My husband and I love learning about history. Tour guide, Franky and Guy, are the original New…read moreYorker. "Youse guys." The stories the can tell about New York is non stop and rich in history. I used to think New York was a dirty and scary place as it is depicted in the news and movies. Boy, was I wrong. Very wrong. Thank you Small Bus Tours NYC Franky and Guy for opening my eyes and giving me a new appreciation of New York. They're worth the money. Trust me!

Took this tour while visiting with my mom for a long weekend. We opted for this tour instead of the…read moreothers because it stated there was a one hour boat ride to see the Statue of Liberty. However, it was actually just a ferry ride, which is free, with no real organization of getting on except for running and making sure you can see the tour guide and then getting off to instantly to catch the next one back as soon as you got there. This should be explained in the details. Additionally, you do stop at the places mentioned but you do not get access to go into anything. For the Brooklyn Bridge it was basically just walking to the front for a photo and leaving. Same for Grand Central Terminal, you go in and walk around quickly while he explains a few things. For $220/pp, I expected a bit more. Martin was our tour guide and he was great. His voice was loud and he knew what he was doing. Just keep in mind that you should honestly be in shape for this tour because you are consistently having to jog/run to keep up with the tour guide to stay on schedule. I would not recommend for anyone who cannot keep up. All in all, we had a smaller group, so it felt more intimate and it was nice meeting others from different countries and states. And you are able to get nice pictures throughout.

Wow, what an great tour. Wife and I opted for the Beyond the Grid tour and it was better then we…read morehoped. Real New York Tours was recommended by a couple that we met at a wedding and they were spot on in how enriching it would be. So many hidden gems of history, pop culture and places to dine. If you have the time, and have don't mind a good walk this is your tour.

We had the best day exploring New York City as a family. We have three girls ages 20, 12 and 10…read more Like did an amazing job of making the history and city exciting for each of them. They asked to hang out with him the rest of the week. He stopped for snacks and let me customize the day according to what the girls were interested in learning. Thank you for being a part of our memories!!

From a Native NYer's POV--…read more It's been cold in NY! And it just so happens that my cousins have birthdays the first week of December. In order to make their day special, I wanted to take them on a tour of New York City. As a local, I would normally do a walking tour, but when the temperatures hit below, freezing, my Floridian cousins could not handle the cold. OK, I admit it. I couldn't handle it well either. So I was looking for an experience that would give me the tour. I wanted to share with them, but better than a hop on hop off bus. That's when I found The Ride! Honestly, the experience was exceptional! You get on the bus and you sit sideways to see the incredible cityscape of New York around you. We went around Times Square, radio city, Rockefeller Center, Bryant Park, and the very bottom of Central Park. When you experience The Ride, you have two tour guides on the bus who tell you some facts about the city in a very funny and interesting way. The bus itself also gives you facts, because "The Ride" bus also has a personality of its own. My cousins had no idea we were doing this, and they absolutely loved it . Because it was called the holiday ride, we also saw some surprises along the way, including dancers, actors, and Freestyle rappers! It really made it feel like a true New York City Disney World attraction. You also can't control what you see on the street, so sometimes people wave at you just to wave and sometimes people make interesting gestures at you lol . Overall, as far as tourism goes for New York City , 10/10, 5 stars, and that's coming from a local born and raised. This was an awesome experience to bring my family to.

Based on the great reviews, I decided to book The Ride for my family during my children's first…read morevisit to NYC. Unfortunately, I was very underwhelmed. One of the street performers was a fantastic singer, but the rest were honestly a waste of time -- poor singing and awkward acting. It's far too expensive for what you get. That said, if you're celebrating a special occasion, it might be worth considering. They went out of their way to make a woman celebrating her birthday feel special, with repeated shoutouts from the performers.

I've never rented a party bus before but I am SO glad I did so with Tour Rider. I was looking for a…read moreparty bus to take my friends to the Met museum for my bday party (the Met Gala, if you will). We started at my rooftop in Hudson Yards and took a Tour Rider party bus to the Met. Most tour companies make you book a 5-6 hour minimum and require a round trip, but Tour Rider let me do a one-way trip and only charged for one hour. They were super professional, respectful, and even provided water. They were by far the cheapest option, and still delivered an exceptional, premium experience. The MOST bang for my buck. Tour Rider helped me execute the best birthday I've ever had - I would recommend Tour Rider to everyone! Now I have a Party Bus guy

I could not recommend Tour Rider enough! I spent weeks and weeks and endless estimates because I…read morewasn't sure what was valid or good prices or reliable - don't waste your time. Tour Riders has the best prices and most reliable, and I've been in NYC for 22 years with a lot of party bus rides in my life. His prices are really good, others were quoting significantly higher. He is very responsive and super flexible and also just a really nice guy in general. Will definitely be using him in the future!

Joyce at the Flushing Branch is a spectacular travel agent who is very specialized and experienced…read morein the industry. She's easy to work with, customizes travel arrangements based on the clients' needs, and if you need top recos on flights, travel tours, etc. she's the expert to help!!! She is thorough and delivers high touch service. Excellent communicator with rapid speed response time! Speaks ENG, Canto, and Mando which made booking even easier! TY Joyce for all your help with my family trip to Japan!

My husband and I joined E world tours a week from NY to Toronto in Aug 2024, we enjoyed the tour…read moreand the tour guys are very nice and knowledgeable, this was the second time we joined this tour, I would recommend my friends to join this tour if they want to go visit those places there.

Wong & Cui Family, 5/26/26... We just returned from the most…read moreenjoyable and memorable Memorial Day weekend 3 Days 2 Nights trip covering Philadelphia, Washington DC & Niagara Falls with the absolute "The BEST" tour guide we have ever met in our life, Chloe Long. She's the most charming, humorous, courteous, respectful, knowledgeable, patient and accommodating tour guide. Either profesionally or personally, she's a wonderful and charismatic person with whom you will want to be friend for ever. Kudos to Chloe and not forgetting our driver, Al. We deeply appreciate you bringing us a memorable trip that we will cherish forever. Thank you!!!!

Let me start off our tour guide Sunny is good, helpful, informative, experience and fun. The driver…read morePage also is another highlight, safe and punctual and always try his best to accommodate. Stars at following Hotel 4/5 Driver 5/5 Tour 5/5 Food 1/5 I will do again with them. However let us pay for uber eat or meals optional even fast food My husband have an allergic reaction to MSG from all 3 Chinese buffet.

My Husband and I took this tour today and it was pretty great! The best part of the tour was going…read moreon the Water Taxi and seeing the Statue of Liberty. The second best part of the tour was seeing the 9/11 memorial! It was great to hit some main attraction sites of NYC that we probably wouldn't have been able to do in such a short amount of time. Thanks High Quality Tours and "Tour Guide J" for being great and showing us a good time! I recommend this tour to anybody visiting NYC A few pics from the Tour

This was a gift for our anniversary from the kids. They made a great choice. The bus was…read morecomfortable with nice air conditioning. The tour began at 11 am near Central Park and took us to many sites. We stopped and had plenty of time for pics. The tour guide was great about taking pics so we didn't have to selfie at every stop. Jay was very knowledgeable about the history of the city and the buildings. Of course NYC traffic is a nightmare but Karim and Jay got us to all the stops on time and safely. The tour ended with a boat trip to the bay by the Statue of Liberty which provided great views (go stand on the bow for best pics and experience.) If you want an overview of the city with comfort, this is a great choice. Then you can plan what to do the rest of the trip. (We stayed at Marriott Times Square, saw Hamilton, filming of Stephen Colbert, 9/11 Museum, walked Central Park, 5th Avenue) and ate great food.

Big Ben provided us with a wonderful service in our hour of need. We are a small school and we…read moreneeded their services with short notice. They came through with fabulous service. THANKS A MILLION! I would recommend them hands down.

Big Ben Transportation is an excellent charter bus company. Best prices in town, great customer…read moreservice (Ben), and we couldn't ask for better driver, Jose! Thank you Big Ben for making our transportation easy, safe, and seamless. I highly recommend and will be using your service again! Clemy

Funniest cruise of my life…read more Let me specify... funniest cast of characters on a cruise. Everyone was incredibly nice and thoughtful. There was plenty of information and the boat was comfortable. Would recommend but be ready for the people!

I recently took the Circle Line Sightseeing Cruise, and it turned out to be one of the most…read moreenjoyable ways to experience the city from a fresh perspective. From the moment we boarded, everything felt well-organized and welcoming. The staff were friendly and efficient, making the check-in and seating process smooth. The real highlight, of course, was the view. Seeing the skyline from the water gives you an entirely different appreciation for the city's architecture and scale. Passing by iconic landmarks while listening to the live narration added a lot of depth to the experience. Our tour guide, Andrew, was especially knowledgeable about the history of the city--he shared fascinating facts, stories, and context that really brought each landmark to life, all while keeping things engaging and easy to follow. The boat itself was clean and comfortable, with plenty of space to move around and take photos. Whether you prefer sitting inside or enjoying the open-air deck, there's a good spot for everyone. I especially appreciated how unhurried the cruise felt; there was enough time to soak in each sight without feeling rushed. I'd highly recommend the Circle Line Sightseeing Cruise to both visitors and locals--it's a relaxing, informative, and scenic way to see the city from a whole new angle.