Discover NY Tour (Closed-Top Bus)

duration: 6 Hours cancellation_summary: Free Cancellation up to 24 Hours in Advance meeting_point: 770 7th Ave, New York, NY 10019 max_age: 99 group_size: 30 description: Experience the enchanting allure of New York City with Discover NY, your expert guide to the city’s top sights. Revel in the thrill of one of the USA’s top three sightseeing experiences and the top 10% of things to do worldwide, as celebrated by TripAdvisor! Join us and savor the quintessential NYC delights. Choose between our enclosed or glass-top buses for an unforgettable journey through the city that never sleeps! Highlights: + Fully guided walks with live narration from friendly and knowledgeable local guides + Spectacular views of iconic NYC landmarks + Luxury climate-controlled buses for an enjoyable all-weather experience + Staten Island ferry ride for sweeping views over the Statue of Liberty and the Manhattan skyline + Award-winning New York City sightseeing bus tours! Meet your Guide and Begin your New York City Bus Tour Our half-day New York City bus tour departs daily at 9 AM and 10 AM on 7th Ave between 50th & 51st Streets (in the middle of the block) and ends at 3 PM and 4 PM at the same location. Please note that ending times might be later than listed due to NYC traffic conditions. Meet your driver and guide, and take a seat aboard your comfortable bus to begin. Central Park 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 are measured. We’ll also drive by the Shops at Columbus Circle at Deutsche Bank Center, the Museum of Arts and Design, and the famous Plaza Hotel. Rockefeller Center The second stop on our tour is Rockefeller Center, where beautiful views over St. Patrick’s Cathedral await. We’ll also see the location of the winter ice-skating rink and Christmas Tree, and NBC’s Today Show set. 5th Avenue and Empire State Building Views Our third stop is on Fifth Avenue, where we pause to admire the iconic Empire State Building. This area also provides spectacular views of dramatic architecture featured in numerous books and films, including the Flatiron Building (Godzilla, Spider-Man), the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company Tower (The Runaway Skyscraper, Futurama), and of course the Empire State Building (King Kong, Independence Day). We drive by Madison Square Park – the original location of Madison Square Garden Arena, and our tour continues with a drive through iconic NYC neighborhoods such as Greenwich Village, Soho, Chinatown, and the Financial District. En route to the fourth stop, we drive by Wall Street for views of the New York Stock Exchange, Federal Hall (the location of the first Capitol Building of the United States), Trinity Church, and the famous Charging Bull sculpture on Broadway. World Trade Center and 9/11 Memorial Our fourth stop is the World Trade Center, where 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 withstood the destruction of 9/11. Gansevoort Liberty Market Lunch Stop Around 1 pm, we’ll stop for a quick lunch break at Gansevoort Liberty Market. Lunch is not included on your tour, but this is a great place to stop and pick up something tasty. The Staten Island Ferry Ride Our fifth stop is the Whitehall Terminal in downtown Manhattan, for a boat ride on the Staten Island ferry. During your relaxing cruise, soak up magnificent views over the Statue of Liberty to the Manhattan and Brooklyn skyline beyond. The boat docks back at the Whitehall Terminal, where we board our bus to head back to our original departure point on 7th Avenue in the Times Square area. Our tour concludes at 3 PM and 4 PM, back where it began. what_is_included: + New York City sightseeing bus tour, by luxury tour bus + Expert tour guides and live narration + Bottled water on buses + Guided walks + Staten Island ferry ride what_is_not_included: – Lunch (available, and payable separately) – Gratuities – Hotel pickup and drop-off itinerary: + Times Square (Start/End) + Central Park + Rockefeller Center + Madison Square Park + 9/11 Memorial (no Museum entry) + Gansevoort Liberty Market (lunch stop; not included in tour price) + The Staten Island Ferry highlights: + Fully guided walks with live narration from friendly and knowledgeable local guides + Spectacular views of iconic NYC landmarks + Luxury climate-controlled buses for an enjoyable all-weather experience + Staten Island ferry ride for sweeping views over the Statue of Liberty and the Manhattan skyline check_in_details: Please arrive 20 - 30 minutes before your departure time for a timely check in process. what_to_bring: Comfortable shoes and clothes. restrictions: While there will be some walking involved in the tour, your comfort is one of our top priorities. If you prefer, you are able to remain on the bus while sightseeing, as we do not require all guests to get off at every stop. disclaimers: Wheelchair & baby strollers accommodation: We strive to make our tours accessible and enjoyable for everyone. Our small-capacity tour buses can accommodate foldable wheelchairs and foldable baby strollers. However, if you or a member of your party uses a full-size wheelchair that requires a ramp, we kindly ask you to contact us directly. We're more than happy to make arrangements to accommodate your mobility needs. Operational Dates: 7 days a week, rain or shine Blackout Days: 4th of July (no night tour), Thanksgiving Day (no night tour), NYC Half-Day Marathon - March (no tours), Christmas Day (no tours) & New Year's Eve (no tours) Hotel pick-ups and drop-offs are not provided Parking: If you're driving in, we recommend using SpotHero – a parking reservation service that lets you find and reserve hourly, monthly, airport, and event parking at thousands of lots and garages in New York City.