The Gray Line Guided Night Tour offers a unique opportunity to explore the vibrant city of New York after dark. With a captivating 2.5-hour itinerary, this tour showcases the city’s iconic landmarks in a whole new light. From the dazzling Times Square to the majestic Brooklyn Bridge, the tour’s live English-speaking guide provides insightful commentary, allowing guests to fully enjoy the city’s nocturnal beauty. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a seasoned New Yorker, this guided tour promises an unforgettable experience.
Key Points
- The Gray Line Guided Night Tour is a 2.5-hour excursion through illuminated New York City, with English-speaking live guides.
- The tour departs Monday through Thursday at 6:00 pm from the corner of 47th Street and 8th Avenue, outside Starbucks.
- The tour highlights include iconic landmarks such as Times Square, Grand Central Station, Empire State Building, and Brooklyn Bridge.
- The tour provides scenic views of the Manhattan skyline, the Brooklyn Bridge, and the 6th Avenue corridor.
- Reservations can be made with no upfront payment, but the tour is non-refundable once booked.
Tour Overview
The Gray Line Guided Night Tour offers a 2.5-hour excursion through the illuminated sights of New York City.
Discover the illuminated sights of New York City on the Gray Line Guided Night Tour, a 2.5-hour excursion.
Priced from $69 per person, the tour is led by a live English-speaking guide. Guests can enjoy free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance.
The tour departs Monday through Thursday at 6:00 pm from the meeting point at W 47th St & 8th Avenue, outside Starbucks.
Travelers can reserve their spot with no upfront payment and flexible plans.
The tour highlights iconic landmarks like Times Square, Grand Central Station, and the Brooklyn Bridge, with scenic views from the Manhattan and Fulton Landing.
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Booking Information
Travelers can reserve their spot on the Gray Line Guided Night Tour with no upfront payment and flexible plans.
You don’t need to pay anything today – simply book your desired date and number of participants online. The meeting point is at 47th and 8th Avenue, outside the Starbucks, with a departure time of 6:00 pm from Monday to Thursday.
The tour is non-refundable once booked, so be sure to plan at least a day in advance.
You’ll experience the best of New York City’s illuminated landmarks on this 2.5-hour guided night tour.
Tour Highlights
Experience New York illuminated at night on this Gray Line Guided Night Tour.
View the city’s iconic landmarks, including Times Square, Grand Central Station, the Empire State Building, and the Brooklyn Bridge.
Travel over the Manhattan Bridge to Brooklyn, where you’ll enjoy scenic views of Lower Manhattan from Fulton Landing.
Throughout the tour, you’ll be treated to spectacular views of the NYC skyline and its illuminated landmarks.
The journey back includes views along 6th Avenue, Macy’s, and Bryant Park, providing a comprehensive nighttime sightseeing experience.
Tour Experience
Comfortable motorcoach transportation takes visitors on this guided night tour.
They’ll enjoy spectacular views of NYC’s iconic landmarks, illuminated against the night sky. The tour travels over the Manhattan Bridge to Brooklyn, providing scenic vistas of the Lower Manhattan skyline from Fulton Landing.
On the return journey, guests can admire the illuminated cityscape along 6th Avenue, Macy’s, and Bryant Park.
The return journey allows guests to admire the illuminated cityscape along 6th Avenue, Macy’s, and Bryant Park.
Throughout the 2.5-hour experience, the live tour guide provides insightful commentary in English, bringing the city’s nighttime sights to life.
Travelers can capture memorable photos of New York’s dazzling urban landscape.
More Great Tours NearbyImportant Notes
The tour length is 2.5 hours, with the departure location at 47th and 8th Avenue outside Starbucks.
Reservations are nonrefundable once made, so customers should plan their schedule at least a day in advance.
Depending on the tour volume, transportation may be provided via coach bus, sprinter, or van.
Additionally:
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The tour isn’t refundable after booking
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Advance planning is recommended at least one day prior
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Transportation mode may vary based on tour volume
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The departure location is outside Starbucks on 47th and 8th
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The total tour duration is 2.5 hours
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Meeting Point and Departure Time
The meeting point for the Gray Line Guided Night Tour is located outside the Starbucks on the corner of W 47th Street and 8th Avenue.
Departures take place Monday through Thursday at 6:00 pm. Participants must select their desired date and number of guests when booking the tour online.
There’s no upfront payment required, as the booking is flexible – travelers can reserve their spot and pay nothing until the day of the tour.
This allows for easy planning and changes to travel arrangements if needed.
Motorcoach Transportation Options
Depending on the tour group size, guests are transported via coach bus, sprinter, or van during the Gray Line Guided Night Tour. This flexible transportation approach ensures a comfortable and efficient experience for all participants.
The tour company utilizes:
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Spacious coach buses for larger groups
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Smaller sprinter vans for more intimate gatherings
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Compact vans to accommodate smaller parties
Regardless of the vehicle, guests can expect smooth, safe transportation and unobstructed views of New York City’s iconic nighttime skyline.
Smooth, safe transportation and unobstructed views of New York City’s iconic nighttime skyline, regardless of the vehicle.
The selection of transportation is tailored to meet the needs of each tour group, providing a seamless and enjoyable journey.
Sum Up
The Gray Line Guided Night Tour offers a captivating and immersive experience to explore the iconic landmarks of New York City at night. With comfortable motorcoach transportation, a live English-speaking guide, and breathtaking views of the illuminated skyline, this tour provides an unforgettable opportunity to capture the vibrant and dynamic atmosphere of the city that never sleeps.
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