NYC Highlights Tour: Bronx, Brooklyn, Harlem, Queens & Coney
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Ranked among the Top 50 Tours Worldwide in 2024 by Tripadvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Awards – Best of the Best. Hear the stories of the people that have lived there and the histories that made these spots as special as they are. This panoramic tour takes you to a number of iconic landmarks you’ll recognize from film history’s most memorable movies.That’s out on Coney Island. Beyond getting photos that you’ll treasure for years, this is a chance to take a walk off the beaten path and experience the New York that real New Yorkers know. For a tour that takes you behind-the-scenes of some of the most interesting boroughs in New York, book your NYC Boroughs tour today and enjoy with our guided bus tour!
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You will arrive after a short ride through Harlem in Upper Manhattan, you’ll learn about the development of this diverse neighborhood and see historic sites, such as the world-renowned Apollo Theater, debut venue for many performers like Ella Fitzgerald, The Jackson 5, Marvin Gaye and many others.
You will receive a brief explanation from the outside of the theater
Next, you'll travel north to the Bronx, where is the birthplace of rap and hip hop. In its streets you can hear 75 different languages, predominantly English and Spanish. You will visit the famous Yankees Stadium and the Big Pun Mural
This place pays tribute to the legendary rapper Big Pun, known as Christopher Rios. The works of art on the walls will surprise you
The Bronx-Whitestone Bridge, known as the Whitestone Bridge or just Whitestone, is the famous suspension bridge in New York City that carries six lanes of Interstate 678 just over the East River, opened in 1939. We will cross it, then we will get to Queens.
The tour continues across the East River in the borough of Queens, one of the most ethnically diverse counties in the US, whose residents speak over 100 languages. You will enjoy the Malba neighborhood, and take a short walk through Flushing Park.
Visit Flushing Meadows Park, home of the US Open (one of the oldest tennis championships in the world), the New York Mets baseball team, and the Unisphere (leftover from the 1964 World’s Fair).
We will cross this bridge to Brooklyn
Later, you’ll visit the borough of Brooklyn,as its inhabitants say, is: "home to everyone from where", the cultural diversity of its neighborhoods is evident. We will visit Dumbo neighborhood and we can see Williamsburg.
Williamsburg, concentrates the life of the Jewish community on Lee Avenue, the main artery of the neighborhood. This is where most of their temples and businesses are.
We stay here for 20 minutes, under the Brooklyn Bridge
If you selected the option with Coney Island included, you’ll head down to world famous Coney Island, a destination for New Yorkers for generations, seeking fun and relaxation. Weather permitting, you’ll have an opportunity to explore the boardwalk, panoramic view of Luna Park or New York Aquarium, and to have lunch at the original, legendary Nathan’s restaurant. For clients going to Coney Island, only if the weather and itinerary allow, you can enjoy a quick swim, we recommend bringing swimming suits If you prefer, you can end the tour at this point and enjoy the incredible Coney Island for more time on your own.
Legendary Nathan’s restaurant, you can taste their hot dogs, fries and house hamburgers, among other dishes
Enjoy the sea breeze
Amusement park opened in 2010 where Astroland was located. Only included if the option of Conney Island is selected.
The New York Aquarium is the oldest operating aquarium opened in Castle Garden in Battery Park, 1896.
Finally, you’ll head back over the East River, passing by the historic Brooklyn Bridge, on your return into Manhattan.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- New York State law requires that all children be restrained in an appropriate child restraint system while riding in a motor vehicle until they are 8 years old. Starting November 1, 2019, all children under 2 years old must ride in a rear-facing car seat.
- Bus drivers are not required to provide them and the activity provider will not be responsible if you are unable to access the bus. To ensure that your child has a seat, you must bring your own, or inform the activity provider well in advance
- For clients going to Coney Island, only if the weather and itinerary allow, you can enjoy a quick swim, we recommend bringing swimming suits.
- Guests under the age of 18 may not be admitted at check-in unless accompanied by an adult.
Reviews(3,099)
Great tour for a hot day because you spend most of the time on a bus and can just listen to the narration and look out the window. This is a tour of parts of New York City that most people don’t get see. You are traveling through four out of the five boroughs. Stops at the Apollo Theater in Harlem (currently undergoing renovations), Bronx (Yankee Stadium and a bodega), Queens (Worlds Fair Park), and DUMBO neighborhood by the Brooklyn Bridge. There is also an optional Coney Island add on that we didn’t do. If you don’t do the Coney Island add on, then you have to find your way back to the starting point. On the weekend, with less traffic, we were at the DUMBO stop by 12:30. Going to Coney Island adds an additional two hours. Starting point was by Grand Central at the Hyatt Grand Central Hotel and the tour left at 8:30. Guide (Jorge) was funny and personable but also tough enough to keep a tour bus group of about sixty people moving. Had a great knowledge of New York City. Tour is a pretty good value as well as taking a cab or uber to all of these places would cost hundreds of dollars and then you wouldn’t get a guide either. Highly recommend this tour if you have been to a lot of the major sites in Manhattan and looking for something a little different.
Diego was so nice and knowledgeable He definitely was the highlight of the tour
It was a great experience, Diego was a great guide. We had a great time and learned a lot and saw a lot.
Diego was super knowledgeable and I learned and saw a lot! I highly recommend it!
See everything NYC has to offer in 7 hours. The besr tour guide, Diego, was very informative and helpful. He took pictures and provided helpful information. Must do tour!
The schedule was worked out so well - a comfortable journey throughout and the stop points worked very well for us - drinks, food and photo opportunities provided us with a great trip - we must congratulate JORGE for beautiful knowledgeable commentary and being the best host we’ve had on a tour Raphael was a great driver across 7 hours in a lot of traffic Many thanks Amigos tours - hope you’re business gets recognition it deserves
It was really interesting and informative. We got to see a lot, and learn a lot of background information. Thanks Diego for being a great guide!
Amazing way to see the rest of the city! Could not have feasibly seen and experienced everything we did independent of this tour. Jorge was very knowledgeable and provided tons of interesting history and stories.
Had a great day with Sara and our driver ( he was a baseball fan) but I don’t remember his name! He was a fabulous driver and Sara was so knowledgeable. I don’t know how she remembers all the facts. Would highly recommend this tour.
Sarah from Columbia was our tour guide and did a fantastic job! Very knowledgeable, sweet, and did a great job! Highly recommend
