New York City Shore Excursion: Pre-Cruise Half-Day Private Tour
New York City, USA
- 3 to 5 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Make the most of the time before your cruise and discover the Big Apple's top sights and attractions in the company of a New Yorker. This private shore excursion focuses on the best of Midtown and Lower Manhattan, including the bohemian West Village, posh SoHo, and even a drive across the Brooklyn Bridge. Afterwards, get dropped off at your cruise port in Manhattan, Brooklyn, or Cape Liberty.
- Tour New York City in comfort on a private pre-cruise shore excursion
- Your private guide will show you the best of New York City
- Enjoy personal attention and plenty of time to ask questions
- Relax with hassle-free pickup from New York City hotels, airports, or residences
What's Included
- Private tour of New York City
- Hotel, residence or area airport pickup
- Port drop-off
- Worry-free Shore Excursion
- There will be multiple opportunities to stop and take iconic photos
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional guide
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- GratuitiesA suggested combined gratuity of 20% may be provided in cash or via Venmo directly to the guide and driver, or you may offer any amount you deem appropriate based on the quality of service received.
- Food and drinks
- Unfortunately, we do not provide child or baby seats
- Alcoholic BeveragesNo alcholic beverages are provided nor can they be consumed in any of our vehicles
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Pickup details
Any, airport, hotel, residence or Air B & B within New York City.
Itinerary
1
Midtown
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
St. Patrick's Cathedral (Pass By)
Empire State Building (Pass By)
2
Grand Central Terminal
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Flatiron Building (Pass By)
3
Washington Square Park, New York
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Greenwich Village
25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Meatpacking District
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
SoHo
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
TriBeCa (Pass By)
7
The National 9/11 Memorial & Museum
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
8
Statue of Liberty View Point
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Financial District (Pass By)
Chinatown (Pass By)
Little Italy (Pass By)
9
Brooklyn Bridge
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
10
Brooklyn Heights Promenade
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Brooklyn Heights (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- Due to the nature of this tour, it will not be conducted during severely inclement weather. If, on the day of the tour, the company needs to cancel the tour, you may be rescheduled to another time that is convenient
- Your tour will include a private guide who will be there as your personal navigator to show you the best of New York City
- Type of vehicle is determined by number of travelers
- Please select either an English-speaking or Spanish-speaking guide at the time of booking
- Not recommended for children aged 2 and under
- Luggage will be stored and transported
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
5.0
based on 3 reviews
Richard_R, Oct 2023
Our guide Laurie was the BEST! So knowledgeable and cooperative. We saw more in 5 hours than we had in 3 previous trips combined.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Hi Richard,
Thank you so much for your amazing 5 Star review!
We’re absolutely delighted to hear that Laurie was such a fantastic guide and that you managed to see more of the city on this tour than in all your previous trips combined.
Laurie is an incredible part of our team, and we’ll be sure to share your kind words with her. Her passion for sharing her knowledge of New York City truly makes our private tours unique. We’re so glad you chose us for your pre-cruise excursion and appreciate you taking the time to share your wonderful experience. We hope to welcome you back for another memorable tour in the future!
The NYFT Team
Michele_B, Sep 2023
Had a great experience with this excursion. Isaac, our guide, was great and since he was a local he was able to give us a locals perspective of the history and information about each area of the city we toured. Highly recommend this tour for someone who has never been to New York.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Hi Michele,
Thank you for your amazing feedback! We’re thrilled to hear you had a fantastic experience on your excursion and that Isaac provided you with a memorable and authentic glimpse of the city. It’s great to know his local insights enhanced your tour so much. Isaac is an invaluable member of our team, and we’ll make sure to share your kind words with him. Reviews like yours inspire us to keep delivering exceptional experiences for all our guests.
We truly appreciate your recommendation, especially for first-time visitors to New York, and we can’t wait to welcome you back for another tour in the future!
Martha_A, Oct 2019
Our tour was awesome! James did a great job of giving us the history of every area we visited. He recommended places to be visited and was an all around pleasant guy. I would definitely recommend this tour.
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