New York Contrasts Tour + Upper & Lower Manhattan Spanish/English

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New York City, USA
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6 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: Spanish
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Overview

The most comprehensive tour to discover New York. We depart at 8:00 AM from Midtown to explore Columbus Circle, Lincoln Center, and the Dakota Building, taking a walk through Strawberry Fields and observing the San Remo Towers, the American Museum of Natural History, and Fifth Avenue, with views of the Guggenheim, the MET, and the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir. We will cross the Queensboro Bridge to the Queensbridge Park viewpoint and continue through Astoria to The Bronx, visiting the Joker Stairs, Yankee Stadium, and iconic murals. We will then pass through Malba and Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, home to Citi Field, the US Open, and the Unisphere. In Brooklyn, we will explore Williamsburg, home to the Hasidic Jewish community, before finally crossing the Manhattan Bridge and ending near Ground Zero, the perfect spot to continue discovering Downtown on your own.

What's Included

  • WiFi on board
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Meals
  • Alcoholic beverages Alcoholic Beverages
  • Gratuities
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

325 West 49th Street
New York, NY 10019, USA

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End point

285 Fulton Street
New York, NY 10007, USA

The tour ends at 285 Fulton St, next to the World Trade Center, where the journey concludes.

What To Expect

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Columbus Circle (pass by)

We will depart from Midtown Manhattan and pass through Columbus Circle, where you will be able to appreciate the Christopher Columbus monument.
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Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts

We will make our first stop at Lincoln Center, which is the designated area for the arts (place where dance, folklore, painting, music, etc. are located).
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Dakota

We will head to the Dakota Building, the final residence of John Lennon.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Strawberry Fields

We will walk through Strawberry Fields, the memorial dedicated to the singer.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir

We will cross Central Park towards Fifth Avenue, also known as Museum Mile, where we will see the Jewish Museum and the Cooper Hewitt. We will visit the Mayor John Purroy Mitchel memorial area and the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum (pass by)

We will continue our drive, observing the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, The Frick Collection, and the Central Park Zoo.
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Queensbridge Park

Then, en route to the Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge, we will cross over to the Queensbridge Park viewpoint, where we can photograph wonderful views of the Big Apple.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Astoria (pass by)

Next, we will enter the neighborhood of Astoria, where we will view NYCHA housing projects.
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Guason Stairs

Afterwards, heading north, we will arrive in the borough of the Bronx, where we will visit the famous Joker Stairs.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Yankee Stadium

We will continue to Yankee Stadium, the temple of baseball.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Bronx (pass by)

Then we will pass by the Bronx civil court, courthouses, and criminal court.
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New York City Police Department - 42nd Precinct

We will visit the exterior of the 42nd Precinct, where scenes from the movie "Fort Apache, The Bronx" were filmed.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Big Pun Mural

Our next stop will be the Big Pun mural.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

I Love The Bronx Mural, Tats Cru

We will visit the iconic "I Love the Bronx" mural.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Bronx–Whitestone Bridge (pass by)

We will cross the Bronx-Whitestone Bridge towards the borough of Queens.
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Williamsburg

Later, we will head to the borough of Brooklyn to visit the famous neighborhood of Williamsburg, home to the orthodox Hasidic Jewish community, known as the largest outside of Israel.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Dumbo

Continuing on, we will view the Brooklyn Bridge.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Queens (pass by)

Following our route, we will see from the vehicle the printing press of the most important newspaper in the United States, The New York Times, Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, where the "Mets" stadium (Citi Field) is located, and the US Open National Tennis Center.
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Manhattan Bridge (pass by)

Crossing the Manhattan Bridge, we will enter Chinatown and SoHo, heading towards and viewing Federal Plaza and the Manhattan Criminal Court.
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285 Fulton St

We will conclude near the Ground Zero area, where you can enjoy Downtown Manhattan on your own.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the New York Contrasts Tour + Upper & Lower Manhattan Spanish/English?

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 (EDT).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. 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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What's Included

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  • WiFi on board
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Meals
  • Alcoholic beveragesAlcoholic Beverages
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • 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
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 13 travelers

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