New York City's Marvelous Manhattan Sightseeing Bus Tours (NYC, NY)

Seller:	KingOfNYC
	Marvelous Manhattan Tours

Ratings Summary: Rating: 4.6

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	# of Reviews	Overall Rating	Positive Points	Negative Points	% Positive	Average Rating
Last 3 months	26	52	58	6	85%	4.3
Last 6 months	67	164	170	6	94%	4.7
Last 12 months	114	273	282	9	95%	4.6
All	335	848	865	17	97%	4.7

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Ratings by Activity
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	Overall Rating	% Positive	Average Rating
The Royal Bus Tour of New York City	268	98%	4.7
Holiday Festive Lights Night Tour	5	57%	3.4
The Midtown and Downtown Bus Tour of New York City	0	0%	0.0
The Midtown and Uptown Bus Tour of New York City	0	0%	0.0

Date Attended [v]	Reviewer	Gender	Age	Where From?	Group Type?
Surprising The Midtown and Downtown Bus Tour of New York City
Sun, Jan 21, 07 9:00 AM	LeeDyches	Female	50-59	Domestic Tourist(s)	Family With Children
The tour had its ups and downs. Our tour guide (Steven) was very knowledgeable about all things that had to do with NYC. However since there were only the 3 of us instead of the bus style vehicle with big windows we had a regular van with windows that were very difficult to take pictures from. Also, the itinerary varied from what the on line listing showed. For example we went on foot to a speak easy in Greenwich Village, had an explanation of the Gay Rights riot and monument , neither of which sat too well for my 11 year old. Steven was very friendly and certainly knew alot about NYC but I wish we had seen the Empire State Building and Statue of Liberty better as well as gone to the Deli for lunch.
Excellent Tour The Royal Bus Tour of New York City
Sat, Jan 20, 07 9:00 AM	kapelley	Female	30-39	International Tourist(s)	Family Without Children
What makes this tour excellent are two things: 1. Steve - the tour guide really knows and loves the city and provides great history 2. Small group size - the small bus and thus the small group really makes the tour more intimate. Steve calls everybody by name and we all had a great time. I would definately recommend this tour and would not hesitate to take my children on it next time we are in the city.
Tour guide Steve makes our day ... The Royal Bus Tour of New York City
Sun, Jan 14, 07 9:00 AM	jshurie	Male	30-39	International Tourist(s)	Family Without Children
Steve set the scene for the day with a warm greeting for the 3 couples and a single on our bus. Everybody was soon on first name terms and we had a great time discovering the real New York - the people as well as the sites. All the main sites were covered with frequent opportunities to get off the bus and walk round the sites/ take photos - the guide was informative and we gained a good perspective as to the history and current 'what is happening' view of NY - we were encouraged to ask questions along the route and had the opportunity to be flexible if more time was wanted at a site. All I can say that is that we a great day - the 6 hours flew by - I would recommend this as very good value for money compared to larger bus tours where you only listen to a commentary and cannot interact with your guide. Well done Steve!
Swanky, Totally Swanky! The Royal Bus Tour of New York City
Sat, Jan 6, 07 9:00 AM	johntax33	Female	40-49	Domestic Tourist(s)	Family Without Children
Swanky is my new favorite "New York" term I learned from Stephen. He was so marvelous, we wanted to keep him for the whole trip!! We invited him to join us for the evening with his wife, but he had to take down the Christmas decorations instead. Oh well, mabey next time! But yah, really. If you don't book this guy for a tour of NYC, you'll be really missing out on a GREAT opportunity to totally understand and appreciate this wonderful "swanky" little town!! Hope you do the right thing and book it!! Hey Stephen, do you still want me to send you those pictures I took on the tour? Just shoot me an e-mail, and you'll get them. Thanks a million, Kristin and Greg from the land of 10,000 lakes!!!
A tour not to be missed! The Royal Bus Tour of New York City
Thu, Dec 28, 06 9:00 AM	PamelaPrice	Female	50-59	International Tourist(s)	Other
This was a fantastic start to our stay in New York; we would highly recommend it especially to anyone visiting NY for the first time, as we were. We saw so much in the time and were able to decide which places to revisit in the limited time we had. Steve was an excellent, humorous and very enthusiastic guide - a great ambassador for the city. We loved every minute of the tour - it really lived up to our expectations and was very good value for money. Fond memories from the folk from the "Fatherland" - as Steve kept calling us!!
Met and then exceeded our expectations! The Royal Bus Tour of New York City
Thu, Dec 28, 06 9:00 AM	Julienne	Male	40-49	Domestic Tourist(s)	Family Without Children
My wife and I (Steve: We were the newlyweds - who were pregnant - from California. Julienne and Carl) went on the tour on Thursday 12/28/06. Our In-laws had told us about this tour as they took it 2.5 years ago, they loved it - specifically they bragged about Steve. Our fun started when we were early to the pick up point. Steve met us at the bus and joked with us about being early so we went over to a bakery and grabbed a quick bite. We showed back up to the bus (5 minutes before we were scheduled to leave) and he joked that we were now late. We loved the way quickly got to know each of us and made a great effort to remember each of or names. Steve was just fantastic. Forst and foremost he loves NYC..it shows!! He knows NYC and it was just so informative. The perfect blend of going to the big sites and then being able to walk around and "touch and feel" them was perfect. How George drove around I have no idea. But we loved avery momentof the tour. We expected a good time but we had a top ten experience that we will not forget. It was truly one of the highlights of our week long stay. The best compliment we can give Steve is that we hit the subways, walked around SoHo, Canal Street, Uptown, Downtown, Midtown, and soaked in all of the magic. The only downside is the poor guy was getting called on his cell phone like he was working on the Stock exchange trading floor. His sense of humor and passion for the city made that tour the best that there is. Honestly, I don't know what the tour would be without Steve, I don't think it could exist without him. If there is ever another tour say of Brooklyn/Bronx (maybe not gettng out to walk around - hahha) we would come to New York just to go on it - but only if Steve is giving the tour! Also, we were so impacted about the point he made about 9/11. How it was a horrific tragedy just terrible..but it was a miracle that only the number who were killed happened instead of the over 60K+ that worked in that building. Very true, unreported, and was an excellent point. It was awesome!! It you had a rating higher then five stars we would give it. Thank you - Steve (and his wife...he went on and on how great she is...yadda, yadda, hahha) Carl and Julienne Erickson
Articulate and informed The Royal Bus Tour of New York City
Sun, Dec 17, 06 9:00 AM	copper	Male	60-69	International Tourist(s)	Couple on a Date
The "provider" was on time and very pleasant. Had a definite "flair" for the City. He was very informative and enthusiastic about his delivery. We enjoyed our visit and would highly reccommend other travelers to do the same,
Excellent tour, Steve the guide was absolutely fab The Midtown and Downtown Bus Tour of New York City
Fri, Dec 15, 06 9:00 AM	Valdelahaye	Female	60-69	International Tourist(s)	Unspecified
My daughter and I found the tour very comprehensive and informative. Steve, our tour guide was amazing! He described everything in such detail, he was extremely pleasant and amusing and very well informed!! We would recommend this tour without any hesitation. Thank you so much.
Super overview of NYC! The Royal Bus Tour of New York City
Fri, Dec 15, 06 9:00 AM	alicep	Female	50-59	Domestic Tourist(s)	Couple on a Date
My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed this tour. We weren't sure if we would be up to 6 hours of riding around in a bus, but the tour was so interesting, so fun and educational, that we were disappointed when the tour did end. (All good things must come to an end!) Steve took the time to get to know each of us, and by the end of the tour, we felt we were good friends. He is very personable, extremely knowledgeable, and takes great pride in this great city. We are from Texas, and are certainly proud of our great state, but after this tour, we were a little jealous! We wished we had the great history that New York City has! We received a recommendation from a friend who took this tour, and we are so glad she referred us! Marvelous Manhattan Tours is beyond marvelous - it is superb!! Alice and John from Houston, Texas
Very informational and great tour. The Royal Bus Tour of New York City
Thu, Dec 14, 06 9:00 AM	Culmer3	Female	30-39	Domestic Tourist(s)	Group of Friends
The tour was great because it gave you a good understanding and good overview of Manhattan. When the tour is over you feel you know the whole layout of NYC. The tour was interesting and exciting, not boiring like alot of tours.
Fantastic! Educational! TLC! The Royal Bus Tour of New York City
Tue, Dec 12, 06 9:00 AM	bwstafford	Male	60-69	Domestic Tourist(s)	Family Without Children
My wife and I were fortunate enough to have selected the absolute BEST tour company in New York City with the owner, Steve, as our tour director on that day. One thing in particular that impressed us was that Steve took the time to "teach" us about the city. This was my first visit and my wife had not been there in many years. We were taught how the city was laid out in districts, neighborhoods, etc. We took the Royal tour which I absolutely recommend for a first time visitor but also for those who may have visited before but still do not understand how the city works. Steve talked with us about the little church across from Ground Zero which we never heard anything about in the news. He explained how the city was one of the safest in the world now. And, I agree. After the tour my wife and I felt so much more comfortable and knowledgeable about New York City. We really felt safe. Police officers are everywhere, in cars, on foot and on horseback. We felt as though we were given "tender loving care" by Steve, "The King of New York". He stayed with us and was very prompt if he dropped us off so that we could have lunch or visit a particular site. We truely felt cared for. We live outside of Charlotte, NC which is a pretty big town certainly very small in comparison to NYC. And, as a "young Senior Citizen" it is important to be confident in those providing the services. My wife and I will look forward to recommending "Marvelous Manhattan Tours" to anyone planning a trip there. This was a wonderful, wonderful experience. We are most grateful to Steve for giving us a day filled with unforgettable memories! Season's Greetings Jerry and Betty Stafford
Fantastic experience - highly recommend! The Midtown and Downtown Bus Tour of New York City
Sat, Dec 9, 06 9:00 AM	parksl	Female	30-39	Domestic Tourist(s)	Couple on a Date
After researching and doing a lot of reading I booked a "Marvelous Manhattan Tour" and I was THRILLED with it! Steve is a great guide and I can't recommend him highly enough. We did the morning 1/2 day tour of midtown and downtown. The main thing I wanted to get out of the tour was an "understanding of the city." I've been there 4 times previously so I have visited and moved around. However, after touring with Steve I finally feel like "I get it!" We stopped at Sardi's, Little Italy for cappucino, Ground Zero, and even a hidden speakeasy from "back in the day" in Greenwich Village. Definitely off the beaten path and more than what we would have gotten on a standardized tour for the masses. While we were out we cruised past the long lines of people waiting in Times Square for the Grey Line double-decker bus with their tape recorded ramblings. We also saw the New York Party Shuttle whiz by us as we were taking our time in SoHo and Steve was explaining how the neighborhood was saved while he pointed out the cast iron structures that make it so unique. Those things just further reinforced what I already knew: I had chosen the best tour in town! The other folks we met on our tour agreed and said the very same thing. We all had choices and we all knew we had made the best choice, period. Our Marvelous Manhattan Tour was one of the highlights of our trip. Worth EVERY penny we spent. I will definitely go on a tour with him again when we go back. If you are in doubt as to what to do I strongly suggest going this route! It was really something special and made our trip much more memorable.
Fun time The Royal Bus Tour of New York City
Thu, Dec 7, 06 9:00 AM	cathyolivera	Female	60-69	Domestic Tourist(s)	Individual
Enjoyed the tour,very informative.Great guide,and driver.
Great tour, very informative. The Royal Bus Tour of New York City
Thu, Dec 7, 06 9:00 AM	walke153	Female	30-39	Domestic Tourist(s)	Couple on a Date
My husband and I really enjoyed this tour. The guide was informative and very interactive. He taught us a ton about the city of New York. We took the full day tour, and would recommend for guests in the future to take the half day tour, as those taking the half day tour were dropped off about 1hr before us, at about 2:30pm. The only thing you would miss on the half day tour was a drive through Harlem.
Great orientation to Manhattan. The Royal Bus Tour of New York City
Mon, Dec 4, 06 9:00 AM	KathrynWest	Female	Unspecified	Domestic Tourist(s)	Family Without Children
The small size of the group made the day very enjoyable. Steve, our guide, and George, our driver were suberb. This was our first non business trip to NYC and we wanted to spend time walking through the neighborhoods and the tour helped us to understand the naming conventions of the neighborhoods - and gave us confidence to wander the streets of NYC. We learned much about the history of Manhattan and planned our remaining time in Manhattan based upon what we learned on the tour. My husband and I recommend this format versus the impersonal big bus tours of the city. The lunch stop had the best pastrami we're ever eaten. Enjoy!.

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