3-day itinerary · New York
3 Days in New York: First-Time Highlights
This plan suits first-time visitors looking for a mix of landmark sightseeing, culture and outdoor experiences. Three days pair historic icons with park exploration, museum visits, neighborhood discovery and skyline views.
Customize this with AIDay 1: Icons and remembrance
Begin with symbols of freedom, explore stories of resilience and finish with a nighttime sightseeing tour.
Morning
Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tour with Reserved Ferry Entry
Explore the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island with a guide for an introduction to freedom and immigration history.
Afternoon
NYC 9/11 Memorial and Museum Ticket with Tour Options
Visit the memorial and museum to reflect on September 11 and understand an essential chapter of the city's history.
Evening
New York Night Tour Open Top Bus Tour
Take an open-top bus tour with a live guide for a broader introduction to the city's nighttime skyline.
Day 2: Park, art and skyline
Combine Central Park's outdoor appeal with an art museum tour and a classic observation-deck experience.
Morning
Central Park Pedicab Guided Tours
Explore Central Park by pedicab with a guide, adding a celebrated outdoor setting to your first-time highlights.
Afternoon
Metropolitan Museum Guided Group Tour
Discover art at the Metropolitan Museum with a guide who helps give shape to a first visit.
Evening
NYC Empire State Building Observation Deck Ticket
Take in skyline views from the Empire State Building observation deck for a classic New York experience.
Day 3: Neighborhoods and harbor views
Explore neighborhood character and American art before ending with a harbor cruise.
Morning
SoHo, Little Italy, and Chinatown Walking Tour in New York
Walk through SoHo, Little Italy and Chinatown with a guide to add neighborhood stories to the landmark-focused itinerary.
Afternoon
Whitney Museum of American Art Admission Ticket
Explore modern and contemporary American art at the Whitney for another perspective on the city's cultural highlights.
Evening
Circle Line: 2hr - New York City Harbor Lights Cruise
See the skyline from the water on a Harbor Lights cruise, closing your first visit with a contrasting sightseeing perspective.
Experiences are supplied by our partner Viator and booked on their site. Check times, prices and availability before you go.