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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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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John_g

Apr 5, 2025

Informative and entertaining tour! - This was a truly fun and informative tour! Jeremy knew so much about the architecture of the city and had wonderful stories about the buildings and their history and impact on NYC. Any question I asked he knew the answers to. It sparked our interest and was very entertaining!

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Katherine

Apr 4, 2025

Fabulous. - Fabulous tour! It was a wonderful way to get to know the city and its history. I recommend taking this tour to anyone interested in history and architecture.

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S7699rxjayp

Mar 30, 2025

Highly recommend this Art Deco tour and Jeremy - This tour is a great introduction to Art Deco and the architecture of midtown NYC. If you're new to the city it helps you better understand the area, it's history and how to get around. Jeremy lights up when he's talking about his passion and he took us into buildings we wouldn't have experienced otherwise. There are a ton of interesting fun facts! The learning is accessible regardless of your knowledge base and the walk is flat. My wife and I had a fantastic time and we highly recommend this tour and Jeremy!

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up to 12 guests

2 - Adult