Race to the Sky: NYC Architecture Tour With SUMMIT One Ticket

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1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

See some of New York’s best architecture on this expert-led Midtown Manhattan walking tour with your ticket to NYC’s newest observatory — SUMMIT One Vanderbilt — included!

We’ll start at the famous Empire State Building, where you’ll capture the perfect photo of this skyscraper. On Fifth Avenue, hear how Macy’s changed New York and America.

See more iconic skyscrapers from Bryant Park, the “town square” of Midtown, as you take in views of the striking American Radiator Building and learn how it inspired artists. Your guide will share the stories of these beloved landmarks, from the Chrysler Building to the New York Public Library, pointing out details in the Art Deco and Beaux-Arts architecture along the way.

Finally, we come to One Vanderbilt, standing more than 1,400 feet tall. On the 91st through the 93rd floors, you can experience the NYC skyline in a whole new way — with lights, mirror, and interactive art.

What's Included

Ticket to SUMMIT One Vanderbilt
Expert local tour guide
Guided walking tour
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Please meet your guide in front of the Sunglass Hut at Macy's Herald Square. Your guide will be wearing an orange hat that says ExperienceFirst. Plan to show up 15 minutes early. The tour starts promptly, and you may not be able to catch up if you arrive late.

End point

Itinerary

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1
    Empire State Building

    Capture the perfect photo of the iconic building as you hear stories of its creation and unique challenges.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 2
    Macy's Herald Square

    Learn about the cultural significance of Macy’s department store and its impact not just on New York but America as a whole.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Bryant Park

    Enjoy the bustle and beauty of this 9.6-acre greenspace, affectionately known as the town square of Midtown Manhattan, as you learn about unique architecture nearby, such as the American Radiator Building, and its influence on artists.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    New York Public Library

    Hear about the history of the Beaux-Arts style and its role in shaping NYC as you admire one of the city’s most beautiful examples. Your guide will also share secrets of the library that might surprise you.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5

    Learn about the feud that changed Manhattan’s skyline forever. From here, you can also admire the magnificent Chrysler Building as your guide points out its finer details

    20 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 6
    SUMMIT One Vanderbilt

    With your included ticket, explore three floors of this towering skyscraper, the newest and most immersive observatory experience in NYC. Spend as much time as you like during your self-guided tour of the observatory.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket included

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
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Architecture Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
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