NYC in a Day Tour: Lady Liberty, Times Square, 9/11 Memorial

Experience an immersive journey through New York City, led by a local guide. This top-rated tour captures the city's iconic highlights. Designed to let you embrace the essence of the city by walking, using the subway, and taking the Staten Island ferry, this experience takes you from vibrant Times Square to the historic Brooklyn Bridge and the Statue of Liberty. With a small-group setting, you'll enjoy a more intimate experience and personalized attention from your guide. Additionally, the tour provides the opportunity to upgrade for a visit to the One World Observatory for breathtaking views from all three levels.

Itinerary

1. In the entertainment hub of Midtown Manhattan, experience what makes this one of the busiest tourist destinations in the world. Snap a selfie with the lights and signs! (15 min)
2. Follow in the footsteps of legends like Ethel Barrymore and Lin-Manuel Miranda as you discover how Broadway began in America.
3. Home to shopping, dining, and beautiful art deco architecture, Rockefeller Center is a place you may want to return during your stay. Your guide has tips for your visit! (15 min)
4. This is the largest Gothic Catholic cathedral in the country. Admire its white marble exterior and towering spires. (15 min)
5. See this NYC institution on our route and wave to the lions.
6. As we pass, you’ll glimpse the building that was briefly the world’s tallest.
7. Test the mystery of the Whispering Corners and be awed by the celestial mural on the ceiling. (15 min)
8. We’ll board the subway for a quick ride to Lower Manhattan, and you’ll learn how to travel like a real New Yorker. Payment is required via contactless payment on your phone, or via your debit or credit card at the turnstile. (20 min)
9. Take a photo with this bronze sculpture that symbolizes American commerce. You might be surprised what will bring good luck here!
10. This Beaux-Arts landmark built in the early 20th century was once a building used to collect duties. Learn why it’s named for Hamilton.
11. Walk the famous ticker-tape parade route starting in Battery Park as you learn the story of the Canyon of Heroes.
12. Glimpse New York’s most famous bridge, seen from our route.
13. Ride the ferry for an authentic NYC experience, and enjoy views of the Statue of Liberty and the Manhattan skyline. It’s great for photos. (1h 0min)
14. See where Alexander Hamilton and other famous New Yorkers lie buried in the graveyard outside this Gothic Revival church dating to 1846.
15. This peaceful plaza features the largest man-made waterfalls in the country. We’ll learn more about the stories and heroism of that fateful day as we pause here. (20 min)
16. This is the symbolic center of American finance. See the New York Stock Exchange and learn why Wall Street looks so large on the global financial scene. (20 min)
17. See the place where George Washington was inaugurated as president, though the original building is gone. The many-columned national landmark that stands here today was built in 1842.
18. Upgrade to visit this 360-degree observation deck at the One World Trade Center. Your upgrade is optional but a perfect capstone to your day in NYC! (1h 0min) Admission included

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