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Highlights
- Join a 90-minute guided walk through Midtown Manhattan with an English-speaking guide.
- Gain entry to the Empire State Building’s 86th-floor observatory.
- Pass famous sites like the Chrysler Building, One Vanderbilt, Bryant Park, and the New York Public Library.
- Hear stories about 1930s skyscraper rivalries and the architects behind the skyline.
- Take in views from 1,050 feet that include Times Square and the Statue of Liberty.
Your Experience
Walk through Midtown Manhattan's historic buildings while learning about the evolution of the city’s skyline. This guided tour combines walking with entry to the observation deck of a famous landmark.
Meeting Point and Route
Gather at Épicerie Boulud on 1 Vanderbilt Avenue and look for the guide in an orange ExperienceFirst hat. The walk covers about three-quarters of a mile through historic streets.
Midtown Landmarks
See One Vanderbilt and learn how it frames the Chrysler Building. Visit the New York Public Library to see the marble lions and hear about underground tunnels. Stop at Bryant Park, a 9.6-acre green space often called Midtown's town square. Walk past Fifth Avenue and Herald Square to understand Macy’s cultural impact.
Empire State Building
The tour ends here. Learn about the Art Deco design and construction during the Great Depression. Gain insight into the 1930s race to the skies. Access the 86th-floor observatory for city views. On clear days, visibility can reach as far as Massachusetts.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- A 90-minute guided walk through Midtown Manhattan
- Entry ticket for the Empire State Building
- Access to the 86th-floor observatory at the Empire State Building
- An English-speaking guide accompanying you on the tour
- Guided visit of the Empire State Building
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Must Know
- Have your mobile voucher or photo ID ready for smooth entry.
- The tour starts at 1:45 pm from Wednesday to Sunday; do not be late.
- Outside food, drinks, large luggage, and weapons are not permitted on the tour.
- This tour allows wheelchairs and prams but is not suitable for those with vertigo or a fear of heights.
Ticket Delivery
Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.
Please arrive at the meeting point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.
Meeting point
Meet your guide outside Épicerie Boulud bakery.
Address: 1 Vanderbilt Ave, New York, NY 10017, United States.
Guide identifier: Your guide will be standing on the forecourt, wearing an orange color "Experience First" hat.
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.
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