New York City
Arts, History, Culture & Urban Adventure
This dynamic program invites students to step into New York’s layered story—from the immigrant trials at Ellis Island to the theatrical magic of Broadway. Packed with art, movement, and immersive workshops, this tour ensures students aren’t just touring—they’re truly experiencing the city.
Destinations can be booked separately or combined. Just ask us and we can customize a trip for your class.Sample Itinerary🗓️ DAY 1 – Arrival, The High Line & Broadway
1:00 PM – Arrive in New York City and meet your expert tour leader
1:30 PM – Transfer to hotel and drop off luggage (early check-in if available)
3:00 PM – Walk the High Line and explore Chelsea Market
Wander along this elevated promenade above Manhattan’s west side, lush with gardens and public art. Descend into Chelsea Market’s maze of artisan vendors and global flavors, a fitting introduction to New York’s creative energy.
5:30 PM – Welcome dinner in the Times Square district
8:00 PM – Broadway show
Be captivated by a best-in-class student-friendly musical—experience the scale, story, and spectacle that define Broadway theatre.
10:30 PM – Return to hotel and overnight
🗓️ DAY 2 – Ellis Island, Observatory & Ghosts of New York
8:00 AM – Breakfast at hotel with your tour leader
9:00 AM – Depart for Battery Park
9:30 AM – Statue of Liberty ferry and Ellis Island visit
Cross the water to the symbol of American liberty and walk through the immigrant processing halls where millions first arrived.
12:30 PM – Lunch in Battery Park or nearby cafeteria
2:00 PM – One World Observatory & 9/11 Memorial reflection
Rise atop One World Trade Center for sweeping skyline views, then step onto the plaza for a moment of reflection beside the twin Memorial pools.
4:30 PM – Broadway behind‑the‑scenes workshop
Step inside the world of backstage theatre—students meet lighting designers, prop masters, and cast members to discover how a Broadway show comes together.
6:30 PM – Dinner in the Theater District
8:00 PM – Ghosts of New York evening walking tour
As evening deepens, stroll through centuries-old streets and hear chilling tales of buried graveyards, haunted landmarks, and Revolutionary secrets.
10:00 PM – Return to hotel and overnight
🗓️ DAY 3 – Art, Movement & Urban Energy
8:00 AM – Breakfast at hotel
9:00 AM – Transfer uptown to the Upper East Side
9:30 AM – Guided highlights tour of the Metropolitan Museum of Art
Explore masterpieces from ancient Egypt to modern masters in this renowned collection—guides tailor the tour to themes that resonate with your curriculum.
11:45 AM – Lunch in Central Park or nearby café
1:00 PM – Central Park guided bike tour
Cycle through sweeping open meadows, past Bethesda Fountain and scenic bridges, discovering hidden architectural gems and local stories with every turn.
3:30 PM – Salsa dance workshop in a Broadway studio
Shake off the afternoon with an energetic dance session in a rehearsal space typically reserved for working professionals—fun, culturally immersive, no experience needed.
5:30 PM – Dinner near Rockefeller Center
7:00 PM – Evening at Chelsea Piers
Bowling lanes, rock walls, indoor sports courts—all set against an inspiring Hudson River backdrop. A high-energy capstone to the day.
9:30 PM – Return to hotel and overnight
🗓️ DAY 4 – Hidden NYC & Farewell Skyline
7:30 AM – Breakfast and check-out
8:30 AM – Cats of New York walking tour (SoHo & Greenwich Village)
This quirky walking tour uncovers the lore behind the city’s famous bodega cats and lesser-known alley stories—charming, unexpected, and perfect for teens.
10:00 AM – Visit the New York Public Library
Step into this architectural marvel, wander the Rose Reading Room and Marble Lions, and absorb the literary spirit of one of the world’s great civic institutions.
11:30 AM – Top of the Rock – Rockefeller Center observation deck
Enjoy a final sweeping Manhattan panorama from above—Central Park to the north, Midtown skyline to the south—offering a stunning visual send-off.
12:30 PM – Farewell lunch in Bryant Park
2:30 PM – Departure