Explore NYC Tour
Overview
Small Bus Tours NYC offers a more personal and immersive way to experience New York City, giving each guest the individualized attention larger tour companies can’t provide. This fully guided tour combines comfortable bus travel with short, curated walking stops—while your bus conveniently waits for you—plus a scenic boat ride past the Statue of Liberty.
Visit iconic landmarks including the Empire State Building, Brooklyn Bridge, 9/11 Memorial, Grand Central Terminal, and Washington Square Park, and pass through must-see neighborhoods like Times Square, SoHo, Chinatown, Wall Street, the Financial District, and Greenwich Village.
It’s an all-in-one NYC experience you won’t forget. Learn more at SmallBusToursNYC.com
What's Included
- Round trip Ferry tickets
- 1 hour Boat Ride By The Statue of Liberty
- Free Water on Bus
- We pass by Empire State Building, The village, Soho, China Town, Central Park, Times Square and more
- We stop at 9/11 memorial, Brooklyn Bridge. Washington square park and grand central terminal.
- Luxury Tour Bus with lavatory, Free WiFi and charging station
- 40 minute lunch.
- Expert Native New Yorker Tour Guide
- We do not pay for your lunch
Meeting Location
1651 Broadway
New York, NY 10019, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
810 8th Avenue
New York, NY 10019, USA
in front of Carnegie Diner
What To Expect
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Times Square / Theater District (pass by)
Washington Square Park Audio Tour
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Brooklyn Bridge
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Statue of Liberty (pass by)
The National 9/11 Memorial & Museum
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- 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
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Infants sit on laps
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 32 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: Will I get seasick on Explore NYC Tour?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-332090P1
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Average 4.86 out of 5 stars based on 389 traveler reviews collected by City Balloon Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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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.
Feb 2023- 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).
- Round trip Ferry tickets.
- 1 hour Boat Ride By The Statue of Liberty.
- Free Water on Bus.
- We pass by Empire State Building, The village, Soho, China Town, Central Park, Times Square and more.
- We stop at 9/11 memorial, Brooklyn Bridge. Washington square park and grand central terminal.
- Luxury Tour Bus with lavatory, Free WiFi and charging station.
- 40 minute lunch.
- Expert Native New Yorker Tour Guide.
- We do not pay for your lunch.
The minimum age to participate is 1..
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 Explore NYC Tour 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 Explore NYC Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. 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
- Round trip Ferry tickets
- 1 hour Boat Ride By The Statue of Liberty
- Free Water on Bus
- We pass by Empire State Building, The village, Soho, China Town, Central Park, Times Square and more
- We stop at 9/11 memorial, Brooklyn Bridge. Washington square park and grand central terminal.
- Luxury Tour Bus with lavatory, Free WiFi and charging station
- 40 minute lunch.
- Expert Native New Yorker Tour Guide
- We do not pay for your lunch
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- 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
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Infants sit on laps
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 32 travelers
