Architectural Tour of Midtown Manhattans Classic Landmarks

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New York City, USA

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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.

What's Included

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

Meeting Location

Meeting point

The Plaza, 768 5th Ave, New York, NY 10019, USA

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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.

End point

Grand Central Terminal, 89 E 42nd St, New York, NY 10017, USA

What To Expect

The Plaza

Designed with the pomp, glory, and opulence of a French chateau, this iconic landmark has starred in countless films.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Sherry-Netherland

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

The St. Regis New York

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.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

General Electric Building

Originally the RCA Building, it is a work of art from its chrome and marble lobby to its radio waves crown.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Waldorf-Astoria New York

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.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-6715P18

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