Private New York City in a Day Walking Tour
The ultimate one-day New York tour so you can see it all
Highlights
- Travel by foot, subway, and ferry to see as many NYC highlights as possible in 6 hours.
- Walk historic districts like Wall Street and Broadway that shaped the city.
- Ride the Staten Island Ferry for stunning views of the Statue of Liberty and NYC skyline.
- Admire famous landmarks like the Chrysler Building, Grand Central Terminal, and Brooklyn Bridge.
- Pause for reflection at the 9/11 Memorial, featuring the largest created waterfalls in the country.
- Snap a photo in Times Square, tourist central in New York City for good reason.
- Follow the ticker-tape parade route at the Canyon of Heroes in Battery Park.
- See for miles from the 360-degree One World Observatory with our optional upgrade.











What you'll do
Exploring New York can be overwhelming, but with your private guide leading the way, you’ll experience the city like a true New Yorker. This curated itinerary is designed to cover the highlights at a comfortable pace, giving you the complete New York experience in just one day.
Start in Times Square and ...
Exploring New York can be overwhelming, but with your private guide leading the way, you’ll experience the city like a true New Yorker. This curated itinerary is designed to cover the highlights at a comfortable pace, giving you the complete New York experience in just one day.
Start in Times Square and hear how it grew into the Entertainment Capital of the World. You’ll also see landmarks like Saint Patrick’s Cathedral, the New York Public Library, the Chrysler Building, Rockefeller Center, and more.
Visit Grand Central Terminal, including the famous Whispering Corners. Then head to Lower Manhattan for a tour of Wall Street (photo op at the Charging Bull!) and the peaceful 9/11 Memorial. We’ll even ride the Staten Island Ferry for skyline views and a glimpse of the Statue of Liberty.
Be sure to ask your private New York for personalized recommendations on more to do in the city — we love sharing insider tips with our guests!
If you choose the upgrade, your day ends at One World Observatory. Ride the SkyPod elevator up 1,250 feet, then enjoy the See Forever Theater and the observation deck with sweeping views of Manhattan.
Itinerary
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Times Square
The entertainment hub of Midtown Manhattan
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Broadway Theater District
In the footsteps of legends like Ethel Barrymore and Lin-Manuel Miranda
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Rockefeller Center
Home to shopping, dining, and beautiful art deco architecture
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Saint Patrick's Cathedral
The largest Gothic Catholic cathedral in the country
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New York Public Library
An NYC institution viewed from our route
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Chrysler Building
A glimpse of the building that was briefly the world’s tallest
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Grand Central Terminal
Including the unusual Whispering Corners
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New York City Subway
Where you’ll learn how to travel like a real New Yorker
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Charging Bull Statue
A bronze sculpture that symbolizes American commerce
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Alexander Hamilton Custom House
A Beaux-Arts landmark built in the early 20th century to collect duties
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Canyon of Heroes
The ticker-tape parade route starting in Battery Park
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Brooklyn Bridge
New York’s most famous bridge, seen from our route
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Staten Island Ferry
For views of the Statue of Liberty and the NYC skyline
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Trinity Church
Where Alexander Hamilton and other famous New Yorkers lie buried
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9/11 Memorial
A peaceful plaza featuring the largest man-made waterfalls in the country
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Wall Street
Symbolic center of American finance with a stunning view of the New York Stock Exchange
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Federal Hall
Where Washington was inaugurated
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Optional upgrade: One World Observatory
The 360-degree observation deck of the One World Trade Center
Meeting point
Where we meet
George M. Cohan Statue, 7th Avenue, New York, NY, USA
We meet in front of the George M. Cohan Statue at 46th Street and 7th Avenue. The statue is of a man holding a hat and a cane.