A Week in the Big Apple: New York City Itinerary

Roberto Ortiz Navarrete

13 Nov 2023

Experience the best of New York City in 7 days with this exciting itinerary. Explore iconic landmarks, indulge in delicious food, and immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of the city that never sleeps.

Trip to New York

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

$130

$ 22

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$16

4 - 5 min

Directions

Historic Greenwich Village concrete-&-green park known for its stately arch & prime people watching.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

8 - 10 min

Directions

No-frills deli with theatrically cranky service serving mile-high sandwiches since 1888.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

20 - 24 min

Directions

This urban oasis features shaded picnic tables, hibachi-style BBQ grills & river views.

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

11 - 14 min

Directions

Fresh salads, plates + grain bowls available for pickup and delivery every day, made in-house from scratch, using whole produce delivered that morning.

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$36

9 - 14 min

Directions

Historic park with Ellis Island & Statue of Liberty views, plus ferry service to both islands.

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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Free

3 - 4 min

Directions

A casual cafe, a bar with small plates & American fine dining with views from the 101st floor.

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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$78

Day 2

$170

$ 17

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$30

13 - 20 min

Directions

Beloved, circa-1883 landmark connecting Manhattan & Brooklyn via a unique stone-&-steel design.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

15 - 18 min

Directions

Plaza, pools & exhibits honoring victims of 1993 & 2001 WTC terrorist attacks. Free timed admission.

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$66

22 - 27 min

Directions

Breakfast Spot, Coffee house

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$24

15 - 18 min

Directions

Iconic National Monument opened in 1886, offering guided tours & a museum, plus harbor & city views.

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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$50

Day 3

$196

$ 11

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$14

10 - 12 min

Directions

Waterfront views of Manhattan, Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island, plus miles of tree-lined walkways.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

49 - 59 min

Directions

Billed as the "world's most famous arena", this icon hosts pro sports, concerts & other big events.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$70

12 - 18 min

Directions

Three close friends from Tijuana and California bring the No.1 Taco to NYC

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$24

4 - 6 min

Directions

Museum chain for life-size wax replicas of famous Americans & historic icons in themed galleries.

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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$88

4 - 6 min

Directions

Bustling destination in the heart of the Theater District known for bright lights, shopping & shows.

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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Free

Day 4

$246

$ 17

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$24

4 - 5 min

Directions

Indoor marketplace renowned for its wide range of grocers (fish, produce, etc.), shops & eateries.

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

7 - 9 min

Directions

Open-air, honeycomb-shaped attraction offering 16 stories & 80 landings for visitors to climb.

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$20

11 - 14 min

Directions

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$36

8 - 11 min

Directions

Works from van Gogh to Warhol & beyond plus a sculpture garden, 2 cafes & The Modern restaurant.

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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$60

12 - 17 min

Directions

Set within Central Park, this small zoo features penguins, sea lions, monkeys & a petting zoo.

4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

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$40

37 - 45 min

Directions

Home of baseball's New York Yankees, this 2009 ballpark replaced the storied House That Ruth Built.

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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$66

Day 5

$300

$ 11

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$20

13 - 20 min

Directions

Towering Neo-Gothic church from 1879 with twin spires & storied history opposite Rockefeller Center.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

4 - 5 min

Directions

Famous complex that's home to TV studios, plus a seasonal ice rink & a giant Christmas tree.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$80

6 - 9 min

Directions

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$48

5 - 8 min

Directions

Observatory on top of Rockefeller Center, with an ocean-liner style design, offering city views.

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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$80

15 - 18 min

Directions

Flight museum on an aircraft carrier whose exhibits include a Concorde, submarine & space shuttle.

4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

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$72

6 - 8 min

Directions

Popular park 30 feet above street level on an old rail line, with river & city views.

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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Free

Day 6

$130

$ 6

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$22

12 - 18 min

Directions

Metropolitan zoo with 265 acres that harbors 10,000 animals in replicas of their native habitats.

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$68

34 - 41 min

Directions

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$40

11 - 16 min

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Sprawling park with pedestrian paths & ballfields, plus a zoo, carousel, boat rentals & a reservoir.

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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Free

Day 7

$236

$ 17

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$18

12 - 17 min

Directions

Sprawling city park featuring the Audubon Center in the historic Boathouse, plus Prospect Park Zoo.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$20

35 - 42 min

Directions

Iconic, art deco office tower from 1931 with exhibits & observatories on the 86th & 102nd floors.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$104

22 - 27 min

Directions

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$34

8 - 12 min

Directions

A grand setting for one of the world's greatest collections of art, from ancient to contemporary.

3:30 PM - 6:30 PM

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$60

30 - 36 min

Directions

Enormous greenspace housing World's Fair monuments, plus museums, sports facilities, a zoo & more.

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $1507 In total

Activities & Food:$1408

Transport:$99