New York City · GUIDED
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 guided tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
See New York’s biggest sights in six hours, from Central Park to the 9/11 Memorial and Staten Island Ferry, with guides and bus transport.
“Great way to get a passing glance of a lot of major spots in NYC. Appreciated the history provided while on the tour, too. I will admit, the bus windows were pretty dirty, but that did not end up impacting our experience at all.”
See Central Park by private pedicab, with movie sites, famous bridges, fountains, and expert local guides for a relaxed New York tour.
“Our driver was very informative and friendly. He took us to the main sites and took pictures for us. The hour long ride was just perfect for a very cold NYC morning.”
Spend 15 hours touring Washington DC from New York, with Arlington, the National Mall, the White House, Capitol, and a night view of Manhattan.
“Plenty of content on the tour and stops for refreshments and bathroom breaks. Tour guide were very pleasant and had a laugh with the large group, also very informative and learnt a lot from the tour. I would certainly recommend it to anyone going to New York.”
Compare the 2-hour Statue of Liberty express tour with the 4-hour Ellis Island visit, including ferry views, museum access, guides, and practical tips.
“Mindy was a fantastic and entertaining guide who knew her tour well and was very passionate when recalling the history of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis island.”
Taste Chinatown and Little Italy on a three-hour NYC food tour with dumplings, roast duck, Italian specialties, drinks, and local stories.
“This was such a fun tour full of yummy food and history of the area. Lily was a fantastic tour guide. She has a great personality and charm, full of knowledge, especially local history. Lily made us all feel welcome, taking the time to chat with everyone in our group. She made the tour really interesting and fun. The food choices were delicious and all the restaurants were unique. The best part of food tours is trying places we would probably never find on our own. It is a unique tour, combining Chinatown and Little Italy, but it makes sense after you discover how much they actually have in common.…”
See Lady Liberty, the Statue of Liberty Museum, and Ellis Island with an English-speaking guide, ferry rides, and flexible 2 or 4-hour options.
“We had such a great day learning about the history of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. Jake, our guide, was super knowledgeable and shared everything in a really engaging way. Only point to note is you do not go inside the statue as part of the tour.”
See Washington DC and Philadelphia from NYC in one long day, with guided stops at the White House, Liberty Bell, Lincoln Memorial, and Rocky Steps.
“Fantastic, well organised tour. We got to see the White House and the rocky steps in Philadelphia amongst other historical points. Carlos was fantastic, so friendly and knowledgeable and kept everyone on time!”
Review of Gray Line New York’s five-hour Manhattan tour, with the High Line, Chelsea Market, Staten Island Ferry, and practical booking advice.
“NYC has notable landmarks and history , both of which were ignored on this full day tour . Bus roamed thru nameless streets , stopped at 7 Eleven on Harlem. No Wall St no United Nations.. Uniformed tour guide made this a seven hour tour of misery. .. waste of time and money! Avoid this tour and tour company”
Visit Liberty and Ellis islands by ferry, with museum entry, a live guide or audio tour, and practical advice on queues and timing.
“She was especially passionate and knowledgeable about Ellis Jsland, it’s history and told us about the best parts of the building to visit. We enjoyed Lady Liberty too - spectacular!”
See the Met’s great works with an English-speaking guide on a 2 or 3-hour small-group tour, with admission included.
“Kevin our tour guide was great. This was not our first trip to the Met but our tour guide made it memorable”
See Dyker Heights Christmas lights with a guide, heated coach transport, Brooklyn Bridge views, and a final stop at Bryant Park.
“Jorge was incredible! So much fun and so entertaining!! He made sure we saw everything advertised and more !!”
Ride through Central Park by private horse carriage, with landmark stops, blankets in winter, photo help, and live English commentary.
“Omer was an incredible host. Looked for the best timing for pics and explained the history well! He and his horse (Jack) were fantastic! Highly recommended”
See The Met’s essential art with a private guide, skip the ticket line, and learn how to make sense of its vast collection in 2.5 hours.
“This was a fantastic introduction to The Met by Matt! It was a two and half hour tour. Matt gave great background and showed us some very unique items we never would have known to look at or appreciate. We're very flexible people and that is really the only way to approach this tour. Then grab lunch and come back to The Met and see those special pieces at your own pace. Unfortunately we had to leave straight for the airport.”
Taste Chelsea Market, stroll the High Line, and see Hudson Yards on a three-hour NYC food tour with local history and six tastings.
“Wear your walking shoes and come hungry! I was grateful that we did walk off the food. Not sure what I liked the most. The Asian tacos were delicious- loved the crunchy taco shell. The tiny donuts were a nice surprise, but the French bakery was a great way to start the day”
Review of NYC Elite Rides’ private Central Park carriage tour, with landmarks, local guides, photo stops, winter blankets, and city lights.
“From start to finish I was very happy with the service. We had to change the original date of booking due to the extreme cold weather, which the horses were not able to be out for. I had Fred as our tour guide and he has very helpful with rescheduling our date. Fred was also fantastic as our tour guide, explained everything really well and made sure we took really good photos and explained everything regarding the history of the park. Thanks Fred.”
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