3 Hour Midtown Manhattan Architectural Tour

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.

City: New York City

Thu 24 Apr

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Starting at $85.00

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Thu 24 Apr

Starting at $85.00

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What's Included

A fascinating look at 20+ architectural marvels of Midtown Manhattan.

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

What To Expect

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.

General Electric Building

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (52)

Alina S

Mar 2025

The tour was great and very insightful about Manhattan architecture and history. Our guide was very mindful of the group and the weather and adapted the route to make sure we stayed warm enough. Loved it and absolutely recommend if you’d like to know more about how Manhattan has become what it is now.

Andrea_B

Feb 2025

Annabel provided us with a very informative and easy going guide experience. She seemed to weave the architecture with the personalities of the time and captured our imagination. Highly recommend and will definitely take more tours.

717craigi

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.