{"id":31648,"date":"2024-08-05T18:35:15","date_gmt":"2024-08-05T18:35:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/blog\/?p=31648"},"modified":"2024-08-05T18:38:22","modified_gmt":"2024-08-05T18:38:22","slug":"how-to-see-the-most-in-2-days-with-your-nyc-sightseeing-pass","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/blog\/how-to-see-the-most-in-2-days-with-your-nyc-sightseeing-pass\/","title":{"rendered":"How To See the Most in 2 Days With Your NYC Sightseeing Pass"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>So you got your bags packed and your New York City Sightseeing Pass in hand. Finally, you\u2019ve made it to the big city. Now the question is, where to begin?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With so many things included in the Sightseeing Pass, it\u2019s difficult to know what to choose and the best way to take advantage of everything it has to offer. But don\u2019t get overwhelmed! If you\u2019re ready to hit the ground running, you can use the pass to explore so much of the city in only a few days.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the biggest perks of the Sightseeing Pass is the access to free guided walking <a href=\"https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/blog\/guided-tours-during-covid-19-tips-and-trends\/\">tours of NYC<\/a>. It\u2019s an amazing opportunity to experience the city through the eyes of an actual New Yorker. And the best way to maximize the number of tours you get to do is to follow this itinerary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019ve been an NYC tour guide for almost six years now, and I believe this is the best plan for two perfect days with the Sightseeing Pass.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Day 1: Famous NYC Neighborhoods<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your first day will be spent getting to know some of the most popular and exciting neighborhoods in NYC. As you explore, you\u2019ll realize just how different these areas are from one another. Each has unique history, sites, and stories to go along with it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Guide tip: <\/strong>This day is pretty packed, so if you have the time, I recommend splitting it over a couple days to ensure you can get to each tour on time. Plus, it\u2019s always nice to take a slower pace while on vacation!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9-11 AM: Lower Manhattan Walking Tour<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"31649\" src=\"https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/01\/Final-52-of-148-2-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Financial District NYC\" class=\"wp-image-31649\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/01\/Final-52-of-148-2-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/01\/Final-52-of-148-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/01\/Final-52-of-148-2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/01\/Final-52-of-148-2-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/01\/Final-52-of-148-2-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/01\/Final-52-of-148-2-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/01\/Final-52-of-148-2-160x120.jpg 160w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/01\/Final-52-of-148-2-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/01\/Final-52-of-148-2.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/new-york-tours\/lower-manhattan-walking-tour-wall-street-and-911\/\">Lower Manhattan tour<\/a> is a great way to start your trip. You\u2019ll see so many historic monuments and check quite a few places off your \u201cmust-do\u201d list at the same time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll start off at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thewallstreetexperience.com\/blog\/experience-the-nyse\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The New York Stock Exchange<\/a> and spend the first half of the tour exploring Wall Street and lower Broadway, including the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thewallstreetexperience.com\/blog\/story-behind-legendary-charging-bull\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Charging Bull<\/a>. From there, follow your guide north towards the <a href=\"https:\/\/911groundzero.com\/blog\/6-inspirational-sights-at-the-9-11-memorial-and-museum\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">9\/11 Memorial &amp; Museum<\/a>, in the new World Trade Center.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In just two hours, you\u2019ll learn about the most significant events in NYC history &#8212; from the creation of the stock exchange to the terrorist attacks on September 11th.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Getting to the next tour is super easy! And you have plenty of time. You can hail a taxi pretty much anywhere. Just tell the driver you\u2019re going to Sixth Avenue &amp; Spring Street. If you choose to save some cash and take the subway, there are a few options:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>E train<\/strong>: From the World Trade Center stop, uptown to Spring Street.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>R train: <\/strong>From Cortlandt Street, uptown to Prince Street. It\u2019s about a 5-minute walk west from the station to the meeting point for the tour.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>1 train: <\/strong>From Rector Street or WTC Cortlandt Street, uptown to Houston Street, then about a 7-minute walk east.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">12-2 PM: SoHo, Little Italy, Chinatown Tour<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/01\/SoHo_0466-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31650\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/01\/SoHo_0466-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/01\/SoHo_0466-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/01\/SoHo_0466-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/01\/SoHo_0466-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/01\/SoHo_0466-1-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/01\/SoHo_0466-1-660x440.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/01\/SoHo_0466-1-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/01\/SoHo_0466-1-160x107.jpg 160w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/01\/SoHo_0466-1-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The beauty of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/new-york-tours\/soho-little-italy-chinatown-walking-tour\/\">this tour of SoHo, Little Italy, and Chinatown<\/a> is how much you see! We cover three of New York\u2019s most exciting neighborhoods, and you\u2019ll get a feel for where the locals like to spend their free time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/blog\/what-to-do-in-soho-art-food-and-elegance-in-new-york-city\/\">SoHo<\/a> is a shopper\u2019s paradise. You&#8217;ll see every block lined with window-front shops. While you\u2019re there, you\u2019ll also learn about its industrial history and admire the various cast-iron buildings.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/blog\/little-italy-in-nyc-top-6-reasons-and-places-to-visit\/\">Little Italy<\/a> may be small, but its pride runs deep. Discover the history of Italian immigrants in New York City and try one of the best cannolis you\u2019ll ever have in your life! You can never leave this neighborhood on an empty stomach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While <a href=\"https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/blog\/visit-chinatown-a-trip-to-canal-street\/\">Chinatown<\/a> can seem chaotic due to the high amount of traffic (both cars and people), it\u2019s one of the most fun neighborhoods to walk around. Your guide will share with you its journey from a micro-neighborhood to what it is today \u2014 the largest Chinatown in the United States. On the way, you\u2019ll get local recommendations to the best places for dumplings, dim sum, and more.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you wrap up in Chinatown, the quickest and easiest way to Hudson Yards is probably catching a cab. But if you want to save money, or get some practice riding the train, you can take the Q, N, R or W trains from Canal Street uptown to Times Square. From there, you\u2019ll transfer to the 7 train, which drops you right at 34th Street for Hudson Yards. Just be warned &#8212; if you do decide to take the subway, there is a chance you might be a couple of minutes late to the tour, and we recommend getting there 15 minutes early.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2:30-4 PM: Hudson Yards Tour With Optional Edge Upgrade<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2020\/06\/Hudson-Yards-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Hudson Yards in New York City\" class=\"wp-image-24267\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2020\/06\/Hudson-Yards-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2020\/06\/Hudson-Yards-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2020\/06\/Hudson-Yards-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2020\/06\/Hudson-Yards-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2020\/06\/Hudson-Yards-1-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2020\/06\/Hudson-Yards-1-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2020\/06\/Hudson-Yards-1-160x120.jpg 160w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2020\/06\/Hudson-Yards-1-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2020\/06\/Hudson-Yards-1.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/new-york-tours\/hudson-yards-vessel-edge-tour\/\">Hudson Yards Tour<\/a> brings you up-close and personal with the city\u2019s newest and hottest attraction. What you see has only been built up in the past 7-8 years. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/blog\/hudson-yards-nycs-newest-neighborhood-as-told-by-a-local\/\">Hudson Yards neighborhood<\/a> itself is like a city within a city &#8212; \u200b\u200bthe most expensive private real estate development in American history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your tour will take you through the Hudson Yards shops and restaurants, along the Northern edge of the High Line and outside the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/blog\/vessel-interactive-art-installation-with-views-of-nyc\/\">Vessel<\/a> sculpture. You can also choose to upgrade the tour to include a timed entry ticket for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/blog\/what-to-see-at-edge-nycs-newest-outdoor-observation-deck\/\">Edge<\/a> &#8212; an outdoor skydeck located on the 100th floor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Along the way, you\u2019ll see the various new office towers and residential buildings that are under construction and hear about similar, crazy NYC real estate ventures. By the end, you\u2019ll come to realize just how rapidly the city can change and what sparks these transitions in the first place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Who knows? The area may even look completely different in just another couple of years!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5-6:30 PM: Intrepid Museum<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Hudson Yards tour ends early enough that you still have time for one more activity!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"31651\" src=\"https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/01\/1600px-Intrepid_Museum_49052290092-1024x576.jpeg\" alt=\"Intrepid Museum\" class=\"wp-image-31651\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/01\/1600px-Intrepid_Museum_49052290092-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/01\/1600px-Intrepid_Museum_49052290092-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/01\/1600px-Intrepid_Museum_49052290092-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/01\/1600px-Intrepid_Museum_49052290092-1536x864.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/01\/1600px-Intrepid_Museum_49052290092-500x281.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/01\/1600px-Intrepid_Museum_49052290092-160x90.jpeg 160w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/01\/1600px-Intrepid_Museum_49052290092-150x84.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/01\/1600px-Intrepid_Museum_49052290092.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Credit: Ajay Suresh \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\/deed.en\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\/deed.en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re interested in ships or wartime history, then head to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidmuseum.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Intrepid Museum.<\/a> Almost the entire collection is onboard the USS Intrepid &#8212; an old WW2 aircraft carrier that was decommissioned in 1974. Admission is included with the Sightseeing Pass and gives you access to their entire collection of museum ships plus American military and maritime history artifacts.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Day 2: Arts and Culture Exploration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your second day will be spent immersing yourself in the more artistic and local side of New York.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These tours will take you through neighborhoods that city dwellers often visit for a good time or for fun activities. By the end, you\u2019ll know NYC on a whole different level.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9:30-11:30 AM: The High Line and Chelsea Tour<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/01\/Final-21-of-148-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31652\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/01\/Final-21-of-148-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/01\/Final-21-of-148-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/01\/Final-21-of-148-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/01\/Final-21-of-148-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/01\/Final-21-of-148-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/01\/Final-21-of-148-660x440.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/01\/Final-21-of-148-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/01\/Final-21-of-148-160x107.jpg 160w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/01\/Final-21-of-148-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Your morning will begin at my personal favorite place in New York &#8212; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/blog\/walking-the-high-line\/\">the High Line<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This <a href=\"https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/new-york-tours\/high-line-and-chelsea-walking-tour\/\">High Line and Chelsea walking tour<\/a> will take you through the neighborhoods of Chelsea and the Meatpacking District, lead you along a scenic elevated park and include a stop at Chelsea Market along the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These neighborhoods are a classic example of how time, money, and influence can completely flip an area around. As you walk around, you can literally see the change around you as dozens of construction projects are underway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But you\u2019ll forget about all that hustle and bustle as you stroll through the lush greenery of the High Line. Once an industrial railroad for meat and produce, you can actually see the history below you as you follow the original train tracks weaving alongside the walkway.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plus, you\u2019ll get unbeatable views of the city and the Hudson River. It\u2019s the perfect place to start your day!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">12-1 PM: Lunch<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"31653\" src=\"https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/01\/Final-37-of-148-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Chelsea Market NYC\" class=\"wp-image-31653\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/01\/Final-37-of-148-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/01\/Final-37-of-148-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/01\/Final-37-of-148-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/01\/Final-37-of-148-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/01\/Final-37-of-148-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/01\/Final-37-of-148-660x440.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/01\/Final-37-of-148-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/01\/Final-37-of-148-160x107.jpg 160w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/01\/Final-37-of-148-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Now is the time to chow down and fuel up before you head to the next tour. Luckily, the High Line tour ends right near a ton of cool places to eat.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are two of my favorites:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Chelsea Market <\/strong>\u2014 You\u2019ll get to see the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/blog\/dig-in-at-chelsea-market-nyc-factory-turned-foodie-paradise\/\">inside of the market<\/a> on your tour, so use that time to scope out the food and think about where you might want to come back to when it\u2019s over. There are dozens of options, so you really can\u2019t go wrong &#8212; seafood, tacos, sandwiches, ramen &#8212; I could go on forever. Just keep in mind there\u2019s limited seating in the building.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Coppelia <\/strong>\u2014 If you\u2019re looking for more of a sit-down restaurant vibe, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/ilovecoppelia.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Coppelia<\/a> is a nearby 24\/7 Cuban diner. The inside is comfortable and colorful, with antique fans, a soda fountain, booth seating and counter service. In typical diner fashion they offer breakfast all day long, along with a full menu of Latin comfort food. Give their homemade ice cream a try!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1:30-3:30 PM: Greenwich Village Walking Tour<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"675\" data-id=\"30760\" src=\"https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/10\/Final-97-of-148.jpg\" alt=\"Greenwich village\" class=\"wp-image-30760\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/10\/Final-97-of-148.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/10\/Final-97-of-148-300x203.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/10\/Final-97-of-148-768x518.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/10\/Final-97-of-148-500x338.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/10\/Final-97-of-148-160x108.jpg 160w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/10\/Final-97-of-148-150x101.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>From wherever you choose to eat lunch, the easiest way to our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/new-york-tours\/greenwich-village-walking-tour\/\">Greenwich Village tour<\/a> would probably be to take the A, C, or E trains at 14th Street downtown and get off at West 4th Street &#8211; Washington Square. The tour meets right across the street.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your guide will give you an in-depth look at one of NYC\u2019s most unique and charming neighborhoods. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/blog\/5-essential-activities-greenwich-village\/\">Greenwich Village<\/a> is home to such diverse sights as Washington Square Park, the Stonewall Inn, and the TV famous \u201cFriends\u201d apartment building.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The history of the area tells the story of music legends Bob Dylan and Jimi Hendrix. You can also sip from the oldest espresso machine in NYC at Cafe Reggio and stand in the footsteps of those who fought in the Gay Liberation Movement.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But don\u2019t get too consumed by \u201cthe village!\u201d Once the tour is over, catch a taxi or hop on the 1 train at Christopher St\/Sheridan Sq and take it uptown to Times Square &#8211; 42nd Street for your final tour of the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4-5:45 PM: Broadway and Times Square Tour<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/01\/broadway-11-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31655\" style=\"width:840px;height:630px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/01\/broadway-11-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/01\/broadway-11-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/01\/broadway-11-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/01\/broadway-11-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/01\/broadway-11-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/01\/broadway-11-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/01\/broadway-11-160x120.jpg 160w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/01\/broadway-11-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/01\/broadway-11.jpg 1632w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Nothing says New York City quite like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/blog\/a-behind-the-scenes-guide-to-broadway-in-new-york\/\">Broadway<\/a>, and bustling <a href=\"https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/blog\/how-to-be-a-times-square-pro-when-you-visit-new-york-city\/\">Times Square<\/a> is a must-see. For better or worse, the energy there is unlike any place else in the city.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/new-york-tours\/broadway-and-times-square-insider-tour\/\">Broadway and Times Square Tour<\/a> is your \u201call-access pass\u201d to the bright lights of Broadway, with a theater professional sharing all the best insider tips, stories, and even superstitions! Each theater has its own personal history &#8212; and many humorous scandals along with it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll see the famous New Years Eve ball and the statue of theater pioneer George    M. Cohen. Being in Times Square can be intimidating, but with your expert guide at the helm, you\u2019ll feel right at ease.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By the end of the tour, I\u2019m sure you\u2019ll have had your fair share of walking for the day. So that means it&#8217;s time to find a delicious restaurant to relax and fill your belly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6:30-7:30 PM: Dinner<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/01\/Restaurant-row-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31657\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/01\/Restaurant-row-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/01\/Restaurant-row-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/01\/Restaurant-row-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/01\/Restaurant-row-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/01\/Restaurant-row-500x375.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/01\/Restaurant-row-400x300.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/01\/Restaurant-row-160x120.jpeg 160w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/01\/Restaurant-row-150x113.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/01\/Restaurant-row.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Credit: Roger Rowlett \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/2.5\/deed.en\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/2.5\/deed.en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY-SA 2.5<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>After you wrap up your Broadway and Times Square tour, how about checking out one of these locations for dinner? You\u2019ll finish the day on a high (and delicious) note.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Hell\u2019s Kitchen <\/strong>\u2014 While Hell\u2019s Kitchen is a neighborhood rather than a restaurant, there\u2019s a specific block (46th Street between 8th and 9th avenues) that is filled end- to end with different eateries. It\u2019s known as Restaurant Row, and it\u2019s a great place to go if you\u2019re unsure of what you want but are interested in looking around for options.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Bond 45 <\/strong>\u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bond45ny.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bond 45<\/a> is a family-style Italian restaurant known for its larger portions and a famous antipasto bar. The menu is quite expansive, so you can get pretty much any Italian-style cuisine you can think of: steak, seafood, pasta, etc. Just be sure to come with a group or come hungry, because one order can feed at least 2-3 people!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Anejo<\/strong> \u2014<strong> <\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/anejonyc.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Anejo <\/a>is a great option if you\u2019re interested in delicious Mexican food and upscale drinks. They have a diverse selection of tequila and mezcal, along with a mouthwatering menu featuring various small plates. The ambiance is fun and friendly, a great place to relax after a long day.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Beyond the Sightseeing Pass<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"475\" src=\"https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/01\/FullSizeRensdfsdder1-2-1024x475.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31656\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/01\/FullSizeRensdfsdder1-2-1024x475.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/01\/FullSizeRensdfsdder1-2-300x139.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/01\/FullSizeRensdfsdder1-2-768x356.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/01\/FullSizeRensdfsdder1-2-500x232.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/01\/FullSizeRensdfsdder1-2-160x74.jpg 160w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/01\/FullSizeRensdfsdder1-2-150x70.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/01\/FullSizeRensdfsdder1-2.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you know exactly how to spend your first two days in New York with your Sightseeing Pass, consider joining some other neighborhood <a href=\"https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/new-york-tours\/\">tours of New York City<\/a>. Get to know some of the places <a href=\"https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/new-york-tours\/nyc-bus-tour-brooklyn-bronx-queens\/\">outside Manhattan<\/a> or venture out into New York Harbor to visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/new-york-tours\/statue-of-liberty-and-ellis-island-guided-tour\/\">Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island<\/a>! While these might not be included with your pass, they\u2019re a great opportunity to continue your exploration of our incredible city with a local guide by your side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ready to book your tours with your pass? Visit our Sightseeing Pass page with our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/new-york-tours\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/new-york-tours\/\">New York City tours<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We can\u2019t wait to welcome you to New York!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>So you got your bags packed and your New York City Sightseeing Pass in hand. Finally, you\u2019ve made it to the big city. 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