Take a bite of the Big Apple and learn how immigrants' dreams built this iconic city. This New York sightseeing tour is your ticket to an inside look into the city, from exploring the ‘Met', Broadway, Rockefeller Center, and Time Square.
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You will have a New York frame of mind as you explore the city as the locals do. Look up and see the impressive skyline which will be your companion throughout this in-depth exploration of New York City, the city that never sleeps. Whether you walk, take the subway, hail a cab or grab a ride share, you'll want to jump in immediately upon arrival. The first day is yours to explore to your heart's content before joining your Travel Director and fellow travelers this evening for a rooftop Welcome Reception at your centrally located Midtown Manhattan hotel.
Start your day off with a sightseeing journey through the city. From the glamorous penthouses uptown, to the bright lights of Broadway, to the charming cafes downtown you'll have front row seats as you begin to understand what makes this vibrant city tick. Continue to adventure through The Big Apple's iconic sights before heading to Rockefeller Center, where you'll ascend to the Top of The Rock for dramatic views of the Manhattan skyline. After some time for lunch, venture over to the Upper East Side where you'll Dive Into Culture and visit the iconic Metropolitan Museum of Art. The renowned museum is globally respected for its incredible curated collection of art and artifacts that span a 5,000 year history. You'll have the opportunity to go on a tour led by a Local Specialist to get to know the secrets of the museum's paintings, sculptures, architecture, and more. Just outside of the walls of The Met lies Central Park. Here you will enjoy a guided tour of New York's favorite playground. Designed by famous landscape architect Frederick Olmsted, this beautiful spot for urban respite is often considered his greatest masterpiece – highlights include Tavern on the Green and the John Lennon Memorial at Strawberry Fields. This evening make sure to ask your Travel Director for recommendations on the city's best eats.
We'll make sure you start your day off as the locals do with breakfast at a NYC diner. Enjoy a short stack of pancakes or perhaps a local favorite - a bagel with lox, before embarking on a Dive Into Culture behind-the-scenes walking tour of Broadway. You will learn how a show is created from the first rehearsal to when the curtain rises and all the craziness in between. You'll also have the chance to get up close and personal with a performer from a Broadway show. This afternoon you are free to experience the city on your own terms. You can also join in on an Optional activity to dive deeper into the life of a New Yorker: For example, you can take an in depth guided tour of Manhattan's west side, from the historic Meatpacking District up to the growing Hudson Yards neighborhood via The High Line, an incredible park built on a historic freight rail line elevated above the streets of the city.
Today you'll be able to discover what makes each pocket of this city unique. This morning you'll have the opportunity to Dive Into Culture and learn the poignant history of the 9/11 Memorial and Museum. Then board the iconic Staten Island ferry and enjoy the views as you head to Enoteca Maria - Nonnas of the World for a unique Be My Guest lunch experience. Tuck into traditional recipes from around the world, handed down through generations prepared by their “celebrity” chefs, real grandmothers from countries across the globe. The afternoon is yours to uncover more delights of the Big Apple, before saying farewell to your fellow New York Explorers over dinner at a local restaurant.
Say goodbye to energetic New York and your newfound friends, make your way to the airport or extend your stay.
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