Football Tours to New York
Where the sport is as big as the skyscrapers
A football tour to New York is a once-in-a-lifetime experience for young players to train like pros with the amazing coaches from New York Red Bulls, before taking on American opposition. Off the pitch, we know the major sights will be on your list and we’ll make sure you see it all, including the chance to watch some live sport! We can also arrange for your group members to spend a day in a New York high school on our cultural exchange programme.
Our Recommended Itinerary
Here’s what your trip could look like
Day 1
Depart UK by flight
Transfer to hotel
Evening meal at Planet Hollywood
Day 2
Breakfast before heading to Central Park
Fixture 1
Watch live sport this evening
Day 3
Breakfast at hostel before departing for your training session with New York Red Bulls
Get dropped off back in the city and visit Wall Street and the 9/11 Memorial
Spend your evening exploring Broadway and Times Square
Day 4
Explore New York using the metro: get a view of the Statue of Liberty as you take a trip on the Ellis Island Cruise
Fixture 2
Get the best view of the city from the Top of the Rock before your evening meal at Hard Rock Cafe
Day 5
Fit in some last minute shopping at Macy’s
Transfer to airport
Flight back to UK
Day 6
Arrive back into the UK
A typical quote is based on a 6 day, 4 night tour for 40 members (+4 free places) travelling October 2025, and the cost includes:
- Return flights from UK to resort
- Airport and fixture transfers in resort
- Public transport card
- 4 nights' B&B accommodation
- 2 x evening meals
- 2 x fixtures per team (based on 2 teams) with well-matched opponents, based on ability, age and international rules
- 24/7 support
- Vamoos travel app & info pack
- Tailor-made itinerary
- Tour pennant per fixture & souvenir pennant to keep
- Travel insurance
- North Face rucksack for party leader
- Excursions:
- Top of the Rock
- 9/11 Memorial
- Central Park
- Macy's Shopping
- Ellis Island Ferry
- Times Square
- Hard Rock Café
Optional Extras
- Dedicated Tour Manager
- Hoodies and Polo Shirts
Excursions in New York
Browse a selection of our favourite excursions
New York Red Bulls
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Planet Hollywood
Hard Rock Café
Yankees Stadium Tour
Metlife Stadium Tour
Broadway Show
Madison Square Garden
American Museum of Nat...
9/11 Memorial & Museum
Top of the Rock
Macy’s, Herald Square
Empire State Building
Central Park
Statue of Liberty & El...
Accommodation
Popular places to stay in New York
- 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
- Fantastic location
- Walking distance to Central Park
- Close to transport links
- Pool table
- TV/Theatre Room
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- 24 hour reception
- Guest kitchen & dining room
- Wi-Fi
- Take a walk to nearby Central Park
- Enjoy a game of pool
- Relax in the hostels theatre room
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 professional coaching to dedicated Tour Managers, we’ll go above and beyond to support you and your students.
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Professional coaching
With the popularity of football rising year on year in the USA, we’re thrilled to offer a day-long professional coaching experience at the New York Red Bulls. Train like a pro with the coaches at Brooklyn Bridge Park and test your new-found skills against American opposition. Be sure to bring your A-game!
Real experiences
Why schools choose us
FAQs about this tour
Find the answers to some of our most frequently asked questions.
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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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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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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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Do you provide risk assessments for the visits you offer?
You can download our Generic Risk Management Handbook which will help you complete your risk assessment for your school or Local Authority. The aim of the handbook is to provide all tour leaders with supportive suggestions to help raise awareness to risk, suggest control measures to help mitigate the risk and manage risk pro-actively. For further assistance, please speak to a member of our team who will be happy to help.
Travel in safe hands
Your safety is of the utmost importance to us and we monitor the safety aspects of all of our tours to ensure you have a memorable experience for all the right reasons.
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