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NYC Cable Car Tour, Roosevelt Island, and Ferry 5 hr

TourTruth score 7.3 out of 10

AverageTop 34% in New York City

4 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • New York City
  • 5 hrs
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Ride the Roosevelt Island Tramway, explore Four Freedoms Park, and cruise the East River past bridges and the Statue of Liberty.

About this tour

See New York from above, on foot, and from the water on this panoramic NYC cable car tour, Roosevelt Island visit, and East River ferry ride. Meet your guide at 9:00 AM outside Matto Espresso on 2nd Avenue, then board the Roosevelt Island Tramway for sweeping views of the river, Queensboro Bridge, and Manhattan’s eastern skyline.

Explore the island’s southern end, including the area around Cornell Tech and Graduate Roosevelt Island, before visiting Four Freedoms Park. From the island, look across to Manhattan and Long Island City, including the Pepsi-Cola sign at Gantry Plaza State Park. Then take the ferry toward Lower Manhattan, passing the Williamsburg, Manhattan, and Brooklyn Bridges, Governors Island, and the Statue of Liberty before disembarking at Battery Park. The experience also includes a Brooklyn bus tour, a visit to DUMBO, and stops in Hoboken and Sinatra Park. A live guide speaks English and Spanish.

The tour ends in Hoboken, where you can return to Manhattan by PATH train. Choose this NYC cable car tour for a varied perspective on the city, from elevated skyline views to memorable waterfront panoramas.

Highlights

  • Glide over the East River aboard the Roosevelt Island Tramway
  • Explore Four Freedoms Park and take in Manhattan’s eastern skyline
  • Cruise past the Williamsburg, Manhattan, and Brooklyn Bridges
  • See the Statue of Liberty from the water
  • Visit DUMBO, Brooklyn, and Hoboken

What's included

Included

  • Roosevelt Island Tramway ride
  • Visit to Four Freedoms Park
  • East River ferry ride
  • Bus tour in Brooklyn
  • Visit to DUMBO neighborhood
  • Visit to Hoboken, New Jersey
  • Visit to Sinatra Park
  • Tour guide

Not included

  • Food and drinks
  • Tips

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Important information

  • The tour ends in Hoboken, New Jersey; return to Manhattan via PATH train
  • Not suitable for people with mobility impairments, wheelchair users, or people afraid of heights
  • Electric wheelchairs are not permitted
  • Pets, weapons or sharp objects, alcohol, and drugs are not permitted
  • Wear comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing; bring a camera

Frequently asked questions

Where does the tour start?

Meet at 9:00 AM in front of Matto Espresso, 1105 2nd Avenue, near the Roosevelt Island Tramway station.

Where does the tour end?

The tour ends in Hoboken, New Jersey. You can return to Manhattan via the PATH train.

What languages are available?

The live guide speaks English and Spanish.

Is the tour suitable for wheelchair users?

No. The tour is not suitable for wheelchair users or people with mobility impairments, and electric wheelchairs are not permitted.

What should I bring?

Wear comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing, and bring a camera.

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. GetYourGuide rates it 5.00 from 4 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.

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  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 7.3. Top 34% in New York City means it ranks in the top 34% of tours in New York City by this score.

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