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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Roam586800

Sep 16, 2025

Wonderful tour - My husband and I went on Jeremy's tour; it was fantastic. Jeremy was very knowledgeable about the history and architecture of NY, and pointed out so many details on buildings that we never would have noticed, let alone understood, on our own. We also got to go into several beautiful lobbies. Along with the US Open ;) Jeremy's tour was the highlight of the trip for me. 100% recommend.

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R3421jmsimonm

Sep 10, 2025

Art Deco lovers Paradise - So extremely happy with the Art Deco tour of Midtown NY. As a mass lover of this architectural style I was so happy with Jeremy’s tour. The locations and knowledge I received from Jeremy’s tour were well worth the price I paid. As someone who does not normally take tours this has me rethinking taking more in the future. If you’re in town and love this style, you will not regret it. Have so many incredible photos from the day. Thankyou

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Marilynh333

Aug 5, 2025

Super knowledgeable guide! - Jeremy was a wealth of knowledge about architecture and notable Art Deco buildings in NYC. We looked at Art Deco buildings from the exterior and interior and learned the history of each of them. Jeremy was able to answer all our questions - and there were many - and is clearly passionate and informed about architecture. Highly recommend!

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Aks39

Jul 9, 2025

Incredible walking tour! - This was one of the best walking tours I've been on! I'm a big fan of architectural history, so I've done a good number both domestically abroad, and this one was so much fun. Jeremy is so knowledgeable and obviously passionate about the subject, and he did a great job balancing historical information with anecdotes. Highly recommend!

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Anne_s

Jul 8, 2025

Incredible walking tour! - I love architectural history and have done a good number of architectural tours both domestically and abroad, and this was one of the best I’ve been on! Jeremy is incredibly knowledgeable and obviously passionate about the subject, and he relays information through lively and engaging stories. He was a perfect mix of professional and friendly, and he was really great at combining anecdotes with broader history. I recently moved to New York, and this tour definitely helped me feel more familiar with Midtown in general and made me love the buildings even more!

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Gale_c

Jun 21, 2025

Great info - Great tour, not a lot of walking and really some excellent examples of art deco. Well worth the cost and time

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Megfish

Jun 6, 2025

Really fun experience!! - We loved getting to learn more in depth information about the history of each building and the philosophies behind the design of each space. I have pretty bad knees and I worried about whether it would be too much—for me it wasn’t. Our leader, Jeremy, did a good job of allowing our group to set the pace. If you need to sit, though, there aren’t many opportunities for that. I really liked the flow of the tour, and the buildings are absolutely gorgeous and fascinating.

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Carolynfx3172pf

May 30, 2025

Great tour of Art Deco in Midtown! - Jeremy did a wonderful job of conveying the depth of his own knowledge in interesting ways. I learned a lot and saw some wonderful architecture.

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Alpha_w

May 29, 2025

Fun tour - Our guide Jeremy is very knowledgeable and helpful. A beautiful tour with a lot of information. Recommended

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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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From $40

up to 12 guests

2 - Adult