One World Observatory
The One World Observatory is the latest and greatest Big Apple attraction. Located at the top three floors of the One World Trade Center, which is now the tallest building in the western hemisphere, the observatory boasts jaw-dropping views of Manhattan and its surrounds. With our admission ticket, you'll have access to all three Observatory floors for a memorable experience that offers fabulous photo ops, New York City history, and dining options to buy food or drinks high in the sky.
Admission Includes:
Admission to One World Observatory, at the top of the World Trade Center
Ascend to the top of the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere in less than 60 seconds
Take in the iconic sights, surrounding waters and panoramic views of the Manhattan skyline and beyond
Immerse yourself in the bustling crossroads of the world at the See Forever Theater
Engage with City Pulse and global ambassadors as they share stories of this amazing city
Step onto the expansive Sky Portal and take a walk high above the streets of New York
Madame Tussauds New York
There’s so much to see and do at Madame Tussauds New York! Get up close and personal with over 200 life-like wax figures of the biggest stars and icons in entertainment, sports, history and more. Mingle with movie stars in your own A-list party before getting on stage with your favorite pop star. Address the world alongside famous leaders and then challenge legendary athletes on the court. Don’t miss the Marvel Super Heroes 4D Experience, a short film with thrilling special effects that make you ‘feel” like part of the action. Located in the heart of Times Square, no visit to NYC is complete until you’ve experienced the world famous Madame Tussauds. From Marilyn to Madonna to Gaga, there is a star for every generation.
Sites Visited:
Oltrarno Neighborhood
Piazza Santo Spirito
Local bars and restaurants
Inclusions:
All Food , wine tastings, and gelato
Expert, English-speaking, local foodie guide
Small groups of max 14 people
Exclusions:
Gratuities
Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off
Finding Hobbiton!
In 1998, Sir Peter Jackson’s team of location scouts were searching for the iconic rolling hills and lush green pastures of Hobbiton™. An aerial search led them to the Alexander farm, a stunning 1,250 acre sheep farm in the heart of the Waikato. They noted the area’s striking similarity to The Shire™, as described by JRR Tolkien, and quickly realised that the Hobbits™ had found a home.
In one particular part of the farm, a magnificent pine tree towered over a nearby lake, adjacent to a rising hill. Bag End now sits atop that hill, overlooking the Party Tree, as that pine would later be known. The surrounding areas were untouched; no power lines, no buildings and no roads in sight. This meant that Sir Peter Jackson could leave the 20th century behind, and fully submerge himself in the fantasy world of Middle-earth™.
In March 1999 the crew began the nine month quest to bring the ideas for Hobbiton to fruition; help was provided by the New Zealand Army, and soon 39 temporary Hobbit Holes™ were scattered across the 12 acre plot used for the set. Secrecy was key, and strict security measures were put in place by the production company throughout construction and filming. Filming commenced in December 1999, and it took around three months to get a wrap on The Shire.
After an initial attempt at demolition, 17 bare plywood facades remained. These shells would serve as the catalyst that propelled Hobbiton forward into the public eye, with guided tours commencing in 2002.
In 2009, Sir Peter Jackson returned to film The Hobbit trilogy, and he left behind the beautiful movie set you’ll see today; 44 permanently reconstructed Hobbit Holes, in the same fantastic detail seen in the movies. In 2012 The Green Dragon™ Inn was opened as the finale to the journey. Guests now finish their Hobbiton Movie Set experience with a refreshing beverage from the Hobbit™ Southfarthing™ Range. There’s an abundance of movie magic nestled inside the fully operational farm.
A former convent and theatre, the Liceu hasn't always resembled the opera house we see today. Its history is full of ups and downs and mysteries that make this cultural icon a key venue which we invite you to discover on a guided tour of the building.
You'll walk through its most representative areas, starting with the historic lobby, in the eclectic Catalan Renaixement style. From there, you'll continue to the auditorium, an exact replica of the impressive horseshoe-shaped hall designed by the architect Miquel Garriga i Roca in 1847. You'll go up to the Hall of Mirrors, an imposing room with a ceiling decorated with allegorical paintings and texts referring to art and music. You'll discover the new foyer, the area where people used to relax during the interval and currently a multi-purpose room which hosts small-scale performances.
You can also visit the Cercle del Liceu, a private club and one of the most important examples of Catalan and Spanish art nouveau.
Highlights:
Discover Europe in one day at Mini-Europe in Brussels
Experience an animated tour with visual and sound effects of 350 miniatures
Including the chimes of Big Ben, the gondolas in front of the Doge’s Palace, the Grand-Place in Brussels and the Acropolis
View monuments that have been recreated down to the smallest detail on a scale 1/25th.
From the Eiffel Tower (13m high) to the Big Ben (4m high), this is your chance to view the buildings up close.
Visit the icon of the World Fair of Brussels (Expo 58,1958), the Atomium, created as an optimistic vision of the future of a modern, new, super-technological world
The Atomium houses permanent collections and temporary exhibitions in the museum
Marvel at steam engines in Train World, including the Pays de Waes, the oldest remaining steam engine in Europe
Travel through two royal carriages and visit an authentic railway cottage.
Go on a journey from the very first steam locomotives to high-speed trains and get a glimpse into the future
Includes:
1-Day Ticket to Mini-Europe + Atomium
1- Day ticket to Train World
Souvenir: Catalogue Guide of Mini-Europe (64 pages in colour) is included in the price for adults
What’s Not Included:
Hotel Pick Up’s
Food & Drink
