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New York Must See Landmarks Half-Day Tour
Badge of ExcellenceNew York City, USA
- 6 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Experience the best of the Big Apple during this half-day tour of Manhattan with a group limited to 15 guests. Rather than trying to do it all yourself, let an experienced guide lead you through the vibrant streets, colorful neighborhoods, and historic landmarks on foot, subway, and ferry. Get the full New York City experience and see iconic landmarks like the Empire State Building, Grand Central Station, and Wall Street.
- Discover the best of New York City on a half-day sightseeing tour
- See more when you explore by walking, ferry, and subway
- See Times Square, the Chrysler Building, the Brooklyn Bridge and more
- Enjoy the personalized attention of a professional guide and small group
What's Included
- Professional, entertaining, local guide
- Action packed day filled with dozens of sites and attraction visited
- Gratuities
- Transportation - $5.50 per person on a Metrocard needed
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 1552 Broadway, New York, NY 10036, USA
Tour meets at 46th st & Broadway (Times Square) under the George M. Cohan statue. The guide will be there 15 minutes before the tour starts and they will be wearing an orange hat and/or a blue shirt or jacket.
Start time
09:30 AM
End point
- 9/11 Memorial Pools180 Greenwich St, New York, NY 10007, USA
We end the tour at the 9/11 Memorial. You have a option to upgrade your ticket to include One World Access for $40 per person.
What To Expect
Times Square
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Broadway Theatre (Pass By)
St. Patrick's Cathedral
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Fifth Avenue (Pass By)
Rockefeller Center
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
New York Public Library (Pass By)
Chrysler Building (Pass By)
Grand Central Terminal
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
New York City Subway
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Trinity Church (Pass By)
New York Stock Exchange (Pass By)
Federal Hall
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Wall Street (Pass By)
Trump Tower (Pass By)
United States Custom House (Pass By)
Charging Bull (Wall Street Bull) (Pass By)
Staten Island Ferry
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Brooklyn Bridge (Pass By)
Statue of Liberty (Pass By)
The National 9/11 Memorial & Museum
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Approximately 5 miles of walking. Please do not book this tour if you cannot walk 5 miles in a 6-hour period.
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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Reviews
5.0
265 reviews
Heather_T, Feb 2024
Dan was a great tour guide! He took us to so many interesting spots and had wonderful knowledge to share. I would highly recommend this tour, just make sure you really are able to walk 5 miles.
Cat_D, Feb 2024
Our tour guide Jim was very personable, easy to talk to and ask questions of, and very knowledgable. As a wheelchair user I found this tour perfect - Jim was able to show us so many wonderful buildings that we would never have noticed and adapted the tour to account for all the wheelchair ramps and entrances to buildings/ferry/subway that I needed. I did not feel once that being in a wheelchair on the tour was an inconvenience and will be recommending this tour and company to many Wheelchair user friends who were asking about my NY experience. It was a long day but oh so worth it! Thank you Experience First, and thank you Jim!
Phyllis_E, Dec 2023
Loved hearing the histories and stories. Cale was extremely interesting and knowledgeable. Loved our time in New York
Anonymous, Oct 2023
This was a great way to see many of the sights on foot in a fun and informational way. Mindy was fantastic in her presentation of the historical places and the stories behind many of the things we saw. We had our kids with us, ages 11, 14, and 15, and the walking was manageable.
Danielle_E, Oct 2023
Cale was an amazing tour guide. We had one day to soak up NYC and I feel like we put a big dent in hitting the highlights.
Carolyn_J, Sep 2023
This was a terrific way to learn about and see NY. It involves a great deal of walking so be prepared and have good shoes on! Our guide Jim was very knowledgeable and you could tell he loves this city. He was able to give us so many small details that you would never see on your own. Jim also planned water, washroom, and lunch breaks along the way. It does involve stairs, a subway, and a boat. In places uneven pavement so I would not recommend this tour if you have small children, strollers, or mobility issues.
Jon_S, Aug 2023
A fantastic ice breaker to start your visit to New York. I found it incredibly informative, we utilised our expert guides tips and advice on navigating the city and how to get the best out of the various places we visited. There was a good mix of walking and talking. I was so happy I booked this on day one. It gave me more confidence in using the metro, and it ticked up 3 or 4 must sees. I definitley recomment
Shona_D, Jul 2023
This is a fantastic tour. Our guide, Cale, was the best tour guide. You see and learn so much on this tour, I would highly recommend.
Cherie_B, Jul 2023
Rob was able to stick to the agenda but also answer questions we had during the tour. My son is on the Spectrum and it was very comforting for him to have a professional showing us around and taking us on the subway for the first time. He knew just the perfect spot for the ferry and took pictures the group because it had the best skyline and Statue of Liberty photos. As a local, he knew a lot of details about all the symbolism at the 9-11 memorials and that made it more meaningful for us. His pace was easy to match and we are in our 50s. Rob helped make it a favorite day for us!
jbixler74, Jul 2023
Claire was the best tour guide we’ve had this trip! In true NY style, she gave a GREAT overview of the city’s most well-known sights and stories, in boots-on-the-ground fashion. Highly recommended for first time visitors who, like us, prefer small group tours over bus tours or fumbling around on our own
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