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1 day · New York itinerary

New York in 1 Day: The Perfect One-Day Itinerary

Only have one day in New York? You can see the icons. Here is how to spend one perfect day in NYC — plus the best-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Statue of Liberty
  2. 2Observation deck
  3. 3Central Park
  4. 4Skyline cruise

Morning: Statue of Liberty

Ferry to Liberty and Ellis Island.

Afternoon: a deck & the park

Go up a skyscraper and walk Central Park.

Evening: a cruise

Sail past the skyline at sunset.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

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

Private Downtown All Access One World Observatory 9/11 Memorial Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island
New York City
Private Downtown All Access One World Observatory 9/11 Memorial Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island
5.0(35)·5–6 hours
from$269/ person
via Viator
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Skip-the-Line Premium Experience with Tour
New York City
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Skip-the-Line Premium Experience with Tour
4.9(196)·1h 30min
from$162/ person
via Viator
50-Minute NYC Statue of Liberty Scenic Cruise
New York City
50-Minute NYC Statue of Liberty Scenic Cruise
5.0(454)·50 min
from$25/ person
via Viator
Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island
New York City
Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island
5.0(14)·3h 30min
from$195/ person
via Viator
High Line, Chelsea and Hudson Yards Tour with Edge Entry Option
New York City
High Line, Chelsea and Hudson Yards Tour with Edge Entry Option
4.8(40)·2h 20min
from$29/ person
via Viator
80-Minute NYC Must-See Essentials Cruise
New York City
80-Minute NYC Must-See Essentials Cruise
5.0(293)·1h 20min
from$35/ person
via Viator
Private Statue of Liberty Sailing Tour
New York City
Private Statue of Liberty Sailing Tour
5.0(14)·2 hours
from$800/ person
via Viator
NYC Iconic Sights and Skyline Views with SUMMIT Ticket Option
New York City
NYC Iconic Sights and Skyline Views with SUMMIT Ticket Option
4.8(63)·2–3 hours
from$39/ person
via Viator

New York in 1 day — FAQ

Can you see New York in one day?
Yes — you can ferry to the Statue of Liberty in the morning, go up an observation deck and walk Central Park in the afternoon, and take a skyline cruise in the evening, covering New York’s icons.
What is the best one-day New York tour?
A "New York in one day" guided sightseeing tour, or a combination of the Statue of Liberty, an observation deck and a cruise, is the most rewarding way to see NYC in a day.
How much does one day in New York cost?
Budget roughly $100–$150 per person for the Statue of Liberty ferry, an observation deck and a cruise — walking Central Park and Times Square is free.

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