Race to the Sky: NYC Architecture Tour With SUMMIT One Ticket
from $75.00
Overview
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.
1 hour 30 minutes
Meet at the start point (no pickup)
Please meet your guide in front of the Sunglass Hut at Macy's Herald Square. Your guide will be wearing an orange hat that says ExperienceFirst. Plan to show up 15 minutes early. The tour starts promptly, and you may not…
Itinerary
- 1Stop
Capture the perfect photo of the iconic building as you hear stories of its creation and unique challenges.
- 2Macy's Herald Square
Learn about the cultural significance of Macy’s department store and its impact not just on New York but America as a whole.
- 3Bryant Park
Enjoy the bustle and beauty of this 9.6-acre greenspace, affectionately known as the town square of Midtown Manhattan, as you learn about unique architecture nearby, such as the American Radiator Building, and its influence on artists.
- 4New York Public Library - Stephen A. Schwarzman Building
Hear about the history of the Beaux-Arts style and its role in shaping NYC as you admire one of the city’s most beautiful examples. Your guide will also share secrets of the library that might surprise you.
- 5One Vanderbilt
Learn about the feud that changed Manhattan’s skyline forever. From here, you can also admire the magnificent Chrysler Building as your guide points out its finer details
- 6SUMMIT One Vanderbilt
With your included ticket, explore three floors of this towering skyscraper, the newest and most immersive observatory experience in NYC. Spend as much time as you like during your self-guided tour of the observatory.
What's included
- Ticket to SUMMIT One Vanderbilt
- Expert local tour guide
- Guided walking tour
Not included
- Gratuities
Good to know
- 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.
