Following are standard itineraries for tours of Manhattan. These are, of course, only suggestions and can be altered to meet the needs of each group or individual. The order of the various attractions will depend on where the tour begins and ends. These itineraries require no admissions. However, admissions for any of the New York attractions can be added to an itinerary and booked through Guide Service of New York.

HALF DAY GENERAL MANHATTAN SIGHTSEEING (4 HOURS)

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, a walk in Central Park, Fifth Avenue, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Rockefeller Center, Times Square, Garment District, Madison Square Garden, Greenwich Village, SoHo, Little Italy, Chinatown, Wall Street District and the World Trade Center Site.


FULL DAY GENERAL MANHATTAN SIGHTSEEING (8 HOURS)

Lincoln Center, a walk in Central Park, Cathedral of St. John the Divine, Harlem, Fifth Avenue, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Rockefeller Center, Times Square, Grand Central Terminal, United Nations, Garment District, Greenwich Village, SoHo, Little Italy, Chinatown, Wall Street District, World Trade Center site, and a view of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island from Battery Park.


If time allows, some may find it more feasible and enjoyable to visit Manhattan on two separate days avoiding traffic delays and providing more time to explore each section.

2 DAY MANHATTAN SIGHTSEEING

DAY 1 UPPER AND MIDTOWN MANHATTAN (4 HOURS)
Lincoln Center, walk in Central Park, Cathedral of St. John the Divine, Harlem, Fifth Avenue, Rockefeller Center, Times Square, Grand Central Terminal, and the United Nations.

DAY 2 HALF DAY LOWER MANHATTAN (4 HOURS)
Walk in Greenwich Village, SoHo, stop in Little Italy for coffee and pastry, walk through Chinese market, walk onto Wall Street to see New York Stock Exchange, visit World Trade Center site, and see the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island from the waterfront.


Please also keep in mind that New York has much more to offer than just the basics. If you want your tour to stand out from the crowd, try one of our specialty tours.

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