Overview
Instead of getting flustered with maps and subways, cruise along in a comfortable SUV on this private 3 or 5 hour tour of Lower Manhattan. Learn a great mix of history and fun facts from a personal navigator — a native New Yorker — who escorts you to top sights like Ground Zero, West Village, South Street Seaport, Chinatown and Little Italy. Upgrade to a 5-hour tour and explore Upper and Mid-Manhattan as well: Museum Mile, Rockefeller Center, Central Park and more. It’s the perfect way to bite into the Big Apple. Please note that this tour is also offered in Portuguese, French, and Spanish. If you would like to reserve a tour with a guide fluent in any of these languages, please be sure to select the Foreign Language Tour option during the booking process.
What's included
- ✓Door‑to‑door pickup and drop‑off in Manhattan
- ✓Customizable itinerary
- ✓Bottled water
- ✓Luxury SUV transportation (climate‑controlled)
- ✓Private tour with professional NYC guide
- ✓Offered in English, Portuguese, French, and Spanish
- ✓Photo stops at key landmarks
- ✕Gratuities (optional but appreciated)
- ✕Food and drinks (unless specified)
- ✕Attraction entrance fees
- ✕Pickup and/or Drop-Off at any location not located within Manhattan is not valid
- ✕No alcholic beverages are provided nor can they be consumed in our vehicles
- ✕Please note that transportation of luggage or baggage is not included as part of this excursion.
What you'll do
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Gateway to Central Park and Midtown.
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Art Deco icon.
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The central portion of the New York City borough of Manhattan and serves as the city's primary central business district. Midtown is home to some of the city's most prominent buildings, including the Empire State Building, the Chrysler Building, the Hudson Yards Redevelopment Project, the headquarters of the United Nations, Grand Central Terminal, and Rockefeller Center, as well as several prominent tourist destinations including Broadway, Times Square, and Koreatown. Penn Station in Midtown Manhattan is the busiest transportation hub in the Western Hemisphere Midtown Manhattan is one of the largest central business districts in the world and ranks among the world's most expensive locations for real estate; Fifth Avenue in Midtown Manhattan has commanded the world's highest retail rents, with average annual rents at US$3,000 per square foot.
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The Empire State Building is a 102-story Art Deco-style skyscraper located in Midtown South, Manhattan, New York City. Designed by Shreve, Lamb & Harmon, it was constructed between 1930 and 1931. Named after New York's nickname, "Empire State," the building has a roof height of 1,250 feet (380 m) and reaches a total height of 1,454 feet (443.2 m), including its antenna. It was the world's tallest building until the North Tower of the World Trade Center surpassed it in 1970. After the September 11 attacks in 2001, it regained the title of New York City's tallest building until One World Trade Center surpassed it in 2012. As of 2025, it ranks as the eighth-tallest building in New York City, the tenth-tallest completed skyscraper in the United States, and the 59th-tallest in the world.
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Availability & pricing
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Price from (per person)
$775
8 tour options available. Pick your exact date & check live availability on the booking page.
Good to know
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Your private driver/guide will be there as your personal navigator to show you the best of New York City
- Not recommended for child aged 2 and under
- Price shown is per vehicle (up to 13 passengers)
- It should be noted that the suggested itinerary can be adjusted and customized to your liking.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Tour details & pricing provided by Viator. Bookings are completed on Viator.com.
