Things to do in Flatiron District, NYC

Experience the perfect introduction to New York with a Hop on Hop off Big Bus tour. Relax on an open-top double decker sightseeing bus while listening to insightful and engaging digital commentary. The bus route takes you on a captivating journey through New York's rich history and vibrant modern life, as well as its many memorials and museums. Hop off at any stop to explore the city's most iconic sites, including the Statue of Liberty, Brooklyn Bridge, Empire State Building, Broadway, and the One World Trade Center with its 360-degree view of the skyline. Pay tribute to the memory of those lost in the tragic event at the 9/11 Memorial just steps away. Explore Lower Manhattan on the Downtown tour, including popular neighborhoods including the Flatiron District, Battery Park, SoHo & NoHo, Greenwich Village & East Village, Chelsea, and the Financial District. Wander around Wall St. to see the famous Stock Exchange and Charging Bull. Eat your way through Little Italy and Chinatown, shop at the high-end boutiques in SoHo, or see the open-air observation deck at The Edge in Hudson Yards. Then make your way to the Upper East Side, home to some of New York’s most popular museums. Explore the Frick Collection and the Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met). The Uptown Loop takes you through Midtown, passing by Grand Central Terminal and St. Patrick’s Cathedral. The Downtown Loop is a 90-minute circuit, while the Uptown Loop is 75 minutes. Many guests choose to ride a full loop to see the city before deciding where to hop off on the next loop around. Buses arrive every 10-15 minutes on the Downtown Loop and every 30 minutes on the Uptown Loop throughout the day.

Get ready for a museum experience like no other at the iconic Museum of Sex in New York City. For over 20 years, the Museum of Sex has been delighting visitors by producing world-class exhibitions in partnership with top academics, artists, and scholars. Enjoy three floors of rotating exhibits, followed by four floors of fun in Super Funland: Journey into the Erotic Carnival. Now on View: - Looking at Andy Looking: The Early Filmwork of Andy Warhol - I Licked It, It's Mine - Artifact [XXX]: Selections from Secret Collections - Super Funland: Journey into the Erotic Carnival

Experience the heartbeat of New York City in an immersive and flexible way with a hop-on hop-off sightseeing bus tour. Be at the crossroads of bustling streets, surrounded by iconic landmarks that have graced the silver screen and captured imaginations worldwide. Begin your day in the bustling energy of Downtown, where towering skyscrapers create a modern marvel against the skyline. See not just the well-trodden paths but also dive deeper into the heart of the city. Next, Uptown beckons with its unique charm. Stroll through the iconic Central Park, an urban oasis that offers a serene contrast to the bustling streets. Discover Harlem’s rich cultural heritage and vibrant soul. Hop on and off the bus at your leisure, curating your own NYC experience based on your interests – from Times Square's dazzling lights to the Museum Mile's artistic haven. Add an educational layer to your adventure through engaging narration available in 11 languages.

Experience a completely new perspective of "The City That Never Sleeps" as the sun sets over the beautiful skyline of New York City. This 2-hour panoramic night tour takes you past Times Square's famous lights before heading downtown to view the illuminated Empire State Building and the iconic Flatiron Building, with its art deco facade. Cross the Manhattan Bridge for eye-popping views of the stunning skyline, great for photo ops! Listen to an entertaining live guide as they take you to the past and present with fascinating stories and hidden gems waiting to be revealed. The tour finishes with a view up the Avenue of the Americas, where you can see Macy's Department Store and Radio City Music Hall, which hosts live performances and stage shows like the Rockettes. You haven't truly seen the Big Apple until you've seen it at night!

See the top 30 sights in New York City with a local guide. Start your 5-hour walking on Wall Street, the oldest part of Manhattan. Admire the iconic buildings, pass Ground Zero, and see the famous Charging Bull statue outside the New York Stock Exchange. Continue to Greenwich Village through Five Points, Chinatown, and Little Italy. Learn the history of these areas from your informative guide. Head to the Rockefeller Center, past The Flatiron Building, Madison Square Garden, the Empire State Building, 5th Avenue, Times Square, New York Public Library, and the Chrysler Building. Central Park is your next destination. Sights along the way include the NBC Studios, Radio City Music Hall, St Patrick’s Cathedral, Grand Central Station, Carnegie Hall, and more. Stroll through the park, then finish your tour at the Guggenheim. 

Get ready for an exciting adventure through the best of New York City on our Half-Day Bus Tour of NYC Top Highlights! Step inside our comfortable, climate-controlled bus, and let us show you the city we love. It’s not just a tour—it’s like exploring NYC with a new friend who knows all the best spots! You’ll start the tour at the giant Button and Needle statue located on W 39th Street and 7th Avenue, right behind Times Square. As you ride through bustling Midtown, your guide will point out iconic spots like Radio City Music Hall and NBC Studios. Then, get ready to for amazing views as you pass through Central Park, hearing stories about its history and iconic movie scenes. Next, you’ll visit the historic Dakota Building, hear about John Lennon’s time there, and see the location of Strawberry Fields. As you head toward the Upper East Side, you'll see the luxurious mansions, the elegant Plaza Hotel, and the high-end boutiques of Fifth Avenue. Our 1st photo-stop is at the famous Rockefeller Center—15 minutes to snap photos, explore, and take a quick bathroom break! You’ll then drive past the Empire State Building, the iconic Flatiron Building, and catch a view of the Washington Square Arch. But the fun doesn’t stop there! Your tour will drive through the streets of SoHo, Chinatown, and the Financial District. At Pier 17, you will enjoy the second photo stop with a stunning view of the Brooklyn Bridge before visiting the moving 9/11 Memorial. Next, you’ll get an incredible land view of the Statue of Liberty, perfect for photos—no ferry ride needed! As we wrap up, you’ll drive by Chelsea Piers, the modern marvel of Hudson Yards before finishing at Macy’s. This final stop is just a few blocks from where you started, conveniently close to great shopping, dining, and trains. In just half a day, you’ll experience New York City’s most iconic sights, hear its stories, and create memories you won’t forget. So, hop on and let’s make the city yours for the day!

This exclusive NYC tour is led by a local expert who will take you through the must-see highlights of the city. Ride in comfort on a luxury minibus with triple-cushioned leather seats and windows for panoramic views as New York City unfolds before you. Your driver stays focused on the road while your guide is focused on you, pointing out landmarks and sharing stories that make each place — Little Italy, Rockefeller Center, Times Square, and more — come alive. We’ll also enjoy guided visits on foot to Ground Zero and Central Park so you can see these iconic attractions up-close. This combo tour provides a convenient way to experience over a dozen iconic Manhattan attractions. From Chinatown to Greenwich Village to a ferry ride past Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty, see it all in just six hours!

This sightseeing tour of New York City features comfortable bus transportation and narration to ensure you get the most out of your New York experience. Your driver will start the tour by taking you through Central Park West, where you can view the Dakota Building. From here, you will continue to the Upper West Side. You will later drive past a number of famous New York museums including the American Museum of Natural History, the Guggenheim Museum, and the Metropolitan Museum. Next, you will go into Midtown to drive along Fifth Avenue. Here, you will see the renowned Rockefeller Center and Radio City Music Hall before stopping to view the Empire State Building. Continuing from the Flatiron Building, you will journey into Little Italy and take a stroll over to New York’s famous Chinatown. The bus will then take you to Wall Street in the Financial District and  stop at Battery Park for a view of the Statue of Liberty - those who would like to can end the tour here. The tour continues through the West Highway, where you’ll be able to see the site of the rebuilt World Trade Center complex. The tour ends at Herald Square. This tour features numerous photo stops for you to capture your New York experience.

After meeting with your guide, you will be led on an exploration of New York’s major landmarks. This tour will provide you with a good idea of the history, culture, and legends of one of the world's best-loved cities You will begin on Wall Street, the oldest part of Manhattan. Here you will see iconic buildings, Ground Zero, and The New York stock exchange (Bull statue). You will also be able to take pictures with the Wall Street Bull and the Fearless Girl statues. Next, move to Greenwich Village through the 5 Points, China Town, and Little Italy districts. These areas have plenty of history, including gangsters, amazing food, and iconic buildings.  Chinese, Irish, and Italian immigrants arrived here throughout the last 150 years and created the best areas of New York.

Experience the enchanting allure of New York City with Discover NY, your expert guide to the city’s top sights! Join us and savor the quintessential NYC delights. Choose between our climate-controlled closed-top or glass-top buses for an unforgettable journey through the city that never sleeps! Our half-day New York City bus tour departs daily at 9 AM and 10 AM on 7th Ave between 50th & 51st Streets (in the middle of the block) and ends at 3 PM and 4 PM at the same location. Please note that ending times might be later than listed due to NYC traffic conditions. Meet your driver and guide, and take a seat aboard your comfortable bus to begin. After a drive through the Times Square area, our first stop is at Central Park. The stop includes a short, guided walk into Central Park and a visit to Columbus Circle – one of NYC’s hottest neighborhoods and the official zero-mile point from which all official city distances are measured. We’ll also drive by the Shops at Columbus Circle at Deutsche Bank Center, the Museum of Arts and Design, and the famous Plaza Hotel. The second stop on our tour is Rockefeller Center, where beautiful views over St. Patrick’s Cathedral await. We’ll also see the location of the winter ice-skating rink and Christmas Tree, and NBC’s Today Show set. Our third stop is on Fifth Avenue, where we pause to admire the iconic Empire State Building. This area also provides spectacular views of dramatic architecture featured in numerous books and films, including the Flatiron Building (Godzilla, Spider-Man), the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company Tower (The Runaway Skyscraper, Futurama), and of course the Empire State Building (King Kong, Independence Day). We drive by Madison Square Park – the original location of Madison Square Garden Arena, and our tour continues with a drive through iconic NYC neighborhoods - Greenwich Village, Soho, Chinatown, and the Financial District. We'll also drive by Wall Street for views of the New York Stock Exchange, Federal Hall, Trinity Church, and the famous Charging Bull sculpture on Broadway. Our fourth stop is the World Trade Center, where we visit the 9/11 Memorial. The tour does not include entry into the 9/11 Museum, but visitors can walk the grounds of the Memorial, visit the waterfalls of “Reflecting Absence,” (the footprints of where the original twin towers stood), and see the Survivor Tree that withstood the destruction of 9/11. Around 1 pm, we’ll stop for a quick lunch break at Gansevoort Liberty Market - a great place to stop and pick up something tasty (please note that lunch is not included in the tour price). Our fifth stop is the Whitehall Terminal in downtown Manhattan, for a boat ride on the Staten Island ferry. Soak up magnificent views over the Statue of Liberty to the Manhattan and Brooklyn skyline beyond. The boat docks back at the Whitehall Terminal, where we board our bus to head back to our original departure point on 7th Avenue in the Times Square area.