NYC Boroughs Tour: Explore Culture & Art

Experience the vibrant culture of New York City’s four boroughs on a bus tour. Explore Harlem’s African-American history, witness colorful street art in the Bronx and Brooklyn, and immerse yourself in the diverse communities of Flushing and Brooklyn. Depart conveniently from Midtown Manhattan.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Apollo Theater - Visit the iconic music venue known for African-American music and explore Harlem’s Black history at the Walk of Fame.
  • Yankee Stadium - Drive by this famous stadium, home to America’s beloved baseball team, while your guide explains its significance.
  • Bronx - Appreciate the vibrant street art that adds color and…
What's Included
  • Stories from Harlem’s African-American history and Brooklyn’s Hasidic Jewish community
  • Photo ops at Unisphere, murals, and the Brooklyn Bridge
  • Visit to two of Manhattan’s favorite neighborhoods: Chinatown and Little Italy
  • Stop by a local empanada shop beloved in the Bronx
  • Comfortable bus ride through four of NYC’s boroughs
  • Entertaining and…
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

This bus tour takes you through four of New York City’s boroughs, offering a comprehensive and comfortable way to see all the must-visit spots in just one day.
Accompanied by a local guide, discover Harlem’s rich African-American heritage at the Apollo Theater and explore the Hasidic Jewish community in Williamsburg. In the Bronx and Brooklyn, enjoy…

Location
840 8th Ave
8th Avenue
Meet at the corner of 8th Avenue and 51 Street. The closest address is 840 8th Avenue. Your guide will be wearing an orange hat AND/OR a blue top or jacket.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Marksf9117gx
Nov 9, 2025
Essential day out. - Great day out. Our tour Guide Jim Quin gave us a genuine New Yorkers perspective on what life was like growing up here and how the things have changed with the times. Excellent experience.
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Rogerhk1446or
Nov 9, 2025
Borough bus tour - We enjoyed the bus tour. Jim Q did a nice job giving history and details about each area Even the rain toward the end just gave NYC a Gotham look!
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U8426reserenac
Nov 2, 2025
The Real New York Experience with an incredible guide - Jim is an incredible guide! I highly recommend this tour to anyone who wants to discover the real New York beyond Manhattan. In this six-hour journey, Jim will show you the sides of the city few visitors get to see. I’m so glad I spent my morning on this tour, I and my friends learned so much that we never would have experienced if we'd tried to visit these distant parts of NYC on our own by subway. Michael is also a great driver, and together they make the tour truly enjoyable!
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U5629vidominiquec
Nov 1, 2025
The real New York! - Jim and Mike were very friendly and informative. I'm happy that I got to see a lot more of the real New York and Jim was great at telling us the history attached to buildings and landmarks that we passed. Thank you for an awesome tour!
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Kerryhu5704xd
Oct 31, 2025
Great way to see the 'Real' New York - We had a tour with Jim Quinn and Michael his driver. Very smooth journey, clean bus, plenty of break stops. Jim was very informative, knew everything about anything, explained the history, what's, where's and how's. We had lots of mini on foot tours for photo opportunities, food and rest rooms. All in all it was well worth the money.
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B7835ucdonnam
Oct 31, 2025
I ❤️ New York - Fabulous day out! Michael drove us around the real New York with our tour guide Jim Quinn. We saw landmarks, history, places filmed in movies had lunch in Brooklyn. Jim knew everything there was to know and is easily able to answer any question thrown at him. He’s a funny guy too! Don’t be put off by 6 hrs… Time passed so quickly! Wonderful photos and memories made I ❤️ New York
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Scottmet6
Oct 30, 2025
Great Tour of Brooklyn, Bronx and Queens - Excellent tour and a must do, for anyone wishing to find out about the real NYC. We did the NYC, Brooklyn, Bronx and queens Tour and found it fantastic. Jim Quinn and Michael where our tour guide team, not only did he share his wealth of knowledge, he shared his personal experiences growing up in the city, giving it much more of a personal touch to the tour. Would recommend to anyone wishing to know more about New York, outside the bright lights of manhattan.
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Crystalms6893bh
Oct 29, 2025
NYC is more than Manhattan! - Jim was very informative, and Mike is a great driver! My daughter and I really enjoyed the tour and Jim's passion for his hometown. He went out of his way to be helpful to everyone when it came to locating ATMs, bathrooms, good food, and even our next destination after the tour.
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Seaside43050780909
Oct 29, 2025
Jim is the king - Micheal and Jim were brilliant tour guides who provided a very informative and fun experience of the different boroughs of New York, that allowed to have time to walk around different sites as well as point out famous landmarks.
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Katrina899
Nov 2, 2025
Great tour to see NY locations off the standard must-do list - The tour definitely met our goal - to explore other NY areas outside of Manhattan. We saw sites that are not on the stock standard list of must do options. Our guide Jim was extremely welcoming and knowledgeable about NY and could answer any questions thrown his way. And we felt very safe and assured in the hands of our driver, Michael. For those considering going on the tour I would point out that the finish point is near Chinatown/Little Italy, not where the tour starts. I didn't pick this up when I signed up for the tour. We had to brave the subway, with Jim providing instructions on the best course home. I was disappointed our visit to Yankee Stadium was from across the road. It would have been great to get a glimpse inside, but I know this may not be possible with venue and time constraints. I'm sure others felt the same about our drive past Flushing Meadows. Reflecting on the age of group members (I'm 52, and there were only a few members older than me), I think the inclusion of more modern stories or anecdotes about notable locals from the areas we travelled through would keep the younger members more engaged. It may be harder for them to engage with stories about the world fair, James Brown and the Godfather movies. My favourite part - I definitely want to go back to Dumbo to explore more and have the time to ride and photograph the carousel. Overall happy with the tour and very glad we did it. Thanks Jim and Michael.
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From $84
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).