My sister and her boyfriend were visiting and we decided to make a day in NYC. Four of us went on the 3 hour full island tour, narrated by an older man with silvery gray hair and bright blue eyes. The tour guide was fantastic and pointed out landmarks, bridges, and interesting facts about the island. He even had hints for remembering the order of the first 3 bridges on the East River (B-M-W stands for Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Williamsburg). It was a great value at $35 per ticket. A little hint for picking your seat...left hand side at the front of the boat!
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