NYC Adventure: 8 Days of Iconic Sights and Cultural Delights

Andre Winkels

4 Jan 2024

Embark on an unforgettable journey through the vibrant streets of New York City. From world-renowned museums to breathtaking landmarks, immerse yourself in the rich history and diverse culture of the Big Apple. Get ready for an epic adventure filled with iconic sights and unforgettable experiences.

Trip to New York

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Artistic Marvels and Captivating Performances

$146

$ 17

Multi-venue complex home to many prominent groups like Metropolitan Opera & New York City Ballet.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

14 - 17 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$60

4 - 6 min

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Circa-1932 art deco theater hosting the Christmas Spectacular with the Rockettes, concerts & more.

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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$66

19 - 23 min

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

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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$20

11 - 14 min

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

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

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Free

Day 2Discovering History and Innovation

$208

$ 11

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$72

13 - 16 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

18 - 22 min

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From dinosaurs to outer space & everything in between, this huge museum showcases natural wonders.

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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$56

Day 3From Cathedrals to Sky-High Views

$80

$ 11

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

4 - 6 min

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

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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$80

8 - 11 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

15 - 18 min

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Public green space featuring sculptures, a dog run & views of the Flatiron Building.

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

9 - 11 min

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

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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Free

Day 4Delicatessen Delights and Historic Landmarks

$156

$ 17

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

13 - 16 min

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

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

14 - 17 min

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Observatory located on floors 100-102 of One World Trade Center, with exhibits & restaurants.

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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$78

3 - 4 min

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

1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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$78

14 - 17 min

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

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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Free

Day 5Lady Liberty, Reflective Memorials, and Scenic Bridges

$136

$ 17

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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$50

33 - 40 min

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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

9 - 11 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

27 - 33 min

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

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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$20

Day 6Parks, Sports, and Celebrity Encounters

$158

$ 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

43 - 52 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$70

11 - 16 min

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

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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$88

Day 7Skyscrapers, Wildlife, and Artistic Wonders

$204

$ 17

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$104

22 - 27 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$40

16 - 20 min

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Frank Lloyd Wright–designed modern art museum with an architecturally significant spiral rotunda.

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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$60

31 - 38 min

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

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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Free

Day 8Exploring Nature and Tranquility

$68

$ 6

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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$68

32 - 39 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

Budget breakdown: $1255 In total

Activities & Food:$1156

Transport:$99