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American Express Insider's Guide: A Day in the Big Apple, New York City

New York City, New York, United States

  • Self-guided
  • About 4 h
  • Works in your browser
  • By Amex Express
US$2One-off · no account · no subscription
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  • Opens instantly on your phone
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  • Start whenever you like, at your own pace
American Express Insider's Guide: A Day in the Big Apple
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Length
About 4 h
Stops
8
Route
11 km
Starts at
The High Line
Price
US$2, one-off

About this tour

“American Express Insider's Guide: A Day in the Big Apple” is a self-guided walking tour in New York City, United States, made by Amex Express. It takes about 4 hours, costs a one-off US$2 to unlock and runs in your phone’s browser with a live map, so you can start whenever you like. No app or account needed.

Discover New York City through the eyes of a local with this comprehensive, day-long tour, designed with American Express's commitment to unique experiences and excellence in mind. Our journey will take you from the verdant walks of the High Line in the early morning to the historic glamour of The Campbell in Grand Central Terminal as the night unfolds.

Experience a day packed with iconic landmarks, cultural treasures, and culinary delights. Marvel at the panoramic views from the Empire State Building, explore the vast collections of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and immerse yourself in the contemporary American art at the Whitney Museum.

Savor Asian-inspired cuisine at Momofuku Ssäm Bar for lunch and indulge in Roberta's renowned pizza for dinner. Enjoy a relaxing interlude at Brooklyn Bridge Park, where Manhattan's skyline makes for the perfect backdrop.

Conclude the day with a vibrant performance at the Brooklyn Academy of Music, before winding down with a drink at The Campbell, a historic bar exuding old New York elegance.

Join us on this journey that seamlessly blends the bustling energy of New York with local hidden gems, serving you a slice of life in the city that never sleeps. This tour is perfect for those who want to experience NYC beyond the typical tourist trail, with an itinerary carefully curated to provide a balance of sightseeing, arts, dining, and leisure.

Where it starts

The tour starts at The High Line in New York City and covers about 11 km on foot. The map on your phone takes you there, then on from stop to stop.

Open the start point in Google Maps

What you’ll see

  • Manhattan Schoolhouse
  • Chelsea Market
  • Whitney Museum of American Art
  • Empire State Building
  • The Peninsula New York
  • The Metropolitan Museum of Art
  • The Campbell

What you get

  • A live map that leads you from stop to stop
  • Stories and photos at every stop, written by Amex Express
  • Freedom to pause, skip ahead or finish another day
  • Nothing to install: it runs in your phone’s browser
US$2 · 4 hUnlock tour