Midtown Secrets: Food, History, and Architecture Tour in New York

New To The Site! New York City, USA

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Overview

A TOUR FOR PEOPLE WHO DON'T LOVE TOURS

Instead of following a scripted route, our licensed, experienced guide takes input from the group and draws from a big bag of options to make an informal experience that is memorable and unique.

We'll eat at 4 to 6 delicious and interesting places across midtown, following a maze-like route through the buildings and blocks that made 42nd Street the beating heart of the 20th century.

If you find midtown boring, or that the food is bad and $$$, or you just want to know how this singular place became what it is, this food crawl is for you.

Wear comfortable clothes and be prepared to walk. We cover a lot of ground and often eat standing up. We promise you'll leave the tour feeling full - heart, mind, and belly.

What's Included

  • Delicious food from 4-5 quality spots. You’ll be full!
  • Smaller group size. Others cap at 12-16 people, we cap at 8-10
  • Bottled water
  • Gratuities (Optional)
  • Beer/wine/cocktails as well as coffee and soft drinks available at many stops, but are not included
  • Gratuity not included. Never expected, always appreciated
  • No headsets, microphones, umbrellas or 'branding' so we don't stand out as a tour group.
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Pod Times Square, 400 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036, USA

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We meet near 42nd Street and 9th Avenue. Exact location sent after booking.

End point

Bryant Park, New York, NY 10018, USA

End point varies, but usually within a stone’s throw of Bryant Park or Grand Central Terminal, with easy access to hotels, the subway, and other forms of transport.

What To Expect

42nd Street

SAMPLE ITINERARY! Our route changes from day to day, taking input from the group, guide, and city to create a one-of-a-kind experience. BUT we always crisscross 42nd Street with all its important sites and history. THIS IS A SAMPLE ITINERARY. We take input from the group, then draw from a big bag of options to make each outing unique.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Poseidon Greek Bakery

The only Greek spot in the area, and a family-fun institution for more than 100 years. Spanikopita, baklava, strudel? If it’s made with filo dough, they do it, and they do it better than anybody else.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Planet Taco

We frequently stop at this outstanding taco joint on 9th avenue, where the music and vibes are almost as good as the tacos.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Rockefeller Center

Built in the 1930s, Rockefeller Center has become one of the most iconic locations in New York - but the influence of this area goes even deeper than we know. We take some time to explore the art, architecture, and true reach of Rockefeller Center.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

St. Patrick's Cathedral

The most important and impressive Catholic Church in New York, St. Patrick's is a beautiful example of Gothic Revival architecture, and a truly impressive monument that opens the door to deeper themes of tribalism and cooperation in the history of New York. We frequently take a few minutes to step inside and stand in awe
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Vanderbilt Avenue

Glossed over, or completely missed by most visitors to Midtown Manhattan, Vanderbilt Avenue is one of the most impressive places in the city. We often take a few minutes to slow down and look up on this short but overwhelming set of blocks.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Grand Central Terminal

There are many secrets in Grand Central Terminal, more than anyone can learn in a day, let alone in a 3-hour tour. But we'll share some of the most compelling stories from this world-class building.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Joey Bats Cafe

While inside GCT, we often stop by Joey Bats for a delicious pastel de nata, straight from Lisbon, Portugal.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Tudor City

At the far end of 42nd Street is Tudor City, which looks out over the United Nations, the East River, and the ever-growing skylines of Queens and Brooklyn.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Stephen A. Schwarzman Building

No trip through midtown is complete without a visit to the main branch of the New York Public Library, where there's incredible 'underground' story every visitor should know.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Bryant Park

We often wrap up in Bryant Park, right behind the Library, a park with a rich past, present, and future.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers

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-417996P8

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