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New York Upper West Side Art and Architecture Tour

New York Upper West Side Art and Architecture Tour

Overview

Situated between Central park and the Hudson River, the Upper West Side of Manhattan is home of some of the most prestigious academic and cultural buildings in the city. This is one of the prominent residential areas in the city, situated in between the parks and well connected by subway. Projects featured on this Upper West Side Architecture Tour include Lincoln Center for the Arts, Hears Tower by Foster and Partners, VIA W57 by Bjarke Ingels Group, Fordham University School of Law, St Jones Cathedral, Columbia University and its many buildings.

City: New York City

Wed 09 Apr

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Starting at $49.00

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Wed 09 Apr

Starting at $49.00

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What's Included

Professional Individual Headsets for Each Guest

All Fees and Taxes

In-person Guide: English, Spanish, French, Italian

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Travel time is included in the tour duration.

What To Expect

Columbus Circle

Statue of Cristopher Columbus. Times Warner Building Central Park Tower

Time Warner Center

Visit and discuss the Time Warner Center

Museum of Arts and Design

See and discuss the Museum of Arts and Design.

Central Park

Walk by and discuss Central Park.

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts

Lincoln Center

David Geffen Hall

Visit the David Geffen Hall

New York City Ballet

Visit the NY City Ballet

The Metropolitan Opera

Metropolitan Opera House Visit

Vivian Beaumont Theater At The Lincoln Center

Visit the Vivian Beaumont Theater.

Alice Tully Hall

Visit the Alice Tully Hall

Fordham University

Pass by the Fordham University

Hearst Tower

Hearst Tower by Norman Foster

Show 9 more stops

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (3)

jstantong

Feb 2025

On a beautiful Saturday and the first warmer day we’ve had in weeks I decided to go on a beautiful walking tour of the upper west side with Ivan’s company. We were a small mixed group and in 2 hours Ivan gave us a whirlwind tour of the eye popping world of New York architecture with some juicy details from his own experience living in New York. His deep knowledge of the architects and personal anecdotes makes for an excellent balance of the abstract and down to earth. I’d never been to the Lincoln Center so that was my highlight. Highly recommended for visitors and locals alike.

Response from Host

Feb 2025

Thanks James, it was great having you on my tour. Your comments and questions made it even more interactive and fun. I hope you'll join me soon for some of our other itineraries to keep discovering the magic of New York. Best wishes, Ivan

baptistev555

Feb 2025

This tour was incredible to grasp the architectural and urban planification of the city. Many thanks again to Ivan for his share of knowledge.

Response from Host

Feb 2025

Thanks Baptiste, it was great meeting you and your wife. I'm so happy you enjoyed my architecture, art and city tour and look forward to seeing you on your next visit here. Have a nice trip back to Belgium! Ivan

victorpB494JQ

Nov 2024

This was an excellent tour even for a long time New Yorker. Ivan is a wealth of knowledge not only about the architecture of the buildings, but the history and how it all fits together in the City. Very much enjoyed it, especially as I saw with new eyes some very familiar buildings.