A Week in the Big Apple: Exploring New York City's Best Sights

Diogo Lins

12 Nov 2023

Join me on a thrilling 6-day adventure in the vibrant city of New York! Discover iconic landmarks like the Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building, and Central Park. Immerse yourself in art and culture at world-renowned museums such as The Met and Guggenheim. Indulge in delicious cuisine from around the world, from Spanish tapas to Italian delicacies. Get ready for an unforgettable journey through the heart of the Big Apple!

Trip to New York

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

$654

$ 17

Condor Hotel by Luxurban, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

Depart from your stay 🏨

23 - 28 min

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$120

6 - 9 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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$90

8 - 11 min

Directions

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$108

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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$120

12 - 17 min

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

4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

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$132

4 - 5 min

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Boqueria Spanish Tapas - West 40th Street

Lively, Barcelona-style tapas bar serving a menu of Spanish classics—like paella, churros, sangria, pulpo, and much more— and market-driven seasonal specials in a warm, modern space near NYC's Times Square.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$84

Day 2

$444

$ 42

Condor Hotel by Luxurban, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

Depart from your stay 🏨

19 - 23 min

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

22 - 27 min

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

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

9 - 11 min

Directions

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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$84

6 - 9 min

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

1:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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$99

24 - 29 min

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

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

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$156

4 - 5 min

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7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

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$105

Day 3

$351

$ 42

Condor Hotel by Luxurban, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

Depart from your stay 🏨

24 - 29 min

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Celebrated museum & library's gift shop featuring books, accessories & collection-related wares.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$66

12 - 15 min

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

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

40 - 48 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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$75

40 - 48 min

Directions

Order for Pick-Up and Delivery

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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$96

4 - 5 min

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Housed in a 1936 subway station, this museum features interactive exhibits like vintage trains.

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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$30

5 - 8 min

Directions

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$84

Day 4

$456

$ 42

Condor Hotel by Luxurban, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

Depart from your stay 🏨

36 - 44 min

Directions

Specializing in contemporary art by New Yorkers of Latin, Asian & African-American descent.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

7 - 10 min

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

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$99

20 - 24 min

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Contemporary gift shop for handcrafted Jewish ceremonial objects & traditional marriage contracts.

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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$54

9 - 14 min

Directions

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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$87

10 - 15 min

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

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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$90

8 - 10 min

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Up Thai is a culinary destination serving upscale spins on Thailand’s iconic street fare.

6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

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$81

12 - 17 min

Directions

Millionaire industrialist's former home turned museum displaying Western European art.

8:00 PM - 9:30 PM

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$45

9 - 11 min

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

10:00 PM - 11:00 PM

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Free

Day 5

$291

$ 33

Condor Hotel by Luxurban, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

Depart from your stay 🏨

45 - 54 min

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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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$90

23 - 28 min

Directions

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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$87

13 - 20 min

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Galleries & exhibits dedicated to artist & architect Isamu Noguchi plus a serene sculpture garden.

4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

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$36

20 - 24 min

Directions

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$78

Day 6

$351

$ 33

Condor Hotel by Luxurban, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

Depart from your stay 🏨

24 - 29 min

Directions

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

18 - 22 min

Directions

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$108

10 - 12 min

Directions

Levain Bakery – Original Location, 74th St, NYC

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$78

9 - 14 min

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

3:30 PM - 6:30 PM

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$84

9 - 14 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$81

Budget breakdown: $2754 In total

Activities & Food:$2547

Transport:$207