New York School Trips with Equity School Trips
Equity – The School Travel People
New York is an epicentre for business, art, fashion, design, economics, filmmaking, tourism, textiles and much more. We recommend New York for:- Architecture
- Art & Design
- Photography
- Business Studies
- Fashion & Textiles
- Film & Media
- Travel & Tourism
- Geography
- History
- Science / STEM
Regardless of subject, we work with a number of suppliers to offer affordable accommodation to suit any budget, positioned either in Manhattan or within easy access into the centre of the city. Our specialists will work with you to develop a bespoke itinerary to suit your learning outcomes from a list of excursions. The excursions we offer are both captivating and motivational and we are sure all participants will get a lot of out the trip. A great choice of restaurants, galleries, music venues, attractions and museums ensures an enjoyable and educational trip to New York.
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Example Itineraries
Day One...
Depart School and travel to New York by air
Arrive in resort, check in to accommodation
Evening meal at restaurant
Explore Times Square
Day Two...
Breakfast in accommodation
Statue of Liberty Cruise
Brooklyn Bridge
9/11 Museum
Evening meal at a local restaurant
Empire State Building
Day Three...
Breakfast in accommodation
New York guided walking tour
Central Park
Top of the Rock
Evening meal at local restaurant
Broadway show
Day Four...
Breakfast in accommodation and check out
Macy's Department Store
Grand Central Station
5th Avenue
Depart New York
Overnight flight back to the UK
Arriving home the following morning
Depart School and travel to New York by air
Arrive in resort, check in to accommodation
Evening meal at restaurant
Explore Times Square
Day Two...
Breakfast in accommodation
Statue of Liberty Cruise
Brooklyn Bridge
9/11 Museum
Evening meal at a local restaurant
Empire State Building
Day Three...
Breakfast in accommodation
New York guided walking tour
Central Park
Top of the Rock
Evening meal at local restaurant
Broadway show
Day Four...
Breakfast in accommodation and check out
Macy's Department Store
Grand Central Station
5th Avenue
Depart New York
Overnight flight back to the UK
Arriving home the following morning
Which Curriculum Subjects do we cater for?
Science
On an Equity group tour of New York, if you're looking for excursions specifically focused on Science, we would suggest the excursions below, on top of the more general excursions. Just be sure to let us know what your subject and learning objectives are and we can work to create a bespoke itinerary for your trip:
- Times Square
- 9/11 Memorial Museum
- Financial District Walking Tour
- National Museum of Mathematics
- Summit One Vanderbilt
- The Highline
- The Ride
- New York Hall of Science
- Ripley's Believe it or Not
- Intrepid Museum
- American Museum of Natural History
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On an Equity group tour of New York, if you're looking for excursions specifically focused on History, we would suggest the excursions below, on top of the more general excursions. Just be sure to let us know what your subject and learning objectives are and we can work to create a bespoke itinerary for your trip:
- Statue of Liberty Cruise & Ellis Island
- 9/11 Memorial Museum
- Brooklyn Bridge
- Empire State Building
- American Natural History Museum
- Central Park
- Grand Central Station
- Tenement Museum
- Intrepid Museum
- Chrysler Building
- Museum of the City of New York
- The Highline
- New York Historical Society Museum & Library
- Franklin D.Roosevelt Museum
Geography
On an Equity group tour of New York, if you're looking for excursions specifically focused on Geography, we would suggest the excursions below, on top of the more general excursions. Just be sure to let us know what your subject and learning objectives are and we can work to create a bespoke itinerary for your trip:
- Central Park
- Top of the Rock
- The Highline
- Central Park Zoo
- American Natural History Museum
- New York Hall of Science
- Battery Park
- Roosevelt Island Tram
- Staten Island Ferry
- Edge Viewing Platform & Vessel
Business
On an Equity group tour of New York, if you're looking for excursions specifically focused on Business & Economics, we would suggest the excursions below, on top of the more general excursions. Just be sure to let us know what your subject and learning objectives are and we can work to create a bespoke itinerary for your trip:
- United Nations Guided Tour
- The Wall Street Experience
- Hershey's Chocolate World
- Empire State Building
- Times Square
- Circle Line Cruises
- Madame Tussauds
Art
On an Equity group tour of New York, if you're looking for excursions specifically focused on Art & Design, we would suggest the excursions below, on top of the more general excursions. Just be sure to let us know what your subject and learning objectives are and we can work to create a bespoke itinerary for your trip:
- Times Square
- Whitney Museum of American Arts
- Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)
- MoMA PS1 & PS2
- Guggenheim Museum
- Cooper Hewitt Museum
- Metropolitan Museum of Art
- Neue Galerie New York
- Broadway Show
- Frick Collection
- International Centre of Photography New York
- DIA Beacon Tour
Human Geography
Media Studies
Performing Arts
Travel Tourism
What size groups do we cater for?
We have a minimum number of 10 paying passengers but no upper limit. We can split large groups across multiple coaches and hotels as required, with larger groups benefitting from additional free supervisory places.
Access for visitors with disabilities?
With prior knowledge to booking we can arrange a tour that takes into consideration any students with disabilities.
Visitors with Special Educational Needs (SEN)?
With prior knowledge to booking, we can arrange a tour that takes into consideration any students with special educational needs.
Anything else?
Whether you're just looking at options or you have something specific in mind, be sure to get in touch with your dedicated Account Manager at Equity and let them know what would make your trip perfect. We'll take into account your requirements and create a trip that is bespoke to you and meets any learning objectives that you have in mind.
Who are Equity – The School Travel People?
With more than 90 years of experience, Equity has been delivering specialist educational tours, ski trips, sports tours, and performing arts experiences around the world. Working with teachers and group leaders, we create tailored trips that meet the needs of the group and enhance the lives of young people, both in education and in everyday life. With learning at the heart of our company, we support teachers to motivate and engage their students through active learning outside the classroom.
Equity's trips to New York will provide your group with a brilliant opportunity to learn more about this iconic city, take in the sights, and enjoy subject-specific excursions of your choice so that you can meet any desired learning objective. Whether it's history, art & design, performing arts, geography, or simply just a cultural trip, we'll work with you to create a tailored itinerary that your students will never forget.
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