3 to 4 hours (approx.)
Daily Tour
10 people
English
Avoid the stress of navigating New York’s crowded streets on your own on a walking tour through Midtown Manhattan. While the itinerary typically includes Grand Central, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Times Square, and Bryant Park, the private tour allows you to customize the the day to your own interests. Leave knowing the secrets of New York's postcard-worthy landmarks and an inside perspective on the city.
Explore one of the most famous, beautiful, and important buildings in New York City — Grand Central Terminal — inside and out. Learn about its ups and downs over the last century, the Vanderbilt connection, and test out the “Whispering Gallery”. Enjoy a small chocolate treat inside the Terminal.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Learn about one of America’s most famous skyscrapers — a stunning example of New York’s “wedding cake” Art Deco architecture — and its role in the “Race For the World’s Tallest” in the late 1920s.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Discover the Beaux-Arts masterpiece on Fifth Avenue that is the NY Public Library and learn why it’s called the “People’s Palace”, what rare gems are houses in its collection, and some fun facts about the massive classical building.
We may explore the building’s stunning interior if group size and library hours allow.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Learn about the iconic late-19th-century Gothic cathedral that graces Fifth Avenue and enjoy a terrific photo opportunity from across the street next to the Atlas sculpture.
We may go inside the cathedral (optional) if time allows.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Take a breather inside one of New York’s most popular green spaces, surrounded by Midtown skyscrapers on all sides. Learn about the American Radiator Building, the Empire State Building, and the evolution of the area, while taking a short break in the park.
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Learn about New York’s “Center of the Universe” — Times Square and the Broadway Theater District — and enjoy terrific photo opportunities.
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Explore Rockefeller Plaza (the seasonal location of the famous ice-skating rink), 30 Rockefeller Center (observation deck not included), and Radio City Music Hall. Learn about the Rockefellers, the Center’s history, and some incredible 1930s-era artwork.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free