Midtown Landmarks Tour: Explore Art Deco Architecture

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New York

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Discover the iconic Art Deco architecture of midtown Manhattan on this engaging 2.5-hour walking tour. Explore historic landmarks, learn their secrets, and capture stunning photos along the way. Join a small group for a personalized experience and enjoy indoor stops throughout the year.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

Bryant Park - Visit historic architectural landmark
Midtown - Walk through historic Midtown
Chrysler Building - Visit historic architectural landmark
Grand Central Terminal - Visit historic architectural landmark
The Chanin Building - View art deco landmark.
Fred F. French Building - See Art Deco landmark
Rockefeller Center - Explore historic landmark

What's Included

Expert-led tour

What's Not Included

Gratuities

Additional Information

Experience the rich history of midtown Manhattan with an informative 2.5-hour group walk around the area’s iconic landmarks. As part of this intimate ensemble, you’ll get to admire renowned Art Deco skyscrapers from a close range, delve into their storied past, and capture unforgettable images. This excursion is ideal for those wishing to truly soak up…

Location

Whole Foods Market

6th Avenue

Departure Point: in front of Whole Foods Address: Tour meets in front of Whole Foods, 1095 6th Ave, New York, NY 10036. Directions: Take B, D, F, M trains to 42nd St station. Guide will hold sign with tour name. All tours begin on time. Guide cannot answer phone once tour starts.

Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings

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R5998mblisac

Apr 5, 2025

Fantastic walking tour - Exceptional guided tour of often unnoticed details of midtown architecture. Jeremy is the perfect guide, full of details and interesting stories about the evolution of midtown skyscrapers and landmarks.

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John_g

Apr 5, 2025

Informative and entertaining tour! - This was a truly fun and informative tour! Jeremy knew so much about the architecture of the city and had wonderful stories about the buildings and their history and impact on NYC. Any question I asked he knew the answers to. It sparked our interest and was very entertaining!

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Katherine

Apr 4, 2025

Fabulous. - Fabulous tour! It was a wonderful way to get to know the city and its history. I recommend taking this tour to anyone interested in history and architecture.

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S7699rxjayp

Mar 30, 2025

Highly recommend this Art Deco tour and Jeremy - This tour is a great introduction to Art Deco and the architecture of midtown NYC. If you're new to the city it helps you better understand the area, it's history and how to get around. Jeremy lights up when he's talking about his passion and he took us into buildings we wouldn't have experienced otherwise. There are a ton of interesting fun facts! The learning is accessible regardless of your knowledge base and the walk is flat. My wife and I had a fantastic time and we highly recommend this tour and Jeremy!

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Voyager06386105661

Mar 16, 2025

A Fascinating and In-Depth Look at NYC’s Art Deco Treasures - I had the pleasure of joining Jeremy Wilcox’s Midtown Art Deco Tour with Custom NYC Tours, and it was truly an outstanding experience. Jeremy is not only incredibly knowledgeable but also a fantastic storyteller. His passion for Art Deco architecture and its impact on New York City’s development was evident throughout the tour. Rather than just pointing out buildings, Jeremy provided a deeper, more comprehensive understanding of the architectural details, historical context, and cultural significance behind these stunning landmarks. His engaging style and friendly demeanor made the experience both educational and enjoyable. Whether you're a local or a visitor, if you have an interest in architecture, history, or simply want to see NYC from a fresh perspective, I highly recommend this tour. I walked away with a newfound appreciation for the beauty and influence of Art Deco design in the city.

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Bob_q

Feb 22, 2025

Pro Tour of Art Deco Architecture - Jeremy highlighted interesting and unique detail, understood the history and the picture book really allowed our group to see and appreciate features we would have otherwise missed. Top notch.

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Gingers392

Feb 21, 2025

Structures of NY - Wear your comfortable walking shoes! Great tour very informative and great way to tour the city . We learned so much about some gorgeous structures . Thank you! It was a cold day & our guide was great even gave us hand warmers greatly appreciated!

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170louisew

Jan 27, 2025

Great introduction to Art Deco in New York - Really informative guide who showed us some of the less well known, but equally beautiful, Art Deco buildings in New York and encouraged us to look beyond the scaffolding!

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Karentm3702rh

Jan 17, 2025

A must for Art Deco enthusiasts - Jeremy is a knowledgeable, articulate and engaging tour guide. The scale and detail of the buildings is extraordinary and the viewing experience was definitely enhanced by the detailed historical information Jeremy provided. Highly recommend this tour. - Karen and Greta

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W4914jxannap

Dec 17, 2024

Amazing, highly recommend!! - Extremely interesting tour! Money well spent. It was extremely interesting to learn about the history and architecture of that part of New York. The guide showed us so many interesting details! He was very knowledgable, was able to answer all the questions and seemed very much into the topic. I highly recommend. A hint for my fellow European travellers: prepare cash for the tip. I totally forgot about that but by the end of the tour I regretted not being able to show my appreciation. And another tip: if you can't book for one person through their website, contact them and they can provide another link ( I guess only if there is already someone else who signed up for the same day but still).

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up to 12 guests

2 - Adult