8 Days in the Big Apple

raul calleti

15 Dec 2023

Experience the vibrant energy of New York City with this action-packed 8-day itinerary. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, immerse yourself in the city that never sleeps.

Trip to New York

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Sports and Art Extravaganza

$294

$ 25

Heritage Hotel New York City

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 18 min

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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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$105

34 - 41 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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$99

23 - 28 min

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

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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$90

Day 2Nature and Culture Delight

$198

$ 25

Heritage Hotel New York City

Depart from your stay 🏨

30 - 36 min

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

6 - 9 min

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

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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$90

21 - 26 min

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

No time set

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$108

Day 3Parks and Wildlife Adventure

$102

$ 25

Heritage Hotel New York City

Depart from your stay 🏨

56 - 68 min

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

27 - 33 min

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

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$102

Day 4Sky-High Thrills and Iconic Sights

$396

$ 17

Heritage Hotel New York City

Depart from your stay 🏨

16 - 20 min

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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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$120

2 - 3 min

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

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$120

9 - 11 min

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

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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$156

Day 5Bright Lights and Culinary Delights

$30

$ 33

Heritage Hotel New York City

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 16 min

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

13 - 16 min

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

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$30

10 - 12 min

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

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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Free

Day 6Delis, Bridges, and Scenic Strolls

$ 42

Heritage Hotel New York City

Depart from your stay 🏨

23 - 28 min

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

14 - 17 min

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

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

14 - 17 min

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

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

29 - 35 min

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

1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

Day 7Parks, Memorials, and Breathtaking Views

$99

$ 33

Heritage Hotel New York City

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 17 min

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

14 - 17 min

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

9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$99

13 - 16 min

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

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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Free

Day 8Icons, Greenery, and Spiritual Serenity

$75

$ 33

Heritage Hotel New York City

Depart from your stay 🏨

44 - 53 min

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$75

33 - 40 min

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

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

20 - 24 min

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

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $1425 In total

Activities & Food:$1194

Transport:$231