Overview
Experience the best of New York City with a knowledgeable, licensed tour guide by your side. Our guides will make your journey unforgettable as they hop off the bus at each stop, giving you an exclusive and personalized sightseeing experience.
Relax in the comfort of our climate-controlled tour buses, ensuring a cozy and enjoyable ride while staying protected from the unpredictable weather. Choose between our glass-top or closed-top bus options for your preferred experience.
Explore NYC's most iconic locations with our 15 to 20-minute guided walking tours. Immerse yourself in the beauty of Central Park, the vibrancy of Rockefeller Center, and the solemnity of the 9/11 Memorial, among other fascinating spots.
For a truly unique perspective, don't miss the ferry ride, offering breathtaking views of the NYC skyline from the water. It's a must-see experience that will leave you with unforgettable memories!
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
The Staten Island Ferry
Expert Local Tour Guide Narrative
Bottled Water on Buses
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off not included
Lunch
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Departure/End Point: 7th Avenue, between 50th & 51st Streets (middle of the block) in Manhattan. Please arrive 20 - 25 minutes before tour's departure time for a timely check in.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Good to know
The tour starts/ends on 7th Avenue, between 50th and 51st Streets (middle of the block)
Address: 770 7th Avenue, New York, NY 10019
Seats are assigned on a first-come first-served basis so please arrive 20 - 30 minutes before tour's departure time for a timely check in
Glass-top or closed-top bus options available
What to expect
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Times Square
Drive through
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Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
Drive-by
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Central Park
10 min
Walk through as part of the guided tour of Strawberry Fields
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The Dakota
10 min
Walk by as part of the guided tour of Strawberry Fields
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Strawberry Fields, John Lennon Memorial
10 min
After a drive through the Times Square area, the first stop is at Central Park West and 72nd Street, at the Dakota Building (former home of John Lennon). The stop includes a short guided walk into Central Park to visit the Strawberry Fields with the Imagine mosaic dedicated to John Lennon, as well as the views of other sites in the area such as the luxury condominiums that numerous celebrities call home. We'll also drive by Central Park Zoo, famous Plaza Hotel and Carnegie Hall.
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St. Patrick's Cathedral
10 min
Walk-by as part of the Rockefeller Center stop
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Rockefeller Center
20 min
The second stop on the tour is Rockefeller Center, for outside views of St. Patrick's Cathedral, the location of the ice skating rink and Christmas Tree, and NBC's Today Show set.
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New York Public Library
20 min
Drive-by
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Fifth Avenue
20 min
The third stop is on Fifth Avenue for great views of the Empire State Building. This area provides spectacular views of dramatic architecture featured in numerous books and films: the Flatiron Building (Godzilla, Spider-Man), the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company Tower (The Runaway Skyscraper, Futurama), and the Empire State Building (King Kong, Independence Day). We drive by Madison Square Park - the original location of Madison Square Garden Arena, and the tour continues with a drive through some of NYC's iconic neighborhoods, such as Greenwich Village, Soho, Chinatown, and the Financial District.
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Madison Square Park
20 min
Pass by without stopping
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Flatiron Building
20 min
Seen from Madison Square Park (outside only)
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Trinity Church Wall Street
20 min
Walk-by
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Gansevoort Liberty Market
45 min
45-minute lunch stop at Gansevoort Liberty Market, located near the 9/11 Memorial and World Trade Center (not included in the tour price)
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The National 9/11 Memorial & Museum
20 min
The fourth stop is the World Trade Center, as we visit the 9/11 Memorial. The tour does not include entry into the 9/11 Museum, but 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 stood through the destruction of 9/11.
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New York Harbor
1 hour
The fifth stop is a ferry ride on the Staten Island Ferry to experience magnificent views of the Manhattan and Brooklyn skyline!
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Statue of Liberty
1 hour
Seen from the Staten Island Ferry
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (America/New York).
Additional Information
- The tour will be an even amount of walking and riding on the bus. (approx.)
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about New York City Tour With Central Park and Staten Island Ferry
Can I cancel New York City Tour With Central Park and Staten Island Ferry for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Where does the tour start?
Meet on 7th Avenue, between 50th and 51st Streets, in the middle of the block, at 770 7th Avenue, New York, NY 10019. Arrive 20–25 minutes before departure for check-in.
Which places does the tour visit, in order?
The 16 listed stops, in order, are Times Square, Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Central Park, The Dakota, Strawberry Fields, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Rockefeller Center, New York Public Library, Fifth Avenue, Madison Square Park, Flatiron Building, Trinity Church Wall Street, Gansevoort Liberty Market, the National 9/11 Memorial & Museum, New York Harbor, and the Statue of Liberty. Some are drive-bys or views from the ferry; museum entry is not included.
Is hotel pickup provided?
No. All travellers meet at the start point on 7th Avenue, between 50th and 51st Streets, in the middle of the block.
Where does the tour end?
It finishes back at the start point on 7th Avenue, between 50th & 51st Streets (middle of the block) in Manhattan.
How long is the tour, and what does it include?
The tour lasts 6 hours and includes the Staten Island Ferry, an English guide, and bottled water on buses. Lunch is not included.
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