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New York Contrasts Tour + Upper & Lower Manhattan Spanish/English

5.0 · 54 reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor ⏱ 6h ✓ Free cancellation
New York Contrasts Tour + Upper & Lower Manhattan Spanish/English

At a glance

New York Contrasts Tour + Upper & Lower Manhattan Spanish/English is a 6h small-group experience in New York City, United States, operated by REAL'S TOURS NYC INC. Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 54 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $80 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: WiFi on board, Air-conditioned vehicle.

Highlights

  • Small group of up to 13 people for a more personal experience
  • Free cancellation for flexible planning
  • 20 stops in one well-planned itinerary
  • Wheelchair accessible

Quick facts

Duration
6h
Group
Small group, up to 13 travellers
Languages
Portuguese, Spanish
Pickup
Meet at the start point
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Cancellation
Free cancellation (see policy)

Overview

The most comprehensive tour to discover New York. We depart at 8:00 AM from Midtown to explore Columbus Circle, Lincoln Center, and the Dakota Building, taking a walk through Strawberry Fields and observing the San Remo Towers, the American Museum of Natural History, and Fifth Avenue, with views of the Guggenheim, the MET, and the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir. We will cross the Queensboro Bridge to the Queensbridge Park viewpoint and continue through Astoria to The Bronx, visiting the Joker Stairs, Yankee Stadium, and iconic murals. We will then pass through Malba and Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, home to Citi Field, the US Open, and the Unisphere. In Brooklyn, we will explore Williamsburg, home to the Hasidic Jewish community, before finally crossing the Manhattan Bridge and ending near Ground Zero, the perfect spot to continue discovering Downtown on your own.

What's included

What's included

  • WiFi on board
  • Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

  • Meals
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Gratuities

Itinerary

  1. Stop 1

    We will depart from Midtown Manhattan and pass through Columbus Circle, where you will be able to appreciate the Christopher Columbus monument.

  2. Stop 2 · 15m

    We will make our first stop at Lincoln Center, which is the designated area for the arts (place where dance, folklore, painting, music, etc. are located).

  3. Stop 3 · 15m

    We will head to the Dakota Building, the final residence of John Lennon.

  4. Stop 4 · 15m

    We will walk through Strawberry Fields, the memorial dedicated to the singer.

  5. Stop 5 · 20m

    We will cross Central Park towards Fifth Avenue, also known as Museum Mile, where we will see the Jewish Museum and the Cooper Hewitt. We will visit the Mayor John Purroy Mitchel memorial area and the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir.

  6. Stop 6

    We will continue our drive, observing the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, The Frick Collection, and the Central Park Zoo.

  7. Stop 7 · 15m

    Then, en route to the Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge, we will cross over to the Queensbridge Park viewpoint, where we can photograph wonderful views of the Big Apple.

  8. Stop 8

    Next, we will enter the neighborhood of Astoria, where we will view NYCHA housing projects.

  9. Stop 9 · 15m

    Afterwards, heading north, we will arrive in the borough of the Bronx, where we will visit the famous Joker Stairs.

  10. Stop 10 · 15m

    We will continue to Yankee Stadium, the temple of baseball.

  11. Stop 11

    Then we will pass by the Bronx civil court, courthouses, and criminal court.

  12. Stop 12 · 15m

    We will visit the exterior of the 42nd Precinct, where scenes from the movie "Fort Apache, The Bronx" were filmed.

  13. Stop 13 · 15m

    Our next stop will be the Big Pun mural.

  14. Stop 14 · 15m

    We will visit the iconic "I Love the Bronx" mural.

  15. Stop 15

    We will cross the Bronx-Whitestone Bridge towards the borough of Queens.

  16. Stop 16 · 15m

    Later, we will head to the borough of Brooklyn to visit the famous neighborhood of Williamsburg, home to the orthodox Hasidic Jewish community, known as the largest outside of Israel.

  17. Stop 17 · 15m

    Continuing on, we will view the Brooklyn Bridge.

  18. Stop 18

    Following our route, we will see from the vehicle the printing press of the most important newspaper in the United States, The New York Times, Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, where the "Mets" stadium (Citi Field) is located, and the US Open National Tennis Center.

  19. Stop 19

    Crossing the Manhattan Bridge, we will enter Chinatown and SoHo, heading towards and viewing Federal Plaza and the Manhattan Criminal Court.

  20. Stop 20 · 5m

    We will conclude near the Ground Zero area, where you can enjoy Downtown Manhattan on your own.

Meeting point

Please meet in front of Starbucks Worldwide Plaza (325 W 49th St, New York, NY 10019). The guide will be at the main entrance holding a Real’s Tours NYC identification.

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Frequently asked questions

How long does the New York Contrasts Tour + Upper & Lower Manhattan Spanish/English take?

The experience lasts about 6h.

How much does it cost?

Prices start from $80 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.

What's included?

WiFi on board; Air-conditioned vehicle.

Where does it start?

Please meet in front of Starbucks Worldwide Plaza (325 W 49th St, New York, NY 10019). The guide will be at the main entrance holding a Real’s Tours NYC identification.

Can I cancel?

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Which languages is it offered in?

It is guided in Portuguese, Spanish.

Is it worth it?

Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 54 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in New York City.

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