First ever ride on a hot air balloon and I absolutely loved it! Not gonna lie, little nervous about it going in, but the staff was great and very professional. Our pilot was very knowledgeable and experienced and made the ride most enjoyable. Winds made conditions sporty and ended up covering 11 miles. All money well spent and memories to last a lifetime!

Edited to add:At the time I gave it 3 stars, google was just asking for star rating of all the places we had been but there was no comment section where I could put my reason and since you responded I found a way to edit so I could add why.I gave it 3 stars as the windows were very dirty and having been a beautiful day full of sunshine, you would think with the premise of the tour, that windows would be clean.This was extremely disappointing as the windows were quite grimy and visibility wasnt good and could take no photos out them--that was the purpose of us taking this tour was to sit and enjoy/take photos of the NYC views through floor to ceiling glass windows.We did the Explorer Pass - Front Row Admission with paid extra $10(?) per ticket for what we thought was the better front row seats, only to find out that others who didnt pay extra and only had regular priced seats got to sit right beside us in the front row! The only so called perk was being first on the bus.The guide was very informative and the tour covers a lot of very interesting history of the areas we visited.The 3 stars is because the front row admission was misleading as anyone on the tour could sit front row without paying for it, we were the only fools who paid for it plus it was very hard to see out the windows.I am sure that if the windows had been clean it would have been much more enjoyable but the extra paid for front row admission was disappointing to say the least.

We had an absolute blast on The Ride! Scott and Jack were our hosts and were so hype on the Ride, it was impossible not to get hype with them! Very humorous on board, and the random encounters were awesome. Thank you to everyone for giving us a great visit to your city!

Very touristy at another level. This kind of ride can be made ONLY in NYC!! My mom , my brother and I enjoyed it too much! The MCs were too fun. Absolutely recommended!

Amusing evening touring around the tourist sights of midtown Manhattan. Great hosts on board and street performers who added to the experience. Was suitable for our 9 year old as well.

Fun way to start our NYC trip the guides on the bus were funny dancing around engaging with all. Really enjoyed it.

I would have given this 5 stars save for two issues we experienced... 1) The beginning of the night, we arrived as suggested 15 min early. The buses not only didn’t arrive on time (there were some protests, so we thought maybe this held them up a bit), but when they did arrive, we were not allowed to take our seats on the bus. It was pouring down rain and we were expected to stands single file lined up outside by the bus. When we were finally able to board, our Ride got started exactly 1 hour later than scheduled. This seemed a bit excessive for how much you pay for this experience. When she show started, it was very enjoyable! It was upbeat and fun. The random street actors were phenomenal. 2) I was a bit disappointed that we didn’t get to see more of Midtown. We went down the same street I know 3 times. This could be a really great experience! I’m hoping we just got them on an off night!All in all we did enjoy it but would not do again and not sure I’d recommend for the expensive price tag.

This is such a fun way to see NYC. You drive around the city and see interesting sights while being entertained by your guides. I wont say anymore because there is an element of surprise. Loved The Ride

As many have stated, this is not your typical bus tour. I went on The Tour and The Downtown Experience rides and enjoyed them both. Yes, some of the jokes are cheesy and probably better understood by Americans with some local knowledge, but overall a very unique and entertaining experience. I did prefer The Downtown Experience because it included virtual reality parts that were really well done (like George Washington taking his oath as the first president of the newly formed USA). Dont go if youre expecting an informative tour of NYC, but if youre up for something new and different, youll enjoy it. Also, I would suggest getting one of the NYC passes that includes The Ride as an included attraction; its easy to book and very convenient. Another bonus is that the bus has stadium style seating and surround sound so theres not a bad seat anywhere and its completely covered, so no need to worry about the weather conditions outside.

Absolutely amazing! Wish the ride covered more parts of the city, would have loved to know more about a larger area of Manhattan, however what they did cover was done beautifully. If youre trying to decide between a hop on hop off bus ride or this, would choose this.

Awesome. So much fun. Laughed, sang, laughed some more. Julie and Stuart were the best.Must do when in NY. My 10 year old totally enjoyed it, too.

We had just a few days in New York and booked the seasonal experience on The Ride. We had such fun, we truly couldnt stop laughing at our hosts and were in awe of the talented staff on the streets. I dont have the words, so Ive handed it over to my family ...I was a bit underwhelmed by the idea of it, but I thought it was probably the best bus ride I will ever have in my life (my 11 year old).It was so hilarious, the actors were amazing, it was so comfortable, I loved it (my 9 year old).Nice to see struggling actors having a ball and cheering up customers. Id do it again! (my wife).Stuart and twin sister were the most entertaining aspect of Manhattan, brilliant! (my brother)

This ride is very unique interesting and entertaining. The best part of it is that the bus has to a glass so everybody can see what youre doing and you can see what theyre doing in the stadium seating. Its a really unique idea and we really enjoyed it

It is great to be a tourist in your own city. I learned so much that I didn’t know about NYC in such a fun interactive way! From start to finish Scott had us laughing! I would recommend the Ride and definitely go on it again! Thanks for a great time!

Very fun experience! The hosts are funny and a lot of fun! I enjoyed this bus tour because its very different! It makes the streets your personal show! I would recommend that anyone visiting N.Y. for the first time whos interested in this type of thing, take this tour!

Didn’t know what we were signing up for when we booked seats on “the ride” but we were pleasantly surprised! Filled with brilliant live actors, great hosts and interesting technology, this is a tour of New York I would recommend to everyone!

Fun and Cheesy is how I would describe it. The 2 hosts do their best to get the crowd inside the bus, and outside the bus hyped up. There are a few stops where you will find an outside performer that is part of the show. Its a great way to see the city from an Air-conditioned Vantage Point, and take pictures as you ride along. My tour was included with my New York Pass.

If I could describe it in one word - Fun! Brilliant idea of getting to know New York City and learn about some interesting facts along the way. The Ride gets interactive by participation from street performers at various stops and other random audience walking around the city. The 2 host did a great job trying to hype things up but it can be a bit too much though. Overall good experience and you should bring along your family/friends to join The Ride.

This was the best deal I got out of the sightseeing pass! Our guides were awesome! Jacky was hilarious and Scott was great!! I love our tour and I’ll say that was 75 minutes well spent. This is not much of a “tour” but more of an entertainment thing. The street performers were doing great even when it was raining outside. I highly recommend this to anyone who is interested. And personally, I don’t think you have to be fluent in English to have fun on The Ride. The atmosphere that the guides set up were fun and good for “most” ages. :)

Just arrived in NYC and 1st thing on our itinerary was The Ride NYC. What a great way to start our holiday. Being driven around, in the warmth and great entertainment from Julie and her friend (Sorry cant recall your name). Definitely worth a visit. Very impressed. Thank you. J&J

Managed to get on at 11.45 after booking for 10pm. Would have been great if on time but having to wait for 1.75 hours with little or no information out us in an angst mode before getting on board. Compares and acts were all superb

Had my daughters 13th birthday on the ride. The humor was a bit much for them . With that said we did have a really good time the 2 cast members on the bus where very good and funny. They also mentioned my daughters name several times during the ride as well as acknowledged it was her birthday. Would recommend doing the ride when in NYC

Pros - 1) entertaining guide with good stories about NYC, 2) comfortable ride (no freezing on top of bus), 3) repeat... warm bus.cons - 1) sitting on side of bus allows you to only see that side and miss 50% of views, 2) ride combined some uptown and some downtown sites but missed many sites seen on the hop on/off bus tours 3) paying for front row not worth cost... all seats were good and taking pictures through the windows wasnt a good option.

So much fun. It will definitely put a smile on your face.

This tour was a riot ! Lots of fun with two great hostesses. Lots to see !

Was really unimpressed. My wife and I just went on this yesterday and it was not what we expected. I could have gone on a bus tour for a lot cheaper. They made 3 religious jokes as well which really bothered me since we are strong in our faith. I would not recommend this unless you want to pay $140 for a bus tour and listen to loud obnoxious tour guides the whole time.

To The Tour Powered By The Ride,Both my wife, Kat and I enjoyed our experience on the Tour NYC attraction.We learned so much about New York and what makes it a unique and thriving city!!!Our bus tour ride was smooth and our tour ride, Jacob was very engaging and entertaining!!!We highly recommend all avid sightseers take a tour on the Tour powered by the Ride!!!Respectfully,Greg Harris

The show started half hour late. Making us waiting on the street with the cold and the crowded. We could feel how tired the performers were, and the racist jokes could have been avoided. Taking into account that the show was not very impressive to say, and that we have already paid to feel uncomfortable...on top of that, they ask you for tips.Please spend your money in any more cultural attraction.

Extremely underwhelming and over-priced. We bought the City Pass and booked this only because it was included with the pass. When you book it will ask you for cc details for ‘verification’ purposes. We missed our ride that night and we’re forced to pay the full amount of the fare because we failed to let them know an hour beforehand (we were stuck on the subway and couldn’t let them know). They offered us a rebooking the following night and the experience was far from enjoyable offering little to no value for money. The hosts weren’t funny and the entertainment was sub par - do not waste your money on this.

GREAT EXPERIENCE and a must do for tourists and Newley arrived people in the area . Great in winter because it’s closed and the tour guide was very interactive .It costs but it is worth the money in the long run .

Loved it my friend and I love it so much! I will tell all my friends who come to do it! It was easy to get tickets for same day ride.

Have been to New York City many times and finally decided to do the Ride a couple of years ago with my parents and we had a blast, hosts are pretty awesome and we learned a few things we didnt know about NYC, highly recommend doing it if youre in Manhattan.....keep up the good work!!

If your visiting new York this is a must you get to see the city laugh be amazed and be entertained but two funny amazing well knowledged hosts

Absolutely amazing tour. Great fun! Highly recommended. Need to be able to have a laugh at yourself and not take things too seriously! We saw things that would never be pointed out on a boring standard open top bus. The performers were a brilliant addition. We paid an extra $20 for guaranteed front row seats and it was great!

Re: UPSTAIRS PIANO SHOWSeating leaves everything to be desired, they seat you for piano show...you dont get a choice. Very, very uncomfortable long side tables. They crammed as many people as unreasonably possible in. The show was kinda fun but a bit too long. Two very talented guys.

Ride Nyc is nice but only minus point is that they beg for tip which shouldnt be allowed. All they sing is tip tip tip and It is annoying. Other than that was nice.

The ride shows are fantastic and creative. Is it only New York ability?

So much fun! We come every year for my birthday and my husband is not a musical or shopping kind of guy. This was the first thing he has ever loved to do in NY! Highly recommend and will definitely do again when we come back!!!!!

Was expecting a little more of a theatrical production. Was a lot of comedy from 2 hosts. The hosts were really good together though, they fed off each other

By far The Ride is THE MOST exciting, fun, unique way to experience N.Y. We had an absolute blast!!! You are guaranteed to laugh sooo much, learn interesting facts, see N.Y. in the best, creative way!!! Kentucky cant wait to come back!!! Thank u all for the experience

I seem to have the only shirt that says THE RIDE. We had a great time.

Very cheesy and touristy (is that a word). The concept is cool but not really worth the money paid unless you want to laugh a corny jokes and see a few street performers that are difficult to see through dirty bus windows or traffic that blocks the view of the performers. Do not pay for VIP seats. The seats are stadium style (you ride looking out the side of the bus and can see as good from the back and sides as the front.

THE RIDE is not your typical bus tour, it was actually unique and very fun. The seating was comfortable and well laid out. Our hosts, Jacky and Scott, had great chemistry and gave excellent insight on some of the history of NYC and its famous landmarks. The street performers were entertaining also. We redeemed The Ride with our New York Explorer Pass, so wasnt worried about the price. Would definitely recommend others go this route.

It is a good experience for people that have never been to New York before. I would have given a 4 as I could see it being a 4. I am only commenting based on my experience. To be fair, I went to the last ride of the day so I could see the hosts were very tired. They were very enthusiastic when it was their turn to talk but they looked like they were really ready to go home. My main complain was that we were told to meet at 845 as the ride departs at 9, we got there around 842 which was fine but it was quite cold that night, the bus did not load us in until 9:06. I Hope the company would inform future guests If they were running behind. In the warm months I think it is ok but when it is 2 degrees celcius 35 Fahrenheit it sucks to feel you paid 65 usd for this. Also the VR version is not available on weekends for some reason which we were looking forward to.

A very fun way to discover New York City - great for locals and visitors alike! Fantastic, hilarious and enthusiastic guides. Really entertaining experience.

Im sorry but this for me was boring. When you see the sides of the bus decorated with people sat with VR glasses on we expected so much more but we had 2 compares on the bus trying to play off each other (not very successfully) and random actors performing in the street, I am glad we didnt pay for this. It was part of the New York Pass which we had bought for some of the major attractions which we thoroughly enjoyed. Not worth the money.

This was the absolute best tour that we had during our entire New York City trip. The guides and the Ride were very interactive and entertaining.We got great views of midtown and it was great to take a break from walking.The only issue we had, was the listed location from Google took us down the block from the actual pick up location. You also have to reserve your space online prior to arrival.

Nice view from double decker bus

This was a lot of fun, it was like a rolling comedy variety show with lots of surprises.

GREAT experience. Great way just to quickly see the city and so easy and fun. Highly enjoyable. However our audio box for our headphones did not work!

If you are lucky like me and happen to be there on the Friday with the Drag Queen RIDE then you must go!!!I took this bus the last night I was in New York. I had such a blast. The Drag Queen tour guide was just excellent entertainment. I loved everything about it! They all put on a great show and its unlike anything Ive ever experienced.DO IT is all I can say.

Our guide was fantastic on The Tour! Totally tounge-in-cheek, but a fun way to get to know the city for a first time visitor.It was a drizzly day so being in an enclosed bus was a perfect way to keep the fun going. The guide was interactive with the group and offered recommendations based on the personal interests of the group. Kudos! Maybe next time well check out The Ride.

Great way to see all the highlights of the city! The comedians were very funny and entertaining!

The live comment was very good and entertaining. The VR worked well (we had Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge provided in the bus) but the VR contents are mediocre. In order not to create motion sickness, the VR are short and usually the bus stops. The bus itself is very comfortable!

Oh this was FUN!! Yes, even as a local showing the city around to a tourist :) Not the usual tour, but an interactive party-bus tour! They did an amazing job interacting with the outside crowd, directed and spontaneously, while really showing the NY vibe. Super awesome and recommended!

I really dont know what I was expecting. Perhaps, a little tour of NYC, a guide to point out attractions. This is so much more. This is well worth the price of admission. You will not be disappointed. Enjoy, THE RIDE NYC!

Not sure what i was expecting in fairness, it was good but Im glad it was included in NY pass and i didnt pay $69 per ticket. Fair play to the guides on the coach they were funny and made it fun but just was not my cup of tea

(Note: This entry is written as a reply from the owner who commented that they disliked my 3-star rating with no context.)To me, the ride was just OK, and certainly not worth $80 per person. I did not learn anything new about NYC, and it seemed like we just went around a very small portion of midtown, commonly going over the same portions of the route more than once. We left 10 minutes late, and arrived back 10 minutes early - so certainly not 90 minutes either. While the entertainers that randomly appeared on the street and interacted with us were nice, this is not the new generation of sightseeing (as their website promotes). It is a show, and nothing more. Had I wanted a show, and signed up for a show, I would have likely been happy with the show.Their website says we will see New York City’s most iconic landmarks unfold before your very eyes - not true. We saw a handful of icons and did not see many, many others - many that are common on other sightseeing tours, and are even mentioned on The Rides own website.Again - if it were sold as an off-Broadway show that I signed up for, Id likely be OK. But it was billed as a sightseeing tour, and - in my opinion - it failed at being one.After writing this, I started reading some of the other reviews - and the owners responses. In a response about a month ago, the owner said THE RIDE is not a city sightseeing tour, it is a comedy show and entertainment experience. This information is available to you all over our website, we never brand it as a city tour. yet when you go to their website, at the very top and in large all capital letters it clearly states THE NEW GENERATION OF SIGHTSEEING. Their homepage does not mention the word show a single time, but mentions tour ten times and mentions sightseeing twice. Because of this, I am lowering my rating to two stars.

Must-see attraction/show in NYC. Its the best!

It was so nice!there are two MC in the bus, and both of guys were enthusiastic to proceed as a guide! but unfortunately, I was really tired that time hence I had a doze frequently cause by jet lag but you guys I bet that would be best choice to make a memories in NYC

Loved the experience they provide for The Ride. Felt like a moving interactive mini broadway show! Well organized to include rappers/ dancers to be viewed at the right place and right time while in the bus.

Awesome ride and alot of fun. Music, singing and street performers appear along the ride. We had Jackie and Scott as our tour guides. we laughed alot.

The Ride was a blast! Stewart, Julie, and the on the street performers did a great job! So much energy and funny! I highly recommend The Ride!

One of the better tourist traps Manhattan has to offer. When you have two hosts that ste great youll have a fantastic time

Very overrated. Not really a tour... just riding around a bus, clapping hands and listening to inappropriate jokes. Nothing informative or entertaining about this Ride. Mostly saw the sides of buildings on this tour. Wouldnt recommend to anyone, especially to families with kids under 14.. many jokes made parents with small children uncomfortable.

SPECTACULAR!! We did The Ride as our last attraction before leaving and what a way to end a fab trip, it was the best experience and nothing could have been better!!! The two hosts Scott & Jackie, as well as the entertainers were amazing. I really hope they expand and go to all other major cities. Highly recommended!!!!!!!

Very entertaining guides with cool facts and fantastic street performances. It was cold out, so being inside with great views was well worth it.

Really enjoyed this - very cheesy and touristey but our bus was in hysterics! If you can poke fun at yourself and enjoy an easy laugh its 100% worth a visit

The RIDE is an unforgettable experience! Its a fun way to do some sightseeing instead of one of those hop-on-hop-off buses.

Originally rated this 3 stars, but after a reply from the owner Ive thought again over the experience and upped it to 4 stars, and provided some additional feedback:I found THE RIDE, whilst generally being good fun, was a little overly cheesy and slightly tacky. Also, I dont think it was a particularly good tour - there wasnt a huge amount of info about any of the places we stopped at.

Such a fun experience on THE RIDE! Our tour guides were so energetic. A cool way to see NYC. Thank you!

What a wonderful way to go around New York city esp actually only few blocks to see the great scenes with wonderful hosts and a bus that makes you sit perpendicular to bus movement

Super fun experience!! heated bus with big windows and entertainment by the host was great. Definitely recommend

Lots of fun with little surprises along the way. Youre family will love it!

I must say after visiting Times Square a few times in the days running up to The Ride Experience I wasnt really that excited.WOW!!!! We had SOOOOO MUCH FUN.Scott and Jack (Our hosts) were ABSOLUTELY brilliant. So funny and witty as we drove around New York.We did quizzes on the drive around.The entertainment acts on the sidewalk which are part of the ride were fantastic.I would definitely recommend this for anyone whose up for a laugh and fun.

Awesome fun! I was on the new York pass for this, and it was just so much fun

This is one of the best attractions we went on this day. Jackie and her co host where awsome. Must do if you never had. Better the the open top bus ride

Loved it! Super fun & entertaining...a unique experience!! Second time doing it. It did not disappoint either time. The crew made it very special for my daughters birthday!!

Its a fun ride experience and unlike normal tour bus. The street performance is fun to watch, just wish there are more of them. Kudos to Jack for all his jokes and enthusiasm

Great bus. I could feel the staffs are talented and trying hard for satisfying the visitors to Nyc with their nice show

Great experience!A must do when visiting new york, extremely yet very informativeA classic new york show with a twist

We booked the Ride for the evening in the hot summer time. The host were great and funny. Not knowing what I was letting myself into, the few stops we made were amazing and funny.

I’ve done petty much everything there is to do in NYC and the Ride is definitely a must do, if like me you are on a New York pass and you’re moving though the city all day it’s great to be able to put you’re feet up for an hour and a half, continue around this amazing city learn a bunch of facts and be very entertained.It’s very interactive with you’re hosts and the street performers and many of the city’s general public.The two hosts on board were amazing.

Wonderful! Its totally recommended! A different point of view of the city and its very funny!

The hosts are fun and hilarious. Make sure to tell them if theres any celebration and they will work it into what they do. I cant describe how they do it, but it made my dads day. The sightseeing isnt the main deal, so if you are looking for specifically that, ...I would probably still recommend it. It is THE highlight of my trip so far.

Very entertaining. Been in NYC a week and this has to be one of the most entertaining attractions weve been on. Very well done and great impromptu commentary. Highly recommend as a must do!

AC didnt work at all. It was way too hot!! The guides are really motivated and enthusiastic.BUT: The Tour in general was really awful. The jokes werent funny at all, it wasnt a real tour, we hardly went further than Times square. The attractions (3 dancers and 1 singer) couldnt make up to the rest of the tour.Only suitable for really young kids.I would recommend the hop on hop off buses!Edit: No I booked the show expecting some comedy but it just wasnt funny. Not even the kids on the tour had fun. I just tried to tell that its neither a comedy tour nor a sightseeing tour.

Pretty good, the girls doing the show were cute and entertaining. The street performers they had set up were awesome all around. The guy who rapped and the sax and singer especially. Would do it again for sure, would be something with a different experience every time.

We had so much fun on The Ride. Really great hosts, fun way to do something cheesy in the city. Adults and kids loved it

Our family of 4 just got off the Ride and thoroughly enjoyed it! Fun experience incorporating different entertainment and interesting facts about the city. Our teenagers loved it!

If you get chance you should definitely do this. Its a full immersive experience and great fun. The onboard entertainers/hosts are very funny and the street performers are equally good. Absolutely brilliant

I think it might depend on the people you have running the RIDE but this was just fine. I expected it to actually be funny but it all felt very forced and awkward. We still managed to have a bit of fun but it wasn’t anywhere near as good as other reviews made us think. We definitely didn’t feel it was worth the cost of a ticket (luckily we used the New York Pass).

Tons of fun, great sound, and lots of interaction. One of the most fun rides we have ever taken. Thanks The Ride NYC

I think maybe I was expecting more after seeing a few videos. We went on a tour in the early afternoon, maybe that had something to do with the excitement level or lack of. A few street performers and some banter between the hosts. Definitely wouldnt recommend it to anyone I know traveling to NYC. Take the ticket price and put it towards a Broadway show.

This is a lot of fun. You honestly don’t see much but the bus is super cool and the guides are very very high energy. The hook is the surprise street performances integrated in the show. Great value if you book as part of a GO CityPass thingy

I purchased the 10 person silver package for my daughters Sweet 16 trip to NYC and it was an experience her friends raved about. Weve gone on The Ride during Christmas and the 2nd time around was just as perfect as the first. The performers worked my daughters name into their performances and they just did a great job giving all of their guests special attention to make it a memorable Ride for everyone.

It is 5 star! Very nice informative fun modern way to ride with the ride in New York City!

Something short the tour, but it was nice.

I went on The TOUR, not The RIDE. Theres a slight difference. Im reviewing for The TOUR.I really enjoyed the whole experience. Our host, Claire, made the whole thing enjoyable. I really like the historical facts about NYC, it made the whole trip interesting.I took off one star because it was way too loud. Like uncomfortably loud. My ears were about to bleed (not really, but still). I wish they would lower down the speaker volume a bit. There was no reason for it to be that loud at all. I actually suggest bringing earplugs for this.

The Ride was super fun and an unforgettable experience. I felt comfortable there and the hosts that guided us were hilarious and always kept the mood light. The content that we learned was interesting as well and my family and I all had a blast. I would recommend this to anyone.