NYC Must-See Highlights of Manhattan Bus Tour Experience

Experience the best of Manhattan in a comprehensive 6-hour tour. Explore diverse neighborhoods, visit iconic attractions, and enjoy a ferry ride past Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Rockefeller Center - Start with a walking tour of Rockefeller Center to see 30 Rock (just like the famous TV show), and a view St. Patrick’s Cathedral From here you will board the climate controlled bus an head out on 5th Avenue through the bustling shopping district.

  • Madison Square Park - Our first stop is a green jewel in the midst of the city with stunning views of the Empire State Building and Flatiron Building

  • Flatiron Building - This triangular building is among the world’s most famous skyscrapers, and perhaps the quintessential symbol of New York City.

  • Greenwich Village - Drive past Washington Square Park in this artistic and alternative NYC neighborhood that is home to artists and students, and is celebrated for its LGBTQ history.

  • SoHo - Amazing cast-iron buildings, expensive shops, and lofts are everywhere in this neighborhood.

  • Chinatown - A thriving immigrant community with vibrant sights, smells, and things to do.

  • Wall Street - America’s financial heart.

  • Trinity Church - This is the historic church where Alexander Hamilton is buried.

  • Charging Bull (Wall Street Bull) - Admire the most photographed sculpture of New York.

  • Statue of Liberty - You board your ferry to sail past Ellis Island, the Statue of Liberty and take in the magnificent New York City skyline. On this 1-hour ferry ride, you have time to eat lunch. You can bring lunch or purchase lunch at the terminal or on the boat.

  • The National 9/11 Memorial & Museum - Visit 9/11 Ground Zero, and see the largest man-made waterfalls in tribute to the people that lost their lives.

  • The Vessel - Get a great of the towering, interactive sculpture in the heart of Hudson Yards.

  • Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum - Pass by the former aircraft carrier USS Intrepid which served in World War II, the Cold War and the Vietnam War as well as a NASA recovery vessel in the 1960s

  • Columbus Circle - Official highway distances from New York City are measured from this heavily trafficked circle.

  • Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts - Epicenter of New York City’s performing arts culture.

  • American Museum of Natural History - Star location for the blockbuster movie, “Night at the Museum”.

  • Central Park - A stop in Central Park and walk to the Strawberry Field with panoramic views.

  • The Metropolitan Museum of Art - Home to the Met Gala, one of the largest charity events for fashion and pop culture

  • Times Square - Our tour concludes with a drop off at Time Square, the colorful and bustling entertainment capital of the world.

What's Included
  • Statue of Liberty and NYC skyline views from the boat
  • Professional guide
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Lunch
Additional Information

ExperienceFirst provides an all-encompassing tour of NYC, led by a local connoisseur. Journey across diverse districts, from Chinatown to Greenwich Village, onboard a comfortable bus. Relish a ferry trip alongside Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty.

Stroll through Ground Zero and Central Park, drawing wisdom from your informed guide. This comprehensive tour ensures a handy way to uncover over a dozen famed New York sights.

Witness the city’s skyline and famous structures without the worry of getting around. Pause for reflection at the 9/11 Memorial, and explore recognized landmarks like the Rockefeller Center and Central Park.

Location
FAO Schwarz
Rockefeller Plaza
Meet at W 49th and Rockefeller Plaza, side window of FAO Schwarz toy store. Nearby Subway stations include B, D, F, M. Your guide 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.

Customer Ratings
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Connector12885568071
Sep 29, 2024
Wet and Wild with Chris Lee - Omg Chris was so fantastic as a tour guide! It poured with rain the whole time, and there was only 4 of us on tour altogether. Chris is fun, and informative. Was such a great way to see New York for the first time for me. Chris, thanks so much for such a great day!!! ☺️☺️🇺🇸🌂🌧️🌧️☔️
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Michelle
Sep 29, 2024
Interesting, Fun, Kitchen Sink! - Kevin was awesome! Not just personable and professional, but full of the exact kind of history and culture tidbits that make tours so much more interesting. He was great at keeping us engaged and we enjoyed our experience immensely!
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Robyn
Sep 28, 2024
Great tour with an awesome guide! - Kevin was a fantastic guide. He was engaging and funny and sure knew no many details about the city. He made sure the group was always where we needed to be and have many suggestions for places and restaurants to visit.
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Williammo3228vd
Sep 28, 2024
Start Spreading the News - 5 Stars is accurate. I learned so much about the city’s history that I hadn’t heard before. That’s coming from someone who was born in New York. Kevin was an amazing tour guide I highly recommend asking for him.
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R3669fpmarting
Sep 27, 2024
First time in New York. - The whole tour was very good, it was our first day in New York and this was the perfect start to our 5 day stay. Tom, our guide was a fountain of knowledge and obviously has a great love of his home city. We would highly recommend this experience.
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Michaelbq1762jh
Sep 26, 2024
Wow great experience - Wow Tom our guide was great. You should request him is like a walking Encyclopedia about NewYork. He even got our group a private desk on the Staten Island ferry. He was ferry good.
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Paradise38958679751
Sep 25, 2024
Real New York - Great Tour. Raymond was very knowledgable. He knew his subject and gladly answered any questions adding his own insight being a native New Yorker. A tour worthwhile taking.
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88marlag
Sep 20, 2024
Thanks Ray - We enjoyed our day with Ray, he was fun and informative. It was nice seeing all the different sights. Thank you for a great and memorable day.
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Mikego7089kv
Sep 20, 2024
My New York City your experience - Ray R was amazing! Had an incredible time and experience! I would recommend this to anyone wanting to see and explore the must see sights of the city! We had that Brooklyn connection with my mom
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Safari15677083165
Sep 20, 2024
Best trip to newyork. - The best trip with a best guide. Had an awesome tour in New York. The guide had good knowledge and had intrinsic details about the city and places we visited. Would recommend to others as well.
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