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Trips to New York for Law & Politics Students

A sixth form trip to New York offers a diverse range of visits to bring the study of Law & Politics off the page and into the real world.

At the forefront of historical events as home to the UN, and the devastating terror attacks on the World Trade Centre, New York offers a unique insight into international relations as well as a trip of a lifetime.

Prices start from£879pp

Sample itinerary

Our sample itinerary provides you with an idea of the visits you can cover during your trip. We can tailor-make an itinerary to support your specific learning outcomes.

Morning Afternoon Evening
1 Daytime flight from a London airport Transfer to accommodation Empire State Building
2 Museum of American Finance & Workshop Guided walking tour of downtown Manhattan including Financial District, Wall Street & Ground Zero Top of Rock
3 UN Building Tour Madison Square Garden All Access Tour Broadway Show
4 Free time for shopping Transfer to the airport Overnight flight to the UK
5 Arrive in the UK
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Morning Daytime flight from a London airport
Afternoon Transfer to accommodation
Evening Empire State Building
Morning Museum of American Finance & Workshop
Afternoon Guided walking tour of downtown Manhattan including Financial District, Wall Street & Ground Zero
Evening Top of Rock
Morning UN Building Tour
Afternoon Madison Square Garden All Access Tour
Evening Broadway Show
Morning Free time for shopping
Afternoon Transfer to the airport
Evening Overnight flight to the UK
Morning Arrive in the UK
Afternoon
Evening

Price Shown includes

  • 3 nights’ room only accommodation
  • Return flights & overseas airport transfers
  • Extensive group travel insurance

The visits shown in the sample itinerary above are not included in your quoted price unless indicated. If you would like to add any of these activities to your quote price, please get in touch.

Price shown is based on 40 paying passengers departing from selected departure points on selected dates and is subject to availability.


On-tour support

On-tour support includes...

  • Airport assistance when you arrive back at your UK airport when you book a coach transfer to take you home

Additional on-tour support available...

  • Pre-booked meals at great group prices
  • Pre-booked and pre-paid public transport tickets

Top visits for college groups in New York

Wall Street Tour & Trading Game

Discover the financial and political roots of Wall Street, from the birth of the American financial system under the Dutch and British to the rise of American financial and political power. Explore the financial crisis caused by stock market crashes, the impact of aggressive economic growth on diverse populations, and the rebirth of Lower Manhattan after the devastating events of 9/11. Meet the visionaries, pioneers, financial innovators, Robber Barons, and forgotten labourers who helped shape the history of Wall Street.  

Yankee Stadium Tour

This classic tour of the famous Yankee Stadium includes visits to New York Yankees Museum presented by Bank of America, Monument Park, MasterCard, Batters Eye Café and Press Box. Why not extend your visit by staying for lunch or, during the season, catching a game too!

Museum of American Finance

Located on Wall Street at the heart of the financial district, here your group can explore the American financial markets, the history of money, and track the current credit crisis. This fascinating independent public museum is based in the former headquarters of the Bank of New York. Workshops available on request.

Museum of American Finance Workshops: Banking in America

This workshop, based on the Museum’s 'Banking in America' exhibit, will help students understand why banks today are safe places to deposit money, how banks earn profits, why banks are important to the overall US economy and what role the Federal Reserve plays in their banking system.

Museum of American Finance Workshops: Your Money & Your Success

This workshop demonstrates to students why being financially savvy helps them gain a competitive advantage in the workplace and in life. Topics include practical information about banking, budgeting, credit, and building financial disciplines that prepare young people for managing their money as they enter the working world.

Guided Financial District Walking Tour

Take stock of the financial heart of New York. Stroll down Wall Street, see the New York Stock Exchange, Federal Reserve Bank, and more. Plus, prove that you’ve been by posing for pictures in front of the area’s iconic big bronze bull! Your informative guide will give insights into each building and will be happy to accommodate any specific sights or stops you may want to make.

 

 

United Nations Building Guided Tour

On this guided tour around the UN Building, your students will learn about the organisation, its structure and history. Your group will leave feeling enlightened about the broad range of fundamental issues dealt with here, from sustainable development, democracy and human rights, to governance, economic and social development, and more.

Macy’s Tour

Macy’s is one of the world’s largest department stores and one of the last turn-of-the-century department stores in existence. Take a tour around the shop floor and focus on merchandising, product advertising and the company’s history.

Madame Tussauds Business Workshops

For over 200 years Madame Tussauds’ legacy continues to entertain and educate millions of people with its signature wax figures. Let your students get an inside view on their Marketing & Public Relations or Customer Services strategies.

Meet the Finance Professional Workshop

This 60-minute tailor-made clinic features an established professional from the industry of your choice. Enjoy their personal insight and gain tips on career advancement. The guest professional can critique students’ CVs and portfolios too.

Federal Reserve Bank Guided Tour

Federal Reserve Bank Guided Tour 
Enjoy a guided tour of this historic building. Visit the Gold Vault resting 50 feet below sea level, containing billions of dollars worth of gold. Visit the FedWorks exhibition and learn about the central banking functions of the Federal Reserve System through educational multimedia, as well as the Fed’s role in the economy. An hour-long lecture can also be reserved for your group.

Meet the Finance Professional Workshop 
This hour-long clinic features an established professional from the industry of your choice. Enjoy their personal insight and gain tips on entering the profession.

Please note that all tours and workshops must be booked directly with the Federal Reserve Bank.

The Power of Advertising Session

What makes people buy and how are they influenced? Learn about these advertising techniques and hear from a media professional working within the Madison Avenue or television advertising industry.

Sessions last 90 minutes and can be tailored to your group's individual requirements.

 

Empire State Building

Venture over a quarter of a mile skyward and observe as your group takes in the scale of the immense urban landscape which opens up before them. This is a great way for your students to gain artistic inspiration away from the hustle and bustle of the streets below. A particularly popular evening visit.

Top of the Rock™

Experience the best and most complete daytime view of New York City! Bring your sketchbook with you and you’ll be spoilt for choice over what to sketch. The unparalleled views of New York’s landmarks include Central Park, the Chrysler Building, Times Square, the Brooklyn Bridge and the Statue of Liberty – simply the most spectacular view in the city!

Broadway Shows

See a spectacular Broadway performance - entertainment at its greatest! Choose from shows such as Wicked, Chicago and The Lion King.

Landmark Cruise

Take in a spectacular view of Manhattan from the water, and pick out the many famous landmarks which dominate its skyline.

Walking Tour of Midtown Manhattan

Experienced in dealing with groups, our local guides will bring the history and culture of New York to life. Students will be amazed as they walk down world-famous streets such as Fifth Avenue, 42nd Street and Broadway and through Central Park and Times Square.

The Lemonade Stand

AN INTRODUCTION TO LAUNCHING A SUCCESSFUL START-UP

Step into Silicon Valley (the birthplace of many a start-up) and take your pupils on an inspirational (ad)venture into the rapidly moving and ever innovative world of start-ups.

In this experience, pupils will learn exactly what it takes to launch a successful start-up with nothing but a game changing idea and a healthy dose of ambition – from converting an idea to something tangible to making sure the idea is marketed in an effective and engaging way.

From conceiving their billion pound idea, drafting a solid business model, to formulating the ultimate launch marketing strategy, pupils will get a taste of what it might be like to launch their very own start-up.

New York Supreme Court

A court tours program has been developed to familiarise students, citizens and civic organizations with the dynamics of the courts of New York State. On behalf of the Unified Court System, your group will observe democracy in action by participating in a free tour at the New York State Supreme Court, Criminal Term. The presentation includes a tour of the courthouse, a question and answer session and a viewing of an actual court proceeding, which will provide your group with a better understanding of the court's daily operation.

RiseNY - Part Museum. Part Ride.

RiseNY pairs museum-style galleries with an amusement park-quality ride.

Begin your adventure with an immersive film by an award-winning documentarian that transitions to an interactive self-guided walkthrough tracing tipping points in history that helped shape Music, Fashion, TV, Theater and more in each dedicated gallery:

  • Discover the rise of Wall Street and The New York Stock Exchange in the Finance Gallery.
  • Learn the history of mass media with Telsa’s Coil in the TV/Radio Gallery.
  • Understand the law of physics through the Otis elevator brake in the Skyline Gallery.
  • Visual, language and performing arts come to life in the Fashion, Music, Broadway and Film Galleries.

Then, board an extraordinary elevator experience that transports you to a spectacular virtual soaring ride! Feel the rush of wind in your hair as you “fly” over the world’s most stunning skyline.

 

SUMMIT One Vanderbilt

Explore three levels of mind-bending multi-sensory immersive experiences. With magnificent views over the Manhattan skyline, Summit takes the concept of an “observation deck” to entirely new heights.

The Edge

Edge is the highest outdoor sky deck in the Western Hemisphere, a marvel of architecture, engineering, and technology with panoramic views of New York City. Edge combines the pulse-quickening excitement of leaning out over a 100-story outdoor balcony with the warm welcome of elevated food & beverage service in a unique social space.

 


Study themes

  • Introduction to Political Systems & Institutions

  • Legal System & Methods