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Discover the architectural marvels of New York City on the Art Deco Icons Tour, where iconic skyscrapers and hidden underground passages await. Marvel at the stunning Chrysler Building and explore the historic Graybar Building, while navigating through Rockefeller Center's secret passageways. This 2-hour tour provides a unique perspective on NYC’s Art Deco heritage, complete with ear pieces for optimal listening. Perfect for architecture enthusiasts and curious travelers alike, this small group tour allows for an intimate experience of NYC’s stunning designs and stories beneath the surface.
- Duration: 2 hours of exploration in a small group of up to 15 guests
- Visit iconic landmarks like Rockefeller Center
- Discover hidden meanings and symbols in Art Deco architecture
- Flexible cancellations up to 24 hours prior to the tour
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meet inside Grand Central Terminal, in the Main Concourse, in front of Track 29.
Itinerary
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1Grand Central Terminal
Visitors will explore the global origins of Art Deco, tracing how the 1925 Paris Exhibition blended Cubism, the Ballets Russes, and ancient cultures into a bold modern style.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Discover the dramatic 1920s skyscraper race and learn how a secret 185-foot internal spire snatched the title of world's tallest building.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Chrysler Building
Weekdays only. Step inside a dramatic triangular lobby lined with African red granite to admire a massive restored ceiling mural celebrating Machine Age aviation and human power. Weekend tours will not step inside the Chrysler Building.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Graybar Electric Building (Graybar Rats)
Spot whimsical maritime "rat" guards on the marquee and limestone reliefs depicting early technology like candlestick telephones and delivery trucks.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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view a 1930s twin-towered skyscraper engineered in "Waldorf Gray" brick directly over active Grand Central railroad tracks using structural expansion joints.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6General Electric Building
See a striking Art Deco skyscraper whose Gothic-inspired brickwork, curving corner, and dramatic crown of terra-cotta lightning bolts serve as a physical embodiment of early radio and electrical power.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Rockefeller Center
Explore the crown jewel of Art Deco urban design, featuring the monumental Atlas and Prometheus statues, the world-famous sunken plaza and ice rink, a 0.75-mile underground concourse, and 30 Rock's grand lobby murals with their optical illusion ceilings.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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