By Amy L. Gouger
New City York has an abundance of sightseeing and cultural opportunities. Numerous touring options allow visitors to choose the subject and transportation method that best meets the need of the group and wallet.
Self-guided
A self-guided tour is the least expensive way to discover New York City, but it can also be the most confusing. Bring someone with you who knows how to navigate the city by foot and use the subway, or plan for some delays.
Walk
Walking tour subjects include shopping, Rockefeller Center, village tours, Christmas window dressings, history and haunted locations. Tour prices vary by company but typically range between $15 and $25 per person.
Bicycle
To bicycle through New York, you need to be in at least moderate physical shape. The prices range from $50 to $100. A rental bicycle is usually included in the price. Helmets are provided and required.
Bus
Touring New York by bus is both easy on the legs and not too hard on the wallet. Prices start near $60. Choose a bus tour company---when seeing the main attractions of the city---that lets you hop on and off at will.
Cruise
Tour the harbor by boat. See the harbor lights at night or the Statue of Liberty. cruises average in the two- to three-hour range with tours as short as 30 minutes or as long as four hours. Prices begin near $20.
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About the Author:
Amy L. Gouger holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from East Stroudsburg University. Previously a technical agent, she now serves as a ghostwriter and contributor to various online publications.
