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    2-Hour Midtown East Architecture Walking Tour

    Trace East Manhattan’s architectural evolution with an architect guide

    4.7 stars• 8.2K reviews

    • No hidden fees
    • Includes concierge support

    Duration

    2 Hours

    Includes

    Architect guide, public tour

    Highlights

    Explore East Manhattan through its defining buildings, architectural movements, and the stories behind them. Gain an architect’s perspective on the city’s history, innovation, art, and urban design.

    • Discover Art Deco, modernist, and green architectural approaches
    • Learn how influential architects shaped East Manhattan
    • Connect landmark designs with the historical events behind them
    • See the city through the perspective of architect and licensed NYC tour guide Dr. Ivan Shumkov

    Itinerary

    Grand Central Terminal, Reed and Stem and Warren and Wetmore, 1913 One Vanderbilt, KPF, 2016-20 MetLife Building, Architects Collaborative, 1962 Helmsley Building, Warren and Wetmore, 1929 JP Morgan Chase, Norman Foster, 2025 Waldorf Astoria, Schultze and Weaver, 1931 St. Bartholomew’s Church, Bertram Grosvenor Goodhue, 1919 Chrysler Building, William van Alen, 1930 Ford Foundation, Roche Dinkeloo, 1967 Tudor City, Fred French & Co.,1928 United Nations complex, Oscar Niemeyer, Le Corbusier, 1948

    Important details

    • Ages 4+ only; ages 4–17 must be accompanied by an adult

    Cancellation Policy

    Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund. Full refund if the operator cancels due to weather, insufficient guests, or other unforeseen circumstances. No-shows are charged the full price.

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    FAQs

    Arrive 10 minutes before the tour start time.

    Wear weather-appropriate clothing and suitable walking shoes. Bring a water bottle.

    No. Tips are not included.

    Meeting details

    Grand Central Terminal, 89 E 42nd St, New York, NY 10017

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