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New York Tour: One World Observatory
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1,557 Ratings
New York
Embark on an immersive journey through New York City’s iconic highlights. Walk, use the subway, and take the Staten Island ferry to explore Times Square, the Brooklyn Bridge, and the Statue of Liberty. Enjoy exclusive access to the One World Observatory for a breathtaking perspective. Book now!
Embark on an immersive journey through New York City’s iconic highlights. Walk, use the subway, and take the Staten Island ferry to explore Times Square, the Brooklyn Bridge, and the Statue of Liberty. Enjoy exclusive access to the One World Observatory for a breathtaking perspective. Book now!
Duration:
7 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Times Square - In the entertainment hub of Midtown Manhattan, experience what makes this one of the busiest tourist destinations in the world. Snap a selfie with the lights and signs!
- Broadway - Follow in the footsteps of legends like Ethel Barrymore and Lin-Manuel Miranda as you discover how Broadway began in America.
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- Times Square - In the entertainment hub of Midtown Manhattan, experience what makes this one of the busiest tourist destinations in the world. Snap a selfie with the lights and signs!
- Broadway - Follow in the footsteps of legends like Ethel Barrymore and Lin-Manuel Miranda as you discover how Broadway began in America.
- Rockefeller Center - Home to shopping, dining, and beautiful art deco architecture, Rockefeller Center is a place you may want to return during your stay. Your guide has tips for your visit!
- St. Patrick’s Cathedral - This is the largest Gothic Catholic cathedral in the country. Admire its white marble exterior and towering spires.
- New York Public Library - See this NYC institution on our route and wave to the lions.
- Chrysler Building - As we pass, you’ll glimpse the building that was briefly the world’s tallest.
- Grand Central Terminal - Test the mystery of the Whispering Corners and be awed by the celestial mural on the ceiling.
- New York City Subway - We’ll board the subway for a quick ride to Lower Manhattan, and you’ll learn how to travel like a real New Yorker.
- Charging Bull (Wall Street Bull) - Take a photo with this bronze sculpture that symbolizes American commerce. You might be surprised what will bring good luck here!
- Alexander Hamilton U.S. Custom House - This Beaux-Arts landmark built in the early 20th century was once a building used to collect duties. Learn why it’s named for Hamilton.
- Canyon of Heroes - Walk the famous ticker-tape parade route starting in Battery Park as you learn the story of the Canyon of Heroes.
- Brooklyn Bridge - Glimpse New York’s most famous bridge, seen from our route.
- Staten Island Ferry - Ride the ferry for an authentic NYC experience, and enjoy views of the Statue of Liberty and the Manhattan skyline. It’s great for photos.
- Trinity Church - See where Alexander Hamilton and other famous New Yorkers lie buried in the graveyard outside this Gothic Revival church dating to 1846.
- 9/11 Memorial Pools - This peaceful plaza features the largest man-made waterfalls in the country. We’ll learn more about the stories and heroism of that fateful day as we pause here.
- Wall Street - This is the symbolic center of American finance. See the New York Stock Exchange and learn why Wall Street looks so large on the global financial scene.
- Federal Hall - See the place where George Washington was inaugurated as president, though the original building is gone. The many-columned national landmark that stands here today was built in 1842.
- One World Observatory - Upgrade to visit this 360-degree observation deck at the One World Trade Center. Your upgrade is optional but a perfect capstone to your day in NYC!
What's Included
- Visit to Broadway, Rockefeller, Wall Street, Federal Hall, Trinity Church, and more
- Expert local guide who travels with you by foot, subway, and ferry
- Ride up the SkyPod elevator to the One World Observatory with sweeping views from 1,250 feet high
- Photo ops at Times Square and the Charging Bull Statue
- Freedom Tower exhibits, including…
- Visit to Broadway, Rockefeller, Wall Street, Federal Hall, Trinity Church, and more
- Expert local guide who travels with you by foot, subway, and ferry
- Ride up the SkyPod elevator to the One World Observatory with sweeping views from 1,250 feet high
- Photo ops at Times Square and the Charging Bull Statue
- Freedom Tower exhibits, including touch-screen displays, the “Voices” film & the See Forever Theater
- Tour inside Grand Central Terminal, including the unusual Whispering Corners
- Staten Island Ferry ride with stunning views of the Statue of Liberty and NYC skyline
- Tour of the richly evocative 9/11 Memorial
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Transportation - at least $5.50 per person on a Metrocard needed
- This is NOT a bus tour
- Gratuities
- Transportation - at least $5.50 per person on a Metrocard needed
- This is NOT a bus tour
Additional Information
Experience an immersive journey through New York City, led by a local guide. This top-rated tour captures the city’s iconic highlights, and is designed to let you embrace the essence of the city by walking, using the subway, and taking the Staten Island ferry. This experience will take you from vibrant Times Square to the historic Brooklyn Bridge and…
Experience an immersive journey through New York City, led by a local guide. This top-rated tour captures the city’s iconic highlights, and is designed to let you embrace the essence of the city by walking, using the subway, and taking the Staten Island ferry. This experience will take you from vibrant Times Square to the historic Brooklyn Bridge and the Statue of Liberty. With a small-group setting, you’ll be able to enjoy more personalized attention throughout the tour.
Additionally, the tour provides the opportunity to upgrade for a visit to the One World Observatory for breathtaking views from all three levels.
- Approximately 5 miles of walking. Please do not book this tour if you cannot walk 5 miles over 7 hours.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Location
1552 Broadway
Broadway
Tour meets at 46th St. & Broadway (Times Square) under the George M. Cohan Statue.
The guide will be there 15 minutes prior to the tour start time and they will be wearing an orange hat and/or a blue shirt or jacket.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(1557 Ratings)
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893elieg
Nov 4, 2024
Same as above. It was a very nice tour - Tim Douglas was our tour guide he made this tour come to life for us. Very knowledgeable very personal and informative. He memorized every single name off all the participants and addressed every one by name. We like him a lot. Nice guy
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Elnbryant
Nov 3, 2024
Highly recommend the All Access Tour with Tim! - Tim Douglas was out your guide and we can highly recommend Tim and ExperienceFirst tour company. It was an all access tour with Tim guiding us around and sharing his insights regarding the tragedy of 911. He handled it with grace and compassion. We learned so much on this tour.
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Resort34005502007
Nov 3, 2024
Would recommend - Very comprehensive tour and lots of stops for photos and plenty of information. Not too much not too little. Our guide was very knowledgeable! It’s a great way to cover the basics of NY in one day. Would recommend.
The group size was right too.
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212grahamw
Nov 2, 2024
Great intro to Manhattan - Had a great day exploring NYC downtown and midtown (and bits on the side and in between). Jim was very friendly, and a really enthusiastic and knowledgeable guide. He kept the tour moving but allowed plenty of time to segway if the need arose. The tour ticks off a lot of "must see" boxes and then some. Travelling on the subway was a first for me so it was good to do it with a guide, as was the Staten Island ferry. Even the lunch suggestion was good. Tour ends at One World Observatory - the views are good, but it's a tourist mecca. I can't say I would return. I believe there are better options. Overall, very satisfied with Jim and his tour of NYC. Thumbs up!
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Cosmopolitan433589
Nov 1, 2024
A very informative tour.. - Jim Q our guide was very informative and knowledgeable during our tour.... We enjoyed listening to his stories and help understanding what it was like being there.... I would highly recommended this tour package to other family/friends... The One World Observatory blew us away!!!! Awesome Experience!!
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I8254hejillp
Nov 1, 2024
Great guided tour! - Cale was an amazing guide!! He was very animated, caring, and knowledgeable! He shared both NYC history..as well as extra fun facts about the city and landmarks! We really enjoyed the tour, it was a great little glimpse into NYC!
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L0ub39
Nov 1, 2024
A Terrific Day in NYC with Cale - Cale was awesome. He was extremely knowledgeable and kept it interesting. he was very attentive to the groups needs. We were a large group and he ensured we stayed together. We would highly recommend this tour and especially having Cale as a guide
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O846bqneils
Oct 31, 2024
Awe inspiring - Raymond R was really knowledgeable & informative. He had some great stories and history, no idea where he stores them all.
We did the ground zero with the 2 pools, the museum & the new one world observatory.
It was different level, I'd only seen news reports in England 24 years ago so had forgotten most of it. I'm recommending it to my friends and family definitely.
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Louiec994
Oct 31, 2024
New York in a day - We were in New York city the week of October 12-19 2024 celebrating my 60th birthday. We took the One day New York Highlights City tour. It was an all day tour. It was amazing and I would recommend it to everyone! If you are in New York for a short or long visit, this is the perfect tour to acquaint you with the city and see so many attractions in one day. We saw even more than the description stated. Most of the tour is walking and there is a lot of walking so I wouldn't recommend it to someone who cannot walk. We also got to experience the Subway which was amazing. We started out in Times Square. We saw a few churches and interesting buildings on our way to St Peter's Cathedral. We saw 5th Avenue, Rockefeller Center, NBC studios, the New York Public Library and Bryant Park. We then went into Grand Central Station and took the Subway down to the Financial District where we saw the NY Stock Exchange and the famous bull as well as many other important buildings. We saw the Brooklyn Bridge and took the ferry to Staten Island. From the ferry we were able to see the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island in the distance. We then made our way to ground zero and saw the memorial and then headed to the One World Observatory which was the highlight of the tour. What an extraordinary building! The only thing I will say is that when you purchase the tickets for the tour there is an option to purchase tickets to go up into the Observatory. These tickets are very expensive and we found out when we got there that the tickets could be purchased there for$40-65. I wouldn't buy the Observatory tickets with the tour, I would just buy them when you're there. I've saved the best for last. What made our tour extra special was Jim, our Tour Guide. He had a vast amount of knowledge about the city and stopped us all through the day to point out tidbits and interesting facts that we otherwise may not have noticed. The tour lasted a little longer than stated, we were gone from 9:30 in the morning and didn't get back to our hotel until 6:30 in the evening, but it was well worth it! We enjoyed the tour immensely! Thank you Jim for a wonderful experience!
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837corinap
Oct 28, 2024
Excellent tour with Jim - Thanks to our guide (Jim), we did not only hear facts, but listened to the stories of the Statue of Liberty Englightening the World and of the hopes and tears of the immigrants at Ellis island .
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