Astoria Queens Ferry and Mini Bus Shared Tour

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4 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English

Overview

A guided, multi-transit experience that connects guests from familiar Manhattan to less-traveled Queens.

Traveling by ferry, bus, and foot, guests pick up practical city tools they can use long after the tour ends. This experience reveals how New York really works: how it moves, connects, and lives day to day.

Astoria, Queens is chosen on purpose. This journey brings water views, skyline moments, photo ops, murals, and more. And the streets and shop owners of Astoria quietly answer the question everyone wonders:
Why do residents choose to live in New York City?

What's Included

  • Minbus (23 passengers max)
  • NYC Ferry
  • Snacks
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Meeting Location

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FDR Drive &
East 34th Street, New York, NY 10016, USA

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

6th Avenue
New York, NY 10036, USA

Ends near Bryant Park, aiming for Steinway Hall at 1133 6th Ave, New York, NY 10036 (intersection of 43rd and 6th Ave). Bryant Park is near Grand Central, Times Square, and many Midtown locations.

What To Expect

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FDR Drive & East 34 Street (pass by)

We begin in Manhattan at the East 34th Street Ferry Landing, boarding the NYC Ferry and traveling three brief stops, a simple and practical ride that reframes how guests think about crossing boroughs.This is the kick-off that included water adventure and skyline photo ops.Cost of ferry ticket included with overall ticket price.
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Astoria (pass by)

AT THE ASTORIA LANDING, welcome to Queens! How did you not know about this treasure until now? Board the minibus, storytime on wheels! Local meets Landmark moment.
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Steinway Street

Stop 1: Ditmars Boulevard & Steinway street One of Astoria’s most vibrant intersections: unmistakably local, unmistakably New York. Time to explore, eat, shop, and experience Queens at street level. Partly guided, time on your own to explore.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Astoria (pass by)

Back on the bus for a short ride (15 min)
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Astoria Park

Hell Gate, Triborough Bridge, Astoria Park East River. All things at once, Hell Gate mural photo op.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Steinway Hall

Minibus returns to Manhattan to final drop-off at Steinway Hall, minutes from Bryant Park in Midtown, approximately 43rd Street and 6th Avenue
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45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 23 travelers

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: Will I get seasick on Astoria Queens Ferry and Mini Bus Shared Tour?

A: If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy. Read more Feb 2023

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-5599656P6


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What's Included

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  • Minbus (23 passengers max)
  • NYC Ferry
  • Snacks

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 23 travelers

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EDT).
  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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