Heritage Journey Through NYC Multiday Experience
Available Year Round - Starting from $1048 per guest
Join us on a trip to discover the melting pot that is New York City! This multiday experience dives into the city’s varied cultural mix based on your interests. You choose the heritage – or heritages – you want to learn more about and an expert guide leads you on an exploration of its neighborhoods, rich traditions and unique cuisines. Also on the agenda? A guided visit to the Statue of Liberty, a fascinating hard hat tour of the hospital on Ellis Island and admission to the inspiring Tenement Museum. It’s like taking a trip around the world while staying within the confines of NYC’s five boroughs!
What We Love About This Experience
Embark On An Unmatched Journey Of A Lifetime
Our expert team has put together a sample itinerary designed to inspire your next vacation – and we’re all about customizing it to match your interests, budget and schedule for a genuine local experience. Looking to add a tour, include additional transportation, extend your hotel stay or include a unique touch? Our Experience Designers are here to make it all happen for you!
This is a suggested itinerary – we can customize based on your preferences.
Your Ride Awaits
Your luxury experience starts when you’re met inside the airport with a smile by your friendly driver – who’ll be holding a sign with your name on it.
Day 1 - Where It All Began
Today finds you heading out with your expert tour guide via private luxury vehicle to Battery Park where you’ll board the ferry for a scenic ride to Liberty Island.
Upon arrival at Liberty Island, you’ll explore the grounds with your private guide before entering the majestic Lady Liberty. After you’ll have time to explore her story in the Statue of Liberty Museum and then board the ferry to your next stop – Ellis Island.
Once on Ellis Island, you’ll embark on a fascinating Hard Hat Tour of the Ellis Island Hospital – which was abandoned in 1954.
Afterward, the ferry returns you to Battery Park where you’ll meet up with your private driver who will drop you off at your hotel or other location of your choice.
Day 2 - Heritage 101
Day two starts when you meet your guide and hop into a luxury vehicle to head out on a lively heritage tour where you’ll explore the neighborhoods and traditions of the ethnic group you want to learn more about. You get to pick from five unique options—each one a new adventure!
Come evening you can sit back and enjoy dinner at a standout local spot with reservations handled by us.
Day 3 - A Look Into The Past
On day three you’ll head to the Tenement Museum in Lower Manhattan where you’ll uncover the stories of immigrant families striving for the American Dream. You’ll also get your choice of a tour of a typical immigrant apartment or a captivating neighborhood walking tour.
Until We Meet Again
When your unforgettable visit to some of the most iconic places in NYC comes to an end, you’ll be met at your hotel by your driver for your private transfer back to the airport via luxury vehicle.
The Pierre New York, A Taj Hotel
This luxurious, timeless, oh-so-elegant landmark hotel opened in 1930 and has been revered as the quintessential monument to the city’s affluence as well as the remarkable embodiment of exceptional service. And the location? Pure perfection – it’s situated right on New York City’s famous Fifth Avenue – which means plenty of luxury and high-end shopping is steps away – PLUS it’s directly across the street from Central Park!
Amenities
- Restaurant
- Fitness Center
- Valet Parking
- Concierge
- Wi-Fi
- Bar
New York Marriott Marquis
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At the New York Marriott Marquis, you’re at the epicenter of Manhattan’s vibrancy, with the best of Times Square and Broadway at your doorstep. The hotel caters to all with superb service and a flair for memorable events – offering the perfect blend of style, comfort and convenience in the heart of Midtown. Indulge in the refined comfort and charm of the Marriott Marquis, where each stay is a cherished New York moment.
Amenities
- Restaurant
- Fitness Center
- Valet Parking
- Concierge
- Wi-Fi
- Bar
Lotte New York Palace
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In the heart of the action, Lotte New York Palace stands proudly on Madison Avenue at 50th Street, with commanding views of St. Patrick’s Cathedral and Rockefeller Center. A stone’s throw from world-class shopping, Broadway theaters, museums, and fine dining, this hotel is a cornerstone of culture. The Villard Mansion, part of the hotel’s storied architecture, holds a place on the National Register of Historic Places and is recognized as a treasured landmark of New York City.
Amenities
- Restaurant
- Fitness Center
- Spa
- Concierge
- Wi-Fi
- Bar
Inclusions
- Roundtrip Airport Transfers (from LGA, EWR or JFK) to Manhattan via luxury vehicle including driver gratuity and inside meet & greet upon arrival
- Half-Day Statue of Liberty Tour and 90-minute Ellis Island Hard Hat Tour
- Includes private tour guide, transportation to and from hotel and ticket for the Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Ferry.
- Based on availability, pedestal access will be included as well.
- Your choice of one or more Half-Day Heritage Tours:
- New York Irish Heritage Tour – includes Catacombs by Candlelight Tour
- New York German Heritage Tour – includes admission to Neue Galerie
- New York Jewish Heritage Tour – includes admission to Museum at Eldridge Street
- New York Greek Heritage Tour – includes visit to the St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church & National Shrine
- New York Italian Heritage Tour – includes visits to the Italian neighborhoods in NYC outside of Little Italy
- Admission to the Tenement Museum and your choice of an immigrant apartment tour or a neighborhood walking tour
- One (1) Dinner Reservation at a local restaurant
*Gratuity for the tour guides is not included.
*Hotel accommodations available for an additional charge.
More Information
- This experience is offered year-round, seven (7) days a week.
- Not all Heritage Tours are offered every day of the week.
- You can customize the starting location of the tours to fit your schedule.
- All stops, timing and inclusions of the tours are dependent on traffic and weather conditions.
- Want to see something specific? We love to personalize our tours to suit your specific interests and passions!
