New York: Art Deco and Architecture Landmarks Tour
ID: GYG407041-738966
Category:
Country: United States
Duration:
02:30 hours
Description
Enjoy a 2.5-hour walking tour of midtown Manhattan with this small group tour. See landmarks like the Chrysler Building, Grand Central Terminal, Rockefeller Center, and more. Learn the history of how the skyscraper age transformed cities.
Start your tour in beautiful Bryant Park and head off to explore the history of midtown and its many Art Deco architectural masterpieces, as well as other beautiful styles like Beaux-Arts.
Hear about the origins of NYC's landmarking laws from your expert guide. Get a unique perspective on the Empire State Building. From there, travel up historic 42nd street where you will see numerous historic buildings.
View several early, key Art Deco masterpieces including the gorgeous Chrysler Building, and many lesser-known landmarks with stunning decorative architecture. Admire a few stunningly preserved lobbies.
Visit Grand Central Terminal, the world's largest train terminal, and one of NYC's most beautiful interior spaces. Journey up 5th avenue to see the guide's favorite Art Deco hidden treasure in midtown, before ending at Rockefeller Center.
Highlights
- See the best of Midtown NYC's architectural landmarks
- Make the most of your time in midtown by seeing numerous landmarks
- Discover details of the most famous landmarks and some of the lesser-known treasures
- Hear of the successes of the architectural preservation movement
- Be shown numerous historic photos for context along the way
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This tour takes place rain or shine, but will be cancelled due to severe weather
Meet your guide in front of the Whole Foods store on 6th Avenue
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
