Iconic NYC Photo Tour: 10 Best Backdrops in 3 Hours
Overview
Capture NYC’s most iconic backdrops on a 3-hour private ride designed for photographers, content creators, or first-time visitors. With pickup and drop-off from your Manhattan hotel, your English-speaking driver ensures a smooth, customizable journey at your pace. Begin in DUMBO, where the legendary Manhattan Bridge view creates one of the city’s most famous photo spots. Continue uptown to the Flatiron Building, its triangular shape framed by bustling streets. Next, stop at Grand Central Terminal, where the grand exterior and constant flow of yellow cabs capture classic New York energy. Then explore Bethesda Terrace in Central Park, with its arches and fountain that have graced countless films. Finish at Rockefeller Center, where the plaza’s street-level views are instantly recognizable. Afterward, return to your hotel or continue exploring at your favorite stop.
What's Included
- Fuel and Tolls
- Water
- WiFi on board
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Hotel or custom pickup and drop-off
- All taxes and handling charges
- Professional English-speaking local driver/informal guide
- Meals and beverages
- Tips and Gratuities
- Licensed guides available to accompany you inside the attractions
Meeting and Pickup
Your Welcome Pickups driver will be waiting for you at the selected pickup location and time.Before your ride, you’ll receive your driver’s details — including their name, phone number, and car information — so you can easily recognize them.Your driver will arrive on time and be ready to assist you and any special requests before starting your journey.Please note that our sightseeing tours does not automatically include airport pickup or drop-off. If you wish to start or end your tour at the airport, simply select the option with airport pickup included when booking if available.Kindly share any special requirements, such as traveling with a service animal or needing extra assistance, when booking your ride. This ensures a smooth and enjoyable experience for you.
What To Expect
Dumbo Manhattan Bridge View
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Flatiron Building
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Grand Central Terminal
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Bethesda Terrace
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Rockefeller Center
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
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
- Specialized infant seats are available
- For 1-3 people: A comfortable sedan will be assigned to your group.
- For 4-5 people: A spacious minivan will be assigned to your group.
- For 6-14 people: A private minibus will be assigned to your group.
- Throughout your ride, our drivers serve as informal local guides—sharing stories, history, and local tips at every stop. Please note that drivers are not permitted to enter museums or archaeological areas, but they’ll ensure you make the most of your visit with suggestions and background information before you explore on your own.
- Some stops on your itinerary may be closed on the date of travel due to public holidays, maintenance or special events. We recommend verifying opening hours on the attraction’s official website or contacting us before your tour. If a stop is unexpectedly closed, we will try to offer a suitable alternative.
Frequently Asked Questions
(7)Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Iconic NYC Photo Tour: 10 Best Backdrops in 3 Hours?
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Activity code: C-117866P397
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool New York City customers.
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- 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 (EST).
- Fuel and Tolls.
- Water.
- WiFi on board.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Hotel or custom pickup and drop-off.
- All taxes and handling charges.
- Professional English-speaking local driver/informal guide.
- Meals and beverages.
- Tips and Gratuities.
- Licensed guides available to accompany you inside the attractions.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Iconic NYC Photo Tour: 10 Best Backdrops in 3 Hours is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Iconic NYC Photo Tour: 10 Best Backdrops in 3 Hours will be included in your confirmation email from Cool New York City. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Fuel and Tolls
- Water
- WiFi on board
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Hotel or custom pickup and drop-off
- All taxes and handling charges
- Professional English-speaking local driver/informal guide
- Meals and beverages
- Tips and Gratuities
- Licensed guides available to accompany you inside the attractions
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
- Specialized infant seats are available
- For 1-3 people: A comfortable sedan will be assigned to your group.
- For 4-5 people: A spacious minivan will be assigned to your group.
- For 6-14 people: A private minibus will be assigned to your group.
- Throughout your ride, our drivers serve as informal local guides—sharing stories, history, and local tips at every stop. Please note that drivers are not permitted to enter museums or archaeological areas, but they’ll ensure you make the most of your visit with suggestions and background information before you explore on your own.
- Some stops on your itinerary may be closed on the date of travel due to public holidays, maintenance or special events. We recommend verifying opening hours on the attraction’s official website or contacting us before your tour. If a stop is unexpectedly closed, we will try to offer a suitable alternative.
