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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Kerstin_l
Jul 25, 2024
Money well spent - highly recommended - Our tour guide was Jared and we were lucky. He made the tour really enjoyable. We got to see a lot of places in 6hrs. Be aware it's a long day, bring your water. If you want to do this with small children - they will be tired by lunch time. The great thing is, you don't have to worry about traffic or getting lost. Jared and his bus driver got you covered. There is a lot of walking in between. Our feet were on fire at night. The tour guide was very pleasant and knowledgeable. Kudos to the bus driver Lin as well. Would recommend this tour to anyone! Money well spent, seeing the most important things in NY in one day. The ferry trip is phenomenal, seeing the skylines and Statue of Liberty.
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573joe
Jul 24, 2024
Book this tour - Excellent tour! Worth his price! The guide, Tom, was outstanding! Born to be a trip guide! Learned heaps about the city that never sleeps! The Engels Family
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Gregory_c
Jul 23, 2024
Great Tour! - We greatly enjoyed our Manhattan tour and highly recommend it! Chris was very knowledgeable, and answered all are questions!
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J4175xecolleenr
Jul 22, 2024
Great tour! - Chris was absolutely amazing!!! Very knowledgeable, fun, and entertaining! He went above and beyond to show us Times Square and helped us find the Pandora store after the tour!!!
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Jennifermv7215ne
Jul 16, 2024
The way to see NYC! - What a great experience it was to tour with Kevin! Absolutely a fabulous tour guide! Great sites and so many terrific anecdotes about things seen along the way!
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Lisa
Jul 15, 2024
Learned so much while having fun! - GREAT tour! Chris is a native New Yorker and was a fantastic and fun guy to spend the 6 hours with! Learned SO much more than I had on a previous trip when we just walked around on our own. Worth every penny!
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Amycs3332je
Jul 14, 2024
Efficient way to hit the highlights - We took this tour with our two teenage sons. I will say that I was a little skeptical of taking a bus tour of Manhattan vs. trying to see the sites on our own. My doubts dissipated, however, when I saw how our tour guide, Tom, greatly added to the experience with his knowledge of NYC. He pointed out details in history and architecture that would have gone unnoticed if we had just tried seeing everything ourselves. It was also much more efficient trying to see all of the must-sees via the tour, freeing us up to explore on our own after the tour. Tom was an amazing guide! He was funny and really cared about every passenger having a wonderful experience.
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245veec
Jul 14, 2024
Great for people that want to see a lot in 1 day!! - I went on the NYC Must see Highlights of Manhattan Bus Tour on July 6, 2024 with tour guide Chris Lee. He was very knowledgeable about the history of the different places we went. I had an Amazing time and got to see Ground zero, Central Park, Rockefeller Center/Plaza and saint Patrick’s cathedral just to name a few. There’s some walking and an air conditioned bus. It was definitely worth the money especially if you’re a solo traveler and need motivation seeing new places and if you want to explore a lot in 1 day.
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Karen
Jul 14, 2024
New York bus tour - It was a fantastic tour! We learned so much about New York and all the attractions! Tom was a fantastic tour guide and it was a great time!
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Go230828
Jul 16, 2024
Good for the Money - Was fun, but we were rushed the whole time and the ferry to see the statue of liberty was the free ferry and was quite a let down. I would rather have taken a boat to see it if I would have known what it actually was.
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