New York City · VIP
Good vip experiences fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 13 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Review of Central Park’s private 50-minute carriage ride, with landmarks, photo stops, blankets, horse treats, pricing, timing, and practical booking advice.
“Oscar was great and offered to take pictures of us at the cool spots. We had blankets and it was a very smooth ride.”
Review of City Cruises’ NYC dining cruise, with harbor views, three-course meals, live music, dress rules, pricing, and practical booking tips.
“This was the most fabulous evening and a highlight of our trip to New York. The team were extremely friendly and accommodating, the music was excellent, the food good and the views of the city, and all its landmarks, was overwhelmingly beautiful by night. Meeting Captain Carlos was an added bonus which was the ‘icing on the cake’ for us. Thank you to all involved in making our trip so special and a memory to savour.”
Cruise New York Harbor aboard a classic yacht with a drink, assigned table, Statue of Liberty views, and a comfortable indoor salon.
“This was part of my birthday celebration. Employees were wonderful and volunteer to take pictures once in deck. Wonderful time.”
See Manhattan by private vehicle, on foot, and by ferry, with Central Park, 9/11, the Statue of Liberty, and Times Square in six hours.
“Tom was a very knowledgeable, enthusiastic guide. Great way to see Manhattan if you only have one day.”
See New York lit up on a three-hour luxury bus tour with Grand Central, Wall Street, DUMBO, skyline views, and lively guide commentary.
“Excellent NYC highlights tour. Sofia was a knowledgeable and engaging guide who covered the city’s history and landmarks clearly and thoughtfully. I also appreciated her insight into music and cultural references, especially as someone who makes music myself, which added a nice extra layer to the experience. Everything was well managed by Moni, and the driver was professional. Well organized and highly recommended.”
See NYC’s top sights in four hours by climate-controlled bus, with photo stops at Rockefeller Center, 9/11 Memorial, Brooklyn Bridge, and more.
“Our guide Garrett was superb - so knowledgeable and he gave us first-hand insights, especially re 911. Best bus tour we have ever been on. With Victor the highly skilled driver and Moni to assist us, we had a great team looking after us. Very kind and patient and we learnt so much! Excellent route meant we saw all the major sites and stopped T the most appropriate ones. Consiration of bathroom needs on this four hour+ tour was also excellent. Thank you so much, highly recommended!”
See Manhattan’s icons by luxury vehicle, Staten Island Ferry, and guided walks at Ground Zero and Central Park in one packed six-hour tour.
“The trip was really good. Top recommendation for Chris Lee, our tour leader!! Learnt a lot about New York, and saw many New York Icons.”
See Dyker Heights Christmas lights, Brooklyn Bridge views, and Manhattan holiday sights on a warm, guided four-hour bus tour.
“Pick this tour. The guide so informative & fun. Best tour out there.”
See NYC’s night sights by luxury coach, with guided commentary, a DUMBO photo stop, and skyline views for $49.
“The coach bus was warm and on time. The tour operator, guide and driver were friendly and professional. No problems at all”
Review of New York private airport transfers to Manhattan and nearby boroughs, with flight tracking, luxury vehicles, pricing, pickup tips, and practical advice.
“Mohammed is kind, professional and always willing to make your trip the vest ever! My family enjoined a lot! Great pics!”
Review of a private Central Park carriage ride with Cherry Hill photos, landmark views, blankets, guide narration, and practical booking advice.
“First of all, when we arrived at the meeting point on Central Park West & South drive, there was no one to receive us or aware of our booking. We spent 15 minutes trying to figure out which carriage was ours, despite giving our confirmation Read more”
Explore Manhattan and Brooklyn in a private SUV with hotel pickup, flexible stops, expert guides, and skyline views in three or five hours.
“We took a tour with Laura and Muhammad on Friday. We have been to New York several times and taken tours each time and this was the best by far. They shared the typical information and so much more. We learned about the architectural and culture history of the city. The role of the city in the social and entertainment history of the city and country was invaluable. We will do their tour again!”
Review of Top of the Rock VIP tickets with SKYLIFT, The Beam, champagne, photo pass, line skipping, and practical booking advice.
“Really smashing tour of the Rockefeller building with your own tour guide skip the ques well worth it”
Pick a deck, a pier, a borough or a table.
