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Home/Destinations/New York/New York in 3 days
3 days · New York itinerary

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 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(33)·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(193)·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(423)·50 min
from$25/ person
via Viator
NYC Chinatown & Little Italy Food Tour Full Portions, Great Value
New York City
NYC Chinatown & Little Italy Food Tour Full Portions, Great Value
5.0(131)·2 hours
from$59/ 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(38)·2h 20min
from$29/ person
via Viator
80-Minute NYC Must-See Essentials Cruise
−15%
New York City
80-Minute NYC Must-See Essentials Cruise
5.0(277)·1h 20min
from$30$35/ person
via Viator
NoLita's Past and Present Food & History Tour with FNYT
New York City
NoLita's Past and Present Food & History Tour with FNYT
5.0(122)·3 hours
from$99/ person
via 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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