Why Our New York City Bus Tours
Grade A New York City Tour Guides
Our guides are a very unique breed among New York City guides. They are all fully licensed and extremely knowledgeable and professional – but that is not what they are most known for. They are a very engaging combination of historians – with a wealth of knowledge and info – and entertaining, fun personalities who are upbeat and impassioned with New York City and its history. A good number of tour guides in New York either know their stuff but have a really dry personality, or they have great personalities but know little. We have mastered a unique blending of both to make your New York City bus tour truly enjoyable. Our guides speak clearly and are easy to listen to. They are also more than happy to snap photos and answer questions during the variety of tour stops.
Small Group Size
Marvelous Manhattan Tours chooses to conduct its New York City bus tours with smaller groups than its competitors. Instead of the large, cumbersome and confusing Hop On / Hop Off buses or a quick hurry up and wait experience, we specialize in an easy personal approach that makes you feel like a person, not a nameless face on an overcrowded tour bus.
We do not exceed 30 passengers per tour – not too big, not too small. We find that it's a perfect atmosphere for learning and experiencing all while in the camaraderie of fellow visitors, in which fun is sure to be had!
The best part is that due to the smaller group setting, you can ask questions and interact with your guide who speaks clearly and is easy to listen to.
Smart Tour Route and Great Stops
Our bus tours are the most comprehensive of their kind found in New York City. Other tour companies make such claims, but do not allow imitators to fool you. We explore the city in a natural historical progression, highlighting both NYC’s most famous landmarks and the hidden, lesser known nooks and crannies that many visitors and New Yorkers alike would never hear about or see. (Please refer to our more detailed tour description for further information.)
Our tour route is specifically set up to cover a large amount of sites in an efficient amount of time. We're here to show you one of the greatest cities in the world and not waste your time while doing it.
Instead of waiting for a big clumsy bus to come, or sitting on a ferry for over an hour, Marvelous Manhattan concentrates on comprehensive tours of each of the major areas of Manhattan that maximize your time and experience by exposing you to more top sights and attractions within the time allotted.
Lunch Stop at New York’s Oldest Deli
It’s unfortunate that our New York City tour competitors do not take lunch as seriously as we do. Out of all of the magnificent restaurants and great food & drink in New York City, we choose a top authentic New York deli that happens to be the oldest deli in the country. Katz’s Deli was established in 1888 and serves up the best hot dogs, pastrami, corn beef, and brisket. For those who enjoy dining on turkey or tuna they have that too. Another unique thing about Katz’s Deli is that it is the location where the famous scene from the popular movie “When Harry Met Sally” was filmed. So have what she had and book your tour today! A guaranteed highlight of your visit!
Flexibility
Our tour schedule is set up to fit your valued time while in town. You can conquer the entire city in one day with our specially priced Royal Tour, or choose the Midtown & Downtown in the morning. What ever fits your busy schedule! Remember, no time is wasted on a ferry or waiting for a big red double decker bus crammed with people. All of our New York City bus tours offer a kaleidoscope of great New York City sights experienced in an efficient manner, sure to amaze and awe. Each tour and option, whichever you decide, is a great overview allowing the rest of your visit to flow with ease.
Sightseeing Format
Marvelous Manhattan Tours makes a variety of unique stops (please refer to Tour Selections & Prices) to allow you to view the architecture of a tall building from the ground up, snap photos, stretch your legs and experience the city vibe for yourself. Most stops are escorted, with a guide by your side to answer questions and make interesting street level observations.
Minibus Transportation
Your touring vehicles are clean, air conditioned & heated luxury minibuses or vans with comfortable cloth seats and oversized picture windows for awesome views and picture taking.
You can rest assured knowing that you will be driven by one of New York’s finest bus drivers – fully licensed and certified – who handles the wheel with ease and smoothness for a very gentle and enjoyable ride.
The King — Stephen Duer
Stephen Duer is the driving force and founder of Marvelous Manhattan Tours and has raised the bar as to what an excellent guide should be. He is at the top of his vocation hosting New York City Sightseeing tours for over 16 years now. (More about Stephen)
Still have questions about our top rated New York City bus tours? Contact Us today to request more information or ask a specific question about our tours. To make reservations, contact Zerve at 212.209.3370, or buy your tickets online. You can also read reviews of our acclaimed New York City bus tours.