Manhattan Walking Tour: Explore Midtown and SUMMIT One Vanderbilt
4.1
23 Ratings
New York
Embark on a thrilling Manhattan walking tour, exploring iconic landmarks like Rockefeller Center and Grand Central Terminal. Then, experience the mind-bending SUMMIT One Vanderbilt for breathtaking views and a multi-sensory adventure.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Radio City Music Hall - Begin your tour right under the marquee at Radio City Music Hall, beginning with the tale of the theater’s famous Rockettes.
- Rockefeller Center - We’re going to 30 Rock! At Rockefeller Center, stop at its famous skating rink and wander over to the gorgeous Channel Gardens.
- The Shop at NBC Studios - While we might not see Hoda, we will take a quick pause outside the NBC Studio’s to peek through the windows at the Today Show.
- Saks Fifth Avenue - We will turn onto Fifth Avenue and walk by the retail mecca, Saks Fifth Avenue. I wonder how it got that name?
- St. Patrick’s Cathedral - See the historic St. Patrick’s Cathedral on Fifth Avenue.
- Fred F. French Building - Enter the lobby at the Fred French building, a slightly off-the-beaten-path, “in-the-know” wonder of decorative arts.
- New York Public Library - Pose with Patience and Fortitude, NY Public Library’s majestic marble lions while reading the words of great writers passing below your feet as you stroll down charming Library Way.
- Chrysler Building - Pass by and gaze upon the gleaming temple of Art Deco brilliance that is the Chrysler Building.
- Grand Central Terminal - Head into the pulsating heart of New Yorkâs transportation pantheon, Grand Central Station. It’s time to take a moment to gaze up towards the celestial ceiling with the open heavens recreated in stunning detail. Follow your guide through the station’s main hall to visit some, “I’ve seen that on TV!” spots like the famed brass clock atop the main Grand Central Station Information Booth, and then take a visit to the Whispering Wall to experience firsthand its odd secrets.
- SUMMIT One Vanderbilt - As you near the end of your tour, say farewell to you guide at the thrilling and multi-sensory experience that is New York’s newest must-see building. See rare views of Manhattan from a new perspective, through ingeniously designed environments.
What's Included
- Pre-reserved ticket to SUMMIT One Vanderbilt
- Local English-speaking guide
- Expertly guided walking tour
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-Off
Additional Information
Embark on an exciting guided stroll through Midtown Manhattan, culminating in the mind-bending, sensory overload of SUMMIT One Vanderbilt. From glass skyboxes suspended a thousand feet above Madison Avenue, you get to experience breathtaking views and explore this multi-sensory testament to the city. The Walking Tour is helmed by a genuine New Yorker, and includes stops at the Rockefeller Center, 30 Rock, NBC Studios, 5th Avenue, the iconic Grand Central Terminal, and much more.
- Join a New York City guide, a local expert in all things Manhattan!
- Visit must-see attractions including the Radio City Music Hall, NBC Studios, and Rockefeller Center
- Conclude the tour with entry to the SUMMIT One Vanderbilt building
- Wander inside Grand Central Terminal, admire the renowned brass clock, drop by the Whispering Wall
- Observe the historic architecture of Midtown at landmarks such as the Chrysler Building, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, and the NY Public Library
- Carriers and small fold-up strollers are highly encouraged. Large strollers cannot be accommodated.
- The SUMMIT One Vanderbilt portion of this tour is self-guided.
- You are required to go through airport-style security on this tour. No luggage, weapons, or food (except for water in a clear container) is allowed.
- COVID UPDATE. Walks complies with all local government regulations. Please refer to New York government guidelines for the most up to date information
- Make sure to bring sunglasses. The reflective material used throughout the Summit One creates a very bright environment.
- Wear comfortable shoes. Stilleto heels, steel toed boots, sports cleats, and any other footwear that can damage the flooring in Summit One is not permitted. Please dress appropriately to avoid unwanted exposure on glass and mirrored floors. We recommend wearing pants, shorts or tights when possible.
Location
Radio City Music Hall
6th Avenue
Meet under the Radio City Music Hall marquee at the corner of Avenue of the Americas and 50th Street. Your guide will be holding a green "Walks" sign.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.1
(23 Ratings)
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630dellh
Dec 2, 2023
A very good walking tour of New York (Manhattan).. - Jerry was our tour guide, he was instantly likeable and very knowledgeable. You can tell he has a passion for history and this really showed.
If you're looking for a great walking tour by a great company. Look no further. We'd definitely return.
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Navigate01970243840
Oct 21, 2023
Walking tour Manhattan with Jerry⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - The Manhattan tour with Jerry was excellent. His knowledge about the city, its architecture and history is phantastic!
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Ray_d
Aug 28, 2023
A fantastic experience with a super guide - We had a fantastic tour guide in Alice who was very knowledgeable, engaging and took us on a delightful tour of Manhattan. She is highly recommended. Thanks Alice! The Vanderbilt experience was amazing!! The views were too good for words and the organisation was first class and very friendly.
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Passport562952
Aug 19, 2023
Great tour - Sara was a fantastic guide. Lots of real life stories and some excellent tips for getting around and other places to see. Recommend to all
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Lukas
Apr 13, 2023
Interesting tour around midtown. - Ric is a nice and enthusiastic guide, he tells a lot of fun facts and personal experiences. Especially his experiences and knowledge about the area was very impressive.
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Elizabeth
Apr 10, 2023
The city sparkles all around you - We booked for a sunset tour of The Summit. We were a diverse group age-wise ranging from 83-20. It was a wonderful experience for all. The staff was great, understanding that some of our party needed a bit more time when checking in and moving through the viewing rooms. The experience was amazing, it's a completely un-obstructed view of the city. Because of the time slot we booked, we saw the city at sunset and the transition to darkness. Absolutely breathtaking. It's a must see!
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Jennifer_b
Feb 22, 2023
Great tour and our guide, Ric, was awesome! - Our tour guide, Ric, was very knowledgeable and entertaining. We really enjoyed everything he showed us. We definitely learned a lot and saw so much more than we would have on our own. Since we went on a Sunday, the New York Public Library wasn’t open yet (opens at 1 pm) so we couldn’t go inside, but he did encourage us to visit it after the tour - which we did. It was awesome, and had he not told us about it, we never would have thought to go there. Also, we were able to pop into St. Patrick’s cathedral while a mass was on, so that was cool. Summit was really neat!
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Ghideyk2022
Sep 16, 2022
OUSTANDING EXPERIENCE - Jerry was such a gentleman! He was very patient and took the best photos of us, even getting down on his knee to get the best angles and crossing the street to get the whole church in our photo. He took us to a spot to get coffee and a bagel because we woke up later than intended and didn’t get a chance to get any breakfast on the way to the meeting point. He was absolutely amazing and so knowledgeable!!! He told us so much about the history, architecture, and cool little facts about things like the whispering bricks in grand central station!! We 100000% recommend this tour!! It was so much fun. After the tour he dropped us off at SUMMIT one and it was SUCH an amazing experience WOW best thing we’ve seen in NY hands down!! 6 immersive levels of different atmospheric experiences and tons of photo ops overlooking NYC, included the Empire State Building! Such a better experience in our opinion. Truly a price you just can’t beat especially for the outstanding experience you receive!!! Thank you so much walking tours and jerry! You were so great to us!!!
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700tom
Nov 6, 2023
A must - This experience is heavily booked in advance. We knew there was a chance of rain when we visited and it certainly limited our view which was disappointing. We could have changed our tickets for another day but not get a refund.
Despite the poor visibility it’s a great experience with the use of mirrors and other reflective surfaces we had nice cocktail in the bar!
If the weather had been fine it would have been a perfect trip
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Madelyn_r
Nov 13, 2022
Never I can obtain my... - Never I can obtain my tickets and,I paid $178. 00 for nothing. I want my money back. I lost my time and I crying for the bad and horrible moment that I passed. It was my birthday celebration. I want my money back
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