NYC in a Day Tour: Lady Liberty, Times Square, Freedom Tower
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This seven-hour tour covers about five miles on foot and by subway, visiting key locations in New York City including Lady Liberty, Times Square, and the Freedom Tower. The tour begins in Midtown Manhattan with a 15-minute stop at Times Square, followed by visits to Broadway Theatre, Rockefeller Center, and St. Patrick's Cathedral, each with time to observe notable features. The group passes the New York Public Library and the Chrysler Building before spending 15 minutes inside Grand Central Terminal. Next, participants take a 20-minute subway ride to Lower Manhattan. There, the tour includes viewing the Charging Bull sculpture and the Hamilton Customs House, then walking along the Canyon of Heroes parade route starting at Battery Park. The Brooklyn Bridge is seen from the route before boarding the Staten Island Ferry for a one-hour ride with views of the Statue of Liberty and the Manhattan skyline. After the ferry, the tour visits Trinity Church and continues to the Reflecting Absence Pools for a 30-minute stop with guided information about 9/11 and the city’s recovery. The walk proceeds to Wall Street for 20 minutes to see the New York Stock Exchange and Federal Hall. Included is a self-guided visit to the Freedom Tower lobby with the film “Voices” and skip-the-line entry to the 9/11 Museum. An optional upgrade offers a guided tour of the museum or access to the One World Observatory, which provides 360-degree views from the 102nd floor. The tour excludes gratuities and subway fares and does not use bus transportation. It operates in all weather conditions and requires the ability to walk approximately five miles over six hours.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Times Square
Located in Midtown Manhattan, Times Square is one of the busiest tourist spots worldwide. Visitors can see the bright lights and signs and take photos.
15 min
Broadway Theatre
The tour passes by Broadway Theatre, where famous performers such as Ethel Barrymore and Lin-Manuel Miranda have performed, highlighting the origins of Broadway in America.
Rockefeller Center
Rockefeller Center features shopping, dining, and art deco architecture. The guide provides suggestions for those who want to return during their visit.
15 min
St. Patrick's Cathedral
This is the largest Gothic Catholic cathedral in the United States, known for its white marble exterior and tall spires.
15 min
New York Public Library - Stephen A. Schwarzman Building
The route passes the New York Public Library where visitors can see the building and the lion statues outside.
Chrysler Building
The tour passes the Chrysler Building, which was briefly the tallest building in the world.
Grand Central Terminal
Visitors have about 15 minutes to see Grand Central Terminal, including the Whispering Corners and the ceiling’s celestial mural.
15 min
New York City Subway
The group rides the subway for about 20 minutes to reach Lower Manhattan, with the guide explaining how to use the subway like a local.
20 min
Charging Bull
Participants see the bronze Charging Bull sculpture, a symbol of American commerce, and learn about local superstitions related to it.
Hamilton Customs House
The Beaux-Arts building, once used for collecting duties, is named for Alexander Hamilton; the guide explains its history.
Canyon of Heroes
Walking along the ticker-tape parade route starting at Battery Park, the guide shares the history of the Canyon of Heroes.
Brooklyn Bridge
The tour offers views of the Brooklyn Bridge as it passes by this famous New York landmark.
Staten Island Ferry
The group takes a one-hour ride on the Staten Island Ferry, which provides views of the Statue of Liberty and Manhattan skyline.
60 min
Trinity Church NYC
Visitors see Trinity Church, a Gothic Revival building from 1846, and its graveyard where Alexander Hamilton and other notable figures are buried.
Reflecting Absence Pools
At this peaceful plaza featuring the largest man-made waterfalls in the US, the guide discusses stories and heroism related to 9/11.
30 min
Wall Street
The tour visits Wall Street, the center of American finance, including the New York Stock Exchange and explanations of its global role.
20 min
Federal Hall
Visitors see Federal Hall, the site of George Washington’s inauguration, with the current building dating to 1842.
One World Observatory
An optional one-hour visit to the 360-degree observation deck on the 102nd floor of One World Trade Center caps the tour.
60 min
Meeting point
The meeting point is across the street from 1552 Broadway. It is the George M. Cohan Statue at the corner of W 46th Street and 7th Ave. The guide will be there 15 minutes prior to the tour start time and they will be wearing an orange hat and/or a blue shirt or jacket.
End point
The tour ends at the One World Observatory in Lower M
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Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
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NYC in a Day Tour: Lady Liberty, Times Square, Freedom Tower
by ExperienceFirst
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$178Overview
This seven-hour tour covers about five miles on foot and by subway, visiting key locations in New York City including Lady Liberty, Times Square, and the Freedom Tower. The tour begins in Midtown Manhattan with a 15-minute stop at Times Square, followed by visits to Broadway Theatre, Rockefeller Center, and St. Patrick's Cathedral, each with time to observe notable features. The group passes the New York Public Library and the Chrysler Building before spending 15 minutes inside Grand Central Terminal. Next, participants take a 20-minute subway ride to Lower Manhattan. There, the tour includes viewing the Charging Bull sculpture and the Hamilton Customs House, then walking along the Canyon of Heroes parade route starting at Battery Park. The Brooklyn Bridge is seen from the route before boarding the Staten Island Ferry for a one-hour ride with views of the Statue of Liberty and the Manhattan skyline. After the ferry, the tour visits Trinity Church and continues to the Reflecting Absence Pools for a 30-minute stop with guided information about 9/11 and the city’s recovery. The walk proceeds to Wall Street for 20 minutes to see the New York Stock Exchange and Federal Hall. Included is a self-guided visit to the Freedom Tower lobby with the film “Voices” and skip-the-line entry to the 9/11 Museum. An optional upgrade offers a guided tour of the museum or access to the One World Observatory, which provides 360-degree views from the 102nd floor. The tour excludes gratuities and subway fares and does not use bus transportation. It operates in all weather conditions and requires the ability to walk approximately five miles over six hours.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Times Square
Located in Midtown Manhattan, Times Square is one of the busiest tourist spots worldwide. Visitors can see the bright lights and signs and take photos.
15 min
Broadway Theatre
The tour passes by Broadway Theatre, where famous performers such as Ethel Barrymore and Lin-Manuel Miranda have performed, highlighting the origins of Broadway in America.
Rockefeller Center
Rockefeller Center features shopping, dining, and art deco architecture. The guide provides suggestions for those who want to return during their visit.
15 min
St. Patrick's Cathedral
This is the largest Gothic Catholic cathedral in the United States, known for its white marble exterior and tall spires.
15 min
New York Public Library - Stephen A. Schwarzman Building
The route passes the New York Public Library where visitors can see the building and the lion statues outside.
Chrysler Building
The tour passes the Chrysler Building, which was briefly the tallest building in the world.
Grand Central Terminal
Visitors have about 15 minutes to see Grand Central Terminal, including the Whispering Corners and the ceiling’s celestial mural.
15 min
New York City Subway
The group rides the subway for about 20 minutes to reach Lower Manhattan, with the guide explaining how to use the subway like a local.
20 min
Charging Bull
Participants see the bronze Charging Bull sculpture, a symbol of American commerce, and learn about local superstitions related to it.
Hamilton Customs House
The Beaux-Arts building, once used for collecting duties, is named for Alexander Hamilton; the guide explains its history.
Canyon of Heroes
Walking along the ticker-tape parade route starting at Battery Park, the guide shares the history of the Canyon of Heroes.
Brooklyn Bridge
The tour offers views of the Brooklyn Bridge as it passes by this famous New York landmark.
Staten Island Ferry
The group takes a one-hour ride on the Staten Island Ferry, which provides views of the Statue of Liberty and Manhattan skyline.
60 min
Trinity Church NYC
Visitors see Trinity Church, a Gothic Revival building from 1846, and its graveyard where Alexander Hamilton and other notable figures are buried.
Reflecting Absence Pools
At this peaceful plaza featuring the largest man-made waterfalls in the US, the guide discusses stories and heroism related to 9/11.
30 min
Wall Street
The tour visits Wall Street, the center of American finance, including the New York Stock Exchange and explanations of its global role.
20 min
Federal Hall
Visitors see Federal Hall, the site of George Washington’s inauguration, with the current building dating to 1842.
One World Observatory
An optional one-hour visit to the 360-degree observation deck on the 102nd floor of One World Trade Center caps the tour.
60 min
Meeting point
The meeting point is across the street from 1552 Broadway. It is the George M. Cohan Statue at the corner of W 46th Street and 7th Ave. The guide will be there 15 minutes prior to the tour start time and they will be wearing an orange hat and/or a blue shirt or jacket.
End point
The tour ends at the One World Observatory in Lower M
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.