New York History Trip
About this tour
New York is often described as gateway to the East coast and one of the world’s most multicultural cities. The history behind the two descriptions makes it an ideal destination to cover the history topic of the American Dream.
The city has some great visits to learn more about the mass immigration of Europeans coming to America in search of the American Dream with visits including; Ellis Island the centre where over 12 million immigrants where processed and now a museum with exhibition detailing about it and Tenement Museum which shows how the immigrants lived and developed the east side of the city.
The city is also a great destination for covering historic subjects of; Americas rise as a superpower, civil rights movement, and Americas role in WWII.
For more information about New York History trips please email us.
Sample Itinerary
We recommend a minimum 4-night, 5-day Itinerary. As we tailor make each itinerary, we can create an itinerary perfect for you from the length of the tour to the activities and visits.
- Day 1: Fly direct to New York from London, Manchester, Birmingham, and Edinburgh. Arrive in New York.
- Day 2: Start your tour with a visit to The Museum of the City of New York which houses a range of exhibitions detailing the past, present and future of the city. The second visit of the day is to the National September 11 Memorial & Museum where you will get to pay your respects at the memorial followed by a visit round the historical exhibition. The last visit of the day is to the Top of the Rock Observation Deck where you will take the elevator up to the 70th floor for stunning views of central park and Manhattan’s Midtown.
- Day 3: In the morning travel to Liberty Island and Ellis Island where you will have audio guided tours of each island. The first stop is Liberty Island, the home of the iconic Statue of Liberty and the opportunity to visit the Liberty Island Museum. The second stop is to Ellis Island where over 12 million immigrants were processed between 1892 and 1954, you will have the opportunity to visit the immigration museum. In the afternoon take a guided tour round Tenement Museum which highlights how the immigrants lived and developed the lower east side of the city. In the evening visit the Broadway district and watch one of the current performances.
- Day 4: In the morning you will take a guided tour around some of the city’s most historical sights which includes stops at; Empire State building, Rockefeller Center, and Chrysler Building. The first visit of the afternoon is to the United Nations Headquarters where you will visit the visitor centre and receive a guided tour. Then later visit the Museum of Jewish Heritage which details the life of the Jewish community before, during and after the holocaust, it also details Jewish life in the America.
- Day 5: Depending on flight times, in the morning spend some free time in Times Square before departing back to the UK.
Suggestions And Ideas for Visits and Excursions
Each group will have its own special interests and curricular needs. That is why every visit can be completely tailored to you. You will find some suggestions below, but you can always call us to discuss more options.
Other variations on numbers and duration available plus day trips available on Request.
Experience information
Each group will have its own special interests and curricular needs. That is why every visit can be completely tailored to you. You will find some suggestions below, but you can always call us to discuss more options.
Other variations on numbers and duration available, plus day trips available on request.
