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Tour Includes:
Guided bus tour of Brooklyn with unlimited hop-on hop-off access.

Unique neighborhoods, stunning architecture, a fantastic dining scene, and so much more! Located just across the river from Manhattan, the borough of Brooklyn is home to a whole new side of New York you’ve never seen before. Climb aboard the New York Sightseeing Brooklyn tour and see just how much this incredible borough has to offer!

This fully-guided tour has been carefully designed to hit all of the must-see spots in Brooklyn! Visit the Brooklyn Bridge, Atlantic Avenue, Fort Greene Park, the Brooklyn Public Library, the Barclays Center (home to the Brooklyn Nets NBA team!), and so much more. Be sure to take in the beautiful brownstones and incredible architecture that make Brooklyn so unique, with an unbeatable view from the top of our double-decker buses.

With so much to see and do in Brooklyn, you’ll want to take your time exploring the city up close. Hop off at any of the 9 tour stops to take in the sites at your leisure. One can’t-miss attraction is the Brooklyn Botanical Garden, a 52-acre natural paradise that is home to more than 40,000 kinds of plants!

Prospect Park is another one of Brooklyn’s most beautiful and interesting attractions, and an absolute must-see. Stop by to visit the Prospect Park Zoo, or to take pictures in the stunning archway of Grand Army Plaza. Hungry? We recommend grabbing a bite to eat in Brooklyn’s Park Slope neighborhood, which is famous for its many delicious restaurants and is located directly adjacent to the park.

Other locations that are not to be missed on your Brooklyn adventure include the DUMBO neighborhood and Fulton Ferry landing, which provide the most incredible views and best photo opportunities for both the Manhattan Skyline and the Brooklyn Bridge.

Experience the borough that has been named the most “hip” in all of New York City. Book your Brooklyn Tour today!

Tour Highlights:
• Fully-guided double-decker bus tour with 9 hop-off stops
• Views of Prospect Park, Barclays Center, Brooklyn Bridge, Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn Promenade and much more!
• Tours available with narration in 11 different languages.

Fully-narrated double-decker bus tour of Downtown Manhattan. Unlimited hop-on, hop-off access with 21 convenient hop-off locations!

Downtown Manhattan is the heart and soul of the “City that Never Sleeps,” which makes it the perfect place to experience New York City’s iconic sights! On our double-decker Downtown Tour, you’ll begin in world-famous Times Square, where bright lights and billboards set the scene for your one-of-a-kind adventure.

Let our professional, well-versed tour guides take you on a journey through other well-known Manhattan neighborhoods, like Greenwich Village, SoHo, the Financial District, Chinatown and the Lower East Side. Sit back and relax as you enjoy double-decker views of famous sights like the Empire State Building, the Flatiron Building, Rockefeller Center, Madison Square Garden, the Statue of Liberty and many more! Make sure to have your camera ready because photo ops are plentiful!

What makes this tour truly unique is that you can hop-off at any of our 21 optimally-located stops to explore iconic attractions up close. So enjoy the prime people-watching in Washington Square Park, step inside the lives of early 20th century immigrants at the Tenement Museum on the Lower East Side, or spend lunchtime in Chinatown for the best dumplings and bubble tea you’ve ever had!

Highlights:
• Double-decker views of the Empire State Building, Times Square, One World Trade Center, Rockefeller Center, Madison Square Garden and more!
• Unlimited hop-on, hop-off access lets you explore sights at your leisure!
• Iconic views of the Statue of Liberty from hop-off point in Battery Park!
• Connections to/from the Brooklyn Tour
• Option to select an add-on attraction to your tour
• Live tour guide and recorded narration available in 11 different languages

  Buy Now, Board Now - from any stop on the tour! 
With Instant Delivery & Live Mobile Ticketing,  you can begin your tour immediately by boarding the bus at any designated hop-on stop. Simply show the driver your mobile ticket and you're on your way!

Fully-narrated double-decker bus tour of Uptown Manhattan. Unlimited hop-on, hop-off access with 20+ convenient hop-off locations!

3 Ticket Options

24-Hour Pass – Your pass spans a 24-hour period for convenient sightseeing!
Single Day Pass – Enjoy even more savings by seeing it all in 1 calendar day (pass expires at midnight).
24-Hour Uptown Tour + 1 Attraction - Your pass spans a 24-hour period for convenient sightseeing PLUS admission to one top New York City attraction of your choice!

Grab your front row seat to one of NYC’s most dazzling neighborhoods, Uptown Manhattan! Uptown is known for the stunning architecture of the grand mansions and beautiful brownstones that surround one of the city’s most iconic destinations, Central Park. From the many performance halls to the famous Museum Mile, explore the neighborhood where art, history, music, and more come together!

Double decker buses are the best way to see the beautiful homes and famous attractions that Uptown Manhattan is famous for. You’ll have unbeatable, unobstructed views without the hassle of crowds, and a knowledgeable tour guide to provide all of the important details and history along the way!

Your tour begins just south of Central Park and will travel along the west side of Manhattan. Sights you’ll see along the way include Lincoln Center, the ornate Cathedral of St. John, Grant’s Tomb, and Columbia University. As your tour proceeds towards the Harlem neighborhood keep an eye out for the famous Apollo Theater, which to this day serves as a performance venue for many musical talents! The tour continues back down the east side of Manhattan, and here you’ll find the incredible stretch of 5th Avenue known as Museum Mile. Hop off to explore The Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Guggenheim, the Museum of the City of New York, or any of the other famous museums and fine art institutions along the way.

Our buses run every 25-30 minutes, so you can take your time visiting the museums, admiring the beautiful mansions, or exploring Central Park. However you decide to spend your day in Uptown Manhattan, you’re sure to have the experience of a lifetime.

Three different ticket options allow you to choose the tour that’s right for you! The 24-hour Pass is valid for a full 24 hours from when it’s first redeemed. Or for more savings, go with the Single Day Pass which is valid for one calendar day. Start your day bright and early to take full advantage of the Single Day Pass since it expires at midnight of the day the ticket is redeemed. The Uptown Tour + 1 Attraction pass also includes admission to one top attraction of your choice! There’s no need to make your selection ahead of time; you can decide when you redeem your voucher in New York. Pick from one of the following top New York City attractions:

- Empire State Building Observatory
- Intrepid, Sea, Air, and Space Museum
- Top of the Rock
- The Metropolitan Museum of Art
- MoMA
- Madame Tussauds Wax Museum
- Ripley’s Believe it or Not!
- 9/11 Tribute Museum
- New York Historical Society
- Museum of the City of New York
- The Cloisters Museum
- Central Park Sightseeing Guided Bike Tour
- Central Park Sightseeing Walking Tour

Experience New York’s hub of art, culture, and music, book your Uptown Tour today!

Highlights:
• Fully-guided double-decker bus tour with 20+ hop-off stops
• Double-decker views of: Central Park, Columbus Circle, Lincoln Center, Grant’s Tomb, Apollo Theater and more.
• Multiple hop-off points along Central Park and Museum Mile (home to Metropolitan Museum of Art, The Guggenheim, and more!)
• Option to select an add-on attraction to your tour
• All double-decker bus tours available with narration in 11 different language options • Connections to/from the Downtown Tour

90-minute sightseeing cruise with 2 hop-off locations in Manhattan.

There’s no better way to see New York City’s stunning skyline than from the water! Climb aboard the CitySightseeing Ferry for an adventure filled with opportunities to see iconic landmarks and explore top attractions.

This fully-narrated harbor cruise is led by a professional guide who is eager to share classic New York experiences with you! You’ll stop in front of the Statue of Liberty, sail under the Brooklyn Bridge and have plenty of time to snap photos of the Empire State Building, One World Trade Center, the South Street Seaport, and the Manhattan skyline in all its glory.

Your exploration can continue on land at 2 hop-off locations: Pier 78, and World Financial Center. At Pier 78 in Midtown Manhattan, discover the wonder of Times Square and the Theater District.

For a unique and memorable tour of the Big Apple, book your CitySightseeing Ferry Tour today!

Highlights:
• Incredible views of the Manhattan skyline, including landmarks like the Empire State Building, the Statue of Liberty and One World Trade Center.
• Live tour guide.
• Climate-controlled interiors and comfortable outdoor decks.
• Connections to and from CitySightseeing New York® double-decker bus tours (with bus ticket).

Hop-on, hop-off access at 2 locations:
- Pier 78 – Midtown Manhattan, Theater District, Times Square, Restaurant Row, Hudson River Greenway Park
- World Financial Center – One World Trade Center, Century 21, City Hall

*Ticket valid for the date purchased or date redeemed.

2019 Schedule:
Pier 78 - Boards at: 9:45am, 11:45am, 1:45pm, 3:45pm
World Financial Center - Boards at: 10:20am, 12:20pm, 2:20pm, 4:20pm

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Begin your journey to New York City here and explore the stories behind the sites! Perfect for families, first-time visitors, and New Yorkers at heart alike.

Located at the top of Museum Mile on Fifth Avenue and across from Central Park, the Museum of the City of New York fosters understanding of the distinctive nature of urban life in the world’s most influential metropolis. It engages visitors by celebrating, documenting, and interpreting the city’s past, present, and future.

The Museum’s three first-floor galleries are devoted to New York at Its Core, an award winning, ongoing exhibition where visitors discover New York City’s history and consider its future through objects, images, video, photography, and interactive digital experiences.

Also ongoing is the short documentary Timescapes, a multimedia historical storytelling that brings viewers along on a journey through 400 years of history. (Scheduled every 40 minutes. Free headsets available in French, Mandarin, and Spanish.)

Finally, not to be missed are the special exhibitions in the second and third-floor galleries that focus on a wide range of city-specific issues and events.

The Museum Shop is stocked with a wide array of exhibition-related and New York City-centric items and gifts, and Chalsty’s Café offers sweet treats, savory snacks, breakfast, and lunch.

Save Big in New York With the Eat & Play Card

Are you ready to visit the vibrant, exciting city of New York? Save big while exploring some of the popular tourist attractions and restaurants in the area by using the Eat & Play card. Although traveling to the city may be fun, certain things can get expensive, so why not save some of your money while still having a fabulous time? Our discount count card will keep you satisfied without emptying out your pockets.

Fun Attractions for Everyone

Whether you are traveling with your children and partner, your parents, or even a few friends, you can receive major discounts on some of the greatest attractions in the area. Use our Eat & Play card to save money on some of the popular hotspots, including the Museum of the City of New York, Ground Zero Museum Workshop, Empire State Building and the Ripley’s Believe It or Not Museum. Catch a breathtaking view of the Statue of Liberty while standing on the observatory that the Empire State Building has to offer.

Don’t Forget to See a Show

A trip to New York would not be complete if you were not to see at least one Broadway show. Worried about the cost of tickets? Not anymore! Come see some of the most hilarious, intriguing and genuinely amazing shows on Broadway, including Aladdin, Chicago, The Lion King and Kinky Boots. Various options are available for guests of different ages, so you can get a deal on tickets for all kinds of shows. Use the Eat & Play card to your advantage and see more than one show without paying too much for the tickets.

Great Food at a Lower Cost

With all the touring that you may end up doing during your stay, you are bound to get hungry at some point. Who wants to pay full price for a meal when there is yet another opportunity to save? You can easily use our card at some of the tastiest food places in the city, including Atomic Wings, Broadway Joe Steakhouse, Chelsea Grill of Hell’s Kitchen and Havana Central. You will even be able to use it at some fast food joints, such as McDonald’s.

Start Saving Now!

Why wait to start saving your money? If you know that you want to travel to New York, consider buying the Eat & Play card to help you save even more. Some attractions and restaurants are a bit pricey in the area, but you can still enjoy them while on a budget by using this convenient card.

Click to see a complete listing of participating, Gray Line New York Eat and Play Card Merchants.

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Discover New York City from 1,050 feet above the bustling urban jungle at the city’s most iconic attraction: The Empire State Building! If you’re looking for a truly “New York” experience you can’t get anywhere else, this is the place!

The Empire State Building ticket not only gives you access to the legendary New York landmark, allowing you to soar 1,049 Ft (320 m) high and enjoy a magnificent 360-degree open air view of New York City. It also gives you access to the new second-floor galleries immersing guests in a series of exhibits, taking you on an experiential journey from the building’s construction to its current place in pop culture. Explore their new Site in the 1920s, Construction, Opening Day, Modern Marvel, Otis Elevators, World’s Most Famous Building, King Kong and Celebrity Exhibits!

Want to add a tour of the city to your ticket? Select the Empire State Building + Downtown Tour ticket option to add the Downtown Manhattan bus tour pass to your itinerary. You’ll have 24 hours (spanning TWO calendar days) to explore neighborhoods like Times Square, SoHo, Greenwich Village and Chinatown from a hop on hop off double decker bus. Hop off at any of the 21 convenient stops (including two stops right by the Empire State Building) along the way to grab lunch, visit a museum, or simply stroll around and people watch. Then hop back on the bus when you’re ready to continue the tour.

From the 86th floor Observatory that wraps around the building’s towering spire, you’ll have an unbeatable bird’s eye view of the beautiful NYC skyline and the city’s most notable attractions. You’ll see the Brooklyn Bridge, Times Square, the East and Hudson Rivers, and even the Statue of Liberty! On clear days, you can see far beyond the city limits! And thanks to the included self-guided multimedia tour, you’ll always know exactly what you’re seeing. You can even get a closer look by using the high-powered binoculars on site!

But the world-class views aren’t all this quintessential attraction has to offer. The grandiose lobby was recently renovated to the original 1930 Art Deco design and now features 24-karat gold ceiling murals! Continue onward to find two exhibits, Dare to Dream and the Sustainability Exhibit, that capture the rich history and meticulous design of the official historic landmark.

Highlights:
• Panoramic views of the city skyline from 1,050 feet above street level!
• See up to 80 miles away – and 5 states – from the open air promenades!
• Climate-controlled indoor viewing galleries offer a comfortable viewing environment, whatever the weather!
• Newly-renovated Art-Deco lobby and 2 state-of-the-art exhibits.
• Self-guided multimedia tour tells you what you’re seeing from every vantage point!

On-Site Upgrades:

102nd Floor Observatory: Take a ride in the manually operated Otis elevator to the uppermost observation deck! Here you’ll have the most spectacular views of the city and beyond. Upgrade at the Observatory ticket office on the 2nd floor or at the 86th floor kiosk.

Express Pass: See an official Empire State Building employee to purchase an Express Pass and skip to the front of every line, saving lots of time!

Multi-Media tour app: The free Official Empire State Building Observatory Experience App is available on the App Store and Google Play. It includes an audio visual tour guide detailing the building’s construction, sustainability, and views; as well as quizzes, videos and an image gallery. The App is available in English, French, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Portuguese, Spanish, and German.

Please note: Street sales agents outside of the building are not employed by the Empire State Building Observatory and are not authorized to sell Express upgrades.

Visitor Tips:
• Observatory is open until 2:00am daily so you can see the twinkling cityscape lit up against the night sky!
• Enjoy live music on most Thursday-Saturday evenings after 9:00 pm.
• State Grill and Bar serves breakfast, lunch and dinner in the lobby. No food or beverages are served on the upper levels.
• Average visit time is 1-2 hours.
• For more space in the viewing galleries and a shorter wait, visit between 8:00 am and 11:00 am or after 10:00 pm.
• Last elevator at 1:15AM

Dining:
• State Grill and Bar: sophisticated American cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
• Heartland Brewery, Europa Cafe, Chipotle, Starbucks

Accessibility:
The Empire State Building is fully ADA compliant. The 86th Floor Observatory deck has handicapped restrooms, ramps, and lowered viewing walls and binoculars. Service dogs are allowed throughout the building. Motorized and non-motorized wheelchairs are permitted.