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Experience Fifth Avenue like never before on a guided journey through Manhattan’s history, glamour, and ambition. Discover Gilded Age mansions, iconic luxury addresses, legendary entertainment landmarks, and architectural masterpieces, from the Plaza Hotel and Tiffany & Co. to Rockefeller Center. End your adventure 850 feet above the city at Top of the Rock, taking in unforgettable 360° views of the Manhattan skyline, with the option to add The Beam for a one-of-a-kind photo experience.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Please meet your guide In front of the Apple Store, Fifth Avenue (Grand Army Plaza) — 767 5th Ave, New York, NY 10153 Your guide will have a City Wonders flag for easy recognition.
Itinerary
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1Grand Army Plaza
Begin your journey at Grand Army Plaza, the gateway to Central Park, and discover the Gilded Age legacy of Cornelius Vanderbilt II. See the site of his former mansion, the Pulitzer Fountain, and the iconic Plaza Hotel, one of Manhattan’s most glamorous landmarks.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Fifth Avenue
Heading south on Fifth Avenue, your guide brings to life Audrey Hepburn at Tiffany's, the dazzling Crown Building, and Billionaire's Row, Manhattan's pencil-thin towers of record-breaking real estate. You'll pass Trump Tower, Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church, and two celebrated hotels: the Peninsula and the St. Regis.Turning west, the tour shifts to legendary entertainment: City Center Theater, the golden-age world of impresario Florenz Ziegfeld, and the Park Central Hotel, scene of the sensational 1928 shooting of gangster Arnold Rothstein.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Then comes the Ed Sullivan Theater, where Elvis made TV history, the Beatles conquered America, and Letterman and Colbert hosted their era-defining shows.Back on Fifth Avenue, you'll see the Museum of Modern Art, the Gothic Revival façade of St. Thomas Church, the palatial Cartier mansion, and majestic St. Patrick's Cathedral.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Top of the Rock
Finish at Rockefeller Center, the Art Deco masterpiece built during the Great Depression, before ascending 850 feet to Top of the Rock for breathtaking 360° views of Manhattan, Central Park, and the city skyline. Optional Upgrade: Add The Beam experience for a memorable photo opportunity inspired by the famous 1932 “Lunch Atop a Skyscraper” photograph, rising 12 feet above the observation deck on a rotating beam.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour involves a fair amount of walking, comfortable shoes are recommended.
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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.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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