Top 9 3-Day Experiences in New York

1.3-Day Best of Niagara Falls and Washington D.C. Tour from NYC

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 290 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $450Our pick

Leave New York for a fast-moving three-day route through Philadelphia, Washington, Corning and Niagara Falls. Expect major memorials, a glass museum, seasonal Watkins Glen, Niagara after dark and, depending on season and ticket choice, Maid of the Mist or Cave of the Winds. Two hotel nights and transfers are included; many attraction fees depend on the option you book.

“Sunny was the best, the energy was next level! Thank you. She has a good humor and definitely recommend it.”

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2.Niagara Falls & 1000 Islands 3-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 214 reviews · 3 days · from $565

Leave Manhattan at 6:30 AM for a three-day coach trip to Watkins Glen, Niagara Falls, Toronto and the 1000 Islands. Expect a full schedule, guided sightseeing in several languages, a Maid of the Mist ride and an outlet-mall stop. Guides named in past groups include Peter and Mr. Okai, though your guide may differ.

“It was a great experience. Mr. Okai, our tour guide was very nice and Profesional. We learned a lot.”

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3.Niagara Falls, Toronto and 1000 Islands, 3 Day Tour from NYC

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 114 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $580

Leave Midtown at 6:30 a.m. for three days of waterfalls, Toronto sights and a Thousand Islands cruise, with two hotel nights, breakfasts and round-trip transport included. The route also takes in Niagara-on-the-Lake, the Finger Lakes and Pocono outlets. Vehicle size and some stops vary by season; multilingual tours are available.

“Checked off one of my must do's on my bucket list. An awesome ride in a comfortable tour bus. Our tour guide handled all the different languages on the bus with ease. I recommend this tour.”

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4.Niagara Falls, Washington DC & Philly 3-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 73 reviews · 3 days · from $408Best value

Travel from New York City to Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., and Niagara Falls on a three-day guided coach tour. Expect landmark stops, a required nighttime Falls visit, two hotel nights, and optional admissions such as the Capitol, Corning Museum of Glass, Maid of the Mist, and Cave of the Winds. Guides vary by departure; past trips have had guides including Sunny, Chloe, and Ray.

“Beautiful experience. The days are very full and the times are tight, you will stay outside from morning to night, but it is the best and only way to see as many things as possible and have more experiences. The tour is organized in the smallest details, from experiences, to lunch breaks, to bath breaks. We will never have been able to do the same things alone in such a short time. All this also thanks to the fantastic work of the driver Page, always precise and punctual, and our tour guide Sunny, always kind, smiling and ready to answer our questions. They certainly helped to improve the experience.”

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5.Acadia National Park & Boston 3-Day Tour from NYC | Kids 50% Off

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $684Top rated

Leave Brooklyn at 6:30 am for three days of Boston harbor views, Acadia’s Cadillac Mountain and Jordan Pond, Bar Harbor lobster country, and Portland Head Light. Two hotel nights, breakfast and transport are included. Aquarium, cruises and some Portland costs depend on the option you book. Guides named in past trips include Rex, Gladys, Matthew and Ray.

“We are glad we took this tour as this is very good tour and worth all the money that we paid. Our tour guide, Matthew of Jupiter Legends, is very good as he is very attentive and very helpful. He is also organized and monitored the tour very well. We will take this tour again in the future. Please send a commendation to our Tour Guide, Matthew.”

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6.Niagara Falls and Washington DC 3-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★3.2 · 6 reviews · from $585

Travel by air-conditioned bus or minivan from New York to Philadelphia, Washington, DC, and Niagara Falls over three busy days. A live guide speaks Chinese or English. Expect Capitol and landmark visits, two hotel nights, and seasonal Niagara activities, including Cave of the Winds and Maid of the Mist in summer. Exact start times vary.

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7.Toronto, Niagara Falls & Thousand Islands 3-day Tour from NY

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · 3 days · from $623

This three-day trip links Watkins Glen, Niagara Falls, Toronto and a Thousand Islands cruise, with two hotel nights and round-trip transport from New York or New Jersey. You can add major sights such as the CN Tower, Hornblower cruise and Skylon Tower, or choose the All Tickets Inclusive option. Guide quality and vehicle comfort can vary.

“Jason, our tour guide was terrific He was very knowledgable and was incredibly helpful throughout our trip. However, the van was very uncomfortable. It was smaller than I expected as there were only 13 seats excluding the driver and the tour guide. The ride was very bumpy, especially in the back. It was hard to rest during the long stretches as the van would suddenly jolt or lurch on the highways. The included activities were nice and the hotels were okay. I would also like to say that the food places we were brought to were subpar and I would recommend looking for other spots if possible. We stopped by…”

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8.New England 3-Day Tour from NYC | Kids 50% Off

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $580

Travel by vehicle from New York to Mystic, Newport, Cape Cod and Plymouth with a bilingual guide-driver. See historic ships, Marble House, Provincetown and Plymouth Rock, with optional whale watching and attraction admissions. Guides on past departures have included Bowen and Grace. Two hotel nights and two breakfasts are included.

“The organization of the trip was most impressive and mostly because the Tour Guide, Grace was very experienced. She was personable and customer-focused. Her ability to communicate the objectives and set realistic expectations was outstanding.”

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9.3-Day Immersive Photography Workshop in New York City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $1,223

Spend three long days photographing New York landmarks and neighborhoods with a professional photographer guide. You’ll work on camera settings, lenses, flash, and long exposures, then shoot sites such as the Brooklyn Bridge, Central Park, Chinatown, and Grand Central Terminal by day and night. Zim is a named instructor, but the guide for your dates is not specified.

“I’ve just returned from the 3 day boot camp workshop after going on many of their photo safaris over the past 3 years. I’m always thrilled with my images when I get back, this time was no different. They’re fantastic at getting us to the best lRead more”

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