Explore the diversity of New York and how various communities have affected the city's politics on your school trip to New York!
School trips to New York offer students the opportunity to explore one of the most exciting cities on Earth.
New York is a city that always makes a great impression on students and you’re bound to leave with memories for life.
Whether you visit New York for politics, business studies, mathematics or any other subject, your days will be packed with places to visit and things to do. Whatever your subject, we’ll work closely with you to ensure that your itinerary is carefully designed to support your specific learning objectives and requirements.
Don't worry though, in a city full of so many iconic sights, there will be some time for sightseeing – your students will love the opportunity to see the Statue of Liberty, the Empire State Building, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Madison Square Gardens and Central Park in real life!
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Why visit New York?
The cultural capital of America
New York has long been the main gateway for immigration into the USA and so it’s not surprising that it’s the most linguistically diverse city in the world – as many as 800 languages are spoken here.
The fact that it is such a cultural melting pot is one of the things that makes New York such an exciting place to visit – there is a freedom for art, music, theatre and other aspects of culture to truly flourish. And the food is incredibly diverse too!
Your students will return from New York having experienced a city that is one of the most culturally diverse on the planet. And they will have seen how that diversity has led to incredible creativity.
The creativity here will be inspirational for all students, but particularly those studying creative subjects such as fashion, media studies, design and technology, art and performing arts.
The incredible food
The cultural diversity of New York is reflected in its food, making it one of the world’s most exciting cities for foodies.
There are various food walking tours available that can cover a particular type of food, like New York pizza, or a particular area, such as Greenwich Village and SoHo. These tours, led by native New Yorkers, will help your students understand how food traditions were brought to the city by immigrant communities before being adapted by later generations to suit the modern American palate.
And even if you’re not visiting New York on a food technology school trip, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to experience the foodie scene here.
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Political History & Civil Rights School Trip to New York
School Art Trip to New York
Looking for the ultimate art school trip to inspire your students? Look no further than the Big Apple - New York City!
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School Business Studies Trip to New York
Considered the world's premier financial centre, where better than New York for business students?
£1249PP
School Performing Arts Trip to New York
Explore the incredible theatrical scene around Broadway on your unforgettable performing arts school trip to New York!
£1249PP
School Media Studies Trip to New York
Explore film and TV locations and visit working studios on your unforgettable media studies school trip to New York!
£1249PP
School Fashion Trip to New York
One of the world's major fashion capitals, a school trip to New York will be an unforgettable experience for your students!
£1249PP
School Design and Technology Trip to New York
Looking for an unforgettable design and technology school trip that will leave students feeling inspired? You can't beat New York!
£1249PP
School Food Technology Trip to New York
A food technology school trip to New York will be unforgettable - almost every world cuisine is represented here!
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School Mathematics Trip to New York
Your maths school trip to New York will give your students the opportunity to see maths in action in the world of finance!
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Activities in New York that your school group will love
Ellis Island
Between 1892 and 1954, twelve million immigrants first set foot on American soil at the reception centre at Ellis Island.
Financial District Walking Tour
This four hour guided walking tour, weavestogether history, events, architecture and the people of Downtown - the birthplace of New
Harlem Civil Rights Tour
The Harlem Civil Rights Tour visits sites in Harlem associated with the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960’s. Learn the
Tenement Museum
The Tenement Museum demonstrates the experiences of a variety of immigrants and migrants who lived in the Lower East Side
Guggenheim New York
The original Guggenheim museum, conceived by Solomon Guggenheim in 1937 as an exhibition space for twentieth-century art, is a must
MOMA
From a modest collection of eight prints and a drawing in 1929, MoMA has grown to be one of the
Metropolitan Museum
One of the world’s most prestigious art galleries, the Met’s comprehensive permanent collectionspans five thousand years of art from a
United Nations
The United Nations Office at Geneva (UNOG) has more than 1,600 staff, andis the biggest United Nations duty station outside
Broadway Workshops
We can arrange a selection of Broadway related workshops from the Audition Process, Singing and Choreography, Stage Combat as well
NBC Studios
Ever wondered what happens behind the scenes?This hour-long tour takes in some of the world's most famous studios, the home
New York TV & Movie Sites Tour – On Location Tours
Tour many locations of TV and Movies in New Yorkand straddle fiction and reality as you visit the places you’ve
Fashion Walk of Fame
In 1999, the Fashion Center Business Improvement District established the Fashion Walk of Fame to honor New York’s most influential
American Museum of Natural History
Bring your group to the American Museum of Natural History!Nothing rivals the range of offerings at this New York City
Empire State Building
Reaching more than a quarter of a mile into the Manhattan sky, the Empire State Building was the world's tallest
Statue of Liberty
No trip to New York would be complete without a visit to the Statue of Liberty; the city’s iconic symbol.
Financial District Walking Tour
This four hour guided walking tour, weavestogether history, events, architecture and the people of Downtown - the birthplace of New
Macy's Department Store
Shopping in New York is not complete without a trip to Macy's, not only can you stop by and pick
Staten Island Ferry
The Staten Island Ferry exists predominantly for the purpose of getting commuters to and from Manhattan, but outside rush hour
Top of the Rock
Discover New York in all its forms from 70 stories up at the Top of the Rock Observation Deck. The
Metropolitan Museum
One of the world’s most prestigious art galleries, the Met’s comprehensive permanent collectionspans five thousand years of art from a
FAQs
What's the best way to get around New York?
We recommend walking as much as possible, as it's the best way to see the city. We'll plan your itinerary to maximise time and minimise the need for transport. When you do need transport, we always recommend the subway. You can pay locally per ride or we can arrange an unlimited use Metro Pass.
How long should we spend in New York?
Most groups visit New York for a minimum of 3 nights - this is enough to give you a bite out of the Big Apple. Of course, we do recommend you go for longer if time and budget allow. You could easily spend a week in New York and still return home not having seen it all!
Can we combine New York with another destination?
Yes, we often run tours that take in both New York and Washington D.C. This is the most common combination as you can travel between the two cities by coach in less than 4 hours. You could even add in a stop in Philadelphia and Boston if time and budget allow.
Can I run a cross-curricular tour to New York?
Yes, New York is by far one of the best destinations for a cross-curricular school trip. We can plan a mixed itinerary to fit two subjects, or create two separate itineraries if group size allows.
Which visits are a must on a school trip to New York?
You can't visit New York without heading to the top of a skyscraper. And there's now plenty of choice with five observation decks available, including the One World Observatory, Summit One Vanderbilt, the Edge and, of course, the iconic Top of the Rock and Empire State Building. All offer different experiences and views, so doing more than one is a great idea. We recommend doing one in the daytime and one at night.
Are there any free things to do on a school trip to New York?
Wandering the vibrant streets, browsing the many fantastic shops and boutiques and enjoying some downtime in one of the parks are all great free activities and will give the best experience of the city. We also recommend visiting Grand Central Station, crossing the Brooklyn Bridge and walking along the High Line. You can also ride the free Staten Island ferry for views of the Manhattan skyline and Statue of Liberty. A wander around Central Park is also a winner.
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