10 Days in the Big Apple

Ignacio Gonella

27 Nov 2023

Join me on an epic adventure through the concrete jungle! From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, this itinerary will take you on a whirlwind tour of New York City. Get ready to be dazzled by the lights, taste the flavors of the city, and immerse yourself in the vibrant culture. Let's make memories that will last a lifetime!

Trip to New York

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Soaring Heights and Mouthwatering Delights

$78

$ 11

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$78

14 - 17 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

18 - 22 min

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

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

Day 2Reflections and Serenity in the Heart of the City

$66

$ 6

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$66

13 - 16 min

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

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

Day 3Artistic Masterpieces and Lady Liberty's Grace

$130

$ 11

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$60

18 - 22 min

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

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$20

36 - 44 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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$50

Day 4Parks, Skyscrapers, and Urban Oasis

$104

$ 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

44 - 53 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$104

9 - 14 min

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

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

Day 5Home Runs, Nature Escapes, and Elevated Walkways

$66

$ 11

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$66

23 - 28 min

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

9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

18 - 22 min

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

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

Day 6Wildlife Encounters and Breathtaking Views

$148

$ 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

39 - 47 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$80

Day 7Culture, History, and Architectural Marvels

$60

$ 6

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$60

17 - 21 min

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

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

Day 8Iconic Landmarks and Neon Lights

$80

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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$80

8 - 12 min

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

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

Day 9Celebrity Encounters and Sports Fever

$158

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$88

11 - 16 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

Day 10Maritime Adventures and Parkland Retreats

$92

$ 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

44 - 53 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$20

38 - 46 min

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

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $1048 In total

Activities & Food:$982

Transport:$66