. I highly recommend it to anyone visiting New York City. You will love it!!
This was the best tour! We saw so many different places in NYC and the tour guide Garrett was phenomenal. He was so funny, kind, and super knowledgeable! The other gentlemen had a hand to help us on and off the bus and he also offered to take photos! Great experience and highly recommend!
Couldn’t ask for a better synopsis of NYC in four hours. Moni and Jared were exceptional. There wasn’t a question I asked that Jared didn’t know. Very informative. They kept the tour engaging and upbeat. Highly recommend.
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