Film & Media Studies Trips
to New York
From film classics like “King Kong” and “Breakfast at Tiffanys” to the ground-breaking TV hits “Seinfeld” and “Friends”, New York has been the co-star in so many memorable film and TV moments. What better place to inspire your film and media students than by exploring the sets and famous locations of the worlds most recognisable city.
Add in a visit to the Museum of Moving Image or a workshop at the Paley Media Center or create your own downloadable show at the revamped NBC Studio Tour and you have the recipe for an inspiring and potentially life changing experience that your students will never forget.
Curriculum Topics Key Stage 4 & 5
- Media Industries: The impact of production processes, personnel and technologies on the final product.
- Media Audiences: How media organisations categorise audiences.
Prices start from£739pp
Popular 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 | |
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1 | Check in to UK airport for flight to New York | Arrive and transfer to your accommodation | Visit to Empire State Building |
2 | New York TV & Movie Tour | Workshop at the New York Film Academy | Tickets to see a Broadway Show |
3 | Visit to American Museum of Moving Image | NBC Studio Tour | Evening meal in a local restaurant |
4 | Circle Line Sightseeing Cruise and Statue to Liberty | Free time for sightseeing and shopping | Transfer to Airport. Overnight flight back to UK |
5 | Arrive UK Airport, onward return travel to school |
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Morning | Check in to UK airport for flight to New York |
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Afternoon | Arrive and transfer to your accommodation |
Evening | Visit to Empire State Building |
Morning | New York TV & Movie Tour |
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Afternoon | Workshop at the New York Film Academy |
Evening | Tickets to see a Broadway Show |
Morning | Visit to American Museum of Moving Image |
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Afternoon | NBC Studio Tour |
Evening | Evening meal in a local restaurant |
Morning | Circle Line Sightseeing Cruise and Statue to Liberty |
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Afternoon | Free time for sightseeing and shopping |
Evening | Transfer to Airport. Overnight flight back to UK |
Morning | Arrive UK Airport, onward return travel to school |
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Evening |
Price Shown includes
- Return Air Travel
- 3 nights Room Only Accommodation on Bedshare Basis
- Specialist Group Travel Insurance
- Bespoke itinerary planning service
- Free Place Ratios
- Live Trip Tracking
- Online trip organiser & Travel App
- 24/7 support whilst you are away
Places to Stay
New York
Reasons to Visit
NBC Studio Tour
The revamped NBC tour offers backstage access to the studios, where shows like Saturday Night Live are made, as well as the historic halls of 30 Rock. Additionally, your group will learn about the entire TV production process, from writing and producing to the ways TV content gets to your home. You then get the chance to produce your own show in their brand new Tour Studio which you can download to keep for free.
Museum of the Moving Image
The museum exists to educate the public about the art, history, technique, and technology of film, television, and digital media and examines their impact on culture and society. It also offers hands-on workshops as a supplement to guided tours of the Museum's exhibitions, for example Making Political Campaign Ads.
TV & Movie Tours
A unique way to get to know Manhattan as you listen to TV theme songs, answer trivia, and learn the facts about New York City. Tours available include New York TV and Movie Sites, Sex and the City Hot Spots, and a Central Park Movie Sites tour all showcasing some of the most famous places seen on screen.
New York Film Academy
The Academy was founded on the principle of learning by doing and offers workshops on the craft of film making. Workshops are 1, 2 or 3 hours long and cover topics like Digital Cinematography, Digital Editing, Screen writing and Directors Craft.
The Paley Centre for Media
The Museum presents a wide variety of programs from the collection in two screening rooms and two main theatres. The Ralph Guild Radio Listening Room offers a unique way for visitors to experience the radio collection.
Introduction to Recording
Take a 50 minute behind-the-scenes tour of a professional NYC recording studio.The students will meet professionals within the music industry who will explain the logistics and operations of a recording studio, as well as their personal experiences within the industry and educational history of recording.
Meet a Media Professional
Meet a Media Professional with a Guided Tour of NYU Tisch Film School –OR- interactive session with a NYU Film School Graduate. Optional add on to tour a recording studio.
Empire State Building Observatory
New York’s famous Empire State building soars more than a quarter of a mile above the heart of Manhattan. Located on the 86th floor, the observatory offers panoramic views from within a glass enclosed pavilion.
Top of the Rock Observation Deck
The newly renovated Observation Deck on the 70th floor of 30 Rockefeller Plaza, in the heart of midtown Manhattan at Rockefeller Center. The view itself is unique and astonishing, unobstructed for 360 degrees and stretching for miles in every direction.
Circle Line Tour (Boat Cruise)
This cruise circumnavigates Manhattan Island allowing you to see all its highlights (dependant on length of cruise chosen) 3 rivers, 7 major bridges, 5 boroughs, over 25 world renowned landmarks and, of course, a magnificent close-up of the Statue of Liberty. Beverages, food and souvenirs are available on board.
Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island
The Statue of Liberty is New York's most symbolic structure. The Auguste Bartholdi statue was given as a gift from the people of France and stands at 111 feet 6 inches from the toe to the crown. In the base of the statue there is an interesting museum devoted to the statue's history.
Broadway Theatre & Dinner Packages
Make the most of your stay by rounding off the day with a Broadway show. The best value tickets are available for mid-week performances and can be combined with dinner in a nearby restaurant before the performance.
Basketball and Ice Hockey Matches
Tickets to the New York Knicks Basketball and New York Rangers Ice Hockey Games range from $25 and upwards depending upon availability.
9/11 Tribute Center
Remember and honour the thousands murdered by terrorists in the horrific attacks of February 26, 1993 and September 11, 2011. It further recognises the thousands who survived and all who demonstrated extraordinary compassion in the aftermath.
Ice Skating at Wollman Rink
Wollman Rink provides 26,600 square feet of ice for skaters in the winter. Wollman Rink, located near the Parkside Avenue/Ocean Avenue entrance to Central Park, is open for ice skating from late November through March. The Rink features a snack bar, skate shop, skate rental and free lockers.
Staten Island Ferry
This free ferry ride to Staten Island offers impressive panoramas of Manhattan and the Statue of Liberty. The ferry departs from Battery Park every thirty minutes.
Madame Tussauds
This attraction holds models of a whole host of celebrities including Brad Pitt, Woody Allen, Whoopi Goldberg and Madonna. Madame Tussauds NY provides visitors with an entertaining educational opportunity to experience the world’s most fascinating celebrities, influential world leaders, historical figures and sports icons.
Ripleys’ Believe It or Not!
Located in the heart of Times Square, the collection of more than 500 astonishing artifacts, displayed in more than 20 distinct, interactive galleries includes the bizarre, incredible, mysterious and fascinating. Including a baseball uniform worn by Babe Ruth to the world’s largest collection of shrunken heads!
Central Park
One of the great pleasures New Yorkers and tourists enjoy is getting away from it all in Central Park. Stretching 51 blocks between 59th and 110th streets, this 843-acre area, green rectangle has served its city well since 1859. From famous statues to castles, there is so much to see within this pastoral landmark.
Radio City Music Hall Tour
A tour round the building will explain the history of the building and show the beautiful art deco interiors. You will learn the secrets of the Great Stage, one of the largest indoor performance stages in the world; the stage’s hydraulic system, and their impressive new technological features. For those thinking of a career in theatre they can give an insight into the behind-the-scenes aspects of what it takes to run Radio City Music Hall.
One World Trade Centre Observation Deck
The Freedom Tower is a 104 storey building that stands on the World Trade Center site in Manhattan - giving amazing views of the city. Interactive exhibitions reveals the transformation of New York City from unsettled lands to today’s remarkable forest of skyscrapers. Ascend the 102 floors to the observation deck in under 60 seconds in one of five sky pod elevators!
Yankee Stadium Tours
This classic tour of Yankee Stadium allows you to absorb the history of one of the most iconic of American sports teams. The Yankees are 27-time World Series Champions, the tour will take you to famous locations such as Monument Park, get you up close to historic baseball memorabilia as well teach you more about how the stadium is used and the events hosted here which go beyond baseball. Each tour is led by an expert guide and culminates in the chance to purchase some of its famous merchandise.
Evening activites
- Empire State Building
- Top of the Rock
- Broadway Show
- Sports Fixture Tickets - choose from basketball, hockey or baseball
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What you say
Radio city tour was excellent! I will book this again. This was the first time we have been and the students loved it. The Henley College
Radio City was fantastic, and really interesting for our production and art students as well. A brilliant tour service - you were recommended to me, and they were right. The service is fantastic. The Downs School
The service we received was outstanding. The organisation and smooth running of the trip was exceptional... Taking 43 kids to NYC is no easy task but EST definitely helped to make the process smooth and ensured the students had the time of their life. St Aidans CE High School
I have now used European study tours 4 times and I personally wouldn't use anyone else...excellent service! Darlington College
Thank you for your professionalism, flexibility, time and support which made the trip such a success! Cathedral Academy
Really positive and helpful all the way through the booking and planning process - always on hand and really personable. Melksham Oak Community School
I think the the service was amazing!!! Every time I rang there was always help and support at the end of the phone - truly excellent customer service. EST make planning a trip of a lifetime easy, fun and effective. Thank you! The John Wallis Academy - Secondary
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