Midtown Landmarks Tour: Explore Art Deco Architecture
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102 Ratings
New York
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:
1 day
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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 the midtown atmosphere.
Landmarks on the itinerary include:
-Bryant Park
-New York Public Library
-American Radiator Building
-500 5th Avenue
-Bowery Savings Bank Building
-Chanin Building
-Chrysler Building
-Grand Central Terminal
-Rockefeller Center
-Among others!
Your keen guide will illuminate the significance of these sites, supplementing the tour with historical imagery.
As a small-group tour, it guarantees a tailored experience. Featuring numerous indoor visits, it’s perfect regardless of the season!
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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(102 Ratings)
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Susanna_m
Mar 31, 2024
Excellent tour of Art Deco skyscrapers - Excellent tour guide who was deeply knowledgeable. Took us into a lot of Art Deco skyscraper lobbies we would never have visited ourselves.
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Matthew_b
Mar 23, 2024
Wonderful architecture tour - Fantastic tour. Jeremy is a very knowledgeable guide and we we are able to tour buildings we would never have otherwise seen. Highly recommend!
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R9170stmatthewl
Mar 22, 2024
Informative and Interesting! - Jeremy really knows his New York architectural history. He used visual aids that he brought with him to further describe certain styles and details which are difficult or impossible to see from the ground. We saw buildings we would not have seen if we didn't go on this tour and we now have a better understanding of their significance in the history of Art Deco in New York!
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Renate_s
Mar 21, 2024
A very recommendable tour. - Our guide gave us a very detailed and knowledgeable tour of the designated buildings. Definite highlights were the lobbies!
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Wanderer566529
Mar 14, 2024
Travel back in time - An excellent guide who was highly engaging and knowledgable. We discovered sights and stories that we could not have found without our guide. Highly recommend for anyone interested in history, culture and New York!
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17lydia45
Mar 13, 2024
Excellent! - This was a great experience. Jeremy is very knowledgeable but his tour does not overwhelm with facts and information. The walking pace was comfortable and he gives enough historical insight for context and, more than that, points out small details about architecture and decoration that make the tour colourful and memorable. Our group consisted of only ourselves and one other couple so it was a very personal experience.
Highly recommend!
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Ronald_b
Mar 5, 2024
Great tour! - The interiors, vast knowledge of the guide. Jeremy was very knowledgeable on architecture, architects, dates, NY history, social history. (Also we went to wrong meeting place and he waited for us to taxi to him).
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Ellen
Jan 4, 2024
See mid-town with new eyes - Our guide Jeffrey was so knowledgeable and enthusiastic. He really highlighted some architectural treasures that we walk by every day without noticing. I also really appreciated how he explained things like the linkage between the external and internal lobby design features. Went to the Metropolitan Museum of Art today and in the Egyptian section now I kept seeing the ancient design elements that he had pointed out that the Art Deco designers used in such a modern context. Highly recommended.
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Jonathan_l
Dec 21, 2023
Brilliant guide - Brilliant guide who shared many insights into hidden architectural treasures. The tour included both external and internal venues at numerous stately historic buildings.
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Onair267219
Nov 13, 2023
Something different - A wonderful tour around midtown Manhattan that took us beyond the obvious to some of the real hidden gems of Manhattan's beautiful deco architecture. Both informative and fascinating. I couldn't recommend this tour any higher. Treat yourself to Jeremy's knowledge and passion for history and style.
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