--- title: New York in One Day Guided Sightseeing Tour lang: en type: tour city: New York country: United States price: 90 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.76 reviews: 13889 duration_minutes: 360 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 49 of 53 (City Highlights Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-21 data_updated: 2026-10-21 canonical: https://guidekin.com/usa/new-york/tours/new-york-in-one-day-guided-sightseeing-tour/ --- # New York in One Day Guided Sightseeing Tour In our comparison: #49 of 53 in City Highlights Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## 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. 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! ## Before you book - Meeting point: Departure/End Point: 7th Avenue, - Max 16 people: shared group - Starts 09:00, 10:00: 2 departures a day - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Strollers OK: infants accepted **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €90 per person for the Guided Day Bus Tour option; other options up to €126 - Duration: 6h - Rating: 4.76/5 from 13889 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: USA Guided Tours NY - Group: Shared, up to 16 travellers - Guide languages: English - Start times: 09:00, 10:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-21 ## Reviews 4.76 from 13889 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 94% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 13084 of 13889. - 5 stars: 12005 (86%) - 4 stars: 1079 (8%) - 3 stars: 434 (3%) - 2 stars: 146 (1%) - 1 star: 225 (2%) ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Guided Day Bus Tour | €90 / person | English | Duration: 6 hours: 6hrs tour approx Closed-top bus: Fully guided tour in a closed-top climate-controlled bus | | Guided Day Glass-Top Bus Tour | €126 / person | English | Duration: 6 hours: 6hrs tour approx Glass-top bus: Small-group tour, up to 16 passengers, in a glass-top mini bus | ## What's included - The Staten Island Ferry - Expert Local Tour Guide Narrative - Bottled Water on Buses ## Not included - Gratuities - Hotel pickup and drop-off not included - Lunch ## Itinerary 1. **Times Square** (pass by, no stop) - 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... 2. **Central Park** (20m) - The first stop is a guided walk into Central Park and a visit to Columbus Circle. 3. **Rockefeller Center** (20m) - 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 (seasonal), and NBC's Today Show set. 4. **St. Patrick's Cathedral** (pass by, no stop) - Walk-by as part of the Rockefeller Center stop 5. **Flatiron Building** (pass by, no stop) - Seen from Madison Square Park (outside only) 6. **Fifth Avenue** (20m) - 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... 7. **Madison Square Park** (pass by, no stop) - Pass by without stopping 8. **New York Public Library - Stephen A. Schwarzman Building** (pass by, no stop) - Drive-by 9. **Trinity Church NYC** (pass by, no stop) - Walk-by 10. **Gansevoort Liberty Market** (45m) - 45-minute lunch stop at Gansevoort Liberty Market, located near the 9/11 Memorial and World Trade Center (not included in the tour price) 11. **The National 9/11 Memorial & Museum** (20m) - 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... 12. **New York Harbor** (1h) - The fifth stop is a ferry ride on the Staten Island Ferry to experience magnificent views of the Manhattan and Brooklyn skyline! 13. **Statue of Liberty** (pass by, no stop) - Seen from the Staten Island Ferry 14. **Tour returns back to the original starting location** ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 09:00, 10:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-21 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## 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. Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap - Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries - Not recommended for pregnant travelers - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness - 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 - If you're driving and need to park your vehicle - the closest garage parking is at 140 W 51st St, NY, NY 10020 and at 209 W 51st St, NY, NY 10019 - The tour will be an even amount of walking and riding on the bus. (approx.) - Please note that we do NOT provide pick-up and drop-off service for this tour ## Compared with other City Highlights Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #49 of 53** | €90 | 6h | 4.76 (13889) | shared, max 16 | | [Manhattan Adventure Sightseeing Boat Tour - from Chelsea Piers](/usa/new-york/tours/manhattan-adventure-sightseeing-boat-tour-from-chelsea-piers/?format=md) | €90 | 1h | 4.99 (727) | shared | | [Private Guided New York City Tour by SUV](/usa/new-york/tours/private-guided-new-york-city-tour-by-suv/?format=md) | €1356 per group | 4h | 4.96 (472) | private | | [Half-Day Bus Tour of NYC Top Highlights](/usa/new-york/tours/half-day-bus-tour-of-nyc-top-highlights/?format=md) | €62 | 4h | 4.93 (2981) | shared | Ranked #49 of 53 in City Highlights Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €32 to €190, median €67; typical length 2h. 18 of 53 are private. 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