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THE DOWNTOWN EXPERIENCE

THE DOWNTOWN EXPERIENCE Powered by THE RIDE is a brand new multimedia 90-minute historical adventure exploring Downtown Manhattan’s most notable landmarks and neighborhoods. Enhanced with the advanced technology of our partner Timelooper, THE DOWNTOWN EXPERIENCE with be highlighted by the magic of Virtual Reality allowing visitors to travel back in time and re-live iconic moments in history.

Using the same luxury buses as THE RIDE and THE TOUR, you’ll tour Downtown Manhattan in a completely new way on our multi-million dollar vehicles with theatre-style, side facing seating & floor-to-ceiling glass windows offering panoramic views!

THE DOWNTOWN EXPERIENCE is the first sightseeing tour to incorporate a fully-integrated virtual reality experience!

Sit comfortably and enjoy fun, original and informative music and video pieces that support our Storyteller’s deeply researched historical narrative of Downtown Manhattan and it’s rich and diverse history from its earliest inhabitants to its rebirth and revitalization after September 11th, 2001.

See locations and iconic landmarks include South Street Seaport, Brooklyn Bridge, Governor’s Island, Battery Park, New York Harbor & Ellis Island, Battery Park City, One World Trade Center & One World Observatory, Wall Street and more!

At certain key moments throughout the journey, the storyteller will ask the audience to put on their virtual reality headsets. You’ll witness full- scale, 360 degree reenactments of some of New York City’s most iconic moments as if you’ve travelled back in time.

Lift your imagination out of your seat as you 'virtually' take the lift in the One World Observatory, experience Black Tuesday 1929, participate in George Wahsington's Inaugural and much more!

Experience Includes

  • 90-minute multimedia tour of Downtown Manhattan
  • The world's only bus tour featuring 360 Degree Virtual Reality
  • Stadium-style, side-facing coach seating with panoramic view
  • Floor-to-ceiling glass window and advance audio/video technology
  • One Live Guide/Storyteller
  • Tow live performace acts
  • Enjoy Downtown New York City's most famous landmarks from the comfort of your seat

Experience Excludes

  • Hotel pick-up or drop off
  • Optional gratuities
  • Snacks and refreshments

Departs

Weekdays (no weekends).

Departure location

The DOWNTOWN EXPERIENCE boards at 182 Water Street in front of Starbuck's between John St & Fulton St in LOWER MANHATTAN.

Start times

The tour departs at 11.00am, 12.00am and 1.00pm with seasonal variations.

Duration

90 minutes.

Terms & Conditions

  • CHILD POLICY: THE DOWNTOWN EXPERIENCE is suitable for kids ages 6 and up. However, please be advised that certain content may not be appropriate for children. You never know what might happen on the streets of New York! Children under the age of 6 are not allowed on the bus.
  • Food and drinks are not allowed on THE DOWNTOWN EXPERIENCE
  • THE DOWNTOWN EXEPERIENCE is not wheelchair accessible and you will need to climb stairs to enter.
  • Exchange your voucher for a ticket at the bus parked on 200 Water Street at least 15 minutes prior to your boarding time
  • Cancellation Policy: Free cancellations for bookings cancelled prior to your holiday departure date. No refunds are given for cancellations made post departure.