Private Highlights Tour of New York by Foot and Subway (Full Day)
Overview
Take a bite out of the biggest apple in the world - welcome to New York City! Accompanied by our vibrant local guide, spend the day exploring this amazing city like the New Yorkers do - by foot and subway. Maybe hop into a famous yellow taxi if you want.
Uncover the history and hear the stories about this city, its people, its iconic architecture - no stone will be left unturned.
There is beautiful Central Park and Grand Central, the largest railway station in the world. There are the Rockefeller Center, Trump Tower, the Empire State Building. Stroll down famous Broadway, the sparkly theater district, and Fifth Avenue with its upscale high fashion boutiques.
We'll work our way south exploring Greenwich Village with its Bohemian past. Discover how the many immigrants have shaped this incredible city in Chinatown and Little Venice before hitting Wall Street and Ground Zero, a powerful and moving stop.
Soak it all up in the city that never sleeps!
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private tour
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Professional guide
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Lunch
Meeting and Pickup
Departure Point: We will pick you up from any hotel or location in Manhattan or Brooklyn - this includes ports/cruise terminals. Dates: Daily Return point: We will return you to any location in Manhattan or Brooklyn.
What To Expect
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Times Square
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Rockefeller Center
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Fifth Avenue
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
St. Patrick's Cathedral
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Central Park
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Nyc Central Park Horse Carriage Rides since 1858
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
New York Public Library
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Newark Airport Express Stop Grand Central
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Chrysler Building
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Flatiron Building
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Greenwich Village
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Washington Square Park Audio Tour
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Friends Apartment Building
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
401 Bleecker St
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Little Italy
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
158 Worth St
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Chinatown
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Charging Bull (Wall Street Bull)
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
The National 9/11 Memorial & Museum
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Hudson River
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Brooklyn Bridge
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Manhattan Bridge
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
One World Trade Center
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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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).
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Private tour.
- All taxes, fees and handling charges.
- Professional guide.
- Gratuities.
- Food and drinks.
- Lunch.
There 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 Private Highlights Tour of New York by Foot and Subway (Full Day) is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- 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 Private Highlights Tour of New York by Foot and Subway (Full Day) 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 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private tour
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Professional guide
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Lunch
Additional Info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
