One Day in NYC Vacation and Itinerary Suggestions
How much can you see on NYC One Day Tours? A lot of New York City actually! An ideal New York vacation requires a week or more, but I’m well aware some of you are just joining us for a day. So, if you are looking to see the best of New York City in One Day, here are some NYC One Day Tours that will help you see as much as possible in a short time.
New York in One Day Guided Sightseeing Tour
This best-selling 6 hour New York in One Day Guided Sightseeing Tour departs daily from Times Square. You'll pass by most major attractions, landmarks and neighborhoods on bus, but the stops include: Strawberry Fields (Central Park), Madison Square Park, 9/11 Memorial and the Fulton Market for lunch. After lunch, you'll hop on the Staten Island Ferry with your tour guide to see Lady Liberty & Ellis Island from the water, before bussing back to Times Square.
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If I had ONE Day – Tips from Lifelong New Yorkers
Real, life-long New Yorkers share their "must-see" and "must-do" lists if they had only ONE day left in NYC – where to eat and shop, what to do and see.
Check out all their favorite places to eat or secret spots in Central Park. All our NYC secrets revealed in NYC One Day Vacations
One Day NYC Hop On Hop Off Bus Tours
A Hop On Hop Off Sightseeing Bus Tour is a great way to see NYC in one day. Even locals love to take a bus tour when they have guests in town!
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New York City 2-Day Itinerary
Staying in New York City longer than one day? Check out this great NYC 2 Day Itinerary using the New York City Explorer Pass. Here we use the 5-attraction pass for admission to the Hop On/Hop Off Downtown Tour, Empire State Building, ZEPHYR Statue of Liberty Cruise, Metropolitan Museum of Art, and New York Botanical Garden. You’ll see many more attractions and with a little planning, you can see a lot of New York City with this best of NYC 2 Day Itinerary, without stress and without spending a fortune.
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How are You going to Tour New York City?
- All New York City Tours
- NYC Boat Tour Cruises
- Bus Tours
- Helicopter Tours
- Walking Tours
- NYC One Day Tours
- Shopping Tours
- Movie and Television Tours
- NYC Nightlife Tours
- Bike Tours
- 9-11 Memorial Museum Tours
- Statue of Liberty Tours
- Food Tours
- NYC Lights Tours
- Holiday Lights Tours
Best NYC Attractions Pass for Tours
Sightseeing Pass |
New York Pass |
Go New York |
CityPASS |
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| HOHO Bus | ✔ Unlimited | ✔ 1 Day ✔ The RIDE |
✔ 1 Day ✔ Night Tour ✔ The RIDE |
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| Cruises | ✔ Circle Line ✔ 5+ Cruises |
✔ Circle Line ✔ Clipper City |
✔ Circle Line ✔ 5+ Cruises |
✔ Circle Line or Statue of Liberty |
| Food Tours | ✔ 10+ Food on Foot | ✔ 10+ Food on Foot | ✔ 10+ Food on Foot | |
| Movie & TV | ✔ 3+ On Location | ✔ East Village, Central Park ✔ Marvel & DC Superheroes ✔ Seinfeld |
✔ Marvel & DC Superheroes ✔ When Harry Met Seinfeld |
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| Walking Tours | ✔ 20+ Choices | ✔ 10+ Choices | ✔ 10+ Choices | |
| Shopping Tours | ✔ Fashion Windows ✔ Macy's Historical ✔ Woodbury Common Outlets Bus |
✔ Fashion Windows ✔ Holiday Markets & Lights ✔ Woodbury Common Outlets Bus |
✔ Fashion Windows ✔ Woodbury Common Outlets Bus |
