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New York City Half-Day Tour 7 hr

TourTruth score 7.3 out of 10

AverageTop 38% in New York City

3 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • New York City
  • 7 hrs
  • Updated October 31, 2026

See New York City landmarks by bus, subway, and ferry, with a Little Italy pastry stop and a guided visit to Liberty Island.

About this tour

Explore New York City by bus, subway, and ferry on a guided day among landmark streets, waterfront views, and storied neighborhoods. This New York City tour pairs famous sights with a taste of local flavor.

Meet your guide outside St. Patrick’s Cathedral, then travel through the city to see highlights including Times Square and the 9/11 Memorial. In Little Italy, pause for an Italian-American pastry snack. Continue to the Wall Street area to spot Trinity Church, Federal Hall, and the Charging Bull. The itinerary also includes a ferry visit to Liberty Island and Ellis Island, with a reserve ticket and a professional local guide. The provider notes that if the Statue of Liberty is closed, a harbor cruise may replace the visit, offering close-up views of Lady Liberty, the Brooklyn Bridge, and the NYC skyline.

With public transit connecting the stops and expert narration along the way, this New York City tour offers a lively introduction to the city’s history and iconic sights. Bring a payment card or smartphone for bus and subway access, and set out ready to explore.

Highlights

  • See St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Times Square, and the 9/11 Memorial
  • Savor an Italian-American pastry snack in Little Italy
  • Visit Liberty Island and Ellis Island by ferry
  • Admire Wall Street landmarks, including the Charging Bull

What's included

Included

  • Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island reserve ticket
  • Professional local guide

Not included

  • Food costs
  • Tour guide gratuities
  • A credit card, debit card, or smartphone payment system for bus and subway access; one payment method can cover up to 4 people

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Important information

  • Meet in front of St. Patrick’s Cathedral on the 5th Avenue side, between 50th and 51st Streets; the guide wears a red jacket
  • Backpacks are not allowed at locations such as the Statue of Liberty pedestal; they can stay with the driver on the shuttle
  • Luggage and large bags are not allowed
  • Scooters are not allowed
  • The tour is not suitable for people with mobility impairments
  • If the Statue of Liberty is closed, the tour description says a harbor cruise with close-up views of Lady Liberty, the Brooklyn Bridge, and the NYC skyline will replace the visit

Frequently asked questions

How long is the tour?

The tour lasts 7 hours.

What language is the tour in?

A live guide provides commentary in English.

Is the Statue of Liberty ticket included?

Yes. A reserve ticket for the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island is included.

Where is the meeting point?

Meet in front of St. Patrick’s Cathedral on the 5th Avenue side, between 50th and 51st Streets. Look for a guide wearing a red jacket.

Can I cancel for free?

Free cancellation is available up to 24 hours before the tour.

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. GetYourGuide rates it 5.00 from 3 reviews. We place that rating among all GetYourGuide ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.

How the score works and rating distribution in New York City
  • Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
  • Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
  • Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 7.3. Top 38% in New York City means it ranks in the top 38% of tours in New York City by this score.

Provider rating distribution in New York City

How many tours in New York City have a provider rating at or below each value. The dashed line is this tour.

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