Central Manhattan Walking Tour and Hudson River Cruise

Midtown private tour and boat ride to see Empire State Building and Statue of Liberty from water

A guided walking tour of Midtown Manhattan combined with a Hudson River sightseeing cruise in New York City. Your private guide, fluent in your chosen language, takes you past St. Patrick's Cathedral, Rockefeller Center, Radio City Music Hall and Hell's Kitchen before escorting you to the pier. You then board a 1.5-hour cruise with live English commentary and views of the Empire State Building, One World Trade Center, Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty. The extended option adds Times Square to the walking portion.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each5 stops

1. Roosevelt Island10m
2. St. Patrick's Cathedral30m
3. Rockefeller Center30m
4. Radio City Music Hallpassing by
5. Hudson River ParkEntry included2h

Midtown Manhattan walking and Hudson cruise

• Meet guide at ATLAS sculpture
• Visit St. Patrick’s Cathedral
• Walk through Rockefeller Center
• Pass Radio City Music Hall and Theatre District
• Walk through Hell's Kitchen to Hudson River pier
• Board boat for Hudson River sightseeing cruise
• See Empire State Building, One World Center, Ellis Island, Statue of Liberty
• Extended option: walk through Times Square
• See Father Duffy Square and One Times Square

The experience

You meet your guide at the ATLAS sculpture in front of Rockefeller Plaza and walk through Midtown Manhattan for either 2 or 3 hours depending on which option you choose. The route passes St. Patrick's Cathedral, built between 1879 and 1910, then moves through Rockefeller Center (home to TV studios and major corporations), and past Radio City Music Hall into the Theatre District. Your guide shares information about the city's history and culture as you move through Hell's Kitchen toward the Hudson River pier.

The walking tour ends at the boarding point, where your guide gives you tickets and a short introduction to the sights you'll see from the water. You then board a comfortable boat for a 1.5-hour cruise with an outdoor deck and indoor seating. The captain provides live commentary in English, and a multilingual app (available in Spanish, French, Portuguese, Italian, German and Mandarin Chinese) helps you identify landmarks as you pass them. From the water you see the Empire State Building, One World Trade Center, Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty. An onboard café sells sandwiches, salads and snacks if you want to eat during the cruise.

The 4.5-hour option extends the walking tour to include Times Square, one of the city's busiest tourist areas, where your guide can point out Father Duffy Square and the One Times Square skyscraper and offer tips on local restaurants, clubs and bars. The basic 3.5-hour option skips Times Square and focuses on the core Midtown highlights. All areas are wheelchair accessible, and the tour suits all fitness levels. Arrive 5 minutes early so the group can board the boat on time.

What’s included

• Private walking tour of Midtown Manhattan with a licensed guide fluent in your chosen language.
• tickets for a 1.5-hour Hudson River sightseeing cruise with live English captain's commentary.
• multilingual audio guide and Navigator Companion App.
• information about NYC history and culture.
• extended walking route through Times Square depending on the option you select.

Options for this experience

2 options

3.5-hour tour: 2-hour walk and 1-hour cruiseGuide in 5 languages · 10:30Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes. Choose this tour to get the basics about New York City and see St. Patrick's Cathedral, Broadway and Hell's Kitchen. The 2-hour walking tour is led by a private guide in the language you choose; tickets for the 1.5-hour cruise are included. Expert guide: a 5-star licensed guide who speaks your chosen language fluently.

4.5-hour tour: 3-hour walk plus a 1.5-hour cruiseGuide in 5 languages · 09:30Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes. Pick this tour to learn more about New York City and visit Times Square, St. Patrick's Cathedral, Broadway and Hell's Kitchen. The 3-hour walking tour is led by a private guide in the language you choose; tickets for the 1.5-hour cruise are included. Expert guide: a 5-star licensed guide who speaks your chosen language fluently.

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Information

Lasts 3h–5h, runs every day at 09:30 and 10:30, from US$ 241.40 per person, with live guides in 5 languages, as a private tour and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:30 and 10:30Another time? ›

GroupPrivate3 group tours ›

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German and Italian

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Book up to10h before

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by New York City Tours

Is this one for you?Choose the 3.5-hour option if you want the core Midtown landmarks and the cruise in a single morning or afternoon. Pick the 4.5-hour version if you want to add Times Square and have more time to explore with your guide before boarding the boat.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German and Italian.

What landmarks do I see on the walking portion of the tour?

The walking tour passes St. Patrick's Cathedral, Rockefeller Center, Radio City Music Hall and the Theatre District. The 4.5-hour option also includes Times Square with Father Duffy Square and the One Times Square skyscraper.

What will I see from the Hudson River cruise?

From the boat you see the Empire State Building, One World Trade Center, Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty. The captain provides live commentary in English, and a multilingual app helps you identify each landmark.

Does my guide stay with me during the cruise?

Your private guide escorts you to the pier, gives you the boat tickets and a short introduction to the sights, then does not board the cruise. You navigate the water portion with the captain's live commentary and the app.

Can I choose between the 2-hour and 3-hour walking options?

Yes. The 3.5-hour option pairs a 2-hour walk with the 1.5-hour cruise and covers Midtown highlights. The 4.5-hour option extends the walk to 3 hours and adds Times Square to the route.