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Architectural Masterpieces of Manhattan 2-Hour Walking Tour

Architectural Masterpieces of Manhattan 2-Hour Walking Tour

Overview

Manhattan's architectural landscape is beautifully eclectic. 19th-century aesthetics demanded recreating the old-world look, giving birth to a variety of revival styles. The 20th century produced a completely new architectural vision - that of modernity, technical progress, and practicality.

We will look at some spectacular examples of Beaux-Arts such as the Grand Central Terminal, Gothic revival - St. Patrick's Cathedral, and the glorious Art Deco masterpieces such as the magnificent Chrysler.

City: New York City

Sat 19 Oct

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Sat 19 Oct

Starting at $80.00

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What's Included

See NYC highlights with a licensed NYC Guide

Get a free NYC map for your further city exploration

Enjoy the intimate atmosphere of a small group

Discover the city's fascinating history and culture

Additional Info

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What To Expect

Tiffany & Co.

The Tiffany Blue Box is possibly one the most recognizable and probably one of the most desired retail containers in history. The story of Tiffany's is worth a stop.

Trump Tower

The headquarters for the Trump Organization, the building has quite a unique exterior.

St. Thomas Church

This French High Gothic Revival structure marks the place of Consuelo Vanderbilt wedding to 9th Duke of Marlborough.

St. Patrick's Cathedral

The largest Gothic Roman Catholic Cathedral in the US, it was ridiculed for being built in the wilderness, way too far outside the city. Like most NYC landmarks, St. Patrick's has a fascinating story.

Rockefeller Center

Home to some of the most recognizable tourist sites, like a Rockefeller Christmas Tree, the dramatic story of the Rockefeller Center centers around the Great Depression and the Rockefeller family.

Fred F. French Building

The gilded lobby of the Fred F. French features the only Art Deco-cum-Babylonian design you'll ever see

Grand Central Terminal

The fabulous Grand Central Terminal - a Beaux-Arts Masterpiece built to house Cornelius Vanderbilt’s railroad network and envisioned as a gateway to the city.

Chrysler Building

With its glistening spire and glorious triangle-shaped crown, the Chrysler Building is considered by many to be one of the finest buildings in the world. The most recognizable Art Deco silhouette in the city, it was the tallest in the world for a brief eleven months.

Empire State Building

Billed as the Eighth Wonder of the World at its opening, the Empire State Building broke records as the tallest in the world, the first to have more than 100 stories, and the one to be constructed in a record time of one year and forty-five days. Stunning in both its height and Art Deco simplicity, the building rises in a series of setbacks, ending with a bold tower.

New York Public Library

One of the most significant national treasures, the New York Public Library, was not created by the government but was a product of philanthropy. Built in 1911, it is housed in a spectacular Beaux-Arts building designed by Carrère and Hastings.

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