Top New York City Day Trips

This was absolutely amazing. I feel we got a special treatment because while just before we started it POURED rain, the end result was amazing sunset shots WITH RAINBOWS! Tip: Arrive early. We were able to board at 6:15 for a 7pm departure...got exactly the seats we wanted.

We took this tour the second day of our NY trip. It was perfect since we wanted to see the different boroughs in NY but being from California, we thought it would be too stressful for us to figure out how to get around. It was the best decision to be led by an expert and knowledgeable New Yorker! Positives: - Tour guide Jorge and driver Julian. Wow! I felt like a student in a New York History class. Jorge was so knowledgeable and engaging, and loved his sense of humor and sharing personal stories of his own! Julian was a champ navigating the highways and streets - I’ve heard about the challenges of driving the streets of NY…but in a big tour bus? Skills!!! - Bus was comfortable and it happened to be in the 90s that day so the air flow inside the bus made the tour comfortable. We went on a Thursday and the bus wasn’t completely full, and my two daughters sat together so it was comfortable to have an empty seat next to me. - Communication was great the entire time leading up to and during the tour. I like over-communication vs poor communication and I appreciated all the reminders that kept coming in on my phone/email. Jorge was very clear at each stop how much time we have to explore which isn’t a whole lot of time, but enough to stretch your legs, take photos, and enjoy the views. - If you are interested in learning about rich NY history and want to see neighborhoods outside of Manhattan/Times Square, book this tour! We stayed in Manhattan so I wanted my daughters and I to see the real boroughs away from the bright lights and tourists. It really paints the picture of how big NY is. - The tour is very balanced - it touches on art, music, sports, diversity of people, and food. We visited a bodega in the Bronx and had a delicious beef empanada! Opportunities (for consideration only - this tour was still five stars in my book): - More time at some of the stops. Traffic must have been heavier than usual based on Jorge’s comments about parking. So some of our stops were really quick like DUMBO. I wish we were able to get out and take a photo in front of the Apollo theater but we just stayed on the bus while Jorge talked about the history. There is construction happening at the Apollo which was communicated ahead of time, but I was under the impression that we could still take photos outside of the theater. - Maybe add more food sampling for example, a Jamaican Beef Patty from Queens. - Maybe mention more rappers/musicians like Notorious BIG (Brooklyn) or A Tribe Called Quest (they have a mural in Queens). Or talk about street artists who were famous for their start in NY like KAWS or Keith Haring. Those two artists are huge brands today. - Maybe mention fashion designers like Ralph Lauren who I believe was born and raised in the Bronx. Overall, I loved this tour and would highly recommend it to anyone visiting NY. Thank you Jorge and Julian for a wonderful experience and getting us around safely.

It was an incredible experience—a fantastic 360-degree panoramic view of Manhattan featuring thousands of mirrors, with unforgettable reflections on the floor, ceiling, and all around. Excellent organization and a friendly team. I highly recommend visiting this marvel at least once in your lifetime.

Loved this tour! Our guide was great and extremely knowledgeable about the city and its history. While it is a lot of walking, it really didn’t feel like it. Make sure you check the weather and dress appropriately. It was cold and we battled rain on and off. Having said that, it was 100% worth it! We also purchased the One World entry and it was not disappointing.

Visuals were amazing. But the tour guide is what it made it so informative and every bit worth the cost of the trip. He was a walking encylopedia/historian about NYC. We loved it! The acoustics made him difficult to hear at times so be sure to sit or stand near a speaker.

Im just back from New york, 22.03.26...Glad we took the two day trip was worth it.. Its a long trip but there is plenty of stops along the way..The driver and our guide was brilliant.. The falls are majestic and so worth seeing..The hotel they put us in was fantastic , breakfast included. They do ask for tips at the end , between 20 and 25 dollars per person..

Excellent trip and well worth it. We had David as our tour guide who was fantastic and had a wealth of knowledge. He was giving history from the start of the trip. Coach was nice and comfortable and we had Enrique as the driver who got us there in good time, safely with a stop off once each way. We were not too sure on booking this tour due to the long day, but glad we did. Highly recommend A+

Going during off hours (early afternoon) avoided excessive crowds. Also being in NYC during shoulder seasons minimizes overall city crowds. The history, views, and sharing with family enhanced our experience. I had been outside on WTC years ago and loved the views - this was as (or more) impressive. Only downside was the pop up wine bar was not open (!). I didn't want a beer, I wanted a glass of wine yet unless I ponied up to the restaurant there was none available. Not a showstopper, just an observation. Loved our time and I'll return again in the future.