9 Full-Day Tours in New York Worth the Subway Ride

1.Full-Day Washington DC City Highlights Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,791 reviews · 14 hours · from $149Our pick

Travel from Manhattan to Washington, D.C. by air-conditioned bus or van with a live guide. See Arlington National Cemetery and JFK’s gravesite, the White House and Capitol Hill, the Lincoln, Korean War and Vietnam memorials, and the Air and Space Museum. It’s a fast-paced way to meet the capital’s main sights in one long day.

“Yukiko is very friendly and thoughtful. she is super knowledgeable around the area. 10/10 love the tour! Definitely will do trip with her again!”

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2.Full-Day NYC Boroughs and Coney Island Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,120 reviews · from $49Best value

Travel from Manhattan through Harlem, the Bronx, Queens and Brooklyn with an English- or Spanish-speaking NYC guide. Expect the Apollo Theater, Yankee Stadium, Flushing Meadows, DUMBO and, if you select that option, Coney Island. Guides such as Jorge have made the city’s stories a highlight. The 5-to-7-hour coach tour costs $49 per person; food is extra.

“A big thank you to our guide Jorge and driver Julian for the wonderful day around NY! The tour is very well organised, smooth and interesting, we learnt many things in only 5 hours. Five stars”

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3.Niagara Falls Full-Day Tour with Maid of the Mist

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 706 reviews · 19 hours · from $269

Leave Times Square at 4:00 AM for a full-day coach trip to Niagara Falls, with Wi-Fi, a bilingual English and Spanish guide, and time to see the falls from the U.S. side. Add the Maid of the Mist boat ride when it runs, usually May through October, or explore viewpoints such as the Gorge Walk when it is unavailable. Guides on recent departures have included Roberto, Arturo and Jay.

“We enjoyed every minute of this tour thanks to Amigo Tours and Roberto especially. He was an amazing guide with lots of knowledge and positivity. He was very nice, kind and approachable. He helped us with taking pics, explaining what we see around us and making this long trip so worthwhile. I think he deserves all the stars in the world. We hope to book another trip with them in the future. Thanks, Amigo Tours!”

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4.Boston and the Freedom Trail Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 607 reviews · 14 hours · from $149

Ride from New York to Boston for a guided day of Cambridge and city sights, including Harvard Yard, Copley Square, the Freedom Trail, Quincy Market and USS Constitution. Guides are offered in six languages. Expect an early start, a long coach ride and free time for lunch at your own expense.

“Schedule is good. Guide stays with one Russian lady most of the time. Others don’t have time to ask.”

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5.Guided Niagara Falls Full-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 428 reviews · 22 - 23 hours · from $158

Leave Manhattan around 11 p.m. and spend the following day at Niagara Falls State Park, with stops at the American, Bridal Veil, and Horseshoe Falls. A guide leads the day in English or Spanish. The Maid of the Mist and Cave of the Winds cost extra, and the overnight bus ride is a long one.

“Perfectly organized. Emily was a Great guide. Don‘t miss Cave in the Winds!”

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6.Full-Day New York City Tour: All Must-See Sites

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 21 reviews · 7 hours · from $195

Spend seven hours with a private English-speaking guide, starting at your centrally located hotel. The plan can include Central Park, a nearby museum, Rockefeller Center, Times Square, Broadway, the 9/11 Memorial, Brooklyn Bridge views and One World Observatory. Guides Adam Sternglass and Stan have earned praise, but entrance fees, food and tips are extra.

“Adam e stato un perfetto compagno per la giornata ! Molto aggiornato sulla storia di New York e professionale! Da considerare assolutamente”

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7.Full-Day Niagara Falls Tour by Van

★★★★★★★★★★3.4 · 17 reviews · 19 hours · from $550

Leave Manhattan in an air-conditioned van for a very long day at Niagara Falls State Park. The route includes the Observation Tower area, Prospect Point, Luna Island, and Terrapin Point, plus free time to explore or eat. English-speaking guides are listed, though the experience can vary. Observation deck access and meals cost extra.

“It was amazing, the driver Cash was so accommodating and very kind and nice. We truly enjoyed our trip!”

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8.All Day Bike Rental and Central Park Picnic

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 6 reviews · 1 day · from $70

Pick up a Cannondale or Specialized bike, helmet, lock, bike bag, map, and one of three picnic boxes at Unlimited Biking near Central Park. Then ride independently, stopping at sights such as Strawberry Fields, Cleopatra’s Needle, and the reservoir. Staff offer route tips, but there is no guide.

“Wir waren zu viert. Das Picknick (= 4 einzelne Kartonboxen) bekommt man in einem großen Plastiksack übergeben. Räder hatten kein Körbchen oä.”

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9.Long Island Wine Tour North Fork Sights, Bites & Flights Full-Day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $559Top rated

Spend about 7 to 8 hours exploring the North Fork with Eric, your private guide and driver. The route can include wineries, an oyster farm, a chocolatier, local food stops, specialty shops, and a Greenport history walk. Pickup is available across Long Island’s East End, and the day is shaped around your interests.

“What a great day! Thanks to Eric we had such a nice time exploring the North Fork wine country. Just beautiful!!!! Two wine stops, a brewery, a chocolatier, street fair for local shopping, lunch and dinner bites. We sure covered lot of territory! Eric definitely catered the day to our interests. Light, fun and interesting. I highly recommend the tour!!!”

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