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City Food ToursCity SightSeeing 90-minute Midtown Cruise                                                                               
Year-round
Seven days a week  (except Christmas Day & New Year’s Day)


FoodTourDiscover the city from a different view as you calmly cruise past Manhattan’s skyline leaving the hustle and bustle behind. See all of the sights down the West side of the island, around Battery Park and up the East side to the United Nations without ever leaving the comfort of your seat. A licensed New York City Tour Guide provides interesting facts about all the sights that make New York City so special.

Or experience the magic of New York City at sundown. The Twilight Cruise is the perfect way to start your night out in New York or the ultimate way to end your day of sightseeing. As the sun sets, the Manhattan skyline is transformed into a romantic and vibrant visual display you'll never forget. Gracefully cruise past the famous landmarks and see the City come to life with thousands of sparkling lights illuminating the iconic skyline.

TOUR LENGTH: Approx. 90 minutes
Departures:  Daily (except New Year’s Day and Christmas Day)
Daytime Cruise: 10 a.m., noon, 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.
Twilight Cruise: 6:00 p.m. (Friday and Saturday only)

The schedule is subject to change with season, please call 212-445-7599 for updated schedule.  For more information on the cruise, visit www.citysightseeingnewyork.com.

After purchasing your Metro-North package, you must exchange your ticket at the Gray Line Visitor Center located at 777 Eighth Avenue between 47th and 48th Streets.  Once you have exchanged your Metro-North ticket for a City Sightseeing ticket, proceed to Pier 78, 38th Street and 12th Avenue to board your cruise.

The deal

  • CRUISE: Discount tour admission: adults/seniors/disabled/individuals receiving Medicare, $21; children 3-11, $12.75; children under 3, free.
  • RAIL FARE: Discount round-trip rail fare. Check here for price from your boarding station.

Purchase your rail/admission ticket from any Metro-North ticket office, full-service ticket vending machine (excluding Grand Central) or through WebTicket.

Getting There
Address: Pier 78, West 38th Street and Hudson River

Take the Hudson, Harlem or New Haven Line to Grand Central Terminal.  From there take the westbound M42 (42nd Street, between Park and Vanderbilt Avenues) to 12th Avenue, or you can walk west to 12th Avenue and 38th Street.  The walk takes approximately 30 minutes.

IMPORTANT: Be sure to print an ITINERARY. It contains important information about your package.

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