Top New York City Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises - page 5

Alexander Hamilton spent much of his life in New York City, and many locations tied to his personal and public life can still be visited—if you know where to look. With this walking tour, explore the city through the eyes of a Founding Father. Hear stories about his life and death as you explore Zuccotti Park, the New York Stock Exchange, and Wall Street, as well as Hamilton’s tomb and favorite bar.

Live the life of a New York City VIP during this private, full-day, trip to the Hamptons, the seaside retreat of the city’s rich and famous. Travel by private chauffeured minivan to this exclusive area to spend the day exploring its sprawling mansions, shopping in the quaint shops of Southampton, visiting a local vineyard and admiring the fishing boats of Montauk.

Skip the crowded tourist buses and avoid the hassle of group tours. This private tour, exclusively for your party, takes you around New York City in an SUV, just like a local. You'll see top sights and learn all about the places of this diverse and fascinating city.

Pedal the shady paths and boulevards of Central Park on a guided bike tour with a small group of cyclists. Enjoy a leisurely pace as you trace a route to landmarks and hidden gems, from the Bethesda Fountain to the memorial at Strawberry Fields. See the Dakota apartment building where John Lennon lived, then loop around Cleopatra’s Needle and visit Jackie Kennedy Onassis Reservoir. Take in the natural side of life in New York City with an experience that’s suitable for all fitness levels and experience.

Explore the America’s most historic landmarks and museums on a full-day trip to Washington D.C. from New York City. Start with a scenic journey by rail, then enjoy a 2-course lunch at the Hard Rock Café upon arrival in Washington.  Board a double-decker bus for a sightseeing tour of the city, and enjoy the freedom to hop-on and hop-off so you can explore the sights that interest you most. Visit D.C.’s marble memorials, moving cemeteries and government buildings at your own pace, then board an evening train back to NYC.

With a 3-day Big Bus ticket to New York City, you can follow hop-on hop-off routes—downtown, uptown, Harlem, and Brooklyn—plus take a panoramic night tour. In addition, gain entry to the 86th-floor observation deck at the Empire State Building and enjoy convenient transport service to Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty National Monument via round-trip ferry. Rather than booking separately, save time and money with one ticket.

With an area covering more than 800 acres, Central Park is hard to take in on your own. Explore with a guide on this walking tour so you don’t miss any of the highlights. See landmarks such as the Delacorte Clock, Strawberry Fields, Bethesda Terrace, and the Alice in Wonderland statue. Hear about how the landscape architects Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux created this urban masterpiece.

Avoid group excursions packed with tourists and instead discover New York City like a local on a private tour by subway and bus. While the city can be intimidating to explore on your own, on this tour a personal guide leads the way to top attractions and historic landmarks. That way, you don’t have to worry about navigating the public transportation systems and hectic streets.

Experience New York City in style with a fully-customizable, private luxury tour by limo, Sprinter van, or mini coach, and enjoy VIP treatment from your personal driver. Work with your guide to craft the perfect itinerary, or just set out to see the highlights of Manhattan; visit the 9/11 memorial and Wall Street, stroll the manicured grounds of Central Park and pause to explore art museums and galleries. Enjoy the tour with family, friends or a group, and discover NYC at your own pace.

An instant classic with locals and tourists since the day it opened in 2009, the High Line is a former railway line on the west side of Manhattan that has been converted into a dynamic park. This guided tour walks you through the High Line as well as the cosmopolitan neighborhood it runs through, Chelsea, and reveals amazing architecture and art you might not have noticed on your own.

Rent a bike in Central Park, the perfect way to explore this New York City landmark. Located in the heart of Manhattan, Central Park offers miles of tree-shaded bike paths leading to open meadows, lakes and attractions such as the Central Park Zoo. You can select the style of bike that you prefer, with baby seats, baby trailers and tandem bikes also available. All rentals come with a helmet, chain lock, and map. Choose from a two-hour, four-hour or full-day rental.

Traveling by bike means you can cover more distance than on foot and avoid New York's notorious traffic. On this tour, set out from Central Park, cycle most of the length of Manhattan, and see more of the sights in less time. Stop along the way to see St. John the Divine (North America’s largest cathedral), Columbia University, and Riverside Park; follow the Hudson River into downtown; and finish in Lower Manhattan by the Brooklyn Bridge.

As day turns to night, it's easy to see how New York City earned its City That Never Sleeps moniker. See the Big Apple in the light and dark with a day and night admission ticket to the 86th-floor observation deck at the Empire State Building—the highest observatory in New York City. Beat the lines by arriving with your daytime ticket, valid between 11am and 7:59pm, for 360-degree views of the iconic Manhattan Skyline and the Statue of Liberty. Then, return between 8pm and 10pm for spectacular views of New York by night.  

Get a taste for the ‘real’ New York during this half-day bus-based sightseeing tour of the Bronx, Queens, and Brooklyn. Experience NYC’s lesser-known neighborhoods and landmarks as you explore the profusion of multi-ethnic cultures in Queens, visit the famous Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, and learn about the mix of Orthodox Jews and bohemian artists that populate Brooklyn.

One of the most photogenic attractions in New York City is the iconic Brooklyn Bridge, which is the star of the show on this Brooklyn photography tour designed for photo fanatics. Get ready to snap great pictures once you meet-up with your group of fellow photo enthusiasts on the Manhattan side of the bridge. As you walk across, capture the bridge's bold design, admire the views of the Manhattan skyline, and even get a few tips on lighting and composition from your guide.

[Best Valued 2-Hour Experience using Extra Large Posters] Wall Street is a renown symbol of economic might and ironically also the embodiment of corporate greed. This tour provides a deep insight into how consulting firm, investment banks, and financial markets work. Going forward it covers the 2008 Financial Collapse and the headline news of GameStop. Strolling through cobblestone streets, learn how Bernard Madoff executed the largest Ponzi Scheme in history. Then proceed to a detailed understanding of how cryptocurrencies work. No Wall Street tour will be complete without a full explanation of why in 2020, oil prices plummeted from $18 a barrel -$37. Yes, oil producers were paying people $37 a barrel to take it off their hands. This tour exposes financial charlatans and is the perfect primer for those interested in how finance and financial markets operate. We’ll visit the Wall Street District and the World Financial Center.

Cover top sights in three different boroughs on this attraction-packed New York City bus tour. From Times Square and the Empire State Building to under-the-radar locations in Harlem and the Bronx, this pass is the perfect introduction to the city. Plus, the hop-on hop-off tour style and same-day, 48-hour, 72-hour, and five-day options enable you to see the sights at your own pace.

New York City—especially the Central Park area—has a lot of ground to cover. This Central Park electric bike tour allows you to see more than you would on a walking tour and in less time. Plus, it takes you to top highlights throughout the park and lets you cruise along the bike-friendly Hudson River Waterfront Greenway for fantastic river views.

By far the best way to admire New York City’s iconic skyline is from the water. With this day cruise along the Hudson River, you can take in the most recognized cityscape in the world while relaxing on board the elegant Adirondack schooner. Sip complimentary wine, beer, and Champagne while looking out over iconic sights like the Brooklyn Bridge, Ellis Island, the Statue of Liberty, and Battery Park.

If you’re new to New York City, going into Central Park at sunset by yourself may result in you getting lost in its huge grounds. This Central Park sunset walking tour takes you into the park with a guide to see some of its most famous landmarks, including Bethesda Fountain, the Central Park Zoo, and Shakespeare Garden. Plus, you’ll learn about the history of Central Park along the way.

Forget trying to snag a reservation at New York's hot restaurant du jour. Don't wait in line at a popular eatery, either. Instead, indulge in a delicious lunch during this 2-hour cruise on an all-glass boat around New York City that offers you an up-close look at the Statue of Liberty. As a live pianist plays relaxing music for you, take in the immense view of one of the world's great cities and enjoy a delicious pre-set lunch by the on-board executive chef.

See New York City from the waters of the Hudson River on your own private motorboat tour. Enjoy two hours of sightseeing with stops at the Brooklyn Bridge, Freedom Tower (One World Trade Center) and Statue of Liberty. Bring your group of up to six people along with your own food or drink for this exclusive New York boating experience. Your tour departs from a convenient location in lower Manhattan.

Experience three of New York City’s iconic sites with this small-group tour to the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, and the 9/11 Memorial. Start by boarding a ferry to Lady Liberty, marveling at the panoramic views, and heading to Ellis Island to learn about the immigrant experience. Once you return to Lower Manhattan, you can unpack the troubled history of September 11 at the 9/11 Memorial. With the entry fees, ferry ride, and guide all included, this tour offers a hassle-free way to see more in one day.

Uncover a unique part of New York history not always brushed upon during this New York City Slavery and Underground Railroad tour. Follow the NYC Freedom Trail, and learn how a group of brave men and women forged the network that became the Underground Railroad. View the former city stations that were included on the Underground Railroad, and discover how New Yorkers risked their lives to help people escape slavery.