Benefits of a Car Tour

Many tourists consider car tours to be inferior — supposedly, you can't see much from a car, and it's just inconvenient. We'll prove that this is not the case. We will also tell you how to explore the city by car so that the experience is overwhelmingly immersive. Let's start by understanding why touring the city with a vehicle is the best idea possible.

• Distance
  America is a land of cars. The infrastructure here is built for vehicles, and the distance between several spots can be enormous for a pedestrian. It’s not for nothing that New Yorkers even drive to shop for groceries. Of course, you can try to walk all the iconic places, but you will quickly tire, and the experience may be marred.
• Time Efficiency
  A car allows you to get acquainted with the city even if you are on a very tight schedule, for example, if you have only a layover in New York but really want to glimpse its unofficial capital. In 3-4 hours, you can drive by most monuments, parks, and simply beautiful spots. The transport infrastructure is well-developed, and big traffic jams or an inability to park near a desired building are extremely rare.
• Safety and Comfort
  Certainly, New York is quite a safe city. If you don’t look for trouble in remote ethnic neighborhoods, there’s not much to fear here. But it's much more enjoyable to immerse yourself in the surroundings when you don’t have to carry valuable items, constantly look over your shoulder, or take breaks along the way. Plus, the weather factor — in the cold winter or hot summer in New York, you will definitely appreciate having climate control in the cabin.
• Immersion in Life
  Both using a driver's services and driving yourself in the USA are pleasures. This not only immerses you in the real life and rhythm of the city but also gives a pleasant feeling of being “at home”. That is, you can view New York through the eyes of a local, not just as a passing tourist. And along the way, pick up local driving anecdotes — discuss gas prices, road contours, and swap tales about the police.

Explore New York comfortably by car with exclusive tours from American Butler. Our driving tour allows you to see all the major sights of the city without the exhaustion of lengthy walking routes.

What can you see by car?

Almost anything can be customized. At American Butler, for instance, we design tour routes based on the individual desires of each client — nothing stops us from doing so. Let us tell you about the most popular stops on our car tours.

1. 01.Central Park
   A car not only allows you to see what's on the surface but also what's beneath! Indeed, beneath the park run four roads, an astonishing fact that's a definite conversation starter among driving enthusiasts.
2. 02.Fifth Avenue and Broadway
   Want to feel like a pampered New Yorker? Easily done! A drive along these luxurious streets, with stops for shopping, theater visits, and coffee breaks, will be an unforgettable experience. Especially if you experience them both in the morning and evening — you'll see two different cities.
3. 03.Times Square
   We recommend not only walking but also driving along the legendary Times Square. Why? Because few tourists have seen it from such an angle. And honestly, the feelings are completely different.
4. 04.Chinatown
   Many have seen Chinatown (or its parody) in movies. But few can imagine the real flavor of this place. It has remained one of New York's most enduring ethnic neighborhoods (for instance, little remains of the Italian quarter) and still amazes with its authenticity.
5. 05.Brooklyn Bridge
   Where else can you get breathtaking experiences if not on the Brooklyn Bridge? It looks majestic from the side, and it’s also nice to walk across — fortunately, it's designed for pedestrians. But to drive across it at sunset is a blissful moment that’s hard to refuse.
6. 06.Brooklyn and Harlem
   The so-called "black neighborhoods" often appear in movies, usually comedies. It seems that much of the city’s life happens there, and that's true. But there’s both a desire and a hesitation to visit — the locals usually have a fiery, African temperament, and anything can happen. Here again, the safety and comfort of a car come to the rescue: visiting not just the showcased neighborhoods is an easy task.

Of course, these are just a few of the places you can explore on a driving tour. To avoid spending hours poking at a map to choose destinations, we offer a better option.

Reach out to us at American Butler, and share what interests you, who you're traveling with, and what you expect from New York. Our experts will tailor an exclusive tour that vividly showcases the Empire State, ensuring a delightful and memorable experience for you.

Terms and conditions

Key Details:

• The minimum cost is calculated for a group of up to 3 people. You can find out the exact cost by contacting us so we can calculate it based on your details.
• Travel time accounts for possible delays due to traffic conditions, but the duration will not be less than specified.
• The cost of the tour may vary depending on the season.

Prepayment and Booking:

• 100% prepayment is required for bookings made 1-7 days before the trip.
• 50% prepayment is required for bookings made 8 days or more in advance.
• Payment methods include Visa, MasterCard, American Express (Amex), PayPal, and WIRE Transfers.

Additional Information:

• Entrance fees to museums and the cost of accommodations for the guide are paid separately.
• For comfort, a maximum of 5 people per vehicle is recommended.
• Tips for the guide are not mandatory and can be left at your discretion.