NYC in 48 Hours

Gerardo Aguirre

19 Dec 2023

Experience the best of New York City in just 2 days! From iconic landmarks to cultural hotspots, this action-packed itinerary will leave you breathless.

Trip to New York

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Skyscrapers, Bridges, and History

$98

$ 11

Hilton Garden Inn New York/Central Park South-Midtown West

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 15 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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$40

23 - 28 min

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

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

30 - 36 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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$25

30 - 36 min

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

2:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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$33

Day 2Parks, Art, and Bright Lights

$82

$ 9

Hilton Garden Inn New York/Central Park South-Midtown West

Depart from your stay 🏨

15 - 18 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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$30

17 - 21 min

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

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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$52

13 - 16 min

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

5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $200 In total

Activities & Food:$180

Transport:$20