Manhattan Experience: 6 or 8 Hour Guided Tour
These comprehensive, escorted Double Decker tours of Manhattan will show you the very best of New York City. Your knowledgeable and entertaining tour guide will stay with you for the duration of your tour, providing fun facts and commentary as you take in the views from the best seat in town! 2 tour options allow you to pick the experience that’s best for you and your schedule.
So sit back and relax as your professional guide introduces you to Manhattan’s landmarks and eclectic neighborhoods. Your tour includes views of Times Square, Central Park, Little Italy, Fifth Avenue, The Empire State Building, Harlem, The Brooklyn Bridge and more!
8HR Manhattan Experience includes:
· Up close views of famous NYC landmarks from the top deck of a Gray Line CitySightseeing Double Decker tour bus.
· A brief walking tour of the High Line, a public park built on a historic freight rail line elevated above the streets on Manhattan’s West Side.
· A brief walking tour of the One World Trade Center campus, including a photo stop at the awe inspiring 9/11 Memorial fountains.
· A 60 min sightseeing ferry cruise affording spectacular views of The Statue of Liberty and the famed New York City skyline.
· Admission to The Top of the Rock Observatory at Rockefeller Center.
6HR Best of Manhattan includes:
· Up close views of famous NYC landmarks from the top deck of a Gray Line CitySightseeing Double Decker tour bus.
· A brief walking tour of the High Line, a public park built on a historic freight rail line elevated above the streets on Manhattan’s West Side.
· A brief walking tour of the One World Trade Center campus, including a photo stop at the awe inspiring 9/11 Memorial fountains.
· A 60 min sightseeing ferry cruise affording spectacular views of The Statue of Liberty and the famed New York City skyline.
Departure Location:
777 8th Avenue (between 47th & 48th St.)
Departure Time:
Daily at 9:00AM or 9:30 am for Manhattan Experience Highlights ticket.
Voucher Information:
Once you've completed your online purchased, you will be instantly redirected to a page with your live ticket. Just take a screenshot of the QR code and store it in your phone.* This live ticket can be used immediately to board the bus at any designated hop-on stop along the route. No need to travel across town to begin your tour at a specific or less convenient location. Once the driver scans your ticket the first time, your tour is officially underway! Please see the Routes Tab above for a complete list of stops.
*You can also print your ticket if you prefer.
There are 4 exploration stops where you will have the opportunity to get out on foot and explore the area up close with your guide. Exploration stops include:
- The 9/11 Memorial
- Grant’s Tomb
- Rockefeller Center
- Little Italy
This unique experience takes you through Manhattan from the comfort of a Double Decker tour bus.
Is my ticket to Top of the Rock included?
Yes, the Manhattan Experience tour comes with admission to Top of the Rock. Top of the Rock is the last stop on this tour, so that you can spend as much time as you want checking out 360-degree views of New York and its surrounding areas.
Do I have to get off and stay with my guide at each exploration stop?
Your guide will stay with the group at the exploration spots so that your tour can continue on foot while you get up close with some great NYC landmarks.
Can I use my voucher to board the Double Decker tour bus?
YES! We have recently upgraded our technology, so you no longer have to redeem a voucher for a bus ticket at a visitor’s center. Your live ticket is delivered to you instantly. Just print or store it on your phone and the bus driver will scan it for immediate boarding.
Do I need a reservation?
You will need to make a reservation either online or at one of our visitor centers before check-in begins at 8:30am.
Do I need to specify a date of travel?
No. When you start your order, you will have to choose the day you believe you are going to redeem the voucher. However, we do understand that plans change so you have one year from the date of purchase to begin using your pass. After one year, it will expire.
How long is this tour?
Approximately 8 hours.
What time does the tour start?
9:00 am, please arrive by 8:30am to check in.
Where do I go to get the van?
The van departs from 777 8th Avenue (between 47th & 48th St.)
