Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in New York
You'll arrive at your hotel and check in at your own pace. The staff can point you toward good restaurants and things to do in the area. Take some time to settle in and prepare for what's ahead in the city.
- Accommodation
- Hotel, Hotel
- Day 2
Midtown Manhattan and Chinatown
After continental breakfast at the hotel, meet your guide at 8:45 am for a 4-hour coach tour through Midtown. You'll pass Fifth Avenue, Broadway, Empire State Building, Grand Central Terminal, Chrysler Building, Flatiron District, Theater District, Union Square, and Times Square. Lunch is an authentic Chinese meal in Chinatown where the tour ends. From there, walk back to your hotel (about 20 minutes under the Brooklyn Bridge) or take the bus or subway on your own. Spend the rest of your day however you like.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Continental Grab & Go breakfast at the hotel), Lunch (Authentic Chinese lunch in Chinatown)
Included Activities
- Half-day guided coach tour of Midtown Manhattan (approximately 4 hours)
- View Fifth Avenue, Broadway, Empire State Building, Grand Central Terminal, Chrysler Building, Vanderbilt - One Summit, Flatiron District, Theater District, Union Square, Times Square
- Authentic Chinese lunch in Chinatown
- Walking route under Brooklyn Bridge back to hotel (approximately 20 minutes)
Optional Activities
- Public bus or subway return to hotel (not included in tour cost)
Landmarks Fifth Avenue Broadway Empire State Building Grand Central Terminal Chrysler Building Vanderbilt - One Summit Flatiron District Theater District Union Square Times Square Chinatown Brooklyn Bridge 
- Day 3
Central Park and Harlem
Start with breakfast, then take a bus tour of Harlem. On the way you'll walk through Central Park, an 800-hectare green space that feels completely different from Manhattan's busy streets. Your guide leads you through Harlem's history and culture, showing you well-known streets and buildings. An authentic musical brunch is included. The evening is free if you want to catch a Broadway show or try a restaurant.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Brunch (Authentic musical brunch in Harlem)
Included Activities
- Bus tour of Harlem
- Walk in Central Park
- Guided exploration of Harlem's history and cultural scene
- View famous streets and buildings in Harlem
- Authentic musical brunch in Harlem
Optional Activities
- Broadway show (evening)
- Dinner at trendy restaurant (evening)
Landmarks Central Park Harlem 
- Day 4
Brooklyn Exploration
Your guide picks you up at the hotel for roughly 6 hours of touring by minibus. First, head to North Williamsburg in Brooklyn to see traditional brownstones and modern lofts in the neighborhood's trendy core. Domino Park on the waterfront comes next, built where the old Domino Sugar Factory stood, with views of three bridges connecting Brooklyn and Manhattan. Stop in DUMBO for pizza and a drink at a popular local spot. Then explore Brooklyn Bridge Park and the Instagram-famous corner of Washington and Water Streets. Walk or take the ferry back to your hotel (ferry is your expense). Your evening is open. Note that activities depend on weather.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Brooklyn pizza and 1 soft drink in one of the country's most famous pizzerias in DUMBO)
Included Activities
- Minibus tour of Brooklyn (approximately 6 hours)
- Exploration of North Williamsburg neighborhoods
- Visit to Domino Park on the waterfront
- Views of the three Brooklyn-Manhattan bridges from Domino Park
- Brooklyn pizza and soft drink in a famous pizzeria in DUMBO
- Brooklyn Bridge Park visit with Manhattan views
- Walk through Brooklyn Bridge Park to Brooklyn Heights
- Walk across Brooklyn Bridge back to Manhattan or ferry option
Optional Activities
- Ferry return to hotel (not included, but available for purchase)
Landmarks North Williamsburg Domino Park Domino Sugar Factory DUMBO Manhattan Bridge Washington Street and Water Street intersection Brooklyn Bridge Park Brooklyn Heights Brooklyn Bridge - Day 5
Lower East Side and Tenements
Breakfast happens at the hotel, followed by a leisurely morning for shopping, walking around, or doing your own thing. In the afternoon your guide meets you for a coach tour of the Lower East Side. Learn how settlers arrived in the late 1800s and early 1900s, and see the tenement buildings where families lived in tight quarters. Early evening includes a visit to a speakeasy bar for a drink, these hidden establishments date back to Prohibition from 1920 to 1933. Head back to the hotel on your own afterward.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Drink (Alcoholic or non-alcoholic drink in a speakeasy pub)
Included Activities
- Coach tour of Lower East Side (approximately 3-4 hours in the afternoon)
- Exploration of tenement buildings and their architecture
- Learning about settler history and cultural heritage
- Drink at a speakeasy pub in the early evening
Landmarks Lower East Side Tenement Buildings - Day 6
Top of the Rock Observation Deck
Head to the Top of the Rock observation platform in the morning for a great view of Manhattan from above. You can get there by subway or bus on your own. The rest of the day is yours for shopping, exploring, or just relaxing.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Admission to Top of the Rock observation deck
Landmarks Top of the Rock - Day 7
Free Time in New York
Your final day in the city is completely open. Use it for shopping, visiting attractions on your own, or exploring neighborhoods you haven't had a chance to see yet.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Shopping
- Individual attractions and experiences (refer to separate individual offer)
- Day 8
Departure
Breakfast is available before you head out. Leave New York with your own transportation to the airport, or start a connecting trip if that's part of your plans.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Individual connecting program
