Bus Tours

• One of the most popular sightseeing methods in New York City is a bus tour. They are visible all over the busiest areas of New York City. Bus tours offered by Gray Line's double-decker bus service are available in several areas of the city. The downtown loop explores Times Square, the Empire State Building, Union Square, the World Trade Center Site, Chinatown and more. The uptown loop will bring sight-seers to the far reaches of Central Park and Harlem. There is also a Brooklyn loop and a night tour.
  
  

Helicopter Tours

• Helicopter tours are the best way to get a wide angle view of the New York City skyline and the bridges that connect the boroughs. Manhattan Sky Helicopter Tours advertise that they will show passengers the Empire State Building, the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, the United Nations, and more. Another helicopter tour company, Liberty Helicopter Tours, offers three helicopter tour routes over the city
  
  

Attraction Tours

• Some travelers are in the city to see the landmarks. For these people, there are several tours that are attraction-site based. Tours are available to the Empire State Building, the Statue of Liberty, Central Park, the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum, Ellis Island, Top of the Rock, Madame Tussaud's Wax Museum and more. These tours are available as both bus rides and ferry rides.
  
  

Water Tours

• There are several water tours and cruises available in the New York area. First, the New York Water Taxi is a popular option, with several tours to choose from year round, including a Statue of Liberty ferry, an Audubon Eco-Cruise, a 4th of July fireworks cruise, and a New Year's Eve cruise. Other water cruises include Circle-Line Sightseeing and “The Beast” speed-boating cruise.
  
  

Bike and Walking Tours

• If traveling on two wheels or your own feet is more your thing, then bike and walking tours are available throughout New York City. Biking tours are available mainly in Central Park, and walking tours can be found citywide. A sample of the walking tours includes New York City's Original Rock 'n Roll Walking Tour and the Best of New York Photo Trek.