10 Days in the Big Apple: A Journey through New York City

Alessandro Farina

11 Nov 2023

Embark on a thrilling 10-day adventure in the vibrant city of New York. Explore iconic landmarks, immerse yourself in art and culture, and indulge in the diverse culinary scene. Get ready for an unforgettable experience in the Big Apple!

Trip to New York

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

$54

$ 6

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

33 - 40 min

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

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$10

10 - 12 min

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

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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$44

Day 2

$ 6

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

21 - 26 min

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

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

13 - 16 min

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

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

Day 3

$66

$ 9

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$30

15 - 18 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$36

16 - 20 min

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

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

12 - 15 min

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

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

Day 4

$65

$ 6

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$40

16 - 20 min

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

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

40 - 48 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$25

Day 5

$61

$ 6

A kid-friendly annual cherry blossom festival, a Japanese garden & more, spread across 52 acres.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$18

7 - 9 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$10

35 - 42 min

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Aquarium on the Coney Island boardwalk hosting exhibits on marine life & daily sea lion shows.

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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$33

Day 6

$45

$ 6

Coney Island amusement park with thrill rides for kids & adults, carnival games & snack foods.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$45

40 - 48 min

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Architect Daniel Burnham's iconic 1902 triangular tower nicknamed for its clothes iron look.

11:30 AM - 12:15 PM

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Free

8 - 10 min

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Green space behind the NY Public Library's main branch, with 4 acres, a cafe and other food kiosks.

12:45 PM - 1:45 PM

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Free

Day 7

$127

$ 3

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$35

10 - 15 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$52

15 - 18 min

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

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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$40

Day 8

$68

$ 6

Sprawling spot of 50 gardens, 30,000 trees & landmark glasshouse with rain forest & cactus displays.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$35

30 - 36 min

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

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$33

30 - 36 min

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

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

Day 9

$34

$ 3

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$34

27 - 33 min

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

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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Free

Day 10

$56

$ 3

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$30

11 - 14 min

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18-acre complex on the East River where 193 member-nations participate in international diplomacy.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$26

Budget breakdown: $626 In total

Activities & Food:$576

Transport:$50