Architectural Tour of Midtown Manhattans Classic Landmarks | 3 hours

50 Reviews | New York City
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  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • A fascinating look at 20+ architectural marvels of Midtown Manhattan.
  • Gratuities

Overview

Join our team on a guided walking tour through vibrant Midtown Manhattan for quintessential New York City! Art Deco, Beaux-Art, & International Style architecture await along its picturesque avenues and streets. The neighborhood is a treasure of clustered renowned landmarks with astonishing histories, pioneering styles and enduring impact on the life of the city.

Meeting points

N,R,W trains to 5th Ave/59th Street, 4,5,6 train to Lexington Ave/59th Street, E train to 5th Ave/53rd Street, F train to 57th Street. Please meet your guide at the entrance to the Plaza Hotel facing 5th Avenue, on the blue carpets, across the street from the Pulitzer Fountain.

Itinerary

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    Designed with the pomp, glory, and opulence of a French chateau, this iconic landmark has starred in countless films.

    15 minutes

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    With a lobby modeled after the Vatican Library, it was noted as the tallest residential-hotel in New York City when it opened.

    15 minutes

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    Built by one of the wealthiest men in America, John Jacob Astor IV, It heralded the transformation of Fifth Avenue from an exclusive residential street - Millionaires' Row − to a fashionable commercial thoroughfare.

    15 minutes

  • Seagram Building

    An architectural milestone, its design set the standard for office towers around the world and is one of the most commonly cited examples of corporate modernism.

    15 minutes

  • General Electric Building

    Originally the RCA Building, it is a work of art from its chrome and marble lobby to its radio waves crown.

    15 minutes

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    Designed by the preeminent luxury hotel firm behind The Sherry Netherlands, the Pierre, and the Hotel Lexington, this legendary opulent hotel has played host to U.S. presidents, world leaders, famous celebrities, and foreign dignitaries.

    15 minutes

  • Rockefeller Center

    A large complex consisting of 19 commercial buildings covering 22 acres, and over 100 artworks, it was the largest and most expensive development project of its time providing 60,000 jobs at the height of the Great Depression.

    15 minutes

  • Empire State Building

    The tallest building in the world for 40 years. Built in 410 days, under budget. Its name is derived from "Empire State", the nickname of the state of New York.

    15 minutes

  • New York Public Library

    The New York Public Library was formed by the consolidation of the Tilden Trust and the Astor and Lenox libraries on May 23, 1895, amassing 350,000 volumes when it opened in 1911. This has grown to over 55 million books and other items stacked over 7 floors.

    15 minutes

  • Chrysler Building

    A personal symbol of automobile titan Walter Chrysler and the strength of his corporation. Dubbed “jhotazz in stone and steel”, it is often cited as the classic example of Art Deco architecture.

    15 minutes

  • Grand Central Terminal

    A world-famous landmark and transportation hub with 44 platforms with 67 tracks, introducing innovations that influenced decades of American planning, architecture, engineering, and culture.

    15 minutes

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Additional Info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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Knowledgeable & Friendly Tour Guide

Published on Jan, 2025

Annabel was fantastic! friendly, patient and Incredibly knowledgable about NYC history and architecture. She was very flexible and adjusted the tour based on what we were most interested in.

An amazing experience for those who know NYC and those who don’t

Published on Dec, 2024

Our guide Annabel was truly amazing. She took the time to learn about us, our level of knowledge about NYC and our interests in learning about the architecture. Her tour was engaging and tailored to our interests. We live in NJ and have been to NYC many times. My husband worked on Park Ave for 7 years. We learned things about places we passed many times and knew nothing about. I recommend this tour to those who think the know about the city as well as first time travelers. Annabel is sure to make it a worthwhile adventure.

Excellent tour!

Published on Dec, 2024

Annabel was fantastic! We have been to NYC a number of times but saw midtown in a completely different light.

The Charming and Knowledgable Annabell NYC Architectural Guide

Published on Dec, 2024

Annabell is a delightful, experienced, well-informed and personable tour guide who shared a wealth of architectural history with us. We highly recommend her on every level.

What a wonderful way to spend a morning in New York City

Published on Nov, 2024

Annabelle was an amazing tour guide. She opened our eyes to the architecture of so many New York City buildings, old, and new. She walked us across time from the early skyscrapers until the modern buildings of today. She was so knowledgeable, kind, and passionate. We thoroughly enjoyed this tour and recommended to everyone

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