9 Days in the Concrete Jungle

Eduardo Delgado

23 Nov 2023

Embark on a thrilling adventure through the vibrant streets of New York City. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, experience the best of the Big Apple in just 9 days!

Trip to New York

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Coffee, Cathedrals, and City Views

$202

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$16

13 - 20 min

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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

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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

2 - 3 min

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

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$80

5 - 8 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$26

Day 2Brunch, Parks, and Foodie Havens

$88

$ 11

Breakfast Spot, Coffee house

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$30

15 - 22 min

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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

28 - 34 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

8 - 10 min

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

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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$20

8 - 12 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$38

Day 3Art, Delis, and Lady Liberty

$112

$ 17

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$14

4 - 5 min

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

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

16 - 20 min

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

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

32 - 39 min

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

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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$50

38 - 46 min

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Pit Smoked BBQ in the down home neighborhood of Red Hook Brooklyn.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$48

Day 4Coffee, Museums, and Bridges

$192

$ 17

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$24

15 - 18 min

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$72

13 - 16 min

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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

25 - 30 min

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

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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Free

18 - 27 min

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

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$26

Day 5Cuban Delights and Sky-High Sights

$164

$ 6

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$20

4 - 5 min

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$104

12 - 15 min

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

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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Free

4 - 5 min

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

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$40

Day 6Bakeries, Memorials, and Riverside Bliss

$136

$ 6

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$22

7 - 10 min

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

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$66

15 - 18 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

12 - 17 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$48

Day 7Coffee, Sports, and Harlem Vibes

$118

$ 11

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$18

11 - 16 min

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

27 - 33 min

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

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$66

10 - 12 min

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Local eatery in the heart of Hamilton Heights, Harlem. Casual cuisine. Flavors of Jamaica and England with a New York attitude. Wine and beer.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$34

Day 8Coffee, Art, and Wildlife

$202

$ 11

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$30

14 - 21 min

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$60

36 - 44 min

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

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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$68

12 - 15 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$44

Day 9Bakeries and Central Park Serenity

$58

$ 6

Orwashers is a New York City institution. Founded in 1916 by a Hungarian family, the bakery began as a small storefront in the UES. It was borne out of a desire to serve the local immigrant community and focused on high quality rye, black, and grain breads that reflected their homeland traditions.

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$24

6 - 8 min

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