Private Driving Highlights Tour of New York (Half Day)

5 Reviews 4.40 out of 5 stars Based on 5 reviews collected by Cool New York City and TripAdvisor | New York City, USA

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5 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English

Overview

A private guide and separate chauffeur will pick you up from your Manhattan or Brooklyn hotel and take you on an adventure through the highlights of New York in half a day! You will see all of the highlights of Manhattan using a combination of walking and driving and we can tailor the tour to suit any special requests you may have.

By having a private guide and a separate chauffeur driver, you will maximize what you can see in the 5 hours - being dropped right outside the attractions - and walking off road with the guide, whilst the driver drives round to pick you all up from the next spot.

The guide and driver will work together to give you an exclusive and insightful experience of our city.

What's Included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Private tour
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Gratuities
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Meeting and Pickup

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We will pick you up from any hotel or location in Manhattan complimentary. For pick ups in Brooklyn and New Jersey, there will be a supplementary charge for bridge tolls. For airport pick ups or drop offs, there will be a supplementary charge. We will contact you after your reservation to confirm pick up details.

What To Expect

Times Square

Located in New York's Theatre District - Street Performers come alive to booming crowds in the shadows of the area's illuminating billboards!
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Broadway

A visit to New York's Theatre district
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Rockefeller Center

A central destination for culture, art, dining, and shopping in the heart of Manhattan.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Central Park

A stop in Central Park for stunning views and stories
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Strawberry Fields, John Lennon Memorial

Located in Central Park - Stories of the great musician in New York
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Fifth Avenue

A drive through one of the most expensive and elegant streets in the World.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Plaza

Check out the film location for Home Alone 2
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Tiffany & Co.

The famous luxury jeweller since 1837
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Trump Tower

Home to the 45th President
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

St. Patrick's Cathedral

Visit the Neo Gothic Cathedral built in 1879
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Good Morning America Studios

Located just off Fifth Ave - Try and get yourself interviewed to the country!
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

New York Public Library

With over 53 million items, this building has secrets to tell.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Grand Central Terminal

Marvel the architecture of one of the Country's busiest train stations.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Chrysler Building

Marvel the height and design of one of the Big Apple's greatest skyscrapers
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Flatiron Building

Incredible building sliced between busy junctions
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Greenwich Village

See the building from Friends, Sex & the City, NYU, Washington Square Arch, check out a hidden speakeasy, see some artist hotels next to Billionaire's row!
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25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Washington Square Park Audio Tour

Capture a family photo under the Washington Square Arch in the heart of Greenwich Village
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Friends Apartment Building

The One where you seek out the Friends Apartment
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

401 Bleecker St

Check out the Town House of New York's daughter - Carrie Bradshaw
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Little Italy

Walk the streets of traditional NY - Explore the Street Art, Taste amazing cannoli, learn about the mafia and try not to swim with the fishes!
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Chinatown

Haggle with the traders for a jade gem and experience Chinese style beef jerky, delicious dim sums and rambutan
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Wall Street

The heart of the World's Stock Market
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Charging Bull (Wall Street Bull)

Set in the financial district - This is a photo opportunity not to be missed.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The National 9/11 Memorial & Museum

A time to pay our respects and to learn of the lives that were lost.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Battery Park City

Stunning views of the Hudson River and the Statue of Liberty
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Hudson River

Great views of the river looking over to New Jersey - And listen of the story of Captain Sully landing a plane on the water!
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

SeaGlass Carousel

A stroll through Battery Park for old and new experiences
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Brooklyn Bridge

Stunning views of the famous crossing!
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Driving Highlights Tour of New York (Half Day)?

A: 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 (EST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

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

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  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Private tour
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
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  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
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  • Professional guide
  • Gratuities

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  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult

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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 (EST).

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