New York City Day Trips & Tours
Tours - Travel - Restaurants - Theater
New York City Tours and attractions are some of the most interesting and entertaining in the world. Unlike many other city tours, New York tours try to give visitors a real glimpse into New York City culture. Out of the array of New York City tours that are offered, we have chosen the ten that we feel are most captivating and worthwhile.
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Central Park Bike Tour
• Pedal around Central Park and get some fresh air and exercise while you take in the park's many attractions including Belvedere Castle, the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir and Strawberry Fields. The tour lasts approximately two and a half hours and costs $35 for adults and $20 for children. This fee covers equipment rental and tour guide fees. For bookings, call (212) 541-8759 or visit the Central Park Bike Tours website.
Circle Line Cruise
• View the sites of New York from an entirely new angle as you sail around Manhattan on the New York Cruise. Tours last between 75 minutes and three hours and cost between $12 and $30 depending on which itinerary you select. For bookings call (212) 563-3200 or visit the Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises website.
Hop-on Hop-off City Tour
• The renowned hop-on hop-off bus tour allows you to take in the sights of the Big Apple from your seat on a double-decker bus while an informative guide tells you about all the famous sites in Manhattan. The entire tour lasts approximately three hours and costs $73. For bookings call 1-800-669-0051 or visit the New York Sight Seeing website.
The Elegant Tightwad Tour
• A New York weekend break would not be complete without splashing out a bit and visiting the city's many famous department stores. The Elegant Tightwad tour explores all the luxury department stores in the city and includes admittance to private show rooms. The tour costs $90 per person and lasts for four hours. For bookings call 1-800-808-4614 or visit the Tightwad Treks website.
Grand Central Terminal Tour
• This tour is run by the Municipal Art Society and gives visitors detailed historical information about the renowned ceiling and historical background of Grand Central Station. The tour takes place every Wednesday at 12.30pm and costs just $10 per person. For bookings call (212) 935 3960 or visit the Municipal Art Society website.
New York TV and Movie Sites Tour
• Visit the site where Marilyn's dress blew up and Spiderman swung from the Manhattan heavens. The tour takes you to the spots made famous in blockbuster films over the years. The tour lasts approximately three hours and costs just $30. For bookings call (212) 209 3370 or log onto the On Location Inc website. www.screentours.com
New York Gallery Tour
• The New York Gallery takes you to the most famous art areas and galleries in Chelsea. Tours take place one Saturday afternoon each month and destinations constantly change to include new up-and-coming galleries. Tours cost just $15 per person and last between three and five hours. You can simply show up on the day and take the tour from the starting point in the lobby of 526 W. 26th St. A lternatively call (212) 946 1548 or visit the New York Gallery Tours website.
Sex and the City Walking Tour
• This tour has taken off in recent years as tourists from all over the world flock to visit the sites from the famous TV show. The tour visits over 35 destinations frequented by Carrie and Co and lasts approximately three hours. The cost of the tour is $35 per person. For bookings call (212) 209 3370 or log onto the On Location Inc website.
Times Square Tour
• Explore the history of Times Square as you take a look at the architectural development of the Square throughout the ages. The free tour lasts between two and four hours and takes place on Fridays at noon. For bookings call (212) 726 1529 or visit the official Times Square website.
Watson Adventure Scavenger Hunt Tour
• This tour truly is unique to say the least. See the sites of the Big Apple while you test your detective skills and hunt for hidden clues and treasures. Tours cost between $20 and $30 and last two and a half hours. For bookings call (212) 465 3331 or visit the Watson Adventures website.
New York - Weekend Break
