New York City Immersive XR Bus Tour – XploreRide

Highlights

• Experience New York City’s history on an immersive XR bus tour
• Discover the city’s iconic landmarks through virtual reality
• See the New York Public Library, Grand Central, and the Brooklyn Bridge
• Enjoy a virtual journey through the New York City subway system
• Watch Times Square come to life with a special augmented reality finale

Description

Meet your guide at the bus stop on Broadway at West 51st Street and climb aboard a double-decker bus. Travel through 250 years of New York City history on an immersive bus experience created in celebration of America250. Guided by Liberty, the Spirit of Freedom, become part of the story as the real city blends with interactive XR worlds, music, narration, and visual effects. Discover six stories of freedom inspired by the New York Public Library, Grand Central Terminal, the Brooklyn Bridge, MoMA, Broadway, and Times Square. Enjoy panoramic views of Times Square from the upper deck of a double-decker bus. Take in the iconic billboards, bright lights, and vibrant atmosphere of one of New York City’s most famous landmarks. Travel back in time through a virtual recreation of historic New York City. See how the city’s streets, buildings, and atmosphere may have appeared in the past, all through the onboard XR experience. Experience Grand Central Terminal through an immersive virtual reality sequence. Explore a digitally recreated view of this iconic New York landmark as part of the onboard XR experience. Travel virtually across the Brooklyn Bridge through an immersive VR experience. Although the bus does not physically visit the bridge, enjoy a digitally recreated journey featuring one of New York City’s most recognizable landmarks. Step into a virtual recreation of the New York City subway system as part of the XR tour. This immersive segment allows you to experience the atmosphere of the subway without leaving the bus or entering an actual station. Discover a creative XR experience inspired by modern art and MoMA. Digital and interactive elements are presented during the bus tour. Museum admission, entry, and a physical stop at MoMA are not included. Experience the excitement of Broadway through an immersive virtual reality sequence featuring the energy, lights, and theatrical atmosphere of New York’s world-famous theater district. This experience takes place virtually as part of the onboard XR tour. As the tour reaches Times Square, the real-world view is transformed through a special augmented reality finale. Watch the iconic lights and billboards come to life through digital effects, concluding the XR journey with a memorable surprise.

Includes

Use of a VR/XR headset during the tour Immersive double-decker bus experience Interactive XR worlds Music and narration Visual effects Stories of freedom inspired by iconic NYC landmarks All applicable fees and taxes

Excludes

Admission to landmarks and attractions Hotel pickup and drop-off Food and drinks Gratuities Personal expenses

Important Information

• Not wheelchair accessible Service animals allowed Guests should stop using the headset immediately if they experience dizziness, nausea, visual discomfort, or disorientation. Maximum of 40 travellers

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund