Aerial Tramway Tour: Roosevelt Island for the best Panoramic Views

What to see on Roosevelt Island

After the tram ride, we will walk to the southernmost tip of the island and visit the beautiful and peaceful 4 Freedoms Park dedicated to President Franklin D. Roosevelt. The park was inaugurated in 2012 and is a tribute to the life and vision of Franklin D. Roosevelt as the son of the city of New York, and as a beloved President who with great courage fought to preserve and strengthen, in difficult moments, our Democracy.

The 4 Freedom Park at Roosevelt Island

The 4 Freedoms Park takes its name from the speech given by President FDR in 1941 to the State of the Union when He spoke of the four fundamental freedoms that people all around the world should have:

• Freedom of speech
• Freedom of worship
• Freedom from want
• Freedom from fear

Along the way to the 4 Freedoms Park, and later throughout the memorial, you will enjoy some of the most beautiful views of Midtown Manhattan with the iconic buildings of New York such as The Empire, The Chrysler Building, The United Nations Building, The American Copper Building, and of course The Queensboro Bridge. We will also have the opportunity to photograph the other ‘bank’ of the East River, that of Long Island City, with the famous symbol, now officially a Landmark, of the Pepsi-Cola. We'll walk around the FDR Memorial right to the southernmost tip of Roosevelt Island to get 360-degree views of the city and the East River.

Before leaving Roosevelt Island, time permitting, we will stop by the Blackwell House, one of New York's oldest homes dating back to 1796 when the island was still called Manning's Island (later the island was called Blackwell's Island and then Welfare Island). At the end of the tour, you can stay on the island for more photo-opportunities, or return to the tram or take the subway (F Train).

Roosevelt Island and The Four Freedoms Park

 

• 2.30 hour Tour on Foot of Roosevelt Island and The Four Freedoms Park
• Professional Tour Guide

• Public Transportation
• Gratuities
• Pick-up & Drop-off in Hotel

Tour Price: $56.25 per person (price based on 4 participants)

Location meeting Point:
By the Plaza Hotel & The Pulitzer Fountain (5th Avenue between 59th & 58th Street)
This tour ends at the Roosevelt Island Tramway (on Roosevelt Island) or the F Train Subway Station on Roosevelt Island.
Opening Dates: everyday, Year-round
Hours: Departure 9:00am and 3:00pm
Closing Dates: Thanksgiving - December 25th - January 1st

• WEATHER NOTICE: All Walking Tours are performed rain or shine, please check the weather and dress appropriately. It is at the discretion of the operator in case of extreme weather conditions or for reasons of force majeure to decide to cancel the tour or to postpone it to a later date. If the alternative date is not conducive to the customer, the tour will be refunded completely.
• Please note that all venues included in the tour description, including, but not limited to, restaurants, attractions, and museums may change without prior notice.

 

Inclusions: As outlined in the "Included in the Price"
Exclusions: Everything else not specifically outlined in the "Included in the Price"
Booking Fees: Please note all reservations are subject to a 2.5% booking fee - This 2.5% Booking Fee is applied to all sales and is never refundable.
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