Learn about the history and culture of New York City on this all-day tour. Your guide, a professor at the City University of New York and a native New Yorker, shares the secrets about the city, as you travel around the city. Visit landmarks such as Rockefeller Center, Radio City Music Hall, The National 9/11 Memorial & Museum, Central Park, and more. Plus, you’ll ride on the Staten Island Ferry.
Experience a comprehensive look at Manhattan landmarks
This tour is ideal for first-time visitors
The cost of a MetroCard is not included
Meet at the Plaza Hotel in Midtown Manhattan
What To Expect
Central Park
We will go for a brief stroll in the most beautiful section of the park with amazing views of “the pond” and a great spot to take photos! We will stop to take in the view and to learn about the history of Central Park.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
The Plaza
We will stop for a tour of the world famous Plaza Hotel, the most beautiful hotel in New York City! We will see the outside and parts of the inside of this famous NYC landmark. ( also the location of many movies that were shot here!)
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5 th Avenue
We will stroll down one of the most expensive shopping districts in the entire world and see the famous stores such as Armani, Vesace, Tiffany’s, Cartier, Rolex, Prada, Harry Winston, and many more.
• Admission Ticket Free
Time Warner Center
We will see the headquarters of CNN as well as many other famous news networks based in New York City.
• Admission Ticket Free
Trump Tower
Some hate him some love him but this has now because a famous (or infamous depending on your politics) NYC landmark. We will stop briefly outside.
• Admission Ticket Free
St. Patrick’s Cathedral
The most famous church in New York City and one of the most beautiful in the country!
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Rockefeller Center
We will walk all around Rockefeller Center and see the famous ice skating rink and Christmas tree (seasonal) as well as the headquarters of NBC. We will learn about the history of Rockefeller Center as well as all the NBC shows that are filmed her.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Radio City Music Hall
We will be able to see the famous Radio City Music Hall (often the place where the Grammy Awards take place as well as the famous Christmas Show)
• Admission Ticket Free
Times Square
The crossroads of the world! We will stop for some time to explore the most exciting place in New York City and in some ways the most exciting place in the world, Times Square! After you take pictures it’s time for our lunch break in Times Square!
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
One World Observatory
We will stop for pictures in front of the Freedom Tower (One World Observatory), the tallest building in the USA.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
The National 9/11 Memorial & Museum
We will go to the National 9/11 Memorial to honor the victims, almost 3,000 people who died there. We will learn about the history of that fateful day and many things you might not have known. This is the saddest most somber part of our tour but important see.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Wall Street
The financial capital of the world! We will see the famous New York Stock Exchange and learn about the Federal Reserve Bank of New York as well as the history of Wall Street.
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Trinity Church
Of of the oldest and most famous churches in New York City. National Treasure was filmed here. Burial place of Alexander Hamilton.
• Admission Ticket Free
Canyon of Heroes
We will stroll down the Canyon of Heroes and learn why it gets that name!
• Admission Ticket Free
Statue of Liberty
We will take a beautiful ferry ride and pass by the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island for pictures. We will be riding on the world famous Staten Island Ferry, the most famous boat ride in New York!
• Admission Ticket Free
New York Harbor
Our Staten Island Ferry boat ride will continue all the way across New York Harbor (5 miles) and we will get phenomenal views of the New York City skyline as well as the Verrazano Bridge, Brooklyn Bridge, Statue of Liberty, etc. This is one of the highlights of our tour!
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Highlight
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 4 travelers
Include
Everything is included except for the subway. It’s 2.90 with a “MetroCard”, credit card or Apple Pay