7 Days in the Concrete Jungle

Albert Nunez

2 Dec 2023

Embark on a thrilling adventure through the bustling streets of New York City. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, this itinerary will take you on an unforgettable journey filled with culture, history, and mouthwatering cuisine.

Trip to New York

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Coffee, Parks, and Delicatessen Delights

$65

$ 14

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

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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$39

20 - 24 min

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

No time set

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Free

13 - 16 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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4 - 5 min

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

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

8 - 10 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

16 - 20 min

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

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

10 - 12 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.

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$18

9 - 14 min

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

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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Free

Day 2Bridges, Memorials, and Lady Liberty

$85

$ 9

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$15

13 - 20 min

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

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

15 - 18 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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$33

17 - 21 min

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Breakfast Spot, Coffee house

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$12

14 - 17 min

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

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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$25

Day 3Culinary Delights, Parks, and Times Square

$98

$ 6

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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9 - 11 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

32 - 39 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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$35

12 - 18 min

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

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$12

4 - 6 min

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

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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$44

4 - 6 min

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

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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Free

Day 4Markets, Art, and Sports

$123

$ 9

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$12

4 - 5 min

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

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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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.

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$10

13 - 16 min

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12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$18

8 - 11 min

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

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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$30

12 - 17 min

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

4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

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$20

22 - 27 min

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

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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$33

Day 5Cathedrals, Skyscrapers, and High Line

$150

$ 6

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$10

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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$40

6 - 9 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$24

5 - 8 min

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

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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$40

17 - 21 min

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

4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

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$36

7 - 9 min

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

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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Free

Day 6Pastries, Wildlife, and Central Park

$65

$ 3

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$11

12 - 18 min

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

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$34

28 - 34 min

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12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$20

11 - 16 min

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

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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Free

Day 7Cultural Fusion, Parks, and Landmarks

$118

$ 9

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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12 - 17 min

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$10

37 - 45 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$52

32 - 39 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$17

8 - 12 min

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

3:30 PM - 6:30 PM

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$30

31 - 38 min

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

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $757 In total

Activities & Food:$704

Transport:$53