New York City Historical Tour

Overview

Experience the city that never sleeps as you examine New York City’s most historical sites on the New York City Historical Tour. See the city like never before as you stroll through Midtown on a walking history tour, understand the gravity of diplomacy at the United Nations tour, enjoy a new perspective of the city from the top of the Empire State Building, and much more! Recognize the parallels of history to today’s world in one of the world’s most famous cities!

**This trip qualifies for educator CEUs.

Day 1 - Travel Day / Radio City Music Hall

Day 2 - St. Patrick's Cathedral / UN / Broadway

Day 3 - New York Historical Society Museum / Central Park / Empire State Building

Day 4 - Statue of Liberty / Wall Street / 9/11 Memorial

Day 5 - Brooklyn Tabernacle / Prospect Park / Travel Day

Itinerary

Day 1 - Travel Day / Radio City Music Hall

Your group will arrive in New York City and meet your Joshua Expeditions guide at the airport then transfer to the hotel for check-in and a quick orientation.
You will head into midtown Manhattan for the afternoon, including lunch at Grand Central Station and a walking history tour of Midtown. (Remember that lunch is not included in the price of the trip.)
During the afternoon you will see such sites as Bryant Park, New York Public Library, Rockefeller Center and Radio City Music Hall.
The evening will close with dinner, devotions and a time of discussion.

Day 2 - St. Patrick's Cathedral / UN / Broadway

Following breakfast, the group will set out to visit St. Patrick’s Cathedral, The Teddy Roosevelt Birthplace, and the Lower East Side Tenement Museum.
After lunch, you will tour the United Nations, and then you will enjoy an evening on Broadway, including dinner and a show.
Devotions at the hotel will conclude the second day.

Day 3 - New York Historical Society Museum / Central Park / Empire State Building

Today you will visit the New York Historical Society Museum during the morning and then spend some free time at Central Park after lunch.
Later, your group will head to Lincoln Center for a walking tour then spend some time shopping on 5th Avenue or at Macy’s department store.
Following dinner, your group will head to the top of the Empire State Building for a spectacular view of the city. The day will conclude with devotions at the hotel.

Day 4 - Statue of Liberty / Wall Street / 9/11 Memorial

This morning your group will transfer to Battery Park then take the ferry past the Statue of Liberty on your way to Ellis Island.
After touring the museum that chronicles the immigrant experience of the early 20th century, the group will return to Manhattan for lunch.
During the afternoon you will enjoy a walking tour of the Financial District, including Trinity Church, Wall Street, the New York Stock Exchange, Federal Hall, St. Paul’s Chapel, and the 9/11 Memorial.
In the evening, you will have the special treat of dinner at Stardust Diner, home to the singing waitresses.
Afterward, you will have some leisure time to explore Times Square before returning to the hotel for devotions.

Day 5 - Brooklyn Tabernacle / Prospect Park / Travel Day

[Scheduled for Sundays] Your group will attend the morning service at Brooklyn Tabernacle where you will see and hear its renowned choir up close.
In the afternoon, you will enjoy lunch in Prospect Park or a location near the church. (Remember that lunch is not included in the price of the trip.)
After some time to explore Prospect Park, your tour of NYC will be concluded and your group will gather belongings at the hotel and head to the airport for the flight home.

Why Travel with JE?

CEU Accreditation

Joshua Expeditions is an approved CEU provider for ACSI, offering CEU credits to teachers on select trips.

Safety

At JE, safety is paramount. Our Guides go through a variety of trainings to help prepare them for any issue that may arise.

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Affordability

We know the economy can affect travel plans. Our staff works to help you create a budget while still providing the best for every traveler.

JE Travel Experience

High quality, Christ-centered travel engaging the local world through a Biblical worldview for personal transformation.

High Quality

Every JE tour offers high quality local meals and hotel accommodations to provide the best possible travel experience.

Curriculum-Focused Travel

Our experienced JE Staff will work with you to create a travel experience that integrates with your teaching curriculum.

Interested in This Tour?

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