A Week in the Big Apple: New York City Itinerary

Karen Hernandez

23 Oct 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

$164

$ 33

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

10 - 12 min

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550-acre green space on the shores of the Hudson with multiple activities & bike paths.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

10 - 12 min

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The authentic taste of Los Tacos No.1 comes from family recipes and from fresh, simple and tasteful ingredients straight from Mexico.

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$72

2 - 3 min

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

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

7 - 9 min

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

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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$40

8 - 12 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$52

Day 2

$380

$ 33

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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$100

32 - 39 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$156

11 - 14 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$48

4 - 5 min

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

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

4 - 5 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$76

25 - 30 min

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

No time set

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Free

Day 3

$352

$ 22

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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$208

8 - 12 min

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New York Public Library - Stephen A. Schwarzman Building

NYC's flagship library, in a beaux arts building next to Bryant Park, flanked by iconic stone lions.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

5 - 8 min

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Iconic train station known for its grand facade & main concourse, also offering shops & dining.

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

21 - 26 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$48

12 - 18 min

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Gothic & Romanesque 1872 castle set on Vista Rock (the park's 2nd highest point) with park views.

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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Free

15 - 18 min

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The Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine

Immense, historic church known for its concerts, Sunday service & annual blessing of the animals.

5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

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Free

8 - 11 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$96

Day 4

$412

$ 22

Opened in 1931, this iconic suspension bridge between Manhattan & New Jersey allows pedestrians.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

22 - 27 min

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

9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$112

22 - 27 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$72

6 - 9 min

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

2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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$160

11 - 16 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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$68

Day 5

$296

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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$120

8 - 11 min

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3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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$96

8 - 11 min

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At Marinara Pizza, we have a passion for creating delicious food using quality ingredients and time-tested recipes. We have a love for hospitality and aim to treat our guests like family. Our menu features a variety of classic and specialty pizza as well pastas, salads, heroes, and classic Italia...

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$80

Day 6

$336

$ 11

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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$160

4 - 6 min

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

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

11 - 16 min

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Shimmering art deco skyscraper from 1930 whose spire once made it the world's tallest building.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

17 - 21 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.

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$80

18 - 27 min

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