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Welcome to New York City Tour

7 Reviews 5.00 out of 5 stars Based on 7 reviews collected by Cool NYC and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 100% of reviewers | New York City, USA
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2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
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Overview

This tour is for people who've never been to New York but who want to use the subway and buses like a New Yorker! We will give you the self confidence in effortlessly traveling uptown, downtown, & crosstown whether by bus or train! 4 million people do it every day, so why not you? We will help you and your companions get the most out of your limited time here and plan your agenda!
We will meet you at your hotel, or at the Bryant Park Fountain at Sixth Ave and West 41st Street, demonstrate how to get around via subway, bus, taxi, or foot, and give you the official NYC Subway Map and show you how to read it!
Pick a neighborhood or from the list above, and we will show you around that place, or we can design a personalized walking tour for you starting at your hotel. After our 2½ hours together, you’ll be a confident, educated NYC traveller!
This is a customized tour, if the date you want isn't available, email me and I may be able to accommodate you.

What's Included

  • Tutorial on how to navigate New York City like a Pro!
  • New York City Subway and Manhattan Bus Maps
  • MetroCard or Credit Card for use on NYC Subways and Buses
  • If you need me to pick-up in NJ or Queens, will be an additional $5.00 per person charge.
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Meeting and Pickup

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Anywhere in Manhattan is about the same, if you need us to pick-up in NJ or Queens, will be an additional $5.00 per person charge.

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1095 6th Avenue
New York, NY 10036, USA

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Rockefeller Center

Rockefeller Center is the heart of Midtown Manhattan, I will show you around 30 Rock and the fabled underground concourse and help you understand its significance for world communications and media.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Grand Central Terminal

Walk over to Grand Central, New York's most spectacular train station, home of many famous movie scenes and all Metro North Commuter Trains.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Times Square / Theater District

Times Square is undoubtedly New York's most popular tourist destination. I will point out landmark buildings and happenings here, but more importantly, I'll instruct you in how to use the subway through here to get to the other New York destinations you might want to visit.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Staten Island

The Staten Island Ferry is the most popular way to see the Statue of Liberty for free, I'll show you how to use the ferry, tell you which are the best ferries to views (they're not all the same) and explain how to get back to Manhattan quickly or where to go for a nice meal in Staten Island!
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Brooklyn Bridge

The Brooklyn Bridge is beyond iconic, in recent years it has become one of New York's most popular tourist attractions. I can show you how to get there via subway and also many other interesting historic buildings at the Manhattan base of bridge.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

New York Stock Exchange

Located on the corner of Wall and Broad Streets in Lower Manhattan, there is no more important site in NYC to the economy of the world. Having worked in and around Wall Street my entire career, I'll explain how it works and some of the tech advances that have changed how it functions in recent years.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

New York City

We will take the subway from Midtown Manhattan to Downtown and Wall Street so you can get an understanding of how to navigate like a native New Yorker on your visit to the Big Apple!
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Welcome to New York City Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Tutorial on how to navigate New York City like a Pro!
  • New York City Subway and Manhattan Bus Maps
  • MetroCard or Credit Card for use on NYC Subways and Buses
  • If you need me to pick-up in NJ or Queens, will be an additional $5.00 per person charge.

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

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