New York Downtown Hop On Hop Off Sightseeing Excursion

Description

• Round-trip route with on/off privileges in New York!
  
• Easy to use system map!
  
• English speaking guide on board!
  
• Multilingual audio narration on the bus - available in 11 languages!
  
• Stops at the must-see sites with the Downtown Route!
  

You get the Downtown route and see some of New York City's best highlights. With the hop-on, hop-off bus you can choose which stops to get off at, then hop back on when the next bus comes around. Or just stay on board for the entire circuit to see everything from a great vantage point. Please note that entrance fees, food/drinks, and purchases are not included with your ticket.

Upon boarding your sightseeing excursion bus, you will receive a map and guide from either your driver or hostess. The map (click here for a non-commercial copy of this New York Sightseeing Excursion Map) includes all the stops for the Downtown Route and the sites. You may book up to 3 months prior to your excursion date.

This excursion is a great option for those guests on cruise ships either before or after their cruise as well as for those guests just visiting New York.

If you are looking for some great shopping, then you will want to check out the Downtown Route that takes you to the world's largest store, Macy's. Or see Madison Square Gardens, home to many professional sporting events and concerts. See the Empire State Building and the Brooklyn Bridge. Hop off at Greenwich Village, a very trendy, Bohemian neighborhood. Browse around Chinatown or Little Italy where you can find some incredible food. See the sight of the World Trade Center and Tribute Center. You can see the Statue of Liberty situated on Ellis Island off the shoreline. Hop off at South Street Seaport to see the South Street Museum and 5 vessels, restaurants, quaint shops and great views over the river. Stop No.15 is where you will get off the bus for the United Nations. Continue around to the Waldorf Astoria Hotel and their famous doormen. See the home of the Rockettes at Rockefeller Center and Radio City Music Hall. Pass through Central Park with the fields, duck ponds, horse-drawn carriages, Tavern on the Green, and more. The last stop on the Downtown Route is the Winter Garden Theater. You have a full 24 hours to enjoy the sights and stops.

DOWNTOWN ROUTE
From 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The full circuit takes 180 minutes, runs every 30 minutes.

1. Time Square North
2. Time Square South
3. Macy's
4. Empire State Building 1
5. Empire State Building 2
6. Flatiron District
7. Union Square / Greenwich Village
8. SoHo
9. Chinatown / Little Italy
10. World Trade Center / 9/11 Tribute Center
11. Battery Park / Statue of Liberty Ferry
12. South Street Seaport
13. Lower East Side
14. East Village
15. United Nations
16. Waldorf Astoria Hotel
17. Rockefeller Center / Radio City

What is included?

• Round-trip route with on/off privileges in New York
  
• Easy to use system map 
  
• English speaking guide on board
• Multilingual audio narration on the bus - available in 11 languages 
  
• Stops at the must-see sites

Excursion Notes

• As you may be visiting a religious or memorial site, shoulders and knees must be covered for men and women.
• We suggest you have cash on hand for refreshments, excursion staff gratuities, shopping, etc.
• Sensible, rubber-soled walking shoes are highly recommended along with sun protection.
• Please note that admission or entrance fees to the attractions/museums, etc are not included.

Where we meet

For this New York Downtown Sightseeing Hop On Hop Off Excursion, there are numerous starting locations all over town, including locations near your cruise pier. All necessary details will be printed on your Electronic Shore Excursion Ticket.

Excursion Restrictions

• Fold-up wheelchairs can be accommodated on the lower level of the bus only.
• Many sites in the city are not wheelchair accessible.
• Guests must be able to navigate a narrow steep staircase to access the top deck of the bus.
• Guests must be able to walk on paved, gravel and cobblestone surfaces, some on inclines at most stops.
• There are steps required to enter several of the sites as well as steep curbs in some areas.
• Seating on the bus is on a first come basis.
• Excursion tickets are only valid on City Sightseeing buses. Unused tickets or tickets presented to another operator are non-refundable.
• As there is no specific end time the excursion, it is the guest's responsibility to know their ships scheduled departure time and plan their day to be back on board at the appointed time.
• This New York Downtown Hop On Hop Off Sightseeing Excursion may involve risks. We suggest you check with your elected person of choice to see if these possible risks might affect you.

Excursion FAQ

Cancellation

• Your ship arrives into port late and you cannot make it in time to the meeting location (we will verify with the tour operator).
• Your ship skips/misses the port.
• Weather conditions or equipment failure prevents the operator from running the excursion.
• A medical problem prevents you from safely participating in the excursion (we will verify with the excursion operator and the guest may send doctor's note). This applies to individuals only and not the remainder of the group.
  
• Cancellations/deposit refund requests that do not comply with the above may not be subject to refund.
• Refunds may be subject to a service charge fee as determined by the payment processor, please refer to Terms and Conditions for more information.