School Cultural Trips to New York
The world’s cultural trendsetter
For those who crave BIG city feels, a school trip to New York will capture the heart of your students and send it soaring higher than the world-famous skyscrapers that dot the larger-than-life landscape. This city is a visual feast! A dizzying array of lively neighbourhoods, eclectic art scenes and culinary brilliance, school trips to New York will immerse you in a world of cultural diversity and American extravagance.
Tuck into gigantic slices of pizza, loaded bagels and international food truck flavours. Enjoy some of the world’s most iconic attractions – the Statue of Liberty, 9/11 Memorial and Museum, Times Square… Legendary theatres, beautiful parks, terrific tours and some serious shopping are all part of the package with educational trips to NYC.
New York is known as the ‘City of Dreams’ for good reason – see for your yourself…
Our Recommended Itinerary
Here’s what your trip could look like
Day 1
Flight to New York
Transfer to your accommodation
Spend the evening exploring Times Square
Day 2
Take the subway down to Battery Park, followed by a ferry cruise to the Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island
Take a short walk to the 9/11 Memorial & Museum
Visit the Top of the Rock and go shopping in Times Square
Day 3
Spend the morning shopping in Macy’s
Walk along Fifth Avenue for its high-end shops and notable buildings, before a Grand Central Station Tour
Enjoy a Broadway Show
Day 4
Stroll through Central Park
Airport transfer
Flight home
Day 5
Arrive home
A typical quote is based on 5 day, 3 night tour for 40 passengers (+4 free place) travelling October 2025 and includes, subject to availability:
- Return flights from UK to New York
- B&B accommodation
- Travel insurance
- Free staff place ratio 1:10
- 24/7 support
- Vamoos travel app & info pack
- Tailor-made itinerary
- VAT
Optional Extras
- Dedicated Tour Manager
- Hoodies and Polo Shirts
Excursions in New York
Browse a selection of our favourite excursions
Grand Central Station ...
Yankees Stadium Tour
Broadway Show
American Museum of Nat...
Big Bus Tour
Rockefeller Centre Tour
Madame Tussauds
9/11 Memorial & Museum
Top of the Rock
Brooklyn Bridge Park
Macy’s, Herald Square
9/11 Tribute Museum
Metropolitan Museum of...
Empire State Building
Rockefeller Centre & t...
Times Square
Central Park
Irish Hunger Memorial
Statue of Liberty & El...
Accommodation
Popular places to stay in New York
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Holiday Inn Express Times Square South
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The Gallivant Times Square
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West Side YMCA
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- Perfect Location
- 450m from the Empire State Building
- 750m from Times Square
- Close to multiple Metro links
- On Site Fitness Center
- Fitness Center
- Breakfast options
- On site Business Center
- Wi-Fi
- Visit the Empire State Building
- Take a short walk to Times Square
- Do some shopping at Macy’s
- Spend some time in the on site Fitness Center
- Great central location at 48th and Broadway
- Within walking distance of Manhattan’s nightlife, theatre and entertainment scene
- Close to main attractions including Times Square, Rockefeller Centre and Central Park
- Various room types available
- Wi-Fi
- On-site lobby breakfast and 2 adjacent restaurants
- 24-hour fitness centre
- Meeting room
- Wi-Fi
- Explore Manhattan’s nightlife, theatre and entertainment scene
- Visit Times Square, Rockefeller Centre, Central Park and other main attractions
- Work out in the fitness centre
- Enjoy a meal in one of the nearby restaurants
- Fantastic location just a few steps from Central Park
- Twin & single bed rooms
- Shared facilities
- Indoor swimming pool
- Wi-Fi
- Indoor swimming pool
- Gym and fitness classes
- Shared lounge and TV area
- Group activities
- Cafe
- Wi-Fi
- Go for a swim in the indoor pool
- Work up a sweat in the gym
- Relax in the shared lounge and TV area
- Get the group together for some in-house activities
- Walk to Central Park for an afternoon of outdoor fun
Additional Information
Your journey doesn’t have to end here! See what else we can offer to help you get the most out of your tour. From dedicated Tour Managers to Party Leader Launch Packs, we’ll go above and beyond to support you and your students.
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FAQs about this tour
Find the answers to some of our most frequently asked questions.
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Can I talk to Rayburn Tours whilst out on tour?
Yes, a 24-hour emergency phone number will be provided in your final documents pack and one of our experienced members of staff will be happy to help with any problems you have whilst out on tour.
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I am required to complete an Educational Visits (EV) form by our Local Authority and I cannot answer all of the questions?
We are happy to assist you in completing your EV forms and return them directly to your Local Authority on your behalf, just speak to your Tour Consultant.
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Do your hotels comply with our Local Authority’s guidelines?
All hotels are audited to standards set by the School Travel Forum (STF), this criteria is based on information and guidance from educational authorities. Whilst local laws and standards have to be taken into consideration, as they may differ from country to country, our standards do not. We are happy to provide copies of our hotel audits should you wish to see them.
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Is insurance included with my trip?
Yes, insurance will be included in your trip quotation as standard unless it is requested not to be. Make sure you check the list of inclusions in your quotation and/or confirmation.
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