Discover New York Bus Half-Day Tour

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Tour Code: 568501
Discover New York Bus Half-Day Tour
Discover New York Bus Half-Day Tour
Discover New York Bus Half-Day Tour
Discover New York Bus Half-Day Tour
Discover New York Bus Half-Day Tour
Departure CityDeparture City
New York
End CityEnd City
New York
DurationDuration
6 hours
LanguageLanguage
English Live
Group SizeGroup Size
Max. 30 travelers
Group TypeGroup Type
Group Tour

Highlights

• Fully guided walks with live narration from friendly and knowledgeable local guides
• Spectacular views of iconic NYC landmarks
• Luxury climate-controlled buses for an enjoyable all-weather experience
• Staten Island ferry ride for sweeping views over the Statue of Liberty and the Manhattan skyline
• Award-winning New York City sightseeing bus tours

Itinerary

• Times Square (Start/End)
• Central Park
• Rockefeller Center
• Madison Square Park
• 9/11 Memorial (no Museum entry)
• Gansevoort Liberty Market (lunch stop; not included in price)
• The Staten Island Ferry

Meet your Guide and Begin your New York City Bus Tour
Our half-day New York City bus tour departs daily at 9 AM and 10 AM on 7th Ave between 50th & 51st Streets (in the middle of the block) and ends at 3 PM and 4 PM at the same location. Please note that ending times might be later than listed due to NYC traffic conditions. Meet your driver and guide, and take a seat aboard your comfortable bus to begin.

Central Park
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. We’ll also drive by the Shops at Columbus Circle at Deutsche Bank Center, the Museum of Arts and Design, and the famous Plaza Hotel.

Rockefeller Center
The second stop on our tour is Rockefeller Center, where beautiful views over St. Patrick's Cathedral await. We'll also see the location of the winter ice-skating rink and Christmas Tree, and NBC's Today Show set.

5th Avenue and Empire State Building Views
Our third stop is on Fifth Avenue, where we pause to admire the iconic Empire State Building. This area also provides spectacular views of dramatic architecture featured in numerous books and films, including the Flatiron Building (Godzilla, Spider-Man), the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company Tower (The Runaway Skyscraper, Futurama), and, of course, the Empire State Building (King Kong, Independence Day).
We drive by Madison Square Park - The original location of Madison Square Garden Arena, and our tour continues with a drive through iconic NYC neighborhoods such as Greenwich Village, Soho, Chinatown, and the Financial District. En route to the fourth stop, we drive by Wall Street for views of the New York Stock Exchange, Federal Hall (the location of the first Capitol Building of the United States), Trinity Church, and the famous Charging Bull sculpture on Broadway.

World Trade Center and 9/11 Memorial
Our fourth stop is the World Trade Center, where we visit the 9/11 Memorial. The tour does not include entry into the 9/11 Museum. Still, visitors can walk the grounds of the Memorial, visit the waterfalls of “Reflecting Absence” (the footprints of where the original twin towers stood), and see the Survivor Tree that withstood the destruction of 9/11.

Gansevoort Liberty Market Lunch Stop
Around 1 pm, we'll stop for a quick lunch break at Gansevoort Liberty Market. Lunch is not included on your tour, but this is a great place to stop and pick up something tasty.

The Staten Island Ferry Ride
Our fifth stop is the Whitehall Terminal in downtown Manhattan for a boat ride on the Staten Island ferry. During your relaxing cruise, soak in magnificent views over the Statue of Liberty to the Manhattan and Brooklyn skyline beyond. The boat docks back at the Whitehall Terminal, where we board our bus to head back to our original departure point on 7th Avenue in the Times Square area. Our tour concludes at 3 PM and 4 PM, back where it began.
Visiting Attractions
Times Square

Times Square

Central Park

Central Park

Rockefeller Center

Rockefeller Center

National 911 Memorial

National 911 Memorial

Meal
B: Excluded, L: Excluded, D: Excluded

Meeting & Transfer Info

Includes & Excludes

Includes
  • New York City sightseeing bus tour, by luxury tour bus
  • Expert tour guides and live narration
  • Bottled water on buses
  • Guided walks
  • Staten Island ferry ride
Excludes
  • Lunch (available, and payable separately)
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Special Notes

  • Check-in details: Please arrive 20 - 30 minutes before your departure time for a timely check in process.
  • What to bring: Comfortable shoes and clothes.
  • Restrictions: While there will be some walking involved in the tour, your comfort is one of our top priorities. If you prefer, you are able to remain on the bus while sightseeing, as we do not require all guests to get off at every stop.
  • Disclaimers: Wheelchair & baby strollers accommodation: We strive to make our tours accessible and enjoyable for everyone. Our small-capacity tour buses can accommodate foldable wheelchairs and foldable baby strollers. However, if you or a member of your party uses a full-size wheelchair that requires a ramp, we kindly ask you to contact us directly. We're more than happy to make arrangements to accommodate your mobility needs.
  • Parking: If you're driving in, we recommend using SpotHero – a parking reservation service that lets you find and reserve hourly, monthly, airport, and event parking at thousands of lots and garages in New York City.

The time we mentioned in the itinerary is for reference only. Please refer to your guide on tour for the actual arrangement. The visiting order and duration might be changed according to actual and practical situation for better service.
This tour/activity is overseen by a select local operator in the region. Upon booking your tour or activity and after receiving confirmation, you will be issued an e-ticket detailing the local operator's name and contact information. If you require assistance finding a specific tour, please contact us for more information.

Yellow Fever Vaccination Requirement: If you have traveled to or transited through yellow fever-endemic regions including East African countries (excluding Tanzania) or South American countries, either before or after your trip, you may be required to present a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate. This requirement can apply not only for joining tours but also for certain flights or entry into specific countries. For more details, please refer to the official site: : Yellow Fever Risk Areas - Fit for Travel
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