New York City Tours
The Big Apple's skyline is dotted with famous landmarks and there is so much to see. Many visitors, particularly first time ones, choose one of the New York City Tours available. Various companies offer different kinds of transportation with knowledgeable guides allowing tourists to soak up all the city has to offer in a short time.
City Sights NY run Hop On and Hop Off double decker bus tours. The guides are proud to show off their city and the buses are modern and comfortable, whatever the weather. If it is chilly, there are heating coils on the open top deck and if it really gets cold, there is a fold down canopy that is see through. This New York City Tour company also operates helicopter tours, including Liberty Helicopter - The Big Apple. It's a thrilling ride and the chance to see the Statue of Liberty, the Empire State Building, the Chrysler Building, Ellis Island, George Washington Bridge and Central Park. Seeing the city from the sky will stay in the memory forever.
New York City takes passengers on small shuttle buses and the guide accompanies them on the walking parts of the tour when the bus stops. It's the best of both worlds; combining bus travel and seeing the attractions close up. The shuttles are climate controlled and each passenger is given free iced bottled water. Smaller private groups can be accommodated. The VIP Private Tour with groups of 1- 5 people travel in a Luxury SUV. The New York See the Lights Tour is a nighttime excursion, departing from Times Square. For nature lovers, there is also the See the Foliage Tour, leaving from New York City and going to the Palisades and the Hudson River Valley to see the splendor of the leaves in Fall.
The Brooklyn Tour gives an overlooked view of the city, away from the usual haunts. It's a driving and walking tour, which explores the rich ethnic diversity and culinary traditions of the neighborhood. Guides explain the history and culture associated with the area and the itinerary includes a visit to Old Williamsburg, an old arts community. A stop is made for a food tasting at a kosher Hasidic 1960s delicatessen. There is another food sampling at the Jacques Torres chocolate factory. This New York City Tour takes in Brooklyn Bridge Park and Sunset Park, where a picnic style lunch is served by one of the Latin food outlets.
Fans of the Sex and the City show will know that New York was like another character. Now, there is the opportunity to visit the regular haunts of Carrie, Miranda, Charlotte and Samantha on the Sex and the City Hotspots Tour. Over 40 locations from the show are featured on this New York City tour, including the Jimmy Choo boutique where Carrie buys her shoes, the bakery where Miranda shops for cupcakes and Scout, the bar that Steve and Aidan open. Locations from the movie version are also featured.
