Midtown Manhattan Architecture Historical Walking Tour

Situated at the heart of New York City, Midtown and its surrounding neighborhoods are the dynamic epicenter of the metropolis. This locality’s frenetic energy finds physical translation in the dazzling lights of Time Square and the ascendant skyscrapers of the business district. During this Midtown Manhattan Architecture Tour, we will chart the history of Midtown through its architecture, starting with examples from the early twentieth century and culminating with the latest additions to this area’s urban landscape. Among the buildings we will visit and discuss are Grand Central, the Chrysler and Empire State buildings, the Sony Building, Austrian Culture Center, MoMA, Rockefeller Center and many others.

Meeting Point

Grand Central Terminal

89 E 42nd St, New York, NY 10017, USA

Meet your guide wearing a black jacket at the Clock in Grand Central Terminal..

What's included:

• Guide In-person: English, Spanish, Italian

Not included:

• Tips

What to expect:

Duration: 2 hours

Grand Central Terminal

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

Grand Central

10 minutes

Seagram Building

375 Park Ave S, New York City, 10016-8801, New York

Visit and discuss the Seagram Building.

10 minutes

JP Morgan Chase

245 Park Ave, New York, NY 10029, USA

Visit the new office tower of JP Morgan Chase between Vanderbilt and Park Avenue.

5 minutes

Harvard Club of New York City

35 W 44th St, New York, NY 10036, USA

Visit the Harvard Club of New York.

10 minutes

Chrysler Building

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

See the Chrysler Building by William van Alen from 1930.

5 minutes

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

Visit the New York Catholic Cathedral.

5 minutes

Lever House

390 Park Ave, , New York City, 10022-4608, New York

Visit the Lever House by SOM from 1953.

5 minutes

MetLife Building

200 Park Ave, , New York City, 10166-0005, New York

Visit the MetLife Building by the Architects Collaborative from 1962.

5 minutes

The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)

11 West 53rd Street, , New York City, 10019-5401, New York

See and discuss the MoMA from the outside.

10 minutes

Rockefeller Center

45 Rockefeller Plaza, New York City, 10111-0100, New York

Visit the Rockefeller Center.

10 minutes

Steinway Hall

1133 Avenue of the Americas, New York City, 10036-6710, New York

Pass by the Steinway Hall and Tower by ShoP Architects from 2022.

Pass by without stopping

Central Park Tower

217 W 57th St, New York, NY 10019, USA

Visit the Central Park Tower by Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture from 2023.

5 minutes