Top 5 New York Tours

6th October 2017

Top 5 New York Tours


Top 5 New York Tours

New York City has so many things to see, places to visit and activities to enjoy. A tour is a great way to take in the highlights when on holiday to New York. Such a vast city inevitably has hundreds if not thousands of tours to choose from, so our experts have chosen the top 5 New York tours to get you started on your adventure!

New York City Hop on Hop Off Downtown Loop

There are several hop-on, hop-off routes available but we recommend starting with the Downtown Loop. The tour is based in downtown New York and includes many famous attractions. See the world-famous bright lights and billboards of Times Square, sit back and relax as you enjoy the open- top double-decker views of famous sights like the Empire State Building, Brooklyn Bridge, One World Trade Centre, the Flatiron Building, Rockefeller Centre, Madison Square Garden, the Statue of Liberty and many more!
The on-board tour guides are very informative and will point out the key facts and provide interesting commentary as you journey through other well-known Manhattan neighbourhoods like Greenwich Village, SoHo, the Financial District, Chinatown Little Italy and the Lower East Side. Buses run from 8:00am to 6:00pm, every 25-30 minutes. The full Downtown Loop takes 3 hours.
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Ground Zero Private Walking Tour with Tickets to Museum

A knowledgeable and informative guide will take you on a private walking tour of Ground Zero and their expert commentary will shed light on the events that unfolded that fateful day, underscored by some poignant personal stories of loss and of heroism. This one and half hour tour of the site of the former World Trade Center and the National 9/11 Memorial, brings into clear focus the tragedy surrounding the September 11 attacks.

The 9/11 Memorial Museum opened in May 2014. Discover not only the history of the 1993 and 2001 bombings of the World Trade Center, but also the stories of the people affected by the attacks. You will hear their accounts first-hand through a variety of multimedia displays, archives and narratives.

Big Apple Helicopter Tour of New York

Enjoy fantastic aerial views on the Big Apple Helicopter tour of New York city. This scenic helicopter flight is a memorable and exhilarating experience. It’s the perfect vantage point to see New York’s famous landmarks. Your flight will take you past New York’s most famous skyscrapers including the World Financial Center, Chrysler Building, Empire State Building, and Met Life Center. You’ll also get a bird’s eye view of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island and the historic aircraft carrier permanently docked at The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum as you fly over the Hudson River as far as George Washington Bridge.

The Big Apple Helicopter Tour of New York city lasts for fifteen minutes, with a choice of several departure times throughout the day.

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Authentic Italian Greenwich Village Food Tour & Tastings

Be transported from New York City to an Italian Nonna’s kitchen on an authentic Italian Greenwich Village food tour. Foodies will love this tour, which departs from Washington Square Park in Greenwich Village and includes some of the most iconic Italian-American food establishments in the village. You will find your foodie guide is both passionate about food and knowledgeable about all the best local eateries. Tastings are included so we advise that you arrive hungry.

Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island

The only way to visit Liberty Island (site of the Statue of Liberty) and Ellis Island is by taking a ferry from Battery Park.  Statue Cruises is the National Parks Service official ferry service provider to both Liberty Island and Ellis Island. One ferry ticket includes access to both islands, the ferry departs from Battery Park, stops at Liberty Island, then goes on to Ellis Island before returning to Battery Park. Visitors can easily travel between the two Islands as the ferry service is frequent and punctual.

The Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island ferry can become very busy, with long queues.  To avoid a long wait, we recommend booking your ferry tickets in advance of the day of your visit.  When you book in advance for a specific ferry time you avoid the long lines and can board hassle-free via the express queue for your reserved ferry departure time.

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To get great advice on the best deals on New York City holidays,  tours, attractions and tickets, speak to one of our New York travel experts. There are lots of great tour packages available, including exclusive special offers on tickets. Our experts are happy to advise you on the best options for you.

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By Paula McMullan

Personal Travel Planner

Favourite Destination: New York City

I love a trip to New York City, the big apple never disappoints. A must see destination with incredible diversity, vibrancy and entertainment, There’s truly something for everyone in New York. Personally I love to eat in Little Italy or just spend the evening watching the world go by in Greenwich Village while sipping a glass of red in one of their many bistros. The energy and pace of this fantastic city that will capture you heart immediately, the shopping is not bad either!