New York in One Day Guided Sightseeing Tour
Overview
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6 hours
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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!
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
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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
If you're driving and need to park your vehicle - the closest garage parking is at 140 W 51st St, NY, NY 10020 and at 209 W 51st St, NY, NY 10019
The tour will be an even amount of walking and riding on the bus. (approx.)
Please note that we do NOT provide pick-up and drop-off service for this tour
Convertible buses switch from open-tops to glass-tops between October and March due to colder temperatures
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Times Square
After a drive through the Times Square area, our first stop is at Central Park. The stop includes a short, guided walk into Central Park and a visit to Columbus Circle – one of NYC’s hottest neighborhoods and the official zero-mile point from which all official city distances are measured.
Central Park
The first stop is a guided walk into Central Park and a visit to Columbus Circle.
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
Options
Guided Day Bus Tour
Duration: 6 hours: 6hrs tour approx
Closed-top bus: Fully guided tour in a closed-top climate-controlled bus
Guided Day Glass-Top Bus Tour
Duration: 6 hours: 6hrs tour approx
Glass-top bus: Small-group tour, up to 16 passengers, in a glass-top mini bus
Reviews
13,150 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent Tour With Rachel and Jimmy
AFUA E,,Jan 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00An absolutely wonderful experience. Rachel and Jimmy were beyond amazing. They have all the information and were so helpful, from the narrations to photography tips. I totally enjoyed my solo day trip to NYC with them. I will definitely recommend to others and do it again with them if I come back.
Excellent guide and tour!
Katrina L,,Jan 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Rachel was so nice, fun, and extremely knowledgeable. We saw so many things. She gave us hints to get around and the perfect shots for pictures. Definitely would recommend to any travelers.
Bus Tour of NYC
Aaron S,,Jan 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We all had an outstanding day touring New York City. Betty was a great driver, and I can't say how impressive Kevin was as our tour guide. We learned so much about the city, and we can't wait to come back to visit again!
Awesome sightseeing day!
Steven S,,Jan 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Full nyc experience, Kevin and Betty were great guide’s. Got to see all of New York condensed into one visit.
Great Day Out
John F,,Jan 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide, Albert was courteous, knowledgable and humorous ; an ideal employee in that role. Very respectful of others and a great advert for NYC!
Joe
jose m,,Jan 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour they take to great places to visit and to get better way of knowing New York better. Recommend
NYC tour
Mandy F,,Jan 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very informative tour! Got to see a lot of the sites around the city. The tour guide and driver was awesome. I would definitely recommend it for anyone to go on.
Guided city tour
Sheilagh M,,Jan 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very comprehensive tour of the city. Albert was our guide. He was very good. He knows so much about the city. Recommend! Weather was very cold but the bus was heated so that was wonderful.
Fun even in the Wintry mix!!
Deborah A,,Jan 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Donald was knowledgeable and interesting. He really cared about us having a good experience even though it sleeted the entire time!
Intimate, informative and fun NYC tour
Diana M,,Jan 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00I had an amazing experience on this 6-hour guided bus tour in NY. The intimate group of just 7 people made it feel personal and relaxed. We covered many major sites including Central Park, Rockefeller Centre, 9/11 Memorial and a ferry trip to Staten Island. Our guide was both informative and charismatic, sharing stories facts. She really made the city come alive (attached is a picture of our guide and me). Highly recommend this tour for anyone wanting a true NYC experience.
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