New York in One Day Guided Sightseeing Tour
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New York in One Day Guided Sightseeing Tour
By USA Guided Tours New York
Recommended by 95% of travellers
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Combine New York City’s top attractions in a guided tour via bus and the Staten Island Ferry. With insider commentary from your guide, visit Rockefeller Center, South Street Seaport, 9/11 Memorial, and Wall Street. Take a Staten Island ferry ride, with views of Ellis Island, the Statue of Liberty, and Brooklyn Bridge. Back on land, hit Lincoln Center and Central Park before wrapping up this whirlwind tour.
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₹8,375.73
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Ages 0-99, max of 40 per group
Duration: 6h
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Mobile ticket
English
Highlights
- Easy way to see New York's top sights in a single tour
- Transportation, via the Staten Island Ferry and coach included
- Insider info on Manhattan's history and culture from your guide
- Tickets for popular water taxi included
- Expert Local Tour Guide Narrative
- Transportation With Luxury Tour Bus
- Bottled Water on Buses
- The Staten Island Ferry
What's not included- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Lunch
- Optional upgrade to a glass-top/open-top convertible bus
- Make your way to Midtown Manhattan, to meet your guide and group. Board a mini-bus for a ride through Times Square, passing Radio City Music Hall, NBC Studios, Rockefeller Center, and St. Patrick's Cathedral while your guide narrates their history. Stop for a short guided walkthrough. Next, head to Fifth Avenue and Madison Square Park, with time for photos of the Flatiron Building and Empire State Building. From there, it’s Trinity Church and the 9/11 Memorial. You also see some of the oldest architecture in Manhattan in South Street Seaport. Hop on the Staten Island Ferry. On board, hear commentary and take in views of the Manhattan skyline, Ellis Island, Statue of Liberty, Governor’s Island, and Brooklyn Bridge. End at the tour’s starting point in midtown.
- Departure details
- 770 7th Ave, New York, NY 10019, USA Departure/End Point: 7th Avenue, between 50th & 51st Streets (middle of the block) in Manhattan
Return details- Returns to original departure point
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 7081NYCDAY- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Select between two bus options: closed-top (standard) or glass-top/open-top (upgrade)
- Convertible buses switch from open-tops to glass-tops between Oct 15 - Mar 15 due to colder temperatures
- Most travellers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- What you can expect during your visit
- Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
- Contactless payment for gratuities and add-ons
- Gear/equipment sanitised between use
- Face masks provided for travellers
Community- Safety precautions are provided by the property and are not checked by Tripadvisor for accuracy.
- Which attractions will I visit with New York in One Day Guided Sightseeing Tour?
- During this experience, places you will visit include:Discover and book New York in One Day Guided Sightseeing Tour on Tripadvisor
- How much is New York in One Day Guided Sightseeing Tour?
- New York in One Day Guided Sightseeing Tour price starts from ₹ 8,185.88. Discover and book New York in One Day Guided Sightseeing Tour on Tripadvisor
- What is the New York in One Day Guided Sightseeing Tour cancellation policy?
- New York in One Day Guided Sightseeing Tour cancellation policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. Discover and book New York in One Day Guided Sightseeing Tour on Tripadvisor
- Which company provides New York in One Day Guided Sightseeing Tour?
- New York in One Day Guided Sightseeing Tour is hosted by USA Guided Tours New York. Read reviews, discover additonal experiences or contact USA Guided Tours New York on Tripadvisor. Discover and book New York in One Day Guided Sightseeing Tour on Tripadvisor
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 7081NYCDAY
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Itinerary
- You'll start at770 7th Ave770 7th Ave, New York, NY 10019, USADeparture/End Point: 7th Avenue, between 50th & 51st Streets (middle of the block) in ManhattanSee address & details
- 1Times SquareStop: 15 minutesSee details
- 2Strawberry Fields, John Lennon MemorialStop: 20 minutesSee detailsPass byCentral Park
- 3The DakotaStop: 15 minutesSee details
- 4Rockefeller CenterStop: 20 minutesSee detailsPass bySt. Patrick's Cathedral
- 5Madison Square ParkStop: 20 minutesSee detailsPass byEmpire State BuildingFlatiron BuildingMetLife Building
- 6The National 9/11 Memorial & MuseumStop: 30 minutesSee details
- 7Gansevoort Liberty MarketStop: 45 minutesSee details
- 8New York HarborStop: 60 minutesSee detailsPass byEllis IslandBrooklyn BridgeStatue of LibertyFifth AvenueNew York Public LibraryRadio City Music HallLincoln Center for the Performing ArtsTrinity ChurchGreenwich VillageSoHoLittle ItalySeaport District NYCBattery ParkDiamond DistrictIntrepid Sea, Air & Space MuseumChelsea Piers Sports & Entertainment ComplexChinatown
- You'll return to the starting point
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00An experience to repeat.
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00Thanks Rachel and Manny
Rachel was fantastic, I'd recommend highly. Much better going alone. Manny the driver was also very professional
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00Great tour
Postcard Tim was great! Very funny and knowledgeable. Tour was enjoyable and relaxing. Tim took us to many places t…
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00New York Tour
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00A Perfect Day In NYC
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00Fantastic Experience don’t go Without Booking a tour!
My husband and I did a guided tour in April 2023 with “postcard Tim” and he was the best! He was full of fun and h…
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00Best Tour in the City!
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00NYC day tour
Rachel was wonderful!!!! Knowledgeable and so much fun! Our group had a blast! Not only did we see so many places b…
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00Best way to see all the sites and learn about the city
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Georgia78 contributions
I booked this tour for 2 adults and 2 teens after lots of comparison and back and forth with other options. My husband and I did a hop on/hop off tour and hated the pre recorded audio but loved the open top bus. This time we wanted a live tour guide and loved that this tour offered several.guided stops, but the open top bus was booked up so we had to sign up for a closed top. We had no problem finding the tour meeting spot (get there early if you care about sitting in the front of the bus). Our guide was Steve, whose humor was entertaining and much better than the recorded audio from our prior experience. We were amazed at how he managed to keep our large group mostly together without losing anyone at the various stops. We enjoyed the information and the stops made, though it was sometimes hard to see things he pointed out on the closed top bus. If I could change anything, I would book earlier so we could choose an open top bus instead. I would definitely recommend this experience over the pre recorded audio options. Thanks, Steve!
Written 7 April 2023
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Global46630436706
Hello:
Thank you very much for your review, we are glad you enjoyed our tour. Hope to see you
again.
Written 8 April 2023
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Globetravelzz
Ireland39 contributions
From welcoming on Board, to departing and arriving back to the city centre the tour is something I would recommend to anyone who would like to visit what NYC had to offer in a quick tour
Our guide (Gil) was so friendly, courteous and had an incredible in-depth knowledge of the city and history.
From visiting the rockfella centre Xmas tree, to walk at the Central Park, to visiting the Liberty statue, WTC, valuable info of the city - the tour was just top notch, a def value for money and highly recommended.
Only feedback is to increase the lunch break from 30 mins to 45 mins, the restaurants are so busy that you would end up waiting and hurrying up for your breakie (tough I understand it’s a rush rush on the clock tour). Lol.
Our guide (Gil) was so friendly, courteous and had an incredible in-depth knowledge of the city and history.
From visiting the rockfella centre Xmas tree, to walk at the Central Park, to visiting the Liberty statue, WTC, valuable info of the city - the tour was just top notch, a def value for money and highly recommended.
Only feedback is to increase the lunch break from 30 mins to 45 mins, the restaurants are so busy that you would end up waiting and hurrying up for your breakie (tough I understand it’s a rush rush on the clock tour). Lol.
Written 2 December 2022
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Global46630436706
Hello:
Thank you very much for your review, we are glad you enjoyed our tour. Hope to see you again
Written 3 December 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Joseph S
3 contributions
Apr 2023
Definitely worth the money and I am even familiar with the City. My wife and teenage son were mad at me for booking it but at the end they both admitted it was worth it. Steve is a good tour guide and you will learn more than you want to know about NYC. The food court you stop and eat at is not the best and was crowded with school tours so I recommend eating somewhere nearby on the Street level. Also the Staten Island Ferry was cool and Steve knows all the ins and outs on how to beat the lines and the views which was awesome. Here is the deal with the Ferry it's a little confusing it is about a 15 minute boat ride to Staten Island very safe and stable once there you have to get off the ferry so they can do a security sweep and then you do an immediate u-turn and get back on the ferry to return. If all goes well you are on Staten Island land for less than 5 minutes. Also my recommendation is do the tour at the beginning of your trip because Steve will give you tips about how to move around the city as well as restaurant choices so do it like day 1 or 2 of your trip.
Written 12 April 2023
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Global46630436706
Hello Joseph:
Thank you very much for your review, we are glad you enjoyed our tour. Hope to see you
again.
Written 13 April 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Clara D
New York City, NY5 contributions
This was our first time in New York and so we wanted to book a tour that would allow us to see as much as possible, with a knowledgable tour guide to explain the sights. We were not disappointed!
We booked the open air/glass roof mini bus and would thoroughly recommend, it allows you so see so much more of the amazing skyline!
The itinerary had to change due to there being a parade on the day we booked, so lots of road closures. They handled this really well, changing up the route and giving us the opportunity to visit Highline Park and Chelsea Market instead!
A really enjoyable trip and a great way to see lots of the most famous sights all in one day!
We booked the open air/glass roof mini bus and would thoroughly recommend, it allows you so see so much more of the amazing skyline!
The itinerary had to change due to there being a parade on the day we booked, so lots of road closures. They handled this really well, changing up the route and giving us the opportunity to visit Highline Park and Chelsea Market instead!
A really enjoyable trip and a great way to see lots of the most famous sights all in one day!
Written 15 May 2022
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Global46630436706
Thank you very much for your review, we are glad you enjoy our tour. Hope to see you again.
Written 10 June 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Ashley T
Houston, TX23 contributions
Mar 2023 • Family
This was an awful experience. When booking, we did not know that it was St. Patrick’s Day. The parade made traffic unimaginably bad. They should not have allowed a tour on this day - the tour guide was flustered and ran out of facts to say which made for an awkward experience. Due to traffic we only had seen central park after 2 hours on the bus!!! So, we forfeited nearly $400 spent and decided to walk around the city instead. Such an awful waste of time and money!!!
Written 17 March 2023
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Global46630436706
Hello Ashley:
We always take into account the suggestions given to us by customers, thank you for
helping us.
Written 17 March 2023
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Paul S
20 contributions
Sep 2022 • Couples
A good tour that was made great by our guide Steve. His knowledge was extensive but he also had great tips for best places to stand/view etc. He worked hard all day and if you get him you will have a great time.
Pay extra for the open top bus, as you can see the streets better and there are only 15 people so a small group. Bus was driven by Betty who has a smooth driving style and did a great job in the NYC traffic
I recommend this tour especially with Steve and Betty.
Pay extra for the open top bus, as you can see the streets better and there are only 15 people so a small group. Bus was driven by Betty who has a smooth driving style and did a great job in the NYC traffic
I recommend this tour especially with Steve and Betty.
Written 12 September 2022
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Global46630436706
Hello:
Thank you very much for your review, we are glad you enjoyed our tour. Hope to see you again.
Written 15 September 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Aly M
3 contributions
Apr 2022 • Couples
I’ve been to NYC quite a few times, but it was my husbands first trip, and since it was just a 3 day stay we decided to do a tour to make the most of our time in the city. We had such a great experience! Our tour guide, Buster Freeze, was a delight!! Born in Londen but a true New Yorker at heart, he was an endless book of knowledge and adoration for the city and the people. The tour hit most of the major landmarks, with short stops at places like Central Park, Rockefeller Center and the World Trade Center. By taking the bus, we were able to cover so much of Manhattan in such a short time. We took the Ferry to Staten Island, which really gives you a “true New York feel” just being among the commuters, and it gives you a pretty sweet shot of the Statue of Liberty. Our driver, Izzy, was cool + calm, and if you’ve ever been in a car in NYC can you even imagine driving a bus? No, thanks. But, I felt safe the whole trip with him behind the wheel.
Long story short: I ABSOLUTELY recommend spending the $100ish bucks to to take this tour, and if you do it near the beginning of your trip it’ll give you loads of help planning what you want to do next.
Long story short: I ABSOLUTELY recommend spending the $100ish bucks to to take this tour, and if you do it near the beginning of your trip it’ll give you loads of help planning what you want to do next.
Written 5 April 2022
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Thank you for your comments, we are very happy that you enjoyed the tour, we invite you to review our different tour offers, we have a modern fleet of buses, experienced drivers, and expert, friendly guides that will make you feel very comfortable.
Written 6 April 2022
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jenny
California3 contributions
There are so many options for NY tours and I chose this one because it had good reviews and provided an itinerary that would allow us to see a lot of NY highlights in one day. It defiantly served that purpose. Our tour guide (shout out to Steve) was friendly and knowledgeable and the bus driver was unbelievably smooth in navigating the big bus through crowded city streets. The only questionable moment was my brief panic we could be on the wrong bus - even after we pulled from the curb there was never any kind of reservation “check-in” procedure. My daughter and I wondered if some tourists may have gotten a free tour that day lol. If you’re not sure what to see in NY this is a good starting point so that you can better decide which areas you’d like to explore more in depth.
Written 19 April 2023
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Global46630436706
Hello:
Thank you very much for your review, we are glad you enjoyed our tour. Hope to see you
again.
Written 19 April 2023
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Jennifer W
1 contribution
Nov 2022
My family of 4 recently took your tour on Tuesday, November 22,2022 and unfortunately had a very negative experience. We were on a tour with a guide named Bernard, a middle aged man with longish s blonde hair. When we arrived at the Staten Island Ferry we boarded the ferry with no direction from our guide. Once on the ferry we rode and when we got to the other side we departed the ferry like we were told by the ferry workers. Once inside the terminal we quickly realized that our guide and noone else from our tour group were anywhere to be seen. We waited the 30 minutes for the next ferry to arrive and never laid eyes on anyone from our group. We saw several other USA Guided Tour Groups. Once back on the other side we found another group guide and explained that we were left by our group and we had no idea how or why. Mario, another bus driver was kind enough to make room on his bus and let us finish the tour with him. We were extremely confused and disappointed that our tour had to end on such a sour note. We still have no idea where our tour group went once we all boarded the ferry and how we are the only ones who got left behind but it doesn't make me want to recommend this group to anyone in the future.
Written 26 November 2022
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Justine N
1 contribution
We had Dana as our tour guide and she was sooooo much fun! She made sure we were all accounted for the entire time, provided fun facts throughout the whole trip especially when stuck in traffic which kept us very engaged. 10/10 would recommend this tour to start off your NY trip with first-timers. There is a bit of walking/getting on and off the bus for those with impaired mobility, just a heads up!
Written 29 October 2022
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Global46630436706
Hi Justine:
Thank you very much for your review, we are glad you enjoyed our tour. Hope to see you again
Written 29 October 2022
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How long is the tour? If I take a 10:00 AM tour what time will I be back?
Vivien T
12 contributions
Around 4.00pm and is the best tour for seeing most points of interest and Steve the tour guide of you get him is superb. He has great knowledge as is a native New Yorker and is quite comical too.
GMONI
Alamo, CA1 contribution
Which attractions do you actually stop at so that guests can get off the bus to take photos. How many attractions will we get to see?
Darlene M
1 contribution
First, we went to Central Park, where we got off the bus to view the Dakota apartment building, where John Lennon used to live, and his memorial, Strawberry Fields. We had time to take pictures, everywhere we went. We went to Rockefeller Center, the 911 Memorial, rode the Staten Island Ferry, where the Statue of Liberty was visible from the boat window. We rode the bus, between stops, but tour guide was giving us information, along the route, as we were riding. It was raining and cold, the day I took the tour. Don’t know whether the weather influenced the number of times we got off the bus, but we still got to see and learn, a lot.
Hello. I have a reservation for June 18th and need to know if there is a restroom on board? I have a weak bladder?
FrequentFlier721562
Owen Sound, Canada12 contributions
I do not believe there was a restroom on the bus. However, the bus stop at the 9/11 site and the Staten Island Ferry station had restrooms.
dhw17
Gloucestershire, United Kingdom4 contributions
Hello, we are coming to New York on 2ndJuly Daughter has fair skin and burns easily would the air conditioned bus or open top bus be best?
Tracy P
17 contributions
Our bus had a glass top so it was great to see out of. We went in November so not sure if it had air conditioning but i would guess it did, Really nice bus I would think with fair skin in the middle of july one should consider not an open top bus. Our tour was great and would love to do it in the summer another time.
Dixonfamily06
Fort Worth, TX
Is it worth upgrading to the glass top/open bus? We will be visiting in the summer. It is about a $500 difference for my family to upgrade from the closed top to the glass top. We do have young children if that makes a difference. Is it worth it to upgrade or should we spend that money elsewhere? To confirm, This is not a double decker bus correct? Rather the same bus but one has a glass top and one doesn't? Thank you!
EB-Cottage
Prescott, AZ114 contributions
Hello, I personally would not upgrade. you see plenty without the glass roof. and you get off the bus ever so often. Send the money on something fun to do with the kids.
Josephine L
Singapore, Singapore7 contributions
How do I get to the pick up point? Any hotel pick up and drop off service?
Claire-Ly Lee
Vancouver, Canada3 contributions
We were staying in Manhattan, Times Square and had booked a hotel there only a couple of blocks for pick up. Viatour is very helpful.
250saffy
Hendersonville, NC119 contributions
Do you have to get off at every stop or can you remain on the bus. We mostly want a mobile tour but may take my mother off at a few stops but she can't walk for 15 minutes. She is 88 and not in a wheel chair but if they have room I could lift one on and off to push her around so she wouldn't have to walk much.
Deborah M
Burlington, NC3 contributions
You may remain on the bus if you want to.
Are tours available for the 14th of December or the 15th of December for two adults?
Hi, we are looking to book for the end of Feb 2023, I just want to confirm whether the boat ride is on at this time of year?
Cassandra W
5 contributions
The boat you take during the tour is the Staten Island Ferry which is free (you just board as a group); from what our guide said, those ferries run 24/7, 365/year… not sure if they shut down for inclement weather or not? Hope this helps!
