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Midtown East NYC Architecture Walking Tour
New York City, New York, USA
$59
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
Discover the architectural treasures of East Manhattan on this engaging walking tour that highlights the rich history and innovative designs of the city. From the stunning Beaux-Arts grandeur of Grand Central Terminal to the sleek modernity of One Vanderbilt, this tour showcases iconic landmarks and their fascinating stories. Learn about the Art Deco brilliance of the Chrysler Building and the sustainable architecture of the Ford Foundation, gaining insights from expert guides. Perfect for architecture enthusiasts and history buffs, this tour offers a unique perspective on New York City’s architectural evolution.
- Duration: 2-hour walking tour with approximately 30 minutes of walking
- Limited to 10 participants, ensuring an intimate experience
- Conducted in English, with private tours available in multiple languages
- Meeting point at Vanderbilt Avenue Plaza, ending at the United Nations complex
- Duration: 2-hour walking tour with approximately 30 minutes of walking
- Limited to 10 participants, ensuring an intimate experience
- Conducted in English, with private tours available in multiple languages
- Meeting point at Vanderbilt Avenue Plaza, ending at the United Nations complex
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Midtown East NYC Architecture Walking Tour
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 2 hours
- Professional Individual Headsets for Each Guest
- 2 hour guided walking tour of NYC architecture, art and design.
- Tips
Meeting point
Please meet your guide in front of the 1 Vanderbilt Avenue building entrance.
Return details
We'll end the tour in front of the UN building.
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Grand Central TerminalGrand Central Terminal, Reed & Stem and Warren & Wetmore, 1913 – A Beaux-Arts masterpiece and a temple of transportation.
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One VanderbiltOne Vanderbilt, Kohn Pedersen Fox (KPF), 2020 – A soaring LEED-certified tower redefining Midtown’s skyline.
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MetLife BuildingMetLife Building (formerly Pan Am), The Architects Collaborative with Walter Gropius, 1962 – An icon of International Style bridging eras.
- Waldorf Astoria, Schultze and Weaver, 1931 – A luxurious Art Deco landmark of global prestige, now undergoing residential conversion. (pass by)
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Helmsley BuildingHelmsley Building, Warren & Wetmore, 1929 – Classic terminal city grandeur rising above Park Avenue.
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Chrysler BuildingChrysler Building, William Van Alen, 1930 – The pinnacle of Art Deco design and perhaps NYC’s most beloved skyscraper.
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The Chanin BuildingChanin Building, Irwin S. Chanin and Sloan & Robertson, 1927-29
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Daily News BuildingDaily News Building, Raymond Hood, 1930 – Early skyscraper modernism, famous for its giant lobby globe.
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Ford Foundation BuildingFord Foundation Building, Roche-Dinkeloo, 1967 – A landmark of humane modernism with a revolutionary indoor garden.
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Tudor CityTudor City, Fred French Co., 1928 – One of the world’s first residential skyscraper communities, blending neo-Gothic with urban planning innovation.
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United Nations HeadquartersUnited Nations Headquarters, International design team led by Oscar Niemeyer and Le Corbusier, 1948–52 – A symbol of peace and collaboration, with clean modernist lines and expansive plazas.
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Midtown East NYC Architecture Walking Tour
New York City, New York, USA
$59
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!