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New York Art Trip – Bus Tour from Ottawa

March 20 – 23, 2025 

Our new york bus tour from ottawa is offered every march since 1993. three nights and four days in midtown manhattan visiting top art museums and galleries. pick-up location for participants from the kingston area. participants from the us can join us on our way to nyc or at our hotel..

New York Bus Tour from Ottawa

Our New York Bus Tour from Ottawa, New York Art Trip , offered since 1993 is devoted to top art museums and contemporary art galleries. An art trip to NYC open to everyone from artists of all levels and art students to art lovers and lifelong learners. It is suitable for independent travelers too. We offer accommodation in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, a flexible schedule, the opportunity to travel with a group of like-minded adults, the services of an art historian on board, and affordable prices.

New York Art Trip is so popular that we have a return rate of 76%. After a long winter, what a better way to recharge your creative batteries?

Our New York Bus Tour from Ottawa is a great opportunity to visit a marvelous array of art exhibits ranging from classical and modern to the contemporary and the “very now”! We visit the MoMa, the Met, the Guggenheim, the Brooklyn, the Whitney, the Frick and the Chelsea Galleries. Our trip lasts three nights and four days, leaving from Ottawa to NYC on Thursday early morning and returning from NYC to Ottawa on Sunday night. We have two pick up locations in Ottawa, the Byward Market and IKEA.

Participants from the Kingston area can join us at a parking lot very close to the Thousand Islands Tax & Duty Free Store in Lansdowne, just before crossing the border. Participants from the US can join us on our way to NYC or at our hotel.

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During our three-night New York Bus Tour from Ottawa, we stay at a beautifully located hotel in Midtown Manhattan on 35th Street  between 5th and 6th Avenues (Hilton Garden Inn 35th St) . You can have breakfast in one of the coffee shops nearby. For lunch and dinner, you will find plenty of options, from food trucks and Museum cafés to restaurants for every taste and budget.

Price per person of New York Art Trip 2025 varies depending on the type of accommodation as follows:

• Quad: CAD$ 745
• Triple: CAD$ 835
• Double: CAD$ 1000
• Single CAD$ 1455

Price includes:

• Three nights at the Hilton Garden Inn 35th St (between 5th and 6th Avenues)
• Transportation by bus Ottawa-New York-Ottawa
• Transportation by bus to all museums and sites on schedule
• The services of an art historian on board as resource person
• Art talk before departure

We make group reservations for the busiest museums and exhibits, so our participants can enjoy fast entrances and reduced group fares. However, all museums are optional, and participants are free to visit New York City at their own pace.

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Take a bite of the Big Apple, with tour highlights including a guided tour of New York City, a scenic dinner cruise, a visit to the 9/11 Memorial and Museum, a behind the scenes tour of Radio City Music Hall, a bird's eye view of the city from Top of the Rock, and more. Make your reservation early on this popular getaway!

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Meet your travelling companions and enjoy a scenic drive through the rolling hills of New York and Pennsylvania. Spend the next four nights just outside Manhattan in a quiet New Jersey neighbourhood.

This morning, a local guide joins us for a tour of New York's most famous sights, including Times Square, Central Park, Fifth Avenue, SoHo, the Financial District, and more. After free time for lunch, we'll take a trip back in time to the art deco era and take a tour of Radio City Music Hall. This magnificent facility, nicknamed the Showplace of the Nation, has been restored to its original opulence, and the stories and history are fascinating. On this guided tour, discover at deco masterpieces, learn the secrets of the great stage, and meet a Rockette.This evening, dinner is included at one of our favourite NYC restaurants.

Our favourite spot to see New York City from a bird's eye view is at the Top of the Rock, high atop the Rockefeller Center. A gift from John D. Rockefeller to Manhattan as a place for locals and visitors to marvel at the city he loved, it's the very best place to see the city from above. Then, take in the sights and sounds of iconic Times Square. The afternoon is free for you to explore of your own.

This morning, we visit the incredible 9/11 Memorial and Museum. The museum's 110,000 square feet of exhibition space is located within the archaeological heart of the World Trade Center site, telling the story of 9/11 through multimedia displays, archives, and a collection of monumental and authentic artifacts. It provides a link to the events of 9/11, while preserving intimate stories of loss, compassion, reckoning, and recovery. This afternoon, the coach will make convenient drop-offs at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, The Museum of Natural History, and Central Park. Each has facilities for lunch on your own, or you can choose a restaurant in the surrounding area. This evening, board the cruise boat where you'll have the chance to dine, dance, and see Manhattan from the water. The three-hour cruise takes you by the Freedom Tower, the Statue of Liberty, and spectacular views as the sun sets and the city's lights come to life.

Enjoy a scenic drive today, travelling through New York and Pennsylvania, crossing the border back into Ontario by late afternoon.

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Five ways to get to New York City from Ottawa: Bus, train and more

So you want to start spreading the news. Take a bite out of the Big Apple. Wake up in the city that never sleeps. You get the picture—you want to go to New York City. Great choice! It’s one of my favourite cities on the planet, and I try to get there at least once a year.

There’s just one small problem: Manhattan is a little over 700km from Ottawa—not exactly around the corner. Here are five options for covering the distance.

For the budget-conscious: The bus

If you are tall, claustrophobic or prone to motion sickness, I wouldn’t recommend this option. I did it once, on a school trip, and had a blast—but I was 21 and much more flexible, in every sense of the word, than I am now. But if the idea of 11-plus hours on the road doesn’t faze you, here’s the good news: You can do the whole trip return for around $200 on Greyhound from Montreal (prices vary depending on the route and time of day). The slight wrinkle: You’ll have to get yourself to Montreal first. ( Orleans Express has multiple trips daily from Ottawa to Montreal, as does VIA Rail .) Several tour companies, including Ottawa Valley Tours and Travac Tours , offer bus tour packages from Ottawa to NYC that include accommodation.

For the laid-back: The train

It’s no faster than the bus, and it frequently runs late. The food is cafeteria quality at best. But you can get up and walk around, and the views of the Hudson River are spectacular. This is life aboard The Adirondack , the Amtrak train from Montreal to New York City. The price is right (starting at about US$140 return), but you’ll also need to get from Ottawa to Montreal, so that’s extra money and time. (See tips in the previous section.)

All this being said, I have a lot of warm and fuzzy nostalgia for this train. There’s something uniquely lulling about watching the scenery unfurl outside your window for hours on end. Bring a stack of magazines, a few gadgets (there’s free, if sometimes intermittent, wi-fi) and a cooler of food (we used to stock up at Zabar’s deli in Manhattan for the trip home).

For the efficient: The car-train combination

New York City is very well served by an extensive web of commuter train lines, including the Hudson Line of the Metro-North Railroad , which runs along the eastern shore of the Hudson River. Conveniently, many of those stations offer cheap long-term parking. Several times, my husband and I have driven to Beacon, 600km from Ottawa and a 90-minute train ride north of Manhattan, ditched the car and hopped a train into the city. Beacon is handy because the station is easy to reach from I-87 (see directions on the station’s web page ). The Croton-Harmon station is another good option, mainly because it has a huge parking garage.

For the frequent flyer: Plane

Yes, you can fly to New York; I’ve done it several times. But it isn’t that much faster than the car-train combination and it’s a lot more expensive (expect to pay at least $600 return unless you get a sweet seat sale). As well as the usual air travel hurdles (security lines, weather delays), you’ll face the added hassle of getting into Manhattan from your chosen airport. For a city where many residents don’t have cars, New York’s three airports (Newark Liberty, La Guardia and JFK) are surprisingly poorly served by public transit. Sure, it exists, but it’s slow.

From Newark, for instance, many travellers take the Air Train to the nearby Newark airport train station, then switch onto an Amtrak or NJ Transit train to get to Manhattan’s PennStation, then catch a cab or subway to their hotel. If you’re hauling luggage, it can be a bit of a pain. Alternatively, you can take a bus or splurge on a taxi, but those options can be even slower than the train, as you’ll need to travel into Manhattan via one of the city’s many congested bridges or tunnels.

For the adrenalin junkie: Car

Logically, there’s absolutely no reason you can’t drive directly from Ottawa to Manhattan. But … I’ve driven in Boston. I’ve driven in L.A. and San Francisco. Heck, I’ve driven in Montreal. In rush hour . But for many years, you could not have paid me enough to drive in Manhattan, where drivers appear to have two speeds: “race car” and “stopped and honking.” Parking, if you can find it, is heinously expensive. Every street is like a video game clogged with delivery vans, kamikaze cabbies, weaving cyclists and jaywalking pedestrians. I was nervous, to put it mildly.

Then I signed up to do the Five Boro Bike Ride , an epic 64km ride through all five boroughs of New York City, and I wanted to bring my own bike. I thought about parking in Beacon, as described above, but the prospect of wrangling a bike and luggage (even a big knapsack) on various commuter trains and subways seemed impractical. So I took a big breath, put on my big-girl shoes and drove straight into downtown Manhattan.  In rush hour .

To be honest, it wasn’t so bad. At that time of day, everyone just seemed resigned to the fact that they were going to be moving slowly. And since everyone was moving slowly, it wasn’t too hair-raising to change lanes and make turns. I got to my hotel pretty smoothly, all things considered. And the hotel had inexpensive (well, by NYC standards) valet parking, at about US$25 a day. So once I’d unloaded my bike and my gear, the nice valet handled the logistics of parking. (Sadly, that hotel is now closed, otherwise I’d be delighted to recommend it.)

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Awesome piece. I have been thinking about going to NYC and this article is both timely and useful. It is clear to me that the car-train combination is the best option, one I had not even considered before.

I’m pretty new to this website but have become quite a fan as I felt I had seen everything around Ottawa and had nowhere else to go for day trips, so I very muchI welcome the ideas on this site.

Thank you, Laura!

Thanks so much, Juliana! I’m really glad you liked the post and found it useful. There are lots of other Metro-North stations to choose from, as well; we’ve always just found that Beacon works well for us.

And it’s great that you like the website–thanks! If there’s ever anything you’d like me to cover, let me know and I’ll do my best.

Enjoy NYC if you go!

Cheers, Laura

We drove from Ottawa for Canadian Thanksgiving last year. It was an easy drive but we left after work on the Thursday so spent the night about 3/4 of the way there, at an Interstate offramp hotel (can’t remember where but it was about 2 hours outside the city). So, add the expense of a hotel. We cruised into Manhattan mid-Friday morning though, hitting highway speeds along Harlem River Drive until our hotel by the UN. Easy drive, but ya it kills 2 days of your trip.

That’s a good point that I forgot to mention, Scott–it’s easy to split the drive into two days, because there are lots of places to stop.

Hi! Just found this blog and love it!

Have you ever driven to Syracuse and taken the Amtrak from there? It’s about a 5 and a half hour ride and very pretty in the fall. You can park at the train station in Syracuse for about $8 a day. The train ticket was very inexpensive as well, I don’t recall the exact price but it was around 200 for 2 people return. It takes you right into Penn Station.

It makes for a bit of a long travel day but definitely worth the effort. The Amtrak experience was quite pleasant compared to Via Rail.

I’m really glad you like the blog–thanks so much! How did you come across it, by the way? It’s still pretty new, and I’m always trying to figure out ways to promote it.

I’ve never thought of going through Syracuse, but that’s a great idea. I’ll have to try that the next time! Syracuse is also a fun place to spend a day or two, so that would be a bonus.

Since moving to Ottawa from NB, I have wanted to travel to NYC but didn’t quite know the best way to do so. This post will be very useful for my first ever trip to the Big Apple in the near future!

Glad to help! Enjoy the trip. NYC is actually quite accessible from Ottawa, and it is one of my favourite places in the world to visit.

The drive is fantastic! Parliament Hill to the bridge at Ivy Lea, one and a quarter hours. Border to NY/ Pennsylvania State Line south of Binghampton, two and a half hours. Pennsylvania State Line to Scranton and left turn to Delaware Water Gap, one and a quarter hours. Delaware Water Gap to George Washington Bridge and Manhattan, one and a quarter hours. Total travel time 6 hours and fifteen minutes. If you had a huge gas tank and didn’t have to stop to gas up, you could do it in six hours even.

Wow, that’s a route I’d never considered, Robert, and it sounds like a good one. Thanks for the tip, Robert!

I did not realize that Greyhound had discontinued it’s Ottawa-Syracuse-NYC run. Sad to see it gone.

It does still exist, but you have to transfer in Syracuse at 2am. You can also transfer in Montreal at some more human times of the day.

Hi, We took the train through the Adirondacks from Montreal to NYC a few summers ago. I agree that it is relaxing but it is very slow. It was a 14 hour train ride with a high number of stops. On our way back, it turned into a 21 hour ordeal because shortly after crossing the Canadian border, the train stopped due to mechanical issues and once resolved, we couldn’t finish the trip because the employees had been working too long as per their union rules. They had to bring buses from Montreal to finish the ride. We got into Montreal in the early morning hours.

Next time, we’ll use your drive/train combo.

Yes, the Amtrak train can definitely be slow. It often gets delayed at the border, too. But 21 hours–yikes! I think the longest it ever took me was 11.

Hi Robert Watt,

Would you mind sharing the Google map for your route suggested please!

Here’s the route I usually take to drive from Ottawa to Beacon NY. I think this link will work! https://goo.gl/maps/PLFcaXWhtGp3GTSSA

This is a great article, thanks! I just saw the blog in capital parent, and am looking forward to reading more posts, this is the first one I read. we love to go on road trips and always looking for interesting places! Been to NYC many times, and am intrigued by the Drive/Train option! I’ve always driven and parked, and have not had any problems driving in Manhattan and parking on the street or a garage. I’ve found that you can go online to certain websites, to find the best deal for parking and print out a voucher for the time you go, and it can cut your parking rates by 50%! Last time we paid $100 for 5 days I think which is not too bad for Manhattan. I’ve never done it myself but a friend of mine drives to Staten Island (avoids Manhattan) and parks at the ferry terminal and takes the ferry. I believe it’s $8 a day for parking and the Staten Island ferry is free, and drops you off on the tip of Manhattan near Battery Park. There is a subway line not too far. So there is a drive/boat option as well!

I’m glad you enjoyed the post, Mike–thanks! And these are great tips for getting to NYC. It would never have occurred to me to drive to Staten Island, but that sounds like a useful option! If there are destinations you’d like to see covered on the blog, don’t hesitate to drop me a line–I’ll do my best. And watch the site in the next week or two for posts about New Hampshire and Boston.

Good idea this blog…one idea would be to always attach list of recurring things that are fun, so we could send it to incoming guests…I.e. Kids like experimental farm barn, ferry across to Museum of history, changing of guard etc…you’d get more traffic. Also, do you tweet to get people over to your site?

Thanks, Nancy–that’s an excellent idea! I will start work on such a list. And I do indeed tweet (@ottawaroadtrips).

My 23 year old daughter Letasha and I spontaneously roadtripped to NY city in 2012. She was driving and did an excellent job considering we were navigating the route and the city using only a map and compass!

Your depiction of their drivers is totally accurate! 2 modes; speedcar or honking.. so much honking!! The whole driving into Manhattans experience was nerve wracking for my brave and ambitious daughter, it didn’t help that everytime I’d see a landmark I’d exclaim OMG in excitement while she was focused on navigating the sea of intense honking racecar driver wannabes 😉 and think my OMG meant “watch out!!” Not to mention her exaggerated fear of heights and bridges which made driving over the bridge with all of this crazy traffic a bit of a nightmare for her.

She drove through New Jersey, Manhattan and to our final destination Brooklyn like a pro! Once in Brooklyn we parked it for a week!

It was well worth the adrenaline rush. New York city and Brooklyn are beautiful cities to visit! We toured the city using maps, compass and the subway and bought a 2 day pass giving us access to hop on hop off tour buses which we highly recommend. However try to avoid using the subway during rush hours, wow that’s a whole other crazy story!

We saw and experienced so many things including President Obama and the impressive motorcade arriving to the Tonight Show and most must see including the timeless Time Square, Central Park, Empire State Building, Statue of liberty and so much more!!!

It was so exciting and vibrant that I drove back to Canada through the mad honking speed car drivers wannabes by myself… my daring adventurer daughter decided she liked it so much she stayed behind and moved in with friends she made and got a job in Brooklyn.

A great road trip adventure indeed 🙂

Wow! A road trip that ends with someone moving to another country is an epic road trip, indeed! Sounds like you two had an AMAZING time!

Since writing this post, I have actually driven in Manhattan once…and lived to tell the tale. 😊

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Hello – My daughter and I just did the drive train combo (went to Beacon) and loved it. I’m not so sure we couldn’t have driven in to Manhattan and managed parking for the same price or less (we were only there two nights), but we loved the no hassle factor, and we felt like the train ride itself along the Hudson, and arriving into Grand Central would be a major part of the whole adventure. It all went as planned, and it was fun to see a ridiculous amount of Yankees fans at all the train stops, making their way in for a championship game. I’d have never even thought about this option if I hadn’t found this blog and I’m so glad I did!!

That’s great to hear, Jenn–glad the post was helpful and that you had a great trip! The train really is a relaxing way to do it.

Love your blog & newsletters!

We moved our son to school in NYC by driving. Stayed up in Harlem at the Aloft as it was in walking distance of his apartment, About a six hour drive. The only ‘clog’ was at the George Washington Bridge (toll, bring US dollars). Once on the Island, there’s free parking on the streets! Depending on length of stay, you may have to move your car. Not sure if we would drive into the Entertainment District but outside of it, easy peasy – would do it again as timewise, it’s just as fast as flying or the train and you control your time.

Thanks, Heather–I’m so glad to hear you enjoy Ottawa Road Trips!

I agree re driving into NYC. I avoided doing it for many years, until I needed to bring my bike into Manhattan for the 5 Boro Bike Tour. Once I’d done it once, I felt confident I could do it a gain. But you’re right–the bridges into Manhattan are BRUTAL. I think it took me over an hour to drive the last 10km from New Jersey to my hotel.

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Day 1: Ottawa - New York

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In the morning, departure from the hotel towards Manhattan. Take a cruise around the Statue of Liberty as well as the famous Brooklyn bridge, Manhattan bridge, and Williamsburg bridge. Take advantage of the magnificent view on Ellis Island and a complete view on Manhattan.

Then, walk on Walt Street where you can find the Federal Hall, the Stock Exchange of New York, the Charging Bull, and the One World Trade Center to have a panoramic view on the island of Manhattan. Later, visit the Intrepid Sea, Air, and Space Museum to explore the marin and aerospace military history of the United States. You can find the Intrepid aircraft carrier, le Growler submarine, and the spacial ship USS Entreprise built by NASA.

Free time in Manhattan island. Return to hotel at night.

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Day 3: new york, day 4: new york --- woodbury outlet mall --- ottawa.

We will go to Woodbury Outlet Mall stop by duty-free shop for a while and arrive in Ottawa in the evening.

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V. SEAT ASSIGNMENT 1. All seats will be per-assigned after payment according to the date of reservation. 2. Due to Motor-coach insurance Policy, all passengers over 2 years of age must purchase a ticket in order to occupy a seat for the travel within Canada; and passengers for all ages (even under 2 years old) must purchase a ticket in order to occupy a seat for the travel to the USA.

VI, TRAVEL INSURANCE Travel Agency is not responsible for any accidents that occur on or during the tour. It is strongly recommended that passengers should buy travel insurance before departure. For more information, please consult our travel agent

VII, RESPONSIBLITIES 1. Travel Agency acts only as an agent. We reserve the right to substitute hotels, and alter itinerary, withdraw any tour and make any desirable alteration for the convenience of the operation of the tour. Travel Agency reserves the right to cancel the tour prior to departure for any reason. By accepting tour policy, passenger should agree that Travel Agency shall hold no responsibilities in itinerary alterations, delays or cancellation strikes, sickness, theft, loss, accidents, weather or any other causes. 2. All baggage and personal belongings are at all times at the passengers' own risk. The carriers, hotels and other suppliers who provide services on tour are independent contractors, as such, their security policies will be respected. 3. Travel Agency shall be responsible for the passengers for supplying the services and accommodations described in the brochure, except where such services cannot be supplied or the itinerary used is changed due to delays or other causes of whatever kind or nature beyond the control of Concord Tour. In such circumstances, Travel Agency will do its best to supply comparable services, accommodations and itineraries and there shall be no refund in this connection. 4. Passengers are responsible to observe the laws, regulations, orders and/or requirements of countries visited. Travel Agency assumes no responsibility for any passenger rejected to enter the countries visited. In such circumstances, there shall be no refund for the unused portion of the tour. 5. Passengers are required to respect the tour schedule. Each passenger should get to the scheduled pickup point 15 minutes prior to the departure time. On or during the tour, if any one fails to show up on time, the maximum waiting time will be 15 minutes. If no show-up, unused services will be neither refundable nor exchangeable. 6. Travel Agency is pleased to accept requests of individual arrivals or departures for independent travelers, however, Travel Agency will not be responsible for any loss sustained by passengers for any missed portion of your or hotel accommodation caused by traffic delay or delay in any nature. 7. Travel Agency reserves the right to refuse to carry anyone who conducts himself or herself in such a way so that his or her behavior is disturbing to either the tour or other passengers to such as extent that could interrupt the tour. According, we are not responsible for passenger's conduct after the completion of the tour. Should any passenger be asked to leave the tour, the balance of the tour fee will not be refunded.

VIII, DISCLAIMER 1. Travel Agency constantly strives to improve tour itineraries and features. If such improvements can be made, or unforeseen circumstances which is beyond our control, Travel Agency reserves the right to make changes such as to vary itineraries, to substitute hotels, to cancel or re-schedule tour departure as deemed to be appropriate. Furthermore tour price will be adjusted according to the extension or abridgment of travel period. Passengers shall not use this as an excuse for an objection. 2. Tour prices are based on costs of airfares, hotel rates, transportation charges, admission fees, and exchange rates at time of press, said tour price might be subject to change without notice. Should any of these cost changes, Travel Agency reserves the right to adjust the tour price before tour departure, total amount of adjustment may up to 75%. Nevertheless, this does not apply to passengers with full payment at time of adjustment. 3. For USA tours, valid Passport (valid for 6 months after the return date) and valid visas (Canadian and American) are required (except countries in the Visa Waiver Program). The traveler who been refused entry by customs because of personal travel documents problems will be obliged to leave the group from U.S. border and the return fee will afford by their own. Your reservation with us for all the tours confirms that you have read, understood and agreed to each and all of the above conditions and limits on responsibility.

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NEW YORK ART TRIP

“This is a wonderful way for a concentrated taste of art in New York, presented by enthusiastic and knowledgeable people. And the other guests were lovely, too.” (L. Bennett, Ottawa, New York Art Trip 2019)

New York Bus Tour from Ottawa | For everyone

March 20 to 23, 2025 , new york trip from ottawa, our new york tour from ottawa is offered every march. four days in midtown manhattan visiting top art museums and the chelsea galleries with a group of art lovers and an art historian on board. as one of our recurrent participants said,” great value for money and total immersion in the world of contemporary art” ., tour overview:.

Our bus tour to New York City from Ottawa has been offered every March since 1993.  It is open to everyone, from art students and artists of all levels to art lovers and lifelong learners. We offer two pick-up locations in Ottawa. Participants from the Kingston and Toronto areas are welcome to join us at the Thousand Islands Duty-Free Store on the Canadian side. Also, attendees from the US or other countries, can meet us at our hotel in NYC.

Our annual trip to New York from Ottawa is so popular that we have a return rate of 76%. Furthermore, we have many recurrent participants who have joined us more than ten times already. Why? We offer accommodations in Midtown Manhattan, transportation to all museums and sites on schedule, a flexible schedule, affordable prices, a fun learning environment, and the opportunity to travel with a group of like-minded adults and an art historian as a resource person ( Prof. Yves M. Larocque ).

New York Art Trip lasts three nights and four days. It always starts on a Thursday morning and ends on a Sunday night. We visit the MoMa, the Metropolitan Art Museum, the Guggenheim, the the Brooklyn, the Whitney, and the Chelsea Galleries. Besides the amazing permanent collections of these museums, every year we find an array of art exhibitions ranging from the neoclassical and modern to the contemporary and “very now”. All visits are optional. Participants have the option to either follow our schedule or visit the sites of their choice.

• Coach deluxe transportation Ottawa- New York-Ottawa
• Three-night accommodation at the Hilton Garden Inn 35th St. (between 5th and 6th avenues)
• Coach deluxe transportation to all museums on schedule
• An art talk before departure for our New York Tour from Ottawa
• The services of an art historian on board

Price for New York Trip 2025 (March 20 to 23)

Price per person of New York Art Trip 2023 varies depending on the type of accommodation as follows:

• Quad: CAD$ 745
• Triple: CAD$ 835
• Double: CAD$ 1000
• Single CAD$ 1455

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New York City – 4 Day Tour – Hilton

Over 25,000 satisfied travelers have taken our spectacular NYC tour to date!  

The New York Hilton Midtown offers one of the best locations in Manhattan.  The hotel is located at the Rockefeller Center, steps from Broadway theaters and Times Square, Central Park and a multitude of museums.  It is also a block from Fifth Avenue and its world famous shopping. Travac’s 3 night escape to New York is one of our most popular tours, and sells out fast. Early booking is your ONLY way to guarantee a spot on this fabulous tour!

The New York Hilton is also an elegant refuge where you can retreat and recharge after your day in Manhattan.  Spacious guest rooms offer stylish modern décor featuring wall to wall windows with city and street views of New York. These comfortable rooms are appointed with a marble bath, hair dryer, iron, ironing board, safe, in-room thermostat control, 37-inch HDTV with HD channels and guide, on-demand HD entertainment and two telephones with voice mail.  As a Travac client you will also receive free wifi throughout the hotel.

Join us in 2024 and take a bite out of the Big Apple! Book now to guarantee a spot!

Dates and pricing for 2024:

June 28-july 1, september 13-16, october 25-28.

Total selling price including all taxes:

Double occupancy: $1299 per person ($1189 + taxes of $110).

Triple/quadruple occupancy: $1259 per person ($1149 + taxes of $110).

Single occupancy: $2039 ($1929 + taxes of $110).

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Double occupancy:  $1479 per persoon ($1369 + taxes of $110).

Triple/quadruple occupancy: $1439 per person ($1329 + taxes of $110).

Single occupancy: $2399 ($2289 + taxes of $110).

Travac also offers 5 day, 4 night packages to the Hilton.  For more information on these tours, please click here .

Tour Itinerary

Arrive at your booked departure point (coach starts at Westgate Mall) to board the coach 30 minutes before departure. Check in with your Travac Tours Director with your valid passport (or other ID).

Coach departs Westgate Mall at 6:15 am.

A washroom and lunch stop (in USA) will be made en-route. Arrival into NYC is typically around 430pm.Your hotel for the next 3 nights is the New York Hilton Midtown (1335 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 212-586-7000). Your Travac Tours Director will take you on a short familiarization walk as far as the TKTS booth and Times Square. You will be free then to explore your surroundings for the balance of your day.

8:30am – This morning you will depart on your motor coach for a 4-hour city tour of Manhattan with a local guide. Your city tour will provide you with a general orientation of this great city. The tour will take you to many neighbourhoods of Manhattan that may include Chinatown, Soho, Little Italy, the Greenwich Village, Grand Central, Chelsea, and Central Park. Photo opportunities off the coach and a few short walks will be made along the way. Hotel and other drop off points will be offered after the tour. Your afternoon is free to explore on your own. Take in a matinee, a museum or just walk the streets to explore all the options this fascinating city has to offer.

Today is a leisure day to explore and choose what you want to do. We can suggest a visit to one of Manhattan’s great museums, such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Founded in 1870, the museum now comprises of over 236 galleries with over a million artifacts. Manhattan has over 80 museums. You might want to take in more of Central Park, rent a bike, or head to Macys for some retail therapy… the choice is yours to discover this amazing city.

An optional excursion will be offered today- your Travac Tours Director will advise you of the tour(s) and the cost – payment in USD and cash only($).

This morning, you will again be free to explore Manhattan on your own.

You may keep your room until we check out.

12:30pm – Departure time from the hotel – A washroom, dinner, and duty-free stop (all in USA) will be made en-route.

Approximate arrival time at Westgate Shopping Centre (10:30PM).

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Please note that you are required to have a valid Canadian passport with you. Non-Canadians may require a visa to enter the U.S. It is your responsibility to ensure that you have such a document if required. Any other nationality other than Canadian persons must identify themselves to the booking agent for verification of documents required.

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I went many times with them with my daughters to the USA and Canada. Perfect planning and guidance thank you.

- Ma Yukun 2023-10-13 via Google reviews

On October 7, three of us followed Wang Dong from Midearth Travel Inc. to Mont Tremblant.  Everyone was still immersed in the beautiful scenery of Lakeview Tremblant. The one-day trip ended with warm applause from everyone. Tour guide Wang Dong’s warm and thoughtful service made everyone look forward to meeting us next time.

- Ting Liu 2023-9-7 via Google reviews

The five of us happily ended the two-day tour of 1000 Islands - Toronto - Niagara Falls guided by Mr. Dong Wang. The enthusiastic and responsible Dong Wang made us not waste a single minute. Every time we went to a scenic spot, there was an accurate explanation from Dong Wang. We all traveled happily and finished the visit. Despite the hot weather, the guide and driver took great care of everyone. We want to travel with Dong Wang and the driver again.

- Mirriam 2023-8-23 via Google reviews

Had a very nice experience with the New York trip. Rico was very nice and accommodating. I will do more trips with this agency in the future. Highly recommended!

- Susie Galicia 2023-8-8 via Google Reviews

Just back from New York last night. Rico, Our travel guide did an excellent job. I am very pleased with the service. Nice Hotel and a very comfortable bus.

- Moo Moo 2022-12-15 via Google reviews

Wen Jin, those stars are for you. Thank you so much for your assistance and patience in booking my complicated flight and situation.

- Debora Lavoie 2022-10-5 via Google reviews

Wen Jin went beyond the ordinary service of a travel agent. My father passed away during my last visit, and she stayed late at the office, way past closing time, on hold & on the phone with Air Canada for hours to help reschedule my return ticket. I am very grateful to her. I very much recommend MidEarth Travel.

- Bec Khan 2021-10-15 via Google reviews

I stumbled upon this travel agency through a Google search. Am I ever glad I did! I got a deal that met all my travel criteria. I had an excellent experience in terms of customer service. Highly recommend them to anyone who appreciates timely callbacks, attention to detail, and follow-up. My agent (W. Jin) is super. I will surely use their services again especially for international travel.

- Musawwir Amatul 2022-6-24 via Google reviews

I had excellent service with MidEarth Travel, it was easy to book, they were available at my convenience and all emails were sent promptly. They are reliable, I will use them again and have already recommended them.

- Arefa 2022-8-14

Hi Rico, I hope you are doing well. I am already missing my trip to the maritime provinces. It was wonderful the best 7 days of life. You did a great job. You are kind fun and very professional. You make us all very enjoyable every moment. Thank you so much for everything. 

- Zahra Anfasi 2021-08-19 via Google reviews

Positive:  Professionalism, Quality,  Responsiveness, Value They are very punctual, on time, qualified, and professional. We traveled with them to Niagara Falls, Toronto, Thousand Islands, Montreal, and Quebec City. That was an incredible trip.

- Liang Yang 2022-8-14 via Google reviews

Our family joined the 7-day Maritime Provinces and Whale Watching tour last week and it's really amazing even during the COVID-19 pandemic period, especially thanks to our tour leader Rico Yan. We're looking forward to the next trip with MidEarth Travel.

- Kim Vidal 2019-8-20 via Google review

My sisters and I just got back from a 7 day tour to Quebec and the Maritimes. I would like to commend the tour guide Rico Yan for keeping us well informed about the different places. He also made sure that we are on time. Our comfort was his priority. There were many wonderful places in Quebec particularly the Gaspe peninsula and many attractions in New Brunswick, PEI and Nova Scotia. Canada is truly a wonderful country blessed with natural resources. I will recommend Midearth Travel!

- Anjali, Vikas Sarin 2019-8-3 via Google review

This is our second trip with MidEarth Travels (Cherry blossom Washington trip & Maritime trip). We are very impressed with the trip planning and execution. In both trips, Rico, our tour guide, was amazingly friendly, helpful and accommodating. His customer service and attention to detail is exceptional. We highly recommend MidEarth Travels.

- Hala 2019-7-29 via Google review

I want to give huge thanks to the driver who made this trip amazing [thank you Rogers] he was professional and a good driver who took us to the top of the mountain and thank you, Rico, our tour guide he was friendly and caring and made sure kids are seated with their parents and had a nice smile they took us to all the attraction I will go again.

- Thien Huynh 2018-08-02

Please send our appreciations and many thanks to our tour guide  Mr. Rico Yan on the trip to Maritimes last week from July 21 to  Jul 27,2018 .  His wide knowledges, flexibility, good humoured made us happy during the long trips. I think your company is lucky to have him as a good employee. We wish him well, healthy and more success.  

- Yashoda Maliah 2018-07-30 via Google review

Fantastic experience overall! (Maritime provinces and Gaspe trip on July 21, 2018). The bus was very clean, comfortable and spacious through the trip. Excellent driver and knowledgeable tour guide. Decent hotels and service. Great choice of tourist attractions. I will certainly be travelling again with Midearth.

- Violet Julian 2018-05-22

Rico & Alex, thank you so much for the amazing trip to showing us all the scenery of each state from NYC to Washington. My friends and I had a blast until next time again.  Alex, you are a wonderful driver. Thanks for keeping our road trip safe and sound. Rico, thanks for all your info's to the trip.  

- William Johnson 2017-10-15 via Google review

have used the services of many travel agencies in Canada and I can definitely say my experience last weekend with Midearth Travel has been the most pleasant. A friend recommended this agency after he bought Christmas vacation tickets last year and I can see why. Wonderful service combined with knowledgeable and attentive staff makes your travel plans as smooth as possible.

- Soroosh Sohrabi, 2017-09-04

I just wanted to take a moment to express our super positive experience with our recent trips to Toronto/Niagara  and Maritimes using your services. Both trips and tour guides were excellent.  In particular, I would like to  highlight that we were impressed by the quality of service provided by RICO during the 7 day tour to Maritime.  He was very friendly and professional, absolutely ready and knowledgeable with so many great general information about the attractions spots and in general about Canada and Provinces.  He has a great skills in English communication beside the Chinese, so his talking in the bus was absolutely understandable and pleasant.  He was very punctual and accurate with almost any imaginable details and I a believe  he met the satisfaction of everyone. His attention to details and people was great. We look forward to have hopefully more trips with Rico on the board!

- Fran Bryerton， 2017-08-22

Please post my comments.: I have travelled a few times with MidEarth on the U.S. tours and found the staff both at the offices where I booked and the tour guides so helpful, friendly and informative. I would say to anyone gives this Travel Agency a try and you will be very pleased. Along with saving a ton of money you will be looking ahead to your next booking with them. -- Fran Bryerton, Almonte, ON.

- Jim Johnson, 2017-08-12

Not certain how to display my comment on your website. However I want to express my thanks for a wonderful Bus Tour – Maritimes and Gaspe – July 29th. From the moment I walked into the Bronson office and met with Wen Jin, the trip began special. Wen was so personal and interested and did everything she could to make sure the trip would go well. The itinerary was great and all places of real interest and hotel rooms clean and tidy. And then there was Rico Yan. What a guy!!! and great guide. He made the trip run smoothly, took interest in all of us and he helped a wonderful group of people bond together. He was alert to every need. Mid Earth is wonderful to deal with not only because of their expertise but especially because of those who work for them. Thank you and look forward to hopefully my fourth contact and wishing more it is to China. THANK YOU, EVERYONE!!!!

- Linh, 2017-07-30

Hi Rico, This is Linh. I just came back from your Maritime tour to the East Coast for the week of July 22 - 28, 2017. I just wanted to thank you for your exceptional service! You've made the trip so enjoyable with your experience, knowledge, thoughtful, caring and a good sense of humor :) The way you took care of my family and other families in the group made me felt as I was traveling with a family member who wanted to give us the best on our trip. You are a valuable asset to Mid Earth. I hope to have you again on our tours in the near future. Minh says hi  :) Take care & hope to see you again!  

- Sukitha Abeysekera, 2017-07-25

I just returned on my trip and I just wanted to let you and everyone who is involved in with the organization of the trip know – that you have done an excellent job. It was Fabulous, well organized and Rico – was the best tour guide that I have gone on a tour with.   Thank you once again for everything.

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Welcome to MidEarth Travel, Canada's capital's premier travel agency in Ottawa. MidEarth Travel specializes in providing all-inclusive vacation packages around the world .  In addition,  MidEarth Travel also includes bus tours to Canada and the United States , the best-deal  air tickets , and hotel reservation services. For more information, please browse MidEarth's full range of services and make your next vacation unforgettable with MidEarth Travel.

Located on Bronson Avenue near Carling Avenue,  MidEarth Travel Inc. serves the Ottawa community with uncompromising professionalism, competitive prices, and an unwavering local focus. As a member of the Travel Industry Council of Ontario (TICO), MidEarth meets and exceeds the highest industry standards regarding reliability, integrity, and service quality.

Midearth Travel Inc. has been named Ottawa’s Best Travel Agency in the 2024 Ottawa Awards  

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The bus route from Ottawa to New York covers 735 miles. FlixBus can bring you from Ottawa to New York in 16 hours 15 minutes.

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You can get from Ottawa to New York for as little as $120.99. On average, tickets for this connection cost $176.99.

You can buy your bus ticket from Ottawa to New York choosing your preferred payment method among card, Paypal, Google Pay, and more!

You can track your bus location on our Real-Time Bus Tracker . Just select the relevant bus stop and check the time of arrival. Find out where your bus is and check if there are delays on the route.

The bus route from Ottawa to New York covers 1177 km. FlixBus can bring you from Ottawa to New York in 16 hours 15 minutes.

The quickest bus trip from Ottawa to New York takes 16 hours 15 minutes.

You can book your bus ticket for FlixBus from as little as $120.99. You can buy your ticket most easily on our website or in the app . Book in time to get the best price.

You can bring your bike on FlixBus choosing between different transport options subject to availability. You can find the prices for bikes here .

Find the cheapest buses from Ottawa to New York

Looking for cheap tickets from Ottawa to New York? FlixBus has you covered. The distance between Ottawa and New York is 1177 km , which takes a minimum of 16 hours 15 minutes . FlixBus has a large network, so you can travel onwards with us once you reach New York. Tickets for this connection cost $176.99 on average, but you can book a trip for as little as $120.99 . The lowest price for this connection is $120.99 , but prices might be higher during high season and when the bus gets full. So how to find the best ticket prices? Be sure to book in advance on our website or via our FlixBus App . When booking through the App, your ticket will be stored directly, making bus travel even more green and convenient!

Taking the bus from Ottawa

Ottawa is well-connected on the FlixBus network with 19 connections departing every day from 2 stations, making it very easy to travel across the country.

Arriving in New York

With 7 bus stations, New York is well-connected . Traveling with FlixBus around the country is very cheap and easy, as to get to New York you can pick one of the 174 routes arriving daily.

What to expect onboard the FlixBus bus from Ottawa to New York

Once you’ve booked your bus tickets through the FlixBus App using one of our secure payment methods, you just need to bring your phone to use as your ticket - and your luggage, of course. Don’t worry about packing light as you can bring one piece of carry-on luggage and one piece of hold luggage for your journey. Want to be guaranteed the best seat in the house? You can choose yours when you book your ticket. Opt for a classic seat, a table seat, a panorama seat for a great view, or reserve the free seat beside you for extra space. Once you’ve stowed your luggage away and settled in, sit back and enjoy the journey with the onboard services on your FlixBus bus including free Wi-Fi onboard, FLIXtainment - our entertainment portal, toilets and plug socket.Whether you need to fire off some emails during your trip, or you want to relax and enjoy the ride, we’ve got you covered.

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• Departure time: June 28 at 10:00pm Departure city: New York Departure location: Midtown - 300 W 31st St Arrival time: June 29 at 7:50pm Destination city: Ottawa Destination location: 200 Commissioner Street Operated by FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. Vehicle: Bus Duration: 21h 50m $200

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Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

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Buses travel from New York to Ottawa about 25 times a day, with the fastest trip taking 1435. You can expect to pay about $129 for a bus ticket on this route, though cheaper tickets can be found at $50.

Where are the popular bus stations and stops in New York and Ottawa?

W 42nd St & Port Authority Terminal, New York, NY 10036, USA

4211 Broadway, New York, NY 10033, USA

122 Allen St, New York, NY 10002-3004

428-436 11th Ave, Stop accross from Jarvis Convention Center, New York, NY 10018, USA

127 E Broadway, New York, NY 10002, USA

367 W 34th St, New York, NY 10001, USA

VIA Rail – Pick-up, main entrance, 200 Chemin Tremblay Rd, K1G 3H5, Canada

Ring Rd-Transit stop# 7072 - Shelter #9552, Ottawa, ON K1G, Canada

St-Laurent Station , 1300, St-Laurent Blvd, Ottawa, ON K1K 4H4, Canada

Université d'Ottawa, Desmarais Building - next to Waller/Laurier stop, 55 Laurier Ave. E, Ottawa, ON K1N 6N5, Canada

Ottawa, ON K1A 0K2, Canada

33 George St, Ottawa, ON K1N 6Z6, Canada

Frequently asked questions for your trip New York - Ottawa

Is there a way to reach ottawa from new york without flying.

Taking the bus is the best way to travel to Ottawa without flying. Traveling by bus offers a budget-friendly, secure, and easy way to go between the two cities. Alternatively, you can also use carpooling services.

How long does it take to get to Ottawa from New York by bus?

Traveling from New York to Ottawa takes around 23h 15m on average, although the fastest bus will take 16h 5m, on average. This is the time it takes to travel the 336 miles (541 km) that separate the two cities.

What is the distance between New York and Ottawa?

New York and Ottawa are 336 miles (541 km) apart.

How frequently do buses run from New York to Ottawa each day?

About 25 buses travel this route daily, provided by FlixBus and Greyhound. The number of buses operating from New York to Ottawa may change based on the day of the week. Simplify your trip from New York to Ottawa by checking the schedules and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

At what times does the first and last bus depart from New York to Ottawa?

The bus service operates from 1:25 AM for the initial departure and runs until 11:59 PM for the final departure.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from New York to Ottawa?

If you're headed to Ottawa from New York, chances are that your bus will depart from Port Authority Bus Terminal and arrive at Ottawa - Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd). These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

What is the most affordable way to go from New York to Ottawa?

The cheapest way to travel this route is by bus. $50 is the starting point for the cost-effective bus ride to Ottawa from New York.

What is the ticket price for the bus trip from New York to Ottawa?

The bus ticket costs $129 on average. Over the last 30 days, the prices ranged between $50 and $273, so make sure to compare them to get the best option.

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To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from New York to Ottawa, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $108 to $240 for a bus ticket from New York to Ottawa based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $126 which is on 2024-07-02.

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Bus travel tips.

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between New York and Ottawa!

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from New York to Ottawa.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from New York to Ottawa will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

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The Taylor Swift Economy Has Overtaken London. I Went to Its Epicenter.

I’ve never seen anything quite like what the superstar is doing to my city..

Taylor Swift is in London. Even the least culturally clued-in person could not have failed to notice. The city is full of people in “Eras” merch, and social media is awash in concert footage from the tour dates at Wembley Stadium: Travis Kelce donning a top hat and tails to make his own onstage debut, Prince William celebrating his 42 nd birthday by shaking it off in his private box. We’ve got an election going on here at the moment, so candidates are busy doing things in public to appear maximally normal. Keir Starmer, leader of the opposition, posted a photo of himself on what he described as a “Swift campaign pitstop” at the “Eras” tour on Friday. Mayor Sadiq Khan posted a version of London’s underground map with all the stops replaced by Taylor Swift song titles and captioned it “London (Taylor’s Version).” For better or worse, this has indeed felt like her town, for a weekend.

But one specific place in London is an interesting Petri dish in which to examine the Taylor Swift effect. Before April of this year, the Black Dog pub, in south London’s Vauxhall neighborhood, was an unremarkable sort of place. I live nearby and had been once or twice before. It’s a local joint that does decent food and serves beer—just a pub, in other words. However, after Swift released The Tortured Poets Department , the establishment found itself catapulted to international recognition. The extended, Anthology edition of the album features a song called “The Black Dog,” in which Swift as narrator describes realizing that a lover—presumably one of the two Londoner boyfriends that most of the album is about—had forgotten to turn off location sharing, and she then works out that he is cheating on her by tracking him to a bar by that name.

I went down this past weekend to see whether there would be any Swifties at the pub before or after their “Eras” experience and, if so, to ask them to explain themselves. As I walked over there, at 3 p.m. on Saturday, I sort of expected to be disappointed. Why would people in London for a weekend, some of them from as far afield as the States, spend any of their precious time at a bog-standard pub in a part of town well off the tourist trail? Surely they had better places to be? This was just a bonus track, after all.

I need not have worried. The Black Dog was swarming with groups of friends with “Eras” tote bags; mums and their tweenage daughters in “Eras” T-shirts; beleaguered boyfriends taking photographs of their girlfriends, all their arms bedecked in lettered bands spelling out their favorite albums and songs and lyrics. On the grass outside the pub, there were even a handful of girls stringing together more of these friendship bracelets. Inside, it was even busier, and anyone hoping for a table without a reservation was kidding themselves.

The pub sells merchandise now: pink Black Dog baseball caps, pint glasses embossed with the establishment’s logo, and, of course, friendship bracelets. Taylor Swift plays over the speakers. According to one staff member wearing a Black Dog friendship bracelet, it has been busy not just all weekend but all month. Swift fans seeing the tour elsewhere on the Continent have been incorporating the concert into a wider holiday, stopping in London on their own European tour. There was a somewhat harassed-looking security guard in an orange cap outside yelling at the Swifties to stay out of the way of cars as they got their pictures taken with a sign with the lyric “And so I watch as you walk into some bar called the Black Dog.” The guard was himself wearing a full sleeve of letter beads that fans had given to him, including one wristlet that read “Go Chiefs,” a phrase that holds no meaning for most Londoners. As I stood there, three South African women in “Eras” merch were debating which of theirs to bestow upon him. “Give him ‘King of My Heart,’ ” one said. “It will match his hat.”

I spoke to Michelle and Tammi, sisters based in Tennessee and Florida, who were there with their daughters. They were in London to see Swift the following night, and would be around till Tuesday. Maya, one of the daughters, said that “The Black Dog” was her favourite song of all, so this was the one thing she wanted to do in the city other than see the concert. They were going to the stadium that night too, to listen from outside.

This kind of tourism feels like a relatively new thing, in Europe anyway. It happened with Beyoncé’s tour as well: droves of concertgoers traveling to European cities they were otherwise not very interested in, such as the people who flew out specifically for the Stockholm show that kicked off the “Renaissance” tour. But this feels like another level in terms of numbers. This summer, 700,000 are expected to attend the “Eras” tour over the eight dates it will be in London, this month and again in August. A huge portion of that audience will be coming from abroad. Tickets to the European leg of the “Eras” tour are significantly cheaper than they are in the U.S., to the extent that many did the maths and worked out that it would be a better value to get “Eras” tickets in Europe and fly over for the concert. The Greater London Authority estimates that the tour will generate 300 million pounds for the economy, and last week the European Central Bank’s chief economist was heard musing about the megastar’s potential effect on inflation. Swift-themed functions this past weekend included a Taylor Swift drag brunch; a Taylor Swift mini-golf and cocktail event; a Taylor Swift traveling bar bus tour of London; and an adult ball pit experience with Taylor Swift music playing, as well as both warmup parties and after-parties for each concert. I cannot recall another occasion when one person’s presence in a city has kicked off such an enormous response of ancillary events and cash-in attempts. It is no exaggeration when everyone from CNBC to the New York Times writes about her as not just a pop star but an entire economy.

Three women from Ottawa told me that they had thought about coming to the Black Dog during their weekend in London but had bumped it up the agenda to that day because Swift had sung “The Black Dog” the previous night, as one of the two surprise songs she performs at each tour date. I sat down on a bench outside the pub with a group of fans, some from the U.S. and some from London, who had met one another there that day. They had all seen the show the night before. “ Tortured Poets is my favorite album,” a woman in her early 20s named Lily told me, “and we were like, ‘We have to visit the Black Dog.’ Just seeing that this is where she wrote about—it’s crazy. I almost imagine, like, this is the vibe of Tortured Poets , you know what I mean? It’s like the album in real life.”

Two other Swifties, Rachel and Ashley, found out they had gotten off the waitlist for London tickets on Thursday at 11 a.m. in New York. “We bought the tickets and flew here that night. We were in the airport by 4,” Rachel said. They got married last month. “Now we’re like, I don’t know—we thought we had the best night of our life? And then last night happened.” They wanted to come and see the Black Dog because they found the song relatable. “She was stalking her boyfriend, and, like, that’s the most human thing. I’m always looking at my Find My Friends like, Where’s everybody at, what are they doing? ”

Another group, friends from London, sat on the lawn with their pints. “I suggested the Black Dog to these two,” said Zoe, pointing to the other women with her, “and they were like, ‘We don’t know what you’re talking about.’ I was like, ‘It’s where Taylor got cheated on. It’s very important to us!’ ” She wasn’t at all surprised it was busy. “I thought it would be busier, to be honest.”

I guess for all these fans, coming to the Black Dog is a way to (let’s be real) get some Instagram pictures—but also to feel just a tiny bit closer to Swift. And her stardom is so astronomical that such feelings can be elicited just by a beer drunk from a plastic cup on some grass outside an unremarkable boozer.

When the “Eras” tour comes to a city, it creates this strange sense of us—the regular locals—and them, the world’s Swifties. As I stood outside the Black Dog, a group walked past.

“It’s crazy that there are so many people, and they’ve got so many bags,” one of the girls said to the others. One of her friends replied: “Imagine being the owner of this pub. They probably hate it.”

They don’t, apparently. Back when the song was released and the pub first started getting Swiftie visitors, the pub’s events manager, Lily Bottomley, told the BBC that the attention had been “pretty overwhelming” but that the bar “ can’t be happier ,” by which she presumably at least in part meant: “We are making a lot of money.”

People eating on the terrace outside an adjacent café were craning their necks to see what the fuss was about. One customer got up and walked over to an American woman wearing friendship bracelets.

“What’s all this?” the customer said in a south London accent.

“Oh, it’s because of the Taylor Swift song,” the American woman replied.

“All right,” the Londoner said before returning to the café, looking over her shoulder periodically with a bemused expression on her face.