Private New York City Tour: Top Landmarks with Local Expert Guide
Overview
Experience NYC privately, at your own pace, with a dedicated local expert — not a group tour. It's your city, your schedule, your rules.
In 6 hours, visit Wall Street, The High Line, Central Park, Chinatown, Rockefeller Center & Grand Central Terminal. Choose your ride: Luxury SUV (up to 5), Minivan (up to 10), or Sprinter Van (up to 12) — or take the subway like a local.
Why book with us:
- 100% private — your group only
- Flexible itinerary tailored to you
- Hotel pickup & drop-off in Manhattan
- Certified English-speaking guide (not the driver)
- Ideal for families, couples & groups
Book now — private tours fill up fast!
What's Included
- Hotel pickup & drop-off anywhere in Manhattan
- Professional travel planning and tour arrangement service
- A private walking tour by subway
- SUV (up to 5), Minivan (up to 10), or Sprinter Van (up to 12)
- Certified English-speaking local guide (separate from driver)
- Entrance fee of all the visited attractions
- Food and drinks
- Hotel accommodation
- Gratuities to tour guide and driver
Meeting and Pickup
Your tour departs directly from your hotel in Manhattan. Simply provide your hotel name and address at the time of booking, and your guide will arrange a seamless pickup. We serve all major Manhattan hotels. Pickup begins 20 minutes before your scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
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Wall Street
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Chinatown
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
The High Line
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Central Park
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Rockefeller Center
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Grand Central Terminal
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private New York City Tour: Top Landmarks with Local Expert Guide?
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
- Hotel pickup & drop-off anywhere in Manhattan.
- Professional travel planning and tour arrangement service.
- A private walking tour by subway.
- SUV (up to 5), Minivan (up to 10), or Sprinter Van (up to 12).
- Certified English-speaking local guide (separate from driver).
- Entrance fee of all the visited attractions.
- Food and drinks.
- Hotel accommodation.
- Gratuities to tour guide and driver.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Private New York City Tour: Top Landmarks with Local Expert Guide is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private New York City Tour: Top Landmarks with Local Expert Guide will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Hotel pickup & drop-off anywhere in Manhattan
- Professional travel planning and tour arrangement service
- A private walking tour by subway
- SUV (up to 5), Minivan (up to 10), or Sprinter Van (up to 12)
- Certified English-speaking local guide (separate from driver)
- Entrance fee of all the visited attractions
- Food and drinks
- Hotel accommodation
- Gratuities to tour guide and driver
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
