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New York City School Trips

Itineraries from 3 to 5 days

  • 3 to 5 days
  • By plane or bus
  • History and the arts

A New York City school trip usually takes three days, by plane or bus, and pairs well with Washington DC or Boston. Below are our itineraries, what they cost and the best time to go.

Choose your itinerary

  • The Empire State Building above Manhattan

    3 days

    New York City

    Rockefeller Center and Radio City, the Empire State Building, the 9/11 Memorial, Central Park, the American Museum of Natural History and a ferry to Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty.

    See the full itinerary

  • A ClassTrip.com group on the Brooklyn BridgeReal ClassTrip group

    5 days

    Washington DC and New York City

    Two and a half days in the capital, then north to New York for the Statue of Liberty, Wall Street and the 9/11 Memorial.

    See the full itinerary

  • Boston Common in the fall

    5 days

    Boston and New York City

    Boston’s Revolutionary sites, Lexington and Concord, then the train to New York for Midtown, the 9/11 Memorial and the Statue of Liberty.

    See the full itinerary

Every itinerary can be changed for your grade level, your dates and your budget.

What your students will see

  • Statue of Liberty
  • Ellis Island
  • 9/11 Memorial and Museum
  • Empire State Building
  • Rockefeller Center
  • Radio City Music Hall
  • St. Patrick’s Cathedral
  • Fifth Avenue
  • Central Park
  • American Museum of Natural History
  • Times Square
  • Broadway
  • Brooklyn Bridge
  • Wall Street
  • Grand Central Terminal
  • United Nations

Add a Broadway show on request.

The Statue of Liberty at sunset
Statue of Liberty
A flower on the names at the 9/11 Memorial
9/11 Memorial
The main concourse of Grand Central Terminal
Grand Central

What it costs

Prices are per student and depend on the number of days, your group size, room type (quad, triple or double) and whether you fly or travel by bus.

Per studentone price per student, quoted with your itinerary
Free placesfor teachers and chaperones, 1 adult for every 10 students recommended

Ask us for a quote for your class.

When to go

  • Students looking at the Manhattan skyline
    SpringMarch to MayThe busiest season for school trips, with Central Park in bloom. Book early.
  • Central Park in the fall
    FallSeptember to NovemberComfortable weather, quieter sites and more hotel choice.
  • The Rockefeller Center Christmas tree
    WinterDecember to FebruaryHoliday lights and the Rockefeller Center tree in December, and often lower hotel rates in January and February. Pack warm coats.
  • Times Square at night
    SummerJune to AugustOpen for summer programs and graduating classes, but hot and busy.

Plan 6 to 9 months ahead so families have time to register and pay in installments.

What’s included

  • Roundtrip airfare (optional) or motorcoach travel
  • Hotel accommodations
  • Private motorcoach while touring
  • A ClassTrip.com tour director with your group
  • Meals as listed in your itinerary
  • Overnight security at hotels
  • Entrance fees
  • Tips for guides, drivers and restaurant servers
  • Reservation support 9 AM to 5 PM Eastern
  • 24/7 travel emergency support

Teacher perks

  • Over 40 years of group travelThe ClassTrip.com team has more than 40 years of experience planning and running group trips.
  • Free placesFor teachers and chaperones: you choose how many when we plan the trip together.
  • Registration and payments, handledFamilies sign up and pay on their own page, by card, phone or check.
  • Ready-made materialsFlyers and a parent letter, ready to hand out.
  • Built for your gradeAn itinerary built for your grade level.
  • A tour directorWith your group from start to finish.

Questions teachers ask

How much does a New York City school trip cost?

The price is per student and depends on the number of days, your group size, room type and whether you fly or travel by bus. Tell us about your class and we will send an itinerary and a price per student.

How many days do we need in New York City?

Three days covers Midtown, the 9/11 Memorial, Central Park and the Statue of Liberty. Five days lets you add Washington DC or Boston.

Can we travel by bus instead of flying?

Yes. Groups within driving distance travel by private motorcoach, and everyone else flies. In the city, a private motorcoach takes your group between sites, with a few subway rides as part of the itinerary.

Can we see a Broadway show?

Yes. We can add a Broadway show to any New York City itinerary on request.

How far ahead should we book?

6 to 9 months before you travel. Spring dates fill first.

How many chaperones do we need?

We recommend 1 adult chaperone for every 10 students. Free places for teachers and chaperones are included.

Who is with our group during the trip?

A ClassTrip.com tour director travels with your group throughout, with overnight security at the hotels and 24/7 travel emergency support.

How do families pay?

Your trip gets its own registration page where families sign up and pay by card. They can also pay by phone or by check, in installments.

Ready to plan your New York City trip?

Tell us about your class and we will send an itinerary and a price per student.

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