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See and learn about some of Midtown Manhattan’s most famous sites – up close and personal.
Grand Central Terminal. The Chrysler Building. The New York Public Library. Bryant Park. Times Square. Rockefeller Center. These are some of New York’s most famous landmarks and they all have a story behind them. On this tour, you will:
- Learn about the purpose and use of each of these landmarks in day-to-day life in New York City.
- Hear about the history behind these places, including the events and figures that helped to make them what they are today.
- Observe the architecture that makes them memorable to both the naked eye and the camera eye.
- Have the opportunity to take plenty of photos in order to memorialize your visit to New York City – the city that never sleeps.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Please meet the guide in the center of the Main Concourse at Grand Central Terminal (next to the information booth).
This tour ends in the middle of Rockefeller Center.
Itinerary
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1Grand Central Terminal
Travelers will learn about the history of Grand Central Terminal, its architecture, and some of the notable features of New York City's largest train station.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Chrysler Building
Travelers will learn about the importance of the Chrysler Building, its architecture, the "skyscraper boom" of the early 20th century, the construction of the Chrysler Building, and will be able to visit the building's lobby (if open at the time of the tour).
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
One Vanderbilt (Pass by)
Travelers will learn some basic facts about One Vanderbilt and will be able to observe its exterior from 42nd Street.
Admission ticket free -
New York Public Library (Pass by)
Travelers will be given a basic overview of the history of the site of the New York Public Library's main site and its relationship to the city as a whole, including the importance of the two lions guarding the front entrance in the culture of New York City.
Admission ticket free -
3Bryant Park
Travelers will learn about the history of Bryant Park and the types of events and programming available here.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Times Square
Travelers will learn about the history of Times Square, from its origins as a center of the horse trade in the late 1800s to its present form as the "Crossroads of the World".
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Rockefeller Center
Travelers will learn about the history and architecture of Rockefeller Center, as well as its importance as a hub for tourists, television production, and live entertainment.
20 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
- 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.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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