Private FUV Tour: New York City & Time Square

See Manhattan from an open-air vehicle you don't have to drive

A private tour of New York City on an open-air, all-electric FUV (Fun Utility Vehicle) that takes you from Times Square down to the 9/11 Memorial, through Central Park and up to Harlem, with views of both sides of the Hudson River. The tour runs roughly three hours with a live guide in English or Spanish. Not recommended for pregnant travelers.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Harlem1h · entry included
2. 9/11 Memorial & Museum1h · entry included

Explore Manhattan in electric FUV

• Ride open air electric vehicle
• Travel from Times Square to East River
• Visit Freedom Tower area
• Explore Harlem district
• See 9/11 Memorial & Museum

The experience

You ride in an open-air electric FUV (a highway-legal vehicle that sits between a car and a motorcycle), while the guide handles the route. The vehicle moves through Manhattan's main districts: Times Square, the East River, the Freedom Tower and 9/11 Memorial, Central Park, Columbus Circle, Little Italy, and up to Harlem. Because the FUV is open-sided, you get an unobstructed view of the streets and buildings as you pass through them, something you don't get from a closed tour bus or a taxi window.

The tour covers both sides of the Hudson River, so you see New Jersey from the George Washington Bridge side and the Statue of Liberty views from the Manhattan bank. The guide narrates the route in English or Spanish, pointing out neighborhoods and landmarks as you move through them. The whole experience runs about three hours, which is long enough to hit the major districts without a full-day commitment.

What’s included

• Private tour on an open-air electric FUV.
• live guide in English or Spanish.
• route through Times Square, the 9/11 Memorial, Central Park, Columbus Circle, Little Italy and Harlem.
• views of both the New Jersey and Manhattan sides of the Hudson River.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day5 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 19:00

Book up to2h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

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

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

Prices and times updated 11 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancy

Operated by Danny alava

Is this one for you?The open-air vehicle means you're exposed to the weather and street noise, so dress for the season and bring sunscreen if it's sunny. The tour moves continuously through neighborhoods rather than stopping for long walks, which suits travelers who want to cover ground without leaving the vehicle.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

What neighborhoods and landmarks does the FUV tour actually pass through?

The tour moves from Times Square east to the East River, down past the 9/11 Memorial and Freedom Tower, through Central Park and around Columbus Circle, into Little Italy, and up to Harlem. You also see both sides of the Hudson River, including views toward the George Washington Bridge and the Statue of Liberty from the Manhattan side.

How long does the private FUV tour take?

The tour runs roughly three hours, which gives you time to move through multiple Manhattan neighborhoods without spending a full day on the road.

Is the FUV tour suitable for someone who has never done this kind of thing before?

Yes, the tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. You're riding, not walking or climbing, and the guide handles all navigation. The vehicle is open-air, so you'll feel the wind and hear the city around you as you move through the streets.

What's the difference between this FUV tour and a regular bus or car tour?

The FUV is open-sided, so you get an unobstructed 360-degree view of the streets and buildings instead of looking through windows. It's smaller than a bus, so the ride feels more intimate, and the open design means you experience the neighborhoods directly rather than from behind glass.