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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.5

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Evaluating 3,380 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the excellent service, knowledgeable staff, and well-organized itineraries, making their visits to various landmarks enjoyable and stress-free. Many people highlight the efficiency of the operations, from ticket purchasing to boarding, and appreciate the helpfulness of the personnel. However, some customers also noted issues with crowd management and long queues, particularly for ferries, which occasionally led to delays and discomfort. A few other people felt that communication regarding crown access or specific tour details could be improved, and some mentioned isolated incidents with staff that caused frustration.

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Location

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Service

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Staff

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This is a two-hour walking tour, no bathroom breaks or rest stops, so wear comfy shoes and check the weather. It was an incredible experience. Maddy is extremely knowledgeable and shares the area's hi... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Back in September I took my brother to see Alcatraz while in San Francisco for medical testing. While on the island my brother had a grand mal seizure (not out of the usual for him, but scary none the... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Online reservations were fairly easy to set up, and the website had very good information on how to get there, how early to arrive, etc. Personnel were quite knowledgeable and helpful as well. The Sta... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We found all the staff we interacted with helpful and pleasant. We will definitely be back as our plans did not include enough time to see all we wanted to see. We definitely recommend spending the... See more

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Company details

  1. Tour Operator
  2. Cultural Tours Provider
  3. Sightseeing Tour Agency
  4. Tour Agency
  5. Travel Agency

Written by the company

Explore the world by land or sea with an unforgettable City Experiences tour. Whether you hear the call of the water or want to keep your feet on solid ground, City Experiences has an adventure for you. Take a walking food tour with a menu of local flavors or cruise along stunning coastlines. Enjoy a dinner cruise on a yacht in San Francisco Bay or a stroll through Florence’s legendary art scene. Take an Ellis Island ferry to stand in the shadow of the Statue of Liberty, or see the jolly old London sights by bus and by river boat on the Thames. Our experiences are all about showing you the best of each of our destinations and are crafted to give you experiences to remember. Want something with a little more edge? Check out our day or night Alcatraz trips, where you’ll ferry from San Francisco to the unique historical National Park and explore the same hallways once traveled by the likes of Al Capone. And if you’re looking for water adventures, we’ve got you covered with City Cruises. A mist-shrouded Niagara Falls cruise, an exhilarating whale-watching excursion on Boston Harbor, a luxurious dining cruise, and more. No matter where you want to go, City Experiences has a trip that’ll stay with you.


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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

The boat expirience was fun and the…

The boat expirience was fun and the view for the sea was beautiful. I was kinda disappointed that we couldn't go on top of the statue for weather reasons, but it isn't the company's fault.

July 8, 2025
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Reply from cityexperiences.com

Hi Mimma, We're glad you enjoyed the boat experience and the sea view! We regret that the weather prevented access to the statue's top. Thank you for your understanding and positive feedback.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Hopefully timetable given for all exhibits

It would be better if the timetable for all exhibit is better informed. My experience was that the rose garden was closed before we arrived the pier, and we were only 15min away from the closing of some exhibit. It was a rush for a visit. Anyway the toured experience (on earphone) was a must-see tour which was very insightful and definitely recommended.

September 5, 2025
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Reply from cityexperiences.com

Hi Jovy, We appreciate your feedback. We're glad you enjoyed the tour. We're sorry the rose garden was closed and that you felt rushed. We will review how we communicate exhibit schedules to improve the visitor experience.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We mixed up our tour dates and showed…

We mixed up our tour dates and showed up a day early. The team was great! They referred us to the ticket office, and we were able to exchange the tickets for that day!! I know it was lucky that the tours were not full, but so grateful that the team there worked with us. They were all so nice!

July 1, 2025
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Reply from cityexperiences.com

We're happy to hear that the team was able to assist with exchanging your tickets. We appreciate you highlighting their exceptional service and are so grateful you enjoyed your experience. Thank you for your positive feedback!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Wonderful

The experience was great, safe, and on time. Everything went well!

July 15, 2025
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Reply from cityexperiences.com

Hi Lorena, We're happy to hear that your experience was great, safe, and on time. We appreciate you taking the time to leave us this positive feedback!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Safe cruise to the statue of Liberty

Even with the rain and the wind we felt safe to sit up top, all ferry’s ran on time and were efficient at unloading and loading.

September 25, 2025
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Reply from cityexperiences.com

Hi Maeanna, We're happy to hear that you felt safe and that our ferries were efficient, even with the weather conditions. Thank you for your positive feedback!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The boat service which as an NYC guide…

The boat service which as an NYC guide I take several times a week is a well oiled machine and the staff is always very helpful and supportive.

October 18, 2025
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Reply from cityexperiences.com

Hi Ronald, We're happy to hear that the boat service runs smoothly for you and that our staff is helpful. We appreciate your positive feedback and thank you for your time!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

you need to employ people who can…

you need to employ people who can manage the lines better. going in both directions, the lines were suddenly rearranged and the people in the back were suddenly moved to the front, being allowed to skip everyone. it's not ok.

And waiting an hour plus for a ferry isn't ok. You need more boats leaving Ellis Island. The line was unacceptably long.

October 15, 2025
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Reply from cityexperiences.com

Hello- We appreciate your feedback. We're sorry the line management and wait times impacted your visit. We will review our procedures to improve the queuing process and ferry frequency from Ellis Island.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

excellent

Management the trip to the island.

September 28, 2025
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Reply from cityexperiences.com

Hi Silvia, We're glad you enjoyed your experience! Thank you for your feedback.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Nice View!!

August 2, 2025
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Reply from cityexperiences.com

We're glad you enjoyed your experience. Thank you for your kind words!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

All around great

All around great. My mom who’s a disabled vet was treated exceptionally. They really cared that she got on and off safely. Highly recommend and you’ve got some great amazing gentlemen working there

October 12, 2025
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Reply from cityexperiences.com

Hi Rebecca, We're happy to hear that your mom was treated exceptionally well! We appreciate your recommendation and are so glad our team made her feel safe and cared for. Thanks for your positive feedback.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Nice experience with my parents

The whole process was easy to follow. It took us a few minutes to find the pier but we managed in time. The sail on the boat and the Alcatraz visit was without problem, we enjoyed it a lot with my parents. All personnel was friendly too.

May 7, 2025
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Reply from cityexperiences.com

Hi Silvie, We're happy to hear that the process was easy to follow and that you enjoyed your visit to Alcatraz with your parents. We appreciate your feedback regarding the pier's location and are glad you found it. We are also happy that our personnel was friendly.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Timely transport

Timely transport, Safe journey, frequent departures, sightseeing well organized, value for money

September 3, 2025
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Reply from cityexperiences.com

Hi Stefan, We're happy to hear that you found our transport timely and safe, with well-organized sightseeing and frequent departures. We appreciate your positive feedback and value assessment.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Quite honestly the trip had been long…

Quite honestly the trip had been long awaited for. However what I found ridiculous was the wait (over an hour and a half) from the immigrant island back to New York. My skin is still burned from that after already three months.

July 18, 2025
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Reply from cityexperiences.com

Noemi Garcia,

We regret the long wait returning from the island. We're sorry to hear about your skin burn and any discomfort this caused. We appreciate your feedback; we will review our procedures.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

The constant swarms of flies my not be…

The constant swarms of flies may not be the fault of the cruise line but made the experience quite unpleasant from one dock to the other. Fortunately, there was relief once indoors, but the experience left everyone feeling like they needed a shower.

September 11, 2025
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Reply from cityexperiences.com

Robert,

We appreciate your feedback and are sorry to hear about the flies. We recognize this made your experience less enjoyable while on the docks.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good

Easy to book

August 29, 2025
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Reply from cityexperiences.com

Hi Joseph, We're glad you enjoyed your experience! Thank you for your feedback.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Dishonest - Zero Customer Service

I purchased Adult Reserve with Pedestal tickets from Statue City Cruises for the Statue of Liberty but later upgraded to Crown Access tickets once they became available. Their own website clearly states that cancellations made 24+ hours before the visit qualify for a refund - which I did well in advance.

I emailed them twice requesting the refund, but received no reply either time. It’s frustrating that they advertise a refund policy and then ignore all attempts to contact them.

I only rebooked after reading their own terms, trusting I’d get a refund for the original tickets. Sadly, I’ve been completely ignored. Terrible communication and very disappointing experience - wouldn’t recommend booking directly through them.

***I can see that City Cruises reply to their Trustpilot reviews, so I hope they’ll also provide me with a direct email address to reach out privately if this was a genuine mistake and they wish to make amends.***

July 1, 2025
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Reply from cityexperiences.com

Hello Junaid, Thank you for taking the time to write about your experience. We’re disappointed to hear you were not satisfied with your recent visit and to understand the situation better, we’d like to have a team member personally connect with you. At your convenience, please contact us at 800-459-8105 or chat with us on https://www.cityexperiences.com/. Thank you again for your time.

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