🏨 New York City Architecture Walking Tour of East 42nd Street Activity

New York City Architecture Walking Tour of East 42nd Street

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From $35.00

Price varies by group size

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Pricing Info: Per Person

Duration: 2 hours

Departs: New York, New York

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

Overview

This tour examines the architecture of 42nd Street from the early 1900's to today. Beaux Art, Art Deco, and Modern designs are explored and given context. It is designed for a variety of backgrounds from the causal observer to students of architecture. It takes place entirely outside in all four seasons, so dress for the weather.

Admission to buildings that are not open to the general public like office buildings is not included as part of the tour ticket.

What's Included

Walking Tour

Traveler Information

ADULT: Age: 12 - 99

Additional Info

Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Wheelchair accessible

Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Wheelchair accessible

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

Experience may be cancelled due to Insufficient travelers
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

What To Expect

Chrysler Building

One of the most iconic buildings in both NYC and the world offers an abundance of topics to discuss including Art Deco design, urban planning laws, and a bitter rivalry.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Socony-Mobil Building - The post-war era brought in new experimenting in design and materials.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Chanin Building

A lesser known Art Deco building with eye catching terra-cotta.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Graybar Electric Building (Graybar Rats)

Part of the original Terminal City constructed around Grand Central Terminal has some unconventional design motifs.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Grand Central Terminal

Worthy of a tour by itself (which we have). One of the most recognizable Beaux Arts designed buildings in the City.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

New York Public Library

Beaux Arts beauty at its' finest.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Bryant Park

Often overlooked in architecture tours is landscape architecture and the role it plays in urban spaces.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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