New York City Tour with Driver-Guide and Separate Guide Option
4.5
New York City Tour with Driver-Guide and Separate Guide Option
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Duration: 6h
Start time: Check availability
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Live guide: English
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- Private tour
- Custom itinerary
- Licensed driver/guide
- Transport by private vehicle
- Hotel/cruise terminal/airport pickup and drop-off
- Up to 6 guests (unless transporting luggage and/or separate guide option is selected, then 5 guests)
- Entry/Admission - Central Park
What's not included- Food, drink, and meals (available to purchase)
- Gratuities
- Admission fees as indicated on list of sights
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.Pickup details
- We will meet you at any location of your choice in a 15-mile radius of Times Square
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.Airport pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included airports.- John F. Kennedy Intl Airport, Jamaica, NY 11430
- Newark Liberty Intl Airport, 3 Brewster Rd, Newark, NJ 07114
- LaGuardia Airport, East Elmhurst, NY 11371
Port pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included ports.- Cape Liberty Cruise Port, 4 Port Terminal Blvd, Bayonne, NJ 07002, USA
- Manhattan Cruise Terminal, 711 12th Ave, New York, NY 10019, USA
- Brooklyn Cruise Terminal, 210 Clinton Wharf, Brooklyn, NY 11231, USA
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Wheelchair accessible
- Pushchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 7908P1- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- At time of booking, all guests must provide: pick up location and mobile/cellular telephone number. In addition, if airport or cruise terminal pick up: name of carrier; flight number or ship name
- A maximum of 6 people per group (unless luggage will also be transported or second guide option selected, then maximum of 5 guests)
- Collapsible wheelchairs can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them when they board and disembark
- Most travellers can participate
- Children ages 0-4 must be accompanied by a child safety seat. Children ages 4-8 must come with a booster seat. The use of these seats by children is required by law. A tour with children ages 8 or younger cannot commence without the appropriate booster or child safety seat.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 7908P1
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- 9Pass byNew York Public Library
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- paigek6320 contributionsMagical Christmas Lights TourThis private tour was one of the highlights of our New York long weekend! Scott is fabulous! He showed us so many beautiful lights and hi lights of New York at Christmas! Rockefeller Christmas tree, 5th Avenue windows, Hudson Yards, the Plaza Hotel, New York Public Library were a few showstoppers! Scott is so personable and knowledgeable. He made the trip the kind of night you didn’t want to end! He even showed my friend China Town and Little Italy as a bonus! Highly recommend!Written 30 December 2024
- stevejF8817MM0 contributionsGet tour of NYC and saw a lot of Christmas Decorations as wellTook this tour with just my wife. It was expensive but having our own driver and tour guide during this busy time of the year was well worth it. Didn't get to stop at as many Christmas decoration locations as I thought we were going to as the traffic was just too crazy. Also didn't get to actually ice-skate at Rockerfeller center but we would have waited in line for hours if we tried. Asked to see Time Square which we did see but couldn't get out of the car to walkaround in as there was just too many people. On a more positive note, we saw more of Manhattan than we had ever seen the last 6 times we have been here. So I would say Christmas decoration or not, it's just a great NYC tour as well. Both Vince and Scott were great and VERY knowledgeable about NYC. Thanks guys!! We will be back.Written 13 December 2024
- Mary L0 contributionsA day in the Hampton’sDriver was very accommodating and flexible. Lovely day, beautiful surroundings, and good wine! Enjoyed the day and would go back.Written 19 November 2024
- seschell310 contributionsGreat Tour!!Rob was our tour guide on our 9 hr private tour of the city. He was FANTASTIC! He knew it all from history, to architecture to the different cultures of the neighborhoods. It was an amazing way to see the city and get an understanding of all we were seeing! We thoroughly enjoyed our day and learned so much! I highly recommend this tour!Written 19 December 2023
- Silvina4470 contributionsFantastic visto to BridgehamptonAlways a pleasure to visit Wolffer estate 🏡 Sagaponack! Had the best time with friends and family !Written 27 July 2023
- Amandatravels4fun0 contributionsAn amazing tour of NYCRob was amazing! So knowledgeable, friendly and easy to talk with. We spent the day enjoying the sites and all 7 hours were filled with great company, views of many areas around the city and experiences that will be cherished.Written 26 July 2023
- Carrie C0 contributionsRob is the perfect guide - BEST VALUE in NYC!I recently visited NYC with my husband and parents. It was their first time in NYC and I wanted to give them a overview of the city's most iconic spots, but also insight into the history and culture that make New York unique. Our guide was Rob who was punctual, thoughtful and sensitive to our needs. My parents needed a slower pace and more frequent breaks which Rob accommodated easily. Rob tailored the experience to our particular interests, specifically history, architecture and food! We enjoyed some fabulous meals and learned so much that enriched our time in the City. Moreover, Rob gave us many safety tips and lessons for using public transit that made the rest of the week more enjoyable. Rob is knowledgeable, friendly, and great at the group photos. I highly recommend Rob and this New York tour whether you are visiting NYC for the first or fiftieth time. It is worth every penny. I will be asking for Rob next time I am in NYC to show me around a different neighborhood, and hopefully, to share some more great meals together. Thanks, Rob, for a fantastic time!Written 17 July 2023
- caitlinc6220 contributionsGreat Way to Hit the HighlightsWe had a great tour this weekend! This tour is a great way to have a customizable experience in New York and cover a lot in one day. We started off the day choosing where we wanted to go, which was super nice. Our tour guide Rob had a lot of information about the city and was very accommodating to what we wanted to do, when we needed breaks, etc. He even stayed extra time with us to ensure we made it to the spots we planned, which was extremely appreciated. We really enjoyed our time with him. We did choose the Library as one of our stops and it was closed for the holiday weekend. I would like that to be expertise information a tour guide/company is responsible for ahead of time so we didn't waste time visiting an unopen location. I would also reiterate this is a walking/subway tour and there is no bus involved (as the title on Tripadvisor is a bit misleading). Overall we really enjoyed our tour of the city and using a guide made it much easier to cover a large amount of area in a short time!Written 31 May 2023
- kathycW3344YA0 contributionsHighly recommended private tour of all of NYC!Ronald communicated well up to the tour start. He was friendly and worked around our needs for the group size and start time. The tour itself was interesting for everyone. Some of us had been to NYC 50 times, some never. Everyone learned something new, and everyone had fun. The weather wasn’t great so we did the tour in a really comfortable and fancy van.Written 26 March 2023
- KSCanuck0 contributionsWonderful tour!Absolutely fantastic experience! We learned so much from Scott about areas of New York City most tourists don't visit. It was a very enjoyable day all the way around. Still thinking about the yummy Italian pastries we bought along the way too! I highly recommend this and any of the tours this company offers!Written 13 March 2023
- H7025HEdarrellh0 contributionsOur guide was the bestOur guide Scott was excellent. Worth every dime and some. He really knows the city and interesting facts and his food recommendations were spot on. He did such a great job. Thanks for making our trip Scott!Written 18 January 2023
- 882nickb0 contributionsPerfect 6hr highlights tour of ManhattanDelivered exactly what we wanted in a tour of the most famous city sites with some great food & stories along the way - tour guide Billy was fun, knowledgeable & accommodated all our requests like a proWritten 30 December 2022
- Tara6140 contributionsA great way to explore the city.Our family of five toured the city today with Billy. He was absolutely wonderful and customized our day to our interests. We love food and history and he made sure we had plenty of both. This is a great way to get acclimated to the city and make the most of your time. It is worth reiterating that this is a walking tour so plan on getting in your steps. Huge thanks to Billy and Ron for a great day!Written 19 December 2022
- 125sanata0 contributionsHistoric and fun!The tour was wonderful. Scott P. provided a very comfortable and knowledgeable experience and made the trip very efficient as we started from the farthest part from our hotel, Amish country, then came back to Philadelphia historic sights. Throughout the journey Scott provided great insight and conversation and I would highly recommend this tour.Written 22 November 2022
- Sarah M0 contributionsWonderful Day Tour!Our day trip to the Hamptons was fantastic! We absolutely loved seeing the houses and little towns. Our driver was wonderful, very knowledgeable about the area, and accommodated all of our requests. I would highly recommend this tour.Written 23 October 2022
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Nelson G
Clifford, MI145 contributions
May 2023 • Family
We chose this tour because a member of our group was 7 months pregnant and walking was not an option. Communication was excellent even before the day of the tour. On the day of the tour, Ron and Billy picked us up in front of our hotel. Both asked us what we wanted to see and explore. Once we had decided on a game plan, we were off. Well, as much as you can be in Manhattan traffic on a Saturday. Honestly, I much prefer walking tours, but if circumstances dictate the need for transportation - this is the way to go. We covered the city from central park to battery park. From the East river to the Hudson. If it was worth seeing, Ron and Billy got us there. The only negative to the day was that the traffic kept slowing us down. Ron and Billy secretly compensated for the traffic issues as the tour was a little longer than planned. The two made a great pair and while Billy was the guide that walked with us, Ron had an extreme amount of knowledge to share as he was getting us from point to point. The two were a great pair and genuinely care about your experience. As a matter of fact, our tour went a little long and toward the end they asked us about dinner. I told them that we had reservations at Carmine's but probably would not make it because of the delay. Billy attempted several calls to the restaurant to discuss our reservation and lateness. No one from Carmine's answered the phone, so Billy walked us into the restaurant to make sure we were seated. Amazing day with two amazing people.
Written 29 June 2023
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Wow! "Amazing" is pretty good. Thanks so much for sharing your experience with us!
Written 11 November 2023
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paharlen
Jesup, GA323 contributions
Jan 2018 • Family
We were so pleased with our tour around the city. We were traveling with children, and Scott did a wonderful job of tailoring the day around their requests. We saw in one day what it would have taken us multiple days to see on our own and it was so stress free & enjoyable. The SUV was super well maintained as well. We all learned so many interesting things....the information was the perfect amount....not too many details, but some very interesting tidbits. Everyone on the tour learned something new & we all were thrilled with our tour. Thanks!!!
Written 21 February 2018
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Amy X
Brisbane, Australia12 contributions
This tour was well worth the investment. Ronald was very knowledgeable and taught us so much about NY as we travelled around. He was accommodating, friendly and we were able to see so much in 6 hours. Highly Recommend!!!
Written 28 September 2022
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Hi, Amy. Sorry for the delay responding - we have been overwhelmed! So glad you found your tour of New York City with us to be a good investment. Thanks for your review!
Written 15 November 2022
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Sooty/Sweep
Monte Sereno, CA5 contributions
Dec 2021
Terrible, awful experience. Wouldn't ever use this company again, in New York or any other locations.
Written 17 January 2022
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The experience provided this traveler wasn't any different than that provided all our guests. In an effort to get the tour for free, Sooty complained to Viator, though he never complained to us during the tour or afterward. Failing to get satisfaction from Viator, Sooty filed to get his money back from the credit card issuer. The third-party objective credit card issuer also refused to refund Sooty's money, upon learning the facts of the story.
Crime doesn't pay Sooty (quite an appropriate name for one of such integrity and moral character). New York State Penal Law § 165.15 Theft of Services states, "A person is guilty of theft of services when... 3. With intent to obtain railroad, subway, bus, air, taxi or any other public transportation service without payment of the lawful charge therefor, or to avoid payment of the lawful charge for such transportation service which has been rendered to him, he obtains or attempts to obtain such service or avoids or attempts to avoid payment therefor by force, intimidation, stealth, deception or mechanical tampering, or by unjustifiable failure or refusal to pay..." he is guilty of Theft of Service.
Written 14 May 2022
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Susan B
Ardmore, OK3 contributions
Apr 2019 • Family
We had so much to see and so little time and this is a perfect way to get a great feel of the city. Scott our driver loves New York and it shows in the lovely way he tours the city. Wonderful van clean and professional in every way. Will do it again very time I am in the New York area.
Written 11 April 2019
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Thank you for your kind words! Glad you plan to include us in your future visits to the city. We look forward to seeing you again!
Written 30 June 2019
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Marty P
Weeki Wachee, FL21 contributions
Nov 2018 • Friends
We had a fabulous tour with driver-guide Scott. He picked us up at the cruise terminal in Brooklyn and we went non-stop for 6 hours +. We were able to get out and walk around the sights as desired while Scott either parked or drove around the block. We let him decide on the itinerary since some of us had not been to NYC before. He did a fantastic job. Couldn't ask for a better tour or tour guide. I highly recommend this tour.
Written 18 November 2018
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Oct 2018 • Couples
Could not have asked for a more enjoyable, informative tour of Manhattan than the time spent with Rob and Scott. We saw all the places we asked to see and were given insights into each one we wouldn't have received otherwise.We mentioned we had seen the musical Hamilton the day before and without asking, we were taken to Trinity Church where Hamilton, his wife and son are buried.While the separate guide option is somewhat pricey, it is worth every penny.
Written 6 November 2018
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5 of us in the family visiting from Australia ,Interested in booking tour 11 july, what is the cost for whole family tour?
Written 6 July 2019
I think it cost around $650 or so. I was totally worth it.
scott is the driver he has wonderful knowledge of the city and will show you wonderful insider stuff
Written 6 July 2019
I’m interested in crown access to the Statue of Liberty. Will I be able to do this this way?
Written 12 November 2018
Is this priced per person or for the hire of vehicle and driver for the day?
Written 30 August 2018
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