---
title: New York Tour by Subway and Bus with Private Guide
lang: en
type: tour
city: New York
country: United States
price: 452
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_group
availability: bookable
rating: 4.77
reviews: 44
duration_minutes: 360
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 7 of 12 (Bus & Hop-On Hop-Off Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-21
data_updated: 2026-10-21
canonical: https://guidekin.com/usa/new-york/tours/new-york-tour-by-subway-and-bus-with-private-guide/
---

# New York Tour by Subway and Bus with Private Guide

In our comparison: #7 of 12 in Bus & Hop-On Hop-Off Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Experience New York like a real New Yorker on this private tour using subways and buses to get around.  Learn to navigate the city the way most New Yorkers do.  Get a great orientation and overview for the rest of your stay.  Visit some of the major sights, attractions and neighborhoods, along with off the beaten path places.  Discover from the beginning where you would like to go back and spend more time, during your visit.  Learn the short-cuts and secrets (maybe new just yesterday!) only known to locals.

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: no car needed
- Starts 09:00: one departure a day
- Food not included: bring or buy your own
- Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked
- Strollers OK: infants accepted

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup included

## Key facts

- Price: from €452 per group/vehicle for the 6-Hour Private Tour option; other options up to €679
- Duration: 6h
- Rating: 4.77/5 from 44 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Family in New York, Inc.
- Group: Private tour, your party only
- Guide languages: English
- Start times: 09:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-21

## Reviews

4.77 from 44 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
95% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 42 of 44.

- 5 stars: 39 (89%)
- 4 stars: 3 (7%)
- 3 stars: 0 (0%)
- 2 stars: 1 (2%)
- 1 star: 1 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6-Hour Private Tour | €452 per group | English | This is a 6-hour version of the 9-hour tour, but with fewer sights visited. Pickup included |
| 9-Hour Private Tour | €679 per group | English | 9-hour New York Tour by Subway and Bus with Private Guide. Pickup included |

## What's included

- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Local guide
- Private tour

## Not included

- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Subway / Bus Fare

## Itinerary

1. **Central Park** (45m) - Stroll through the park.
2. **St. Patrick's Cathedral** (15m) - History / Architecture. Photo Opportunity.
3. **Rockefeller Center** (30m) - History / Architecture. Photo Opportunity.
4. **Grand Central Terminal** (30m) - History / Architecture. Photo Opportunity.
5. **Times Square** (30m) - History. Theater. Photo Opportunity.
6. **Flatiron Building** (15m) - History / Architecture. Photo Opportunity.
7. **Chinatown** (30m) - History. Immigration. Photo Opportunity.
8. **Little Italy** (30m) - History. Immigration. Photo Opportunity.
9. **The National 9/11 Memorial & Museum** (30m) - History / Architecture. Photo Opportunity.
10. **Brooklyn Bridge** (30m) - History / Architecture. Photo Opportunity.

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 09:00
- 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.

## Good to know

- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

## Cost for your party

| People | Total | Per person |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | €452 | €226 |
| 4 | €452 | €113 |
| 6 | €452 | €75 |

Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in Bus & Hop-On Hop-Off Tours start at €44 per person.

## Compared with other Bus & Hop-On Hop-Off Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #7 of 12** | €452 per group | 6h | 4.77 (44) | 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 |
| [NYC Bus Tour of Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens: Art, Food & Sports](/usa/new-york/tours/nyc-bus-tour-of-brooklyn-bronx-queens-art-food-sports/?format=md) | €76 | 6h | 4.9 (4348) | shared |
| [Private Hop on Hop off Central Park Pedicab Tour](/usa/new-york/tours/private-hop-on-hop-off-central-park-pedicab-tour/?format=md) | €45 | 1h | 5.0 (45) | private |

Ranked #7 of 12 in Bus & Hop-On Hop-Off Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €44 to €131, median €68; typical length 3h 15m. 2 of 12 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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