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Custom Sightseeing Tour New York City: Build Your Own Itinerary

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Meeting

Pickup optional

Duration

4h–8h

Group

Private

Language

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Times

Days and times: Every day · 08:00, 09:00, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00, 17:00, 18:00 and 19:00

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You choose the stops, the timing, and what matters most

A private sightseeing tour of New York City where your group builds the itinerary on the day itself, with a live guide offering recommendations if you need them. The tour runs 4 to 8 hours depending on the option you choose. Transportation, bottled water, and an air-conditioned cabin for up to 14 passengers are included. The guide suggests roughly 10 minutes per location to keep the day moving, but the time you spend at each stop is entirely yours.

Step-by-step itinerary

Custom private sightseeing tour

Choose preferred attractions
Receive guide recommendations
Visit selected locations
Spend about 10 minutes per site

The experience

Roosevelt Island and the neighborhoods around it are the starting point, but the rest of the day is yours to shape. You tell the guide which attractions appeal to you, whether that's a specific landmark, a neighborhood you want to walk through, or a stretch of the city you've never seen. There are no predetermined stops and no forced schedule. If you arrive without a plan, the guide will offer suggestions and help you map out a route that fits your group's interests before you leave.

The cabin holds up to 14 passengers, so the cost per person drops as your group grows. You're traveling in a private vehicle with air conditioning and bottled water included, which means no waiting for crowded subway cars or paying per transit ride. The guide is there to navigate, answer questions, and keep the day on track, but the itinerary itself stays in your hands. You decide how long to linger at each place and which direction to head next.

The operator suggests spending about 10 minutes at each location to make sure you see what matters without running out of daylight or time. That's a guideline, not a rule. If a spot holds your attention longer, stay. If you want to move on, move on. The flexibility is the point: you're not following a script written for someone else's interests.

What’s included

Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle.
bottled water for the group.
a live guide in English who offers recommendations and helps you build your custom itinerary.
capacity for up to 14 passengers so you can share the cost with a larger group.

Options for this experience

3 options

4 Hour City Tour (Winter Sale)Up to 15 per booking · Guide in English · 12 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 19:00Lasts 4 hours; includes pickup

6 Hour City Tour (Winter Sale)Up to 14 per booking · Guide in English · 12 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 19:00Lasts 6 hours; includes pickup

8 Hour City Tour (Winter Sale)Up to 14 per booking · Guide in English · 6 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 13:00Lasts 8 hours; includes pickup

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Information

Lasts 4h–8h, runs every day, 12 start times, from US$ 625 per group, with a live guide in English and as a private tour.

Days and timesEvery day12 departure times: 08:00, 09:00, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00, 17:00, 18:00 and 19:00

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

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Cancellation and refundsNo refund if you cancel.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48 h

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Lux Transit Travel

Is this one for you?Book the 4-hour option if you want to explore a single neighborhood or a few key attractions without a full day commitment. Choose the 6-hour or 8-hour tour if you're planning to cover more ground and want time to linger at places that capture your attention.