--- title: The Best of New York City Private Tour including Top of the Rock slug: private-full-day-highlights-new-york-city-with-top-of-the-rock type: attraction sub_type: walking tours source_url: https://www.tripster.com/detail/private-full-day-highlights-new-york-city-with-top-of-the-rock city: New York City state: NY country: US address: One Battery Park Plaza, Battery Pl, Starbucks geo: lat: 40.70328 lng: -74.01409 duration: up to 6.5 hrs cancellation_policy: Free cancellation up to 30 days before the experience. extracted_at: 2026-06-16T20:44:39.331Z price_from: amount: 758 currency: USD unit: per_adult availability: InStock rating: value: 5 count: 2 scale: 5 ticket_options: - group: Other Options options: - name: Private Tour price: 742.9 regular_price: 758 savings: 15.1 ticket_types: - name: "Solo: 1 Adult (18+ yrs)" min_age: 18 - name: "Couple: 2 Adults (18+ yrs)" min_age: 18 - name: "Family: 1 Adult, 1 Child (18+ yrs)" min_age: 18 - name: "Family: 1 Adult, 2 Children (18+ yrs)" min_age: 18 - name: "Family: 1 Adult, 3 Children (18+ yrs)" min_age: 18 - name: "Family: 2 Adults, 1 Child (18+ yrs)" min_age: 18 - name: "Family: 2 Adults, 2 Children (18+ yrs)" min_age: 18 - name: "Family: 2 Adults, 3 Children (18+ yrs)" min_age: 18 - name: "Family: 2 Adults, 4 Children (18+ yrs)" min_age: 18 - name: "Group: 3 Adults (18+ yrs)" min_age: 18 - name: "Group: 4 Adults (18+ yrs)" min_age: 18 - name: "Group: 5 Adults (18+ yrs)" min_age: 18 - name: "Group: 6 Adults (18+ yrs)" min_age: 18 --- ## Overview Experience New York City in a day with a private full-day walking tour of Midtown Manhattan's most iconic sights, including Times Square, Grand Central Terminal, and more, finishing with entrance tickets to the Top of the Rock for panoramic skyline views. ## What's Included - Top of the Rock tickets - Expert local English-speaking guide - Exclusive private walking tour ## What's Not Included - Food - Gratuities - Transportation ## Ticket Options - **Private Tour** — $742.90 (regularly $758.00, save $15.10) Explore New York in a day with a private guide, from Lower Manhattan & Ground Zero to Times Square. Includes tickets for the Top of the Rock observation deck, one metro ride, and plenty of photo opportunities. Excludes food, drink, gratuities, and hotel transfers. - Solo: 1 Adult (18+ yrs) - Couple: 2 Adults (18+ yrs) - Family: 1 Adult, 1 Child (18+ yrs) - Family: 1 Adult, 2 Children (18+ yrs) - Family: 1 Adult, 3 Children (18+ yrs) - Family: 2 Adults, 1 Child (18+ yrs) - Family: 2 Adults, 2 Children (18+ yrs) - Family: 2 Adults, 3 Children (18+ yrs) - Family: 2 Adults, 4 Children (18+ yrs) - Group: 3 Adults (18+ yrs) - Group: 4 Adults (18+ yrs) - Group: 5 Adults (18+ yrs) - Group: 6 Adults (18+ yrs) ## Good to Know * The tour lasts approximately 6.5 hours. * Comfortable walking shoes are recommended. * Suitable for all ages, including families. * Tour is conducted in English. * The guide shares historical insights and fun facts. * The tour covers Times Square, Central Park, and Top of the Rock. * This is a walking tour; transportation is not included. * Guests should be at moderate physical fitness to walk the majority of the tour. * Bring your camera and cash for optional purchases or gratuities. * Wear comfortable clothing and casual shoes. * Multiple parking garages and street parking are available near the meeting point; one nearby option is Regal Parking. ## Cancellation Policy Free Changes & Cancellations. See details upon selection. ## FAQs ### Where is the meeting point for this Travel Curious tour? You will be meeting your guide for the Midtown Manhattan with Top of the Rock Tickets tour at the Starbucks at 425 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10174, or as advised on your e-ticket. Please be at the location 10-15 minutes prior to your tour. ### How long is this Travel Curious tour? The entire Midtown Manhattan with Top of the Rock View lasts for 6.5 hours long. ### What is included in the tour package? You will be given Top of the Rock tickets, a local English-speaking guide, and an expertly guided walking tour. This tour is suitable for friends and family of all ages. Their tours are all given in English, but numerous guides may speak other languages. Please contact the number provided on the e-ticket to see if they can accommodate any special requests! ### What landmarks will we visit? You'll see Times Square, Central Park, and Top of the Rock. ### Is transportation included? This is a family-friendly, guided walking tour. Transportation is not included in the Midtown Manhattan tour w/ Top of the Rock ticket. ### Is parking provided? No, but there are multiple parking garages and street parking available near departure point. One of which is the Regal Parking which charges according to length of stay, time of the day, and day of the week. You can also contact the phone number on your e-ticket to ask for advise on how to get to the departure point via car or public transport. ### Are there any restrictions for this tour? This tour is suitable for all ages. All guests must be at moderate physical fitness as the majority of the Midtown Manhattan with Top of the Rock View tour will be spent walking. ### What should I bring? Bring your camera and cash on hand for any other purchases or gratuities(optional)! ### What should I wear? Wear comfortable clothing on this Travel Curious tour. Wearing casual clothing and comfortable shoes is recommended. ### How many people are on a tour? This is a private walking tour and your group! All of their private tours are 100% exclusive, which means that it will just be you, your group and your guide on the tour. ### What language is the tour in? The tour is conducted in English. ## Reviews > This private full-day walking tour was incredible! Our guide was knowledgeable and showed us so many iconic landmarks. Ending the tour with tickets to the Top of the Rock made the whole day unforgettable. Walking through Midtown with all the stops was engaging and fun for our entire family. > — Emily D. > The Best of New York City tour covered everything we wanted to see in a single day with a fantastic private guide. Loved the blend of history, architecture, and culture, especially the view from the Top of the Rock. Highly recommended for first-time visitors who want an in-depth NYC experience. > — James M., April 2023