NYC in a Day Tour: Lady Liberty, Times Square, 9/11 Memorial
Description
Experience an immersive journey through New York City, led by a local guide. This top-rated tour captures the city's iconic highlights. Designed to let you embrace the essence of the city by walking, using the subway, and taking the Staten Island ferry, this experience takes you from vibrant Times Square to the historic Brooklyn Bridge and the Statue of Liberty. With a small-group setting, you'll enjoy a more intimate experience and personalized attention from your guide. Additionally, the tour provides the opportunity to upgrade for a visit to the One World Observatory for breathtaking views from all three levels.
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Itinerary
In the entertainment hub of Midtown Manhattan, experience what makes this one of the busiest tourist destinations in the world. Snap a selfie with the lights and signs!
Follow in the footsteps of legends like Ethel Barrymore and Lin-Manuel Miranda as you discover how Broadway began in America.
Home to shopping, dining, and beautiful art deco architecture, Rockefeller Center is a place you may want to return during your stay. Your guide has tips for your visit!
This is the largest Gothic Catholic cathedral in the country. Admire its white marble exterior and towering spires.
See this NYC institution on our route and wave to the lions.
As we pass, you’ll glimpse the building that was briefly the world’s tallest.
Test the mystery of the Whispering Corners and be awed by the celestial mural on the ceiling.
We’ll board the subway for a quick ride to Lower Manhattan, and you’ll learn how to travel like a real New Yorker. Payment is required via contactless payment on your phone, or via your debit or credit card at the turnstile.
Take a photo with this bronze sculpture that symbolizes American commerce. You might be surprised what will bring good luck here!
This Beaux-Arts landmark built in the early 20th century was once a building used to collect duties. Learn why it’s named for Hamilton.
Walk the famous ticker-tape parade route starting in Battery Park as you learn the story of the Canyon of Heroes.
Glimpse New York’s most famous bridge, seen from our route.
Ride the ferry for an authentic NYC experience, and enjoy views of the Statue of Liberty and the Manhattan skyline. It’s great for photos.
See where Alexander Hamilton and other famous New Yorkers lie buried in the graveyard outside this Gothic Revival church dating to 1846.
This peaceful plaza features the largest man-made waterfalls in the country. We’ll learn more about the stories and heroism of that fateful day as we pause here.
This is the symbolic center of American finance. See the New York Stock Exchange and learn why Wall Street looks so large on the global financial scene.
See the place where George Washington was inaugurated as president, though the original building is gone. The many-columned national landmark that stands here today was built in 1842.
Upgrade to visit this 360-degree observation deck at the One World Trade Center. Your upgrade is optional but a perfect capstone to your day in NYC!
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Approximately 5 miles of walking. Please do not book this tour if you cannot walk 5 miles over 6 hours.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Reviews(1,768)
This tour was exactly what we hoped for, with only one day in New York. We hoped to see as many iconic NY sights as we could, and this tour delivered. Our tour guide John was interesting and enthusiastic, and came prepared with a book of printed photographs that made the history of this city come to life. He was flexible with our family group, including answers to the many questions we had. Be prepared for the physical part of this tour, as there is plenty of walking. Well worth the time, money, and steps!
We had John for a guide and he was great! Very knowledgeable and was able to answer all of pur questions.
This walking tour was a great overview tour of the city. Our tour guide, Dan, was super knowledgeable and was able to provide great details to NYC history and logistics
Jim was a fantastic guide! He was very knowledgeable about the city and did a great job personalizing our tour to the interests of our family. We went all over the city and always felt safe and learned about so many facets of the city. It was a long and comprehensive tour but we were never bored. Thanks for a great day, Jim!
Dan was great! Very knowledgeable, friendly, upbeat. Saw the major sites. Wish 9/11 museum admission was an option instead of One World Observatory. Recommend for older kids/teens. Lots of walking. Our weather was perfect.
Wonderful tour, incredible tour guide!
It was a very nice tour and our guide was very informative and pleasant.
Had an amazing day exploring NYC with Cale. He shared so much information about NY and it was a fun and exciting way to learn it all. Cale was able to answer all our questions and did a great job setting a comfortable and fun experience ace for the day. I would highly recommend this tour!
Thank you so much for your kind review! We're thrilled to hear you had an amazing day exploring NYC with Cale and that his knowledge and energy made the experience both fun and informative. It’s great to know you felt comfortable throughout the tour and enjoyed seeing so many key sites in one day. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again soon!
My husband and I really the NYC in a day tour. Jim was an awesome tour guide. He was knowledgeable about all the sites. He gave us a lot of history about all the sites plus he showed us a few extra hidden spots. We enjoyed the Staten Ferry ride. He gave us a lot of history of Lady Liberty. He also saved us some money. He escorted us back to our starting point because we were somewhat intimidated by the subway. His tips on walking Central Park also saved us some money. We were going to take a pedicab but walking was a much better option. Thanks Jim for a great introduction to NYC for the first time visitor
Interesting walking tour of the city! Good for first time visitors. I felt more history / information on the sites we saw on the walk would improve the tour. It did follow the itinerary.
Thank you for your feedback! We're glad to hear you found the tour interesting and well suited for first-time visitors. We also appreciate your note about including more historical information and will share this with our team as we continue to improve the experience. Thank you for joining us!
