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New York City Tours Listings
REVIEWS / DESCRIPTIONS OF SELECTED TOURS
Most of the following tours are available with New York Pass
http://www.newyorkpass.com
Bus/Coach Comprehensive
Brooklyn Tour by Luxury Motor Coach City Tour
We depart our easy-to-locate tour center aboard
our air-conditioned motor coach for a comprehensive exploration
of Brooklyn. Listen to expert narration from our friendly
knowledgeable driver-guide.
See charming Brooklyn Heights, nestled in ivy-covered brownstones
and tree-lined streets, home to writers Norman Mailer, Arthur
Miller Tennessee Williams. Discover the Heights' charm and catch
amazing views of lower Manhattan from the Promenade.
Learn about the lively Middle Eastern district on Atlantic Avenue
and the Famed Jewish Orthodox neighborhood of Borough Park. See
the attractive Caribbean enclave of Crowne Heights. Stop for
coffee in trendy Park Slope (beverage not included).
Drive through predominantly Italian-American Sheepshead Bay,
known for its fishing port and casino boats. Visit the Russian
enclave of Brighton Beach, nicknamed "Little Odessa" and take a
stroll along the 6-mile-long boardwalk of Coney Island.
Enjoy the ocean breezes as you snack on one of Nathan's Famous
hot dogs (meal not included) before heading back to our tour
center.
There's more to New York than Manhattan - join us on this
fabulous tour of Brooklyn and other Downtown neighborhoods.
In warm weather, dress light, wear sunblock and comfortable
shoes.
In cool weather, wear layered clothing to ensure comfort.
Bus/Coach New York Uptown
Loop, Hop Off - Hop On Double Decker Bus Tour
Your pass is valid for one day. It only takes 2
hours to ride the loop with no hop-offs, but we're sure that you
can enjoy the entire day, taking in the sites of uptown New York
City.
Here's how our Loop Tours work:
Each bus will make stops along their loop.• At each brief
stop, you can get off the bus or stay on • When you are
done sightseeing, shopping, etc. hop back on the bus at the same
spot,Or hop back on the bus further along the Loop at a different
stop
All hop-on and hop-off locations are provided on a detailed map,
with instructions, when you redeem your E-ticket at our tour
center.
Hop on your luxury double-decker tour bus with Open-top levels,
Enclosed Heated and air-conditioned lower levels
Large windows to view the city sights.
Stops include Central Park West, the first public park built in
America, Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, the
architectural and cultural heart of a vibrant neighborhood.
Check out Dakota Apartments, an impressive and attractive
achievement in architecture. See the American Museum of Natural
History where you can check out an array of exhibits and
programs.
Admission is not included and rates are as follows: Adults:
$12.00, Children (2-12): $7.00 and Senior/Student with ID:
$9.00.
The tour continues with a visit to Cathedral of St. John the
Divine. Check out Grant's Tomb, where General Ulysses S. Grant
and his wife Julia are buried. Bring your camera to the Apollo
Theater! Stop by the Harlem Market, full of traditional African
crafts and textiles.
Stop off at the Metropolitan Museum.
This tour does not include admission to the museum which ranges
from approximately $12.00 for adults and $7.00 for students and
senior citizens.
After your exciting day of sightseeing, your bus will drop you
off at the tour center in Times Square. Don t miss out on this
awesome tour! Be sure to reserve your seats today.
To view the map of our New York City loops and the Ticket
Redemption locations
Spend the day discovering the best sights to see in uptown New
York City on a luxury double-decker bus providing the best
views!
Wear lightweight clothing in the summer to beat the heat.
Layer your clothing in the winter to ensure comfort in the colder
temperatures. Wear comfortable walking shoes.
City Tour New York Downtown
Loop Hop-On, Hop-Off Double Decker Bus Tour
Take this perfect 1-day tour for those on a strict
time schedule! With multiple departure times daily, you control
the places to hop-on and hop-off! Don t wait for stragglers -
visit the sites that you find interesting! What tour offers so
many options and makes getting there so easy?
Here's how our Loop Tours work:
Each bus will make stops along their loop. At each brief stop,
you can get off the bus or stay on
When you are done sightseeing, shopping, etc. hop back on the bus
at the same spot
Or, hop back on the bus further along the Loop at a different
stop
All hop-on and hop-off locations are provided on a detailed map,
with instructions, when you redeem your E-ticket at our tour
center.
Your tour bus will "loop" downtown New York City, making stops at
various locations throughout the area. Take the opportunity to
hop-off at the most popular sites and hop back on when you are
ready for the next one. Leave the taxi fare at home and forget
trying to navigate the city on your own! Let us do the driving
and you do the sightseeing.
Travel to where history meets technology the neighborhoods on the
Downtown Loop are some of the oldest and some of the newest in
Manhattan. Stops include Greenwich Village, where the artistic
past comes alive, and the New Times Square, Empire State Building
- an icon of architecture, as well as the Flatiron building and
Union Square shopping districts, Soho, Chinatown, Little Italy,
the Lower East Side, East Village, Rockefeller Center, Intrepid
Sea-Air-Space Museum and more.
Discover why New York City is instrumental in paving the way for
growth, capitalism and opportunity. This tour will help you
uncover the history and importance behind every landmark that you
visit.
To view the map of our New York City loops and the Ticket
Redemption locations
Discover downtown New York at your own pace - and
let us handle the traffic!
Dress in cool lightweight clothing, wear sunblock and comfortable
shoes.
City Tour New York City Night
Loop Double-Decker Bus Tour (Bus)
This time-saver trip enables you to capture
awe-inspiring New York sights at their best - at night! Cruise
around the city on a comfortable double-decker bus providing the
best views of these sites!
See Central Park, Times Square, the Empire State Building,
Greenwich Village, SoHo, Chinatown and Little Italy. These are
among the best New York sites to see! This tour includes a stop
in Brooklyn for magnificent views of Manhattan's skyline.
The Empire State Building is cemented in both New York and U.S.
History. See it lit up at night and hear why the light colors
change during the year.
Greenwich Village is a must see! For over 100 years, this small
area below 14th Street and west of Broadway has been a Mecca to
the creative, rebellious and Bohemian. Although today no starving
artists could afford to live here, the vibe still lingers and the
beat goes on.
SoHo, an acronym for South of Houston Street. The SoHo that will
surround you, with its cast-iron warehouses and cobblestone
streets arose in the 1850's after the residential population
moved uptown.
Squeezed into a tiny area of lower Manhattan, Chinatown has
remained an immigrant enclave and retained its unique cultural
personality. While some tourists in NYC visit the East Side of
Manhattan, others wish to experience the "Far East" side.
Rockefeller Center is an art deco marvel consisting of 19
commercial buildings covering 11 acres in midtown Manhattan from
49th to 52nd Streets, Fifth to Seventh Avenues.
A 20-minute stop at the New York Waterway will allow for you to
stretch your legs and catch spectacular views of the city
lights.
The Manhattan Bridge is a suspension bridge that runs 6855 feet
long, connecting western Brooklyn with southeastern
Manhattan.
Don t miss the bus! Capture these popular sites while we do the
driving. Don t bother with maps, taxis or parking! Relax and have
fun in New York city at night!
To view the map of our New York City loops and the Ticket
Redemption locations
During the Holiday Season (November 25 through
December 30) our Night Loop tour is replaced by our Holiday
Lights Tour
This is the best way to see the city that never sleeps - take a
bite out of the Big Apple on this spectacular tour!
Dress in lightweight clothing but bring a sweater and wear
comfortable shoes.
Wear layered clothing to beat the cold!
City Tour New York City
Holiday Lights Tour (Bus)
Witness all the glittering splendor New York City
has to offer on the Holiday Lights Tour. During this special
season of the year, see the laser light show at Grand Central
Terminal, Macy's Christmas decorations, Lord Taylor's world
famous animated windows, Fifth Avenue shops in their holiday
finery, the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Rink, Brooklyn
Bridge and much more!
Don t miss the bus! Capture these popular sites while we do the
driving. Don t bother with maps, taxi s or parking! Relax,
discover and have fun in New York City at night!
This tour replaces our Night Loop tour during the Holiday Season.
To view the details of our Night Loop Tour
Capture glorious views of New York City all lit up for the
holidays from the inside of a cozy, comfortable double decker bus
or motor coach.
Tour operates only in the winter months. November 24, 2006
through December 30, 2006.
Wear layered clothing in the winter and bring a jacket to ensure
comfort in the cold weather!
City Tour Manhattan
Comprehensive Sightseeing Bus Tour (Bus)
See the best sights of Manhattan from Harlem to
Battery Park. Then, board the ferry for a cruise to the Statue of
Liberty! Drive up to Central Park, St. John the Divine Cathedral,
Grant's Tomb, Harlem, the Museum Mile, Fifth Avenue, Rockefeller
Center and more.
Stops on this tour include
Lunch: Spend 1-hour a midtown restaurant and indulge in
American cuisine.Liberty Harbor Cruise: This allows for
close views and photo opportunities of the Statue of Liberty,
Ellis Island and the Brooklyn Bridge. This sightseeing cruise
includes live commentary in English by a professional
guide.
United Nations Tour:
Spend 1 hour at the United Nations on
a guided group tour.
Drive Past:
Our driving tour of the city includes the following sites (the
only stops are brief courtesy stops).
Greenwich Village:
For over 100 years this area has been a
mecca to the creative and rebellious. Drive through Greenwich
Village and feed your creative side!
SoHo:
Let our ride through SoHo surround you with its cast
iron warehouses and cobblestone streets.
Little Italy:
Little Italy will tempt you with its sights,
sounds and smells of Italian cuisine and culture emanating from
the restaurants surrounding your every move.
Grant's Tomb:
Drive past the memorial to Ulysses S. Grant,
victorious Union commander of the Civil War and includes the tomb
of General Grant and his wife.
Harlem:
Your tour continues with a drive through Harlem,
home of the Harlem Renaissance. During this time in history,
artists, writers and intellectuals gave our country some of the
best African American art and literature - W. E. B. DuBois,
Langston Hughes others helped power America s cultural influence
around the world.
Capture uptown and downtown Manhattan by water and land on this
exciting guided tour full of discovery and fun!
In warm weather, wear lightweight clothing, comfortable shoes and
sunblock.
In cool weather, layer up your apparel to ensure comfort in
varying temperatures..
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