7 Days in the Big Apple 🍎

Guillermo de la Cueva

27 Nov 2023

Embark on an unforgettable journey through the bustling streets of New York City. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, this itinerary will take you on a whirlwind adventure, immersing you in the vibrant culture and mouthwatering cuisine of the city that never sleeps.

Trip to New York

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Delicatessen Delights and Bridge Crossings

$128

$ 22

Midtown West Hotel

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

16 - 20 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

15 - 18 min

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

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

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$66

7 - 10 min

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2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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$36

2 - 3 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$26

Day 2Parks, Liberty, and Finger-Lickin' BBQ

$112

$ 33

Midtown West Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

40 - 48 min

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

13 - 16 min

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

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

22 - 27 min

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Breakfast Spot, Coffee house

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$24

14 - 17 min

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

2:00 PM - 4:00 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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$38

Day 3Skyscrapers, Sushi, and Breathtaking Views

$314

$ 11

Midtown West Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 16 min

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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

14 - 17 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

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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$80

10 - 15 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$26

Day 4Sports, Art, and Culinary Delights

$248

$ 22

Midtown West Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

3 - 4 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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$70

19 - 23 min

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

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

25 - 30 min

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

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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$66

31 - 38 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$26

8 - 11 min

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

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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$60

8 - 11 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$26

Day 5Zoo Encounters and Park Strolls

$156

$ 17

Midtown West Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

65 - 78 min

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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

30 - 36 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

11 - 16 min

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3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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$48

4 - 5 min

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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.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$40

Day 6Artistic Treasures and Taco Cravings

$168

$ 22

Midtown West Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

28 - 34 min

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