NYC Day Tour: Grand Central, New York Public Library & Little Island | New York
- Enjoy a whole day exploring New York City's unmissable highlights
- Gain insight into the city's unique history and experience its culture firsthand
- Skip crowded public transportation—sit back and relax aboard convenient transfer service
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NYC Day Tour
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If you select children tickets, please provide your children’s age while booking at the note section
What's included in NYC Day Tour: Grand Central, New York Public Library & Little Island | New York
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Grand Central (inside, 20 mins) → New York Public Library (inside) +Bryant Park +Blue Bottle Coffee (Optional) +Lady M Cake (Optional) (40 mins) → Central Park (20 mins) → Roosevelt Island (Optional, include one-way cable car ticket, 40 mins) → DUMBO (70 mins) → Little Island +Starbucks +Chelsea Market +The High Line +Lunch (Optional) (80 mins) → Vessel (outside visit, 10 mins)
Embark on a day tour full of must-see NYC attractions! Start at one of the busiest stations in the world, Grand Central Station. Marvel at its architecture, and keep your camera handy to snap photos of this iconic building. It's the shooting location of a number of famous movies and series, like Marvel's The Avengers and Gossip Girl
Next, head to the New York Public Library—the second-largest public library in the US and the fourth-largest in the world. Inside, take a look at some of the nearly 53 million items in its expansive collection. Stop by Bryant Park for about an hour, where you can take in the famous NYC atmosphere. Go for some Blue Bottle Coffee or dig into Lady M cakes at your own expense before making your way to Little Island
Officially opened in 2021, Little Island has quickly become one of the best places to visit. Explore the small artificial island floating in the waters of the Hudson River, the river that separates Manhattan from New Jersey. Then, drop by DUMBO, the Down Under Manhattan Bridge Overpass
Follow your guide to Chelsea Market, an internationally-renowned spot that has one of the greatest indoor food scenes and retail marketplaces in the world today. Fun fact: It was originally the site of the National Biscuit Company factory complex, where the iconic Oreo cookie was invented! Afterward, make a stop at the High Line, which was opened in 2009 as a hybrid public space where visitors experience nature, art, and design
Finally, go see the Vessel, a 16-story, 46-meter-tall honeycomb-like structure with 154 flights of stairs, 2,500 steps, and 80 landings for visitors to climb. The bronzed steel and concrete steps and have an interlaced structure that offers a remarkable view of New York City and the Hudson from one of the most unique vantage points in the city
Inclusions
- Transportation
- Tour guide
- Dining expenses
- Attraction tickets
- Personal expenses
- Insurance
- Hotel transfer
- Baby seat
- Add-on items (to be paid on-site)
- Tips
- Accommodation
- Other expenses not mentioned above
- Service Fee (tour guide / driver) : US$12 / person / day. Children and infants reserving seats are also required to pay
- Surcharge fees (to be paid on-site by cash)
- A minimum of 2 traveler(s) are required for the tour to depart. If the number of participants does not reach the minimum requirement, the tour will be canceled. An email regarding tour cancellation will be sent 3 day(s) before the departure date
- Please arrive at the designated location 15 minute(s) before the scheduled departure time, as the tour will depart on time
- The itinerary is for reference only. In case of force majeure, such as attraction closures due to holidays, unforeseen circumstances, adverse traffic, or weather conditions, the local tour company may modify or cancel the itinerary without prior notice or compensation
- Travellers may be asked to present their ID documents (e.g. passport, ID card) for identity verification during the tour. Please carry your ID documents at all times
- Each traveller is allowed to carry one piece of large luggage (maximum of 28" and 20 kg) and one carry-on luggage. Please secure your luggages as you are responsible for any loss or damage; partial refunds are provided for losses or damages due to vehicle breakdowns
- In cases of emergencies, adverse weather, traffic, or unforeseen circumstances leading to tour delays or changes that result in inconvenience or additional expenses not covered by this tour, refunds or compensation will not be provided
- Refunds, or compensation will not be granted to travellers who leave the tour halfway through or miss the entire tour due to personal reasons (e.g. lack of travel documents, late arrival, sickness, accidents)
- The tour guide arranges all optional experiences and tickets; travellers cannot use tickets they obtain independently (e.g. City Pass). Please check the official website or on-site announcements for exact ticket rates
- Please refer to your voucher for details, and be alert to change notifications as tour guide may adjust based on actual on-site conditions, emergencies, weather, traffic, or unforeseen circumstances
- Smoking is prohibited in hotel rooms, indoor facilities, and vehicles during the tour
- When making a reservation, please provide a reachable phone number while you're traveling, and we strongly advise obtaining a mobile SIM card with both internet and calling capabilities for emergencies
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Venues
- Asian Jewels Seafood Restaurant* Tour guide will arrange your drop-off point, typically returning to the original pick-up point
* Please refer to your voucher for details, and be alert to change notifications as tour guide may adjust based on actual on-site conditions, emergencies, weather, traffic, or unforeseen circumstancesAt07:00View on Map - 5 Times Square* Tour guide will arrange your drop-off point, typically returning to the original pick-up point
* Please refer to your voucher for details, and be alert to change notifications as tour guide may adjust based on actual on-site conditions, emergencies, weather, traffic, or unforeseen circumstancesAt07:00View on Map - Manhattan China Town* Tour guide will arrange your drop-off point, typically returning to the original pick-up point
* Please refer to your voucher for details, and be alert to change notifications as tour guide may adjust based on actual on-site conditions, emergencies, weather, traffic, or unforeseen circumstancesAt08:00View on Map
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Purchase Summary
- Travellers age under 18 must be accompanied by at least 1 adult throughout the tour
- The itinerary is for reference only. In case of force majeure, such as attraction closures due to holidays, unforeseen circumstances, adverse traffic, or weather conditions, the local tour company may modify or cancel the itinerary without prior notice or compensation
- The vehicle type will be determined 2 days before departure, based on the number of travelers, which may include but is not limited to 7/14/55 - 61-seater vehicles, adjusted according to on-site availability, potentially offering other vehicle types
- Infants under 2 will be charged based on the vehicle type used on the day and whether they occupy a seat. If you are traveling with infant under 2, please contact Over The Planet in advance for confirming the available packages
- As per local regulations, children age under 8, or under 145 cm in height are required to use a child seat while traveling in a vehicle. Guests are responsible for any violations and associated fines. Please specify the number of child seats needed during reservation and contact Over The Planet in advance for confirmation
- Bilingual tour guide in both Chinese and English are available for this tour; please aware that for some experiences or attractions, bilingual guides may not be available. Local official attractions or tour operators may arrange for English-speaking guides or no guided services. Please be aware of this before making a reservation
Surcharge
• Child seat rental fee: US$10 / person / day. Please specify the number of child seats needed while reservation and contact Over The Planet in advance
The tour guide arranges all optional experiences and tickets; travellers cannot use tickets they obtain independently (e.g. City Pass). Please check the official website or on-site announcements for exact ticket rates
