NYC Central Manhattan Walking Tour and Hudson River Cruise

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Experience the best of the greatest city in the world on foot and on the water! Enjoy a guided walking tour of Midtown Manhattan with a sightseeing cruise on the Hudson River.

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Highlights

  • Explore Central Manhattan on foot with a 5-Star Private Guide
  • Enjoy a sightseeing cruise in the Hudson River
  • See 4x more sights on a cruise than only on the walking tour
  • Learn interesting history facts and urban legends of New York City
  • Get dazzled by the bright lights of Times Square (4,5-hour option only)

Description

Discover the best sights of New York City in and out of the water with a walking tour combined with a sightseeing cruise. With so much to see, this is one of the best ways to explore the city. Learn about the history and culture of “The Big Apple” and see the iconic Manhattan skyline from a new perspective! The 3,5-hour option includes a 2-hour walking tour of Midtown Manhattan and an 1,5-hour sightseeing cruise. You will meet with your Private Guide in front of the famous ATLAS sculpture, opposite the landmark St Patrick’s Cathedral. The Cathedral was built between 1879 to 1910, and ever since has played a major role in the religious life of New Yorkers. You will take a stroll through the Rockefeller Center, home to famous TV studios and corporations. Pass the famous Radio City Music Hall and head to the Theatre District, famous for its Broadway theaters. Your Private Guide will lead you through Hell's Kitchen district to a pier on the Hudson River, where you will receive tickets for a sightseeing cruise. Get aboard the comfortable boat, sit down in the outdoor deck or the indoor space, and enjoy breathtaking views of New York CIty. You will see highlights such as the iconic Empire State Building, One World Center, Ellis Island, and the famous symbol of NYC - the Statue of Liberty. The capitan’s live commentary in English, as well as the cruise app available in several foreign languages will help you to pinpoint the landmarks along the way. There will also be an onboard café with freshly prepared sandwiches, salads and snacks available to purchase. Choose the 4-hour option to enjoy a 3-hour walking tour combined with an 1,5-hour sightseeing cruise. The extended walking route will take you through the dazzling Times Square. This is one of the city's liveliest tourist attractions, always full of interesting characters. Among its highlights you will see the Father Duffy Square and the landmark skyscraper One Times Square. It is a great opportunity to gain more expert knowledge about NYC and get tips on the best local restaurants, clubs and bars.

Includes

Private Walking Tour of Midtown Manhattan, NYC with Hudson River Sightseeing Cruise (number of attractions depends on the selected option) 5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in the language of your choice Tickets for a 1,5-hour boat cruise on the Hudson River with on-board English commentary and multilingual audio-guide Lots of information about the NYC, its history and culture Extended walking tour with highlights such as Times Square (4,5-hour option only)

Important Information

  • Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information. Please note that the number of attractions depends on the selected option. Sightseeing in Times Square is not included in the basic 3,5-hour option. Please arrive at the meeting point on time (5 minutes early if possible) as there is a schedule that must be followed in order to board the ferry / boat on time. All cruise passengers must pass mandatory security checks. For the comfort of all guests, it is best to have 1 licensed guide per maximum of 25 guests. If there are 26-50 in your group, we will provide the service of 2 licensed guides so that all guests can get the best experience, ask questions and hear the guide well. Your private guide will not participate in the cruise. The guide will escort you to the boarding point and give you the tickets and a short introduction into the sights along the way. You can download the cruise app for more information.

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