New York City Midtown Manhattan Walking Tour

Enjoy a fun guided walking tour of Midtown Manhattan before the thrill of the mind-bending immersive experience of SUMMIT One Vanderbilt. Brave glass skyboxes 1000ft above Madison Avenue, take in incredible views, and explore this multi-sensory love letter to the city. The Walking Tour is led by a local New Yorker, taking in the Rockefeller Center, 30 Rock, NBC Studios, 5th Avenue, the historic Grand Central Terminal, and more.
- Spend time with a New York City guide, a local versed in all things Manhattan!
- Hit the must-see sites including Radio City Music Hall, NBC Studios, and Rockefeller Center
- End the tour with entrance into the SUMMIT One Vanderbilt building
- Go inside Grand Central Terminal, see the famed brass clock, visit the Whispering Wall
- Take in Midtown's historic architecture at the Chrysler Building, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, and the NY Public Library

Meeting Point

Radio City Music Hall

1260 6th Ave, New York, NY 10020, USA

Meet under the Radio City Music Hall marquee at the corner of Avenue of the Americas and 50th Street. Your guide will be holding a green "Walks" sign.

What to expect:

Duration: 2 hours

Radio City Music Hall

1260 6th Avenue, Between 50th and 51st Streets, New York City, 10020, New York

Begin your tour right under the marquee at Radio City Music Hall, beginning with the tale of the theater's famous Rockettes.

15 minutes

Rockefeller Center

New York City, New York

We're going to 30 Rock! At Rockefeller Center, stop at its famous skating rink and wander over to the gorgeous Channel Gardens.

10 minutes

The Shop at NBC Studios

30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10112, USA

While we might not see Hoda, we will take a quick pause outside the NBC Studio's to peek through the windows at the Today Show.

Pass by without stopping

Saks Fifth Avenue

611 5th Avenue, , New York City, 10022, New York

We will turn onto Fifth Avenue and walk by the retail mecca, Saks Fifth Avenue. I wonder how it got that name?

Pass by without stopping

St. Patrick's Cathedral

50th Street & 5th Avenue, Wheelchair accessibility located off the corner of 51st Street and 5th Avenue, New York City, 10022-6863, New York

See the historic St. Patrick's Cathedral on Fifth Avenue.

Pass by without stopping

Fred F. French Building

551 5th Ave, New York City, 10176-0001, New York

Enter the lobby at the Fred French building, a slightly off-the-beaten-path, "in-the-know" wonder of decorative arts.

10 minutes

New York Public Library

476 5th Ave New York, NY 10018, , New York City, 10018, New York

Pose with Patience and Fortitude, NY Public Library's majestic marble lions while reading the words of great writers passing below your feet as you stroll down charming Library Way.

15 minutes

Chrysler Building

405 Lexington and 42nd St., , New York City, 10174, New York

Pass by and gaze upon the gleaming temple of Art Deco brilliance that is the Chrysler Building.

Pass by without stopping

Grand Central Terminal

89 E 42nd Street, , New York City, 10017-5503, New York

Head into the pulsating heart of New York’s transportation pantheon, Grand Central Station. It's time to take a moment to gaze up towards the celestial ceiling with the open heavens recreated in stunning detail. Follow your guide through the station's main hall to visit some, "I've seen that on TV!" spots like the famed brass clock atop the main Grand Central Station Information Booth, and then take a visit to the Whispering Wall to experience firsthand its odd secrets.

25 minutes

SUMMIT One Vanderbilt

45 E 42nd St, Entrance located on the Main Concourse of Grand Central Terminal, New York City, 10017-5408, New York

As you near the end of your tour, say farewell to you guide at the thrilling and multi-sensory experience that is New York's newest must-see building. See rare views of Manhattan from a new perspective, through ingeniously designed environments.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

What's included:

• Pre-reserved ticket to SUMMIT One Vanderbilt
• Local English-speaking guide
• Expertly guided walking tour

Not included:

• Gratuities
• Hotel pickup and drop-Off