A New Way to Experience New York
Experience New York City like never before with XploreRide NYC, the world’s first ride attraction that blends real Manhattan streets with immersive Extended Reality (XR). Board the top deck of our double-decker bus just minutes from Times Square for a thrilling 45-minute journey through time. Guided by Liberty, you’ll witness legendary landmarks like Grand Central Terminal and the New York Public Library transform with layered digital visuals. This groundbreaking, family-friendly sightseeing adventure brings NYC’s vibrant history to life.
What is XR?
Extended reality adds digital visuals to the real world instead of replacing it. You still see the actual streets of New York while scenes and stories appear through the headset.
What’s Included
- Special XR headset for guests ages 7+
- Audio Guide
- 45-minute double-decker sightseeing experience
Meeting point & boarding area
Broadway & West 51st Street
Midtown Manhattan, next to McDonald’s. Look for XploreRide staff at the boarding area.
Please complete check-in at least 10 minutes before departure.
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A 45-minute ride through ten chapters of New York.
1Prologue
The journey begins2New York Public Library
Freedom of knowledge3New York in the late 1800s
Step back in time4Grand Central Terminal
Freedom of movement5Brooklyn Bridge
Freedom to pursue possibilities6New York City Subway
Beneath the streets7Museum of Modern Art
Freedom of expression8Broadway
Freedom to dream9Times Square
Freedom to be yourself10Finale
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Is this VR?
No — it’s XR. A VR headset replaces what you see. With XR, the real streets of New York stay in front of you, and the story appears on top of them. You are looking at the actual city the whole time.
Where do we meet?
Broadway & West 51st Street, next to McDonald’s — a 3-minute walk from Times Square. Look for XploreRide staff at the boarding area. Please check in at least 10 minutes before departure.
How long is the ride?
45 minutes on board. Allow about 60 minutes in total including check-in.
Are there age restrictions?
The XR experience is for ages 7 and up. Guests under 18 must be accompanied by an adult 18 or older.
Ages 4–6 ride free with a seat, but are not given an XR headset. Ages 0–3 may ride as infants without a seat or headset.
Is there a guide on board?
This is not a traditional guided tour. Liberty narrates the story through your headset, and onboard staff are there to help.
Is there a restroom on the bus?
No. There are no restrooms on board, and guests stay seated for the full 45 minutes.
Can I bring luggage, a stroller or a pet?
No. Seating is on the upper deck and boarding requires stairs, so large luggage, wheelchairs, strollers and pets cannot be accommodated. Small personal belongings are fine.
Can I bring food or drinks?
No. Food and drinks are not permitted on board.
I have a health concern. Can I ride?
Guests with a history of photosensitive seizures, serious medical conditions, or under the influence of alcohol cannot participate. If you are pregnant, elderly, or have binocular vision, heart or mental health conditions, please consult your physician first.
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An ordinary double-decker bus waits in Midtown. Put on the headset, and it becomes a gateway between the city in front of you and a world layered on top of it.
✓Guided by Liberty, the spirit of the Statue of Liberty✓Real landmarks: Times Square, the New York Public Library, Grand Central Terminal✓Time travel to the 1880s, Broadway-inspired scenes, and an interactive finale✓The world’s first ride attraction to blend real New York with XR -
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Ages 7 and up for the XR headset. Ages 4–6 ride free with a seat but are not given a headset. Ages 0–3 ride as infants with no seat or headset.
Upper deck seating only. Boarding requires stairs. Wheelchairs and strollers are not permitted, and guests must be able to board and disembark independently.
Guests may not leave the bus during the 45-minute tour, and there are no restroom facilities on board.
Guests with a history of photosensitive seizures, serious medical conditions, or under the influence of alcohol are not permitted to participate.
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Cancellations made at least 24 hours prior to the scheduled tour departure will receive a full refund.