Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Discover vibrant Midtown Manhattan on a 2-hour walking tour, where history and culture intertwine at every corner. From bustling Times Square to majestic St. Patrick's Cathedral, this tour reveals the essence of New York. Explore Rockefeller Center’s architectural legacy, enjoy a walk along Fifth Avenue, and finish next to the iconic Empire State Building. Each stop offers interesting facts, pop culture anecdotes and tips for capturing the best photos.
- 2 hour 15 minute walking tour (approximately) in Midtown Manhattan - Visit iconic landmarks like Times Square and Rockefeller Center - Learn about the history and architecture of the city - Includes photography tips at each stop
Highlights
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Guide in person
Entrance fees to observatories
Meeting Points
Departure
Go to the side of the stairs TKTS Times Square and find your representative with a NY cap
Return
Empire State Building
Midtown Manhattan Cultural Walking Tour
About
Discover vibrant Midtown Manhattan on a 2-hour walking tour, where history and culture intertwine at every corner. From bustling Times Square to majestic St. Patrick's Cathedral, this tour reveals the essence of New York. Explore Rockefeller Center’s architectural legacy, enjoy a walk along Fifth Avenue, and finish next to the iconic Empire State Building. Each stop offers interesting facts, pop culture anecdotes and tips for capturing the best photos.
- 2 hour 15 minute walking tour (approximately) in Midtown Manhattan - Visit iconic landmarks like Times Square and Rockefeller Center - Learn about the history and architecture of the city - Includes photography tips at each stop
Highlights
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Guide in person
Entrance fees to observatories
Meeting Points
Departure
Go to the side of the stairs TKTS Times Square and find your representative with a NY cap
Return
Empire State Building
Itinerary
1
Times Square / Theater District
We will begin the tour in the beating heart of New York. We will learn about its historical transformation from the horse carriage era (Longacre Square) to the arrival of giant LED screens in the 90s. We’ll talk about Broadway culture, popular movie anecdotes and give you the best photo tips to capture the energy and lights of the place.
20 minutes
2
New York Public Library
We will visit this beautiful Beaux-Arts-style urban oasis, discover the incredible evolution of the park in the 1980s, contemplate the iconic architectural details of the library (such as its Corinthian columns and historic murals) and remember famous locations of films and series recorded at this point.
20 minutes
3
Rockefeller Center
We will explore this famous complex built during the Great Depression. We will analyze the artistic symbolism of the iconic golden statue of Prometheus, the famous ice skating rink and the Art Deco architecture that defines the place. We’ll also talk about their iconic winter traditions worldwide.
20 minutes
4
St. Patrick's Cathedral
We will admire the imposing Gothic architecture of this iconic cathedral opened in 1879. We will learn about the history of the Irish legacy in New York City and take a close look at the spectacular design and significance of its famous stained glass windows and vaulted ceilings.
15 minutes
5
Fifth Avenue
We will enjoy a guided walk along the most glamorous avenue in New York. We will focus on the historical evolution of this commercial boulevard, the architecture of its iconic buildings and the incredible artistic design behind its famous luxury showcases and display cases.
15 minutes
6
Empire State Building
We will close the tour looking at the world’s most famous skyscraper and the ultimate symbol of New York Art Deco. We will learn about the records of its construction in 1931, the secrets of its engineering and its immortal mark on the history of classic cinema (like King Kong). We will finish steps away from the vibrant cultural environment of Koreatown.
