Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

You will have a choice between two bus options: glass-top/open-top convertible bus and closed-top luxury bus.

Please note that if you purchased Edge Observatory tickets - Hudson Yards is the last stop on your tour.

Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized

Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons

This experience requires good weather. If it is canceled due to poor weather, you will be offered a different date or a full refund.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Two Bus Options: Glass-Top/Open-Top Convertible Bus & Closed-Top Luxury Bus!

Starts Daily at 9 am and 10 am
Duration: 6 Hours
Departs/Ends on 7th Avenue (50th/51st)
Open-Top or Glass-Top Convertible Bus

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.

Part of a guided tour of Strawberry Fields

Part of the guided tour of Strawberry Fields

The second stop on the tour is Rockefeller Center, for views of St. Patrick's Cathedral, the location of the ice skating rink and Christmas Tree, and NBC's Today Show set.


Walk-by as part of the Rockefeller Center stop

The third stop is Madison Square Park - the original location of Madison Square Garden Arena. 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).

The tour continues with a drive through some of the iconic NYC's neighborhoods, such as Greenwich Village, Soho, Chinatown, and the Financial District.

Seen from Madison Square Park (outside only)

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.


45-minute lunch stop at 55 Fulton Market, located at 55 Fulton Street in Downtown Manhattan (not included in the tour price)

The fifth stop is a boat ride on the Staten Island Ferry to experience magnificent views of the Manhattan and Brooklyn skyline! Please note that in the off-season, between Jan 1 - March 31, in lieu of boat cruise, guests will (weather permitting) visit Pier 17 for a photo opp of the Brooklyn Bridge and Robert F Wagner Park in Battery Park for views of the Statue of Liberty from Manhattan.

EXPERTLY-GUIDED

Get accompanied by a licensed NYC tour guide, who will hop off at each stop to provide you with a comprehensive & more private sightseeing experience

LUXURY BUSES

Ride in climate-controlled, luxury tour buses that offer a comfortable and pleasant touring experience, as well as protection from weather elements. Choose between a glass-top/open-top convertible bus and a closed-top luxury tour bus!

AWARD-WINNING

We're committed to providing a more enjoyable sightseeing experience. Our Discover NY Tour is a recipient of numerous industry-recognized awards!

GUIDED WALKS

Enjoy 15-minute guided walking tours of NYC's iconic places - Central Park, Rockefeller Center, 9/11 Memorial & more!

FERRY RIDE

Take a boat ride for breathtaking views of the NYC skyline from the water! 

You will have a choice between two bus options: glass-top/open-top convertible bus and closed-top luxury bus!

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