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    Private Upper East Side Architecture Walking Tour

    Trace Gilded Age and modern design with an architect-led Upper East Side walk

    5.0 stars• 125 reviews
    From$422incl. taxes and fees

    Duration

    2, 4 or 6 hrs

    Ideal For

    4 people

    Includes

    Private guided walking tour

    Highlights

    Explore the Upper East Side's art and architecture with licensed architect Dr. Ivan Shumkov. Discover how landmark buildings and public spaces reflect New York's changing design history.

    • Examine Gilded Age town houses and the Henry Clay Frick mansion
    • Discover the Metropolitan Museum, French Consulate, and Guggenheim Museum
    • Compare historic architecture with the former Whitney Museum and Bloomberg Tower
    • Walk through Central Park while exploring its architectural legacy
    • See New York through an architect's perspective

    Cancellation Policy

    Full refund with at least 24 hours' notice. Full refund if the operator cancels due to weather, insufficient group size, or other unforeseen circumstances. No-shows are charged the full price.

    FAQs

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

    Arrive 10 minutes before the tour start time.

    No. Tips are not included.

    Meeting details

    The Frick Collection, 1 E 70th St

    Experience provided by Build Tours

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    Private Tour 2h

    $422.94

    Base price includes 4 guests, additional fees for more.

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    Private Tour 4h

    $740.94

    Base price includes 4 guests, additional fees for more.

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    Private Tour 6h

    $952.94

    Base price includes 4 guests, additional fees for more.

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    Review summary

    5.0
    Excellent
    125 reviews•Google Maps
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    Note: The reviews provided are actually about Grand Central Terminal in New York City, not a tour company called Build Tours. Most reviews are blank, with only a handful containing actual text. Based on the limited content available, here is a summary: Grand Central Terminal earns near-universal praise, and it's easy to see why. Reviewers consistently describe it as one of the finest train stations in the world, with its grand Beaux-Arts architecture, ornate details, and that iconic star-painted ceiling drawing admiration from visitors across multiple languages and cultures. Even those passing through purely for transit often wish they had arrived earlier just to soak it all in. Beyond the spectacle, the station is praised for being highly functional despite its size, with clear signage and a layout that handles crowds well. Dozens of dining options make it easy to settle in before or after a journey. Busy at times, yes, but that energy feels fitting for such an iconic New York landmark. It is the kind of place that rewards a slower pace, so budget extra time if you can.

    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 3
    5/5

    The train station is big and nice.

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    보라공주님

    July 7, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    The train station is big and nice.

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    보라공주님

    July 7, 2026

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