New York Trip Overview
This tour is unique because it is hosted by a college professor of the City University of New York who is also a fully licensed tour guide. He brings over 10 years of teaching experience as a college professor and 5 years of experience as a tour guide. You will learn about the history and culture of New York City and you will also learn “secrets” that you might not know or would not be able to find out on your own! The tour guide has dozens of 5 star reviews on AirBnb and is a native New Yorker. This tour is also unique because we cover a lot of ground. You will see more of New York City in 6 hours than most people see in 6 days! And you will have your own personal tour guide at your disposal.
Additional Info
Duration: 6 hours 30 minutes
Starts: New York, United States
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting New York, New York, United States
This tour is unique because it is hosted by a college professor of the City University of New York who is also a fully licensed tour guide. He brings over 10 years of teaching experience as a college professor and 5 years of experience as a tour guide. You will learn about the history and culture of New York City and you will also learn “secrets” that you might not know or would not be able to find out on your own! The tour guide has dozens of 5 star reviews on AirBnb and is a native New Yorker. This tour is also unique because we cover a lot of ground. You will see more of New York City in 6 hours than most people see in 6 days! And you will have your own personal tour guide at your disposal.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Central Park, Central Park, New York City, New York
We will go for a brief stroll in the most beautiful section of the park with amazing views of “the pond” and a great spot to take photos! We will stop to take in the view and to learn about the history of Central Park.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: The Plaza – A Fairmont Managed Hotel, 5th Avenue at, Central Park S, New York, NY 10022, USA
We will stop for a tour of the world famous Plaza Hotel, the most beautiful hotel in New York City! We will see the outside and parts of the inside of this famous NYC landmark. ( also the location of many movies that were shot here!)
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: 5 th Avenue, New York City, NY
We will stroll down one of the most expensive shopping districts in the entire world and see the famous stores such as Armani, Vesace, Tiffany’s, Cartier, Rolex, Prada, Harry Winston, and many more.
Pass By: Time Warner Center, 10 Columbus Cir, New York City, NY 10019-1158
We will see the headquarters of CNN as well as many other famous news networks based in New York City.
Pass By: Trump Tower, 725 Fifth Avenue, New York City, NY 10022-2519
Some people hate him, some love him but for better or worse Trump Tower is now a famous landmark and tourist attraction.
Stop At: St. Patrick’s Cathedral, 50th Street & 5th Avenue Wheelchair accessibility located off the corner of 51st Street and 5th Avenue, New York City, NY 10022-6863
The most famous church in New York City and one of the most beautiful in the country!
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Rockefeller Center, 45 Rockefeller Plaza Rockefeller Centre, New York City, NY 10111-0100
We will walk all around Rockefeller Center and see the famous ice skating rink and Christmas tree (seasonal) as well as the headquarters of NBC. We will learn about the history of Rockefeller Center as well as all the NBC shows that are filmed her.
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Radio City Music Hall, 1260 6th Avenue Between 50th and 51st Streets, New York City, NY 10020
We will be able to see the famous Radio City Music Hall (often the place where the Grammy Awards take place as well as the famous Christmas Show)
Stop At: Times Square, Broadway, New York City, NY 10036
The crossroads of the world! We will stop for some time to explore the most exciting place in New York City and in some ways the most exciting place in the world, Times Square!
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Freedom, Freedom, New York
We will stop for pictures in front of the Freedom Tower, the tallest building in the USA.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: The National 9/11 Memorial & Museum, 180 Greenwich St World Trade Center, New York City, NY 10007-0089
We will go to the National 9/11 Memorial to honor the victims, almost 3,000 people who died there. We will learn about the history of that fateful day and many things you might not have known. This is the saddest most somber part of our tour but important see.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Wall Street, New York City, NY 10005
The financial capital of the world! We will see the famous New York Stock Exchange, the Bull, and learn about the Federal Reserve Bank of New York as well as the history of Wall Street.
Duration: 20 minutes
Pass By: Trinity Church, Broadway at Wall Street, New York City, NY 10006
Of of the oldest and most famous churches in New York City. National Treasure was filmed here. Burial place of Alexander Hamilton.
Pass By: Canyon of Heroes, Broadway, New York City, NY
We will stroll down the Canyon of Heroes and learn why it gets that name!
Pass By: Statue of Liberty, Liberty Island, New York City, NY 10004
We will take a beautiful ferry ride and pass by the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island for pictures. We will be riding on the world famous Staten Island Ferry, the most famous boat ride in New York!
Stop At: New York Harbor, New York City, NY
Our Staten Island Ferry boat ride will continue all the way across New York Harbor (5 miles) and we will get phenomenal views of the New York City skyline as well as the Verrazano Bridge, Brooklyn Bridge, Statue of Liberty, etc. This is one of the highlights of our tour!
Duration: 1 hour
