Itinerary
- Day 1
New York City Arrival
You'll arrive at your hotel and check in at your own pace. The staff can point you toward nearby restaurants if you're hungry, and the evening is yours to either rest up or take a walk around the neighborhood and get your bearings.
- Day 2
Midtown Manhattan & Chinatown
Grab a continental breakfast early, then meet your guide at 8:45 am for a 4-hour coach tour through Midtown. You'll pass Fifth Avenue, Broadway, the Empire State Building, Grand Central Terminal, the Chrysler Building, Flatiron District, Times Square, and other iconic spots. The tour finishes in Chinatown with an authentic lunch. Afterward, walk back to the hotel (about 20 minutes under Brooklyn Bridge) or take the bus or subway. The rest of the day is free.
- 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
- Authentic Chinese lunch in Chinatown
Optional Activities
- Return to hotel by public bus (not included)
- Return to hotel by subway (not included)
Landmarks/POIs 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 & Harlem
Start with a walk through Central Park, an 800-hectare green space that provides a nice break from the city's concrete. Then head by bus to Harlem to explore its history and cultural scene, including the Dutch settlement from 1658 and various immigrant communities. You'll walk past famous streets and buildings before having an authentic musical brunch. The evening is yours to explore more, catch a Broadway show, or try a restaurant.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Continental Grab & Go breakfast at the hotel), Brunch (Authentic musical brunch in Harlem)
Included Activities
- Walk in Central Park
- Guided tour of Harlem by bus
- Authentic musical brunch in Harlem
Optional Activities
- Broadway show (optional)
- Dinner at trendy restaurant (optional)
- Further exploration of the city (optional)
Landmarks/POIs Central Park Harlem - Day 4
Brooklyn Tour
Your guide meets you for about a 6-hour minibus tour of Brooklyn. Travel to North Williamsburg to see brownstones and modern lofts, then check out Domino Park on the waterfront with its converted sugar factory and bridge views. Head to DUMBO for famous pizza, then spend time at Brooklyn Bridge Park for Manhattan views and photo stops. Get back to Manhattan by walking the Brooklyn Bridge or taking the ferry (ferry costs extra). Your evening is free. Note: December tours swap the DUMBO section for a Christmas lights tour in Dyker Heights.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Continental Grab & Go breakfast at the hotel), Lunch (Brooklyn famous pizza and soft drink at one of the country's most famous pizzerias)
Included Activities
- Guided minibus tour of Brooklyn (approximately 6 hours)
- Stroll through North Williamsburg and Domino Park
- Brooklyn pizza and soft drink at famous pizzeria
- Visit to Brooklyn Bridge Park
- Walk through Brooklyn Heights
Optional Activities
- Return to Manhattan via Brooklyn Bridge (walking)
- Return to Manhattan by ferry (not included, ticket purchase required)
- December alternative: Christmas lights tour by bus in Dycker Heights
Landmarks/POIs North Williamsburg Domino Park Domino Sugar Factory South Williamsburg DUMBO Manhattan Bridge Brooklyn Bridge Park Washington Street and Water Street intersection Brooklyn Heights Brooklyn Bridge Dycker Heights - Day 5
Lower East Side & Speakeasy
After breakfast, spend the morning however you like - shopping, walking, or just exploring on your own. Meet your guide in the afternoon for a coach trip to the Lower East Side, where you'll learn about the tenement buildings and the immigrant communities from the late 1800s and early 1900s. Later in the evening, you'll have a drink at a historic speakeasy bar, recreating the hidden bars from Prohibition years (1920-1933). Head back to your hotel on your own after.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Continental Grab & Go breakfast at the hotel), Other (Alcoholic or non-alcoholic drink in a speakeasy pub)
Included Activities
- Guided afternoon tour of Lower East Side and tenements (approximately 3-4 hours)
- Drink in a speakeasy pub
Optional Activities
- Personal shopping tour (morning)
- Individual walks and exploration (morning)
Landmarks/POIs Lower East Side Tenement buildings - Day 6
Departure
Head to the Top of the Rock observation deck in the morning with your admission ticket. You can get there by subway or bus on your own. After that, arrange your own transfer to the airport or start any connecting travel plans.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Continental Grab & Go breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Admission to Top of the Rock observation deck
Optional Activities
- Individual travel to Top of the Rock by subway
- Individual travel to Top of the Rock by bus
Landmarks/POIs Top of the Rock
