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1 hour 30 minutes
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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.
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
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Your guided tour will end near the Summit Vanderbilt building. Your tickets are timed, so you should enter immediately after the tour. Once inside, you’re free to explore at your own pace to the 91st and 93rd floor.
Our tours run rain or shine. If there’s extreme weather and we have to cancel, you’ll get a full refund.
This tour covers around three quarters of a mile at a leisurely pace.
This tour is accessible for both wheelchairs and strollers.
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Ticket to SUMMIT One Vanderbilt
Expert local tour guide
Guided walking tour
Gratuities
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TrevorM1589,
Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
This was a small walking tour led by Rob Costello on 9 November. Rob highlighted some wonderful insights into the design, construction, and history of many of the iconic buildings in Midtown Manhattan. The tour ended at the relatively new skyscraper, One Vanderbilt, where we ascended to the 91st floor to experience the Summit attraction. Rob was exceptionally personable, friendly, and knowledgeable, and the time just flew by.

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