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New York in 3 Days: The Complete Itinerary

Three days in New York lets you go beyond the icons. Here is how to spend three perfect days in NYC — with the best-rated tours and experiences to book for each.

At a glance

  1. 1Day 1: Liberty & downtown
  2. 2Day 2: Midtown & decks
  3. 3Day 3: cruise & food
  4. 4Icons, views & flavours

Day 1: Liberty & downtown

Ferry to Liberty and visit the 9/11 Memorial.

Day 2: Midtown & decks

Go up a skyscraper and walk Central Park.

Day 3: cruise & food

Sail the harbour and take a food tour.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in New York — prices per person.

Private Freiheitsstatue und Ellis Island Tour
New York City
Private Freiheitsstatue und Ellis Island Tour
5.0(796)·4 Stunden
ab$388/ Person
über Viator
The Edge Observation Deck und 3-stündiger Manhattan-Rundgang
New York City
The Edge Observation Deck und 3-stündiger Manhattan-Rundgang
4.5(14)·5 Stunden
ab$142/ Person
über Viator
NYC Private Post-Cruise Tour mit Hafenabholung und benutzerdefiniertem Reiseplan, Reiseroute
New York City
NYC Private Post-Cruise Tour mit Hafenabholung und benutzerdefiniertem Reiseplan, Reiseroute
4.5(11)·5 Stunden
ab$1,275/ Person
über Viator
Ultimative Chinatown & Little Italy Food Tour in New York City
New York City
Ultimative Chinatown & Little Italy Food Tour in New York City
5.0(91)·3 Stunden
ab$99/ Person
über Viator
Freiheitsstatue & Ellis Island Tour mit reserviertem Fähreinstieg
New York City
Freiheitsstatue & Ellis Island Tour mit reserviertem Fähreinstieg
4.8(14,297)·5 Stunden
ab$59/ Person
über Viator
NYC Adventure Pass - Edge Observation Deck, Das Biest und RiseNY
New York City
NYC Adventure Pass - Edge Observation Deck, Das Biest und RiseNY
4.4(24)·8 Stunden
ab$119/ Person
über Viator
New York City 90 - Minute Cruise : Lady Liberty, Brücken und Skyline
New York City
New York City 90 - Minute Cruise : Lady Liberty, Brücken und Skyline
4.5(2,246)·2 Stunden
ab$30/ Person
über Viator
Chinatown–Little Italy Food Adventure
New York City
Chinatown–Little Italy Food Adventure
5.0(72)·2 Stunden
ab$59/ Person
über Viator

New York in 3 days — FAQ

Is 3 days enough to see New York?
Three days is ideal — the icons and downtown on day one, the decks and Central Park on day two, and a cruise plus a food tour on day three, with a Broadway show in the evenings.
What is the best New York tour for 3 days?
Combine the Statue of Liberty, observation decks, a skyline cruise and a neighbourhood food tour; add a Broadway show and, if time allows, a Niagara Falls trip.
How do I plan a 3-day New York itinerary?
Spend day one downtown (Liberty, 9/11), day two in Midtown (decks, Central Park), and day three on a cruise and food tour, booking decks, ferries and shows ahead.

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