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New York City
Embark on an educational school trip to New York City.
Explore iconic New York City landmarks like the Statue of Liberty, Central Park, and Times Square firsthand, gaining an authentic perspective as you navigate the subways and bustling sidewalks alongside locals. Start your adventure with our popular educational toursWelcome to New York City! With more than 150 museums, 39 Broadway theaters, exhibitions, fairs, festivals, parades and so much more. Plan your student school trip with Evolve Tours.
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Program Highlights
- Visit the Museum of Modern Art for a self-guided tour of the galleries
- Exploration of Times Square
- Guided tour of NBC Studios
- Discover Central Park and beyond on a walking tour of the area. This will include Strawberry Fields, Bethesda Fountain, and the Artists’ Promenade
- Head to the Top of the Rock for an incredible view of the city
- Dinner at Ellen’s Stardust Diner – Home of the world famous singing wait staff!
- Explore SoHo and Greenwich Village
- See Statue of Liberty from Battery Park
- Guided walking tour of Lower Manhattan
- Visit the 9/11 Memorial
Sample Itinerary
Discover the Big Apple - Starter Tour
Day 1: Travel to New York
Travel by bus to New York with activities en route depending on schedule. Arrive in New York City! Enjoy a group welcome dinner in Times Square. Head to the hotel to check-in and rest after a successful first day.
Day 2: Discover New York City
Depart on a walking tour of Central Park led by your Evolve Tours Director. Visit the Mall, the Alice in Wonderland Statue, Bethesda Terrace and continue through to Strawberry Fields, John Lennon’s memorial, and The Dakota on the Upper West Side. Visit the Museum of Modern Art for a self-guided tour. Free time for lunch and shopping along famous 5th Avenue and Rockefeller Center. Partake in a guided tour of NBC Studios and learn about the production of favourites such as Saturday Night Live. Then have the opportunity to produce your own show in the Tour Studio. Dinner at Ellen’s Stardust Diner – Home of the world famous singing wait staff!
Day 3: Explore New York City
Depart the hotel for Battery Park at the tip of Manhattan. Have some time to see Battery Park and appreciate the view of the New York City skyline from the harbor. The park is named for the artillery which was positioned there in former years to protect the early settlement. Visit the 9/11 Memorial. Enjoy lunch and exploration at South Street Seaport. The Seaport, nestled between the Brooklyn Bridge and the canyons of Wall Street, is the gateway to Lower Manhattan’s rich maritime history and cultural diversity. Depart on a guided walking tour of Lower Manhattan: New York City Hall, St. Paul’s Chapel, Zuccotti Park, One World Trade Center, Wall Street, the Charging Bull, and more. Ascend the High Line, a 1.5 mile trail along a reclaimed train line which runs above the city streets in West Manhattan. Free time for shopping and exploration in SoHo and Greenwich Village. Enjoy dinner on your own in the area, before heading to the Top of the Rock for an incredible view of the city!
Day 4: Travel Home!
Check-out of hotel, load luggage onto bus and depart. Depart for home, stops along the route for lunch, restrooms, and stretching.
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Learning Objectives
Our New York City student tours offer the best of what the city has to offer, as selected by our expert team tour coordinators and directors.
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