Boroughs of New York Tour: The Bronx, Harlem, Brooklyn & Queens
New York City Tour: The Bronx, Harlem, Brooklyn & Queens
Discover New York's most popular landmarks, including The Bronx, Queens and Brooklyn’s most famous sights on board an air-conditioned vehicle. You'll see the variety of picturesque contrasts found within the world-famous city.
Our first stop will be the prominent Jazz neighbourhood of Harlem. then we'll head north out of Manhattan into the Bronx to check out the grandeur of Yankee Stadium. The tour will continue to the “Joker Steps” and artistic murals, where you'll learn about this famous street art and history of The Bronx.
The tour will then head to Queens and visit the fascinating Flushing Meadows Corona Park, U.S. Open National Tennis Center, Citi Field NY Mets baseball stadium and “UniSphere”.
Next, we'll go to the Williamsburg neighbourhood, where the largest concentration of Hasidic Jews resides, before continuing to Brooklyn’s waterfront, with a view of the Manhattan skyline and a stroll around Domino Park. From here, you'll spot the New York City Bay and landmarks including Brooklyn Bridge, Statue of Liberty & One World Trade centre.
Meeting Points
Depending on the start time of the activity selected, the meeting point varies:
- Tour at 8:10 am: 370 7ave
- Tour at 8:25 am: 790 7ave
- Tour at 10 am: 790 7ave
The tour will end at the following drop–off points:
- Brooklyn Bridge
- Little Italy / Chinatown
More Information
Duration
5h 30m.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English, although it may occasionally be done in two languages.
Included
English–speaking guide
Driver
Transport by air–conditioned vehicle
Not included
Food and drinks
Tips
When to book?
You can book up to the tour start time subject to availability. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Sustainability
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.
Our providers commit to:
- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
- Uphold fair employment standards.
- Foster the growth of local communities.
- Preserve the integrity of local culture.
- Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
- Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
- Operate with honesty and transparency.
- Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.
This particular activity contributes as follows:
- Printed material is avoided.
- No single-use plastics are used.
- The activity promotes local production.
- No printing of documentation required.
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - What's the difference between this boroughs tour and a typical Manhattan city tour?
A - What’s the difference between this boroughs tour and a typical Manhattan city tour? A typical Manhattan city tour usually covers the famous sights in midtown and downtown, while a boroughs tour takes you beyond Manhattan into Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and sometimes Staten Island to show you more local neighborhoods, culture, and everyday life.
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Q - Are there any scheduled stops where we can get off the bus and walk around, or is everything seen from inside the vehicle?
A - There are scheduled stops where you can get off the bus and walk around, and parts of the tour that you will see from inside the vehicle.
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Q - Is food included in the tour, or will there be time to buy snacks or try local specialties in each borough?
A - Food is not included in the tour, but you will have time to buy drinks on the tour. We recommend bringing cash.
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Q - Which local supplier will be providing the tour?
A - Royal City Tours Corporate name: Royal City Tours LLC Registered Office: 75 Grand St., #1, GARFIELD, United States Tax Identification Number (VAT ID): 82-2256710 Contact information Email: info@royalcitytours.com Phone: 12016204247
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Q - Can children join the tour, and is it suitable for families with younger kids?
A - This tour is suitable for children and younger kids, but they must be accompanied by an adult.
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Q - Is the tour conducted entirely in English, or might it be bilingual?
A - The tour may be conducted by a multi-lingual guide, who can speak English and Spanish.
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Q - What are the "Joker Steps," and why have they become such a famous landmark in the Bronx?
A - The “Joker Stairs” are a steep street connecting Shakespeare and Anderson avenues at West 167th Street in the Bronx. These steps have become a famous landmark in the Bronx because both the 2019 film Joker and its 2024 sequel Joker: Folie à Deux were filmed here, making them a part of the list of famous film locations.
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Q - What makes Williamsburg’s Hasidic Jewish community unique compared to other New York neighborhoods?
A - Williamsburg's Hasidic Jewish community is unique because it's one of the largest ultra-Orthodox communities outside Israel, with its own language (Yiddish), dress, traditions, schools, and businesses that make it feel very different from the rest of New York.
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Q - What is the Unisphere in Queens, and why is it an important symbol of the borough?
A - The Unisphere in Queens is a 12-story stainless steel representation of the Earth that was designed, constructed, and shown at the 1964 New York World's Fair, representing the theme of global interdependence. It's an important symbol of the borough because it’s the world's largest globe, standing at 140 ft (43 m) and measuring 120 ft (37 m) in diameter.
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Q - What are the best photo opportunities during the tour, especially of the Manhattan skyline and Brooklyn waterfront?
A - When we stroll through Domino Park on the Brooklyn waterfront, you'll capture stunning photos of the Manhattan skyline across the East River, with One World Trade Center and the Williamsburg Bridge in the background.
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Q - Does the tour operate in all weather conditions, including rain or snow?
A - The tour may be canceled if the weather is too bad, and you will receive a full refund. In addition, the itinerary of the tour can be subject to change due to traffic and weather conditions.
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Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?
A - At Civitatis we guarantee the best quality and prices, click here if you want to know how we select our activities.
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
If you have any other questions please contact us.
