Private or Group | Highlights of Midtown Architectural Tour

Quick Details

ⓘ Tour Type: Private & In-person

⌛ Duration: 3 hours

Experience the soaring skylines and hidden gems of Midtown Manhattan on this immersive architectural walking tour. Discover the masterpieces of 20th-century American architecture while exploring the rich history of the communities that shaped Midtown into a global hub of innovation and culture.

Tour Highlights

  • Tudor City & United Nations Building:
    Stroll through the hidden residential enclave of Tudor City and view the iconic United Nations Building, two landmarks that showcase Midtown’s blend of tranquility and global influence.

  • Chrysler Building & Grand Central Terminal:
    Marvel at the Art Deco splendor of the Chrysler Building and step inside the Beaux-Arts masterpiece of Grand Central Terminal, both celebrated for their design and cultural significance.

  • Ford Foundation Building:
    Admire the groundbreaking architecture and lush indoor garden of this modernist marvel, a true oasis in Midtown.

  • New York Public Library (Carrère & Hastings):
    Visit this grand marble library, renowned for its architectural beauty and cultural legacy, and meet its famous stone lions.

Why Choose This Tour?

  • Unique, Off-the-Beaten-Path Experience:
    Go beyond the tourist trail with expert insights into Midtown’s architectural marvels and hidden stories.

  • Award-Winning, Inclusive Approach:
    Offered by Inside Out Tours, a certified Black- and woman-owned company recognized for celebrating NYC’s diversity and untold stories.

  • Expert, Licensed Guides:
    Tours led by guides with specialized backgrounds in history, art, and architecture. Bilingual guide options available.

  • Perfect for All Audiences:
    Ideal for architecture enthusiasts, students, locals, visitors, and anyone curious about New York’s ever-evolving skyline.

What’s Included

  • Guided walking tour of Midtown’s major architectural monuments and select interiors

  • Licensed, bilingual tour guide (English and additional languages upon request)

  • Opportunities for discussion and Q&A throughout the tour

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Highly Recommended

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If you’re ever visiting NYC, I highly recommend taking Inside Out Tours’ ‘the Slavery and Underground Railroad Walking Tour’ which is one of the tours featured in HOW THE WORD WAS PASSED. I learned a ton and it was really well done.
- Clint Smith

Best thing I did while in NYC

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So glad I took this tour. Real history is revealed and the end of the tour was so moving to me. I would highly recommend this to people who want to learn some things that were not taught to you in school.
- Lee L.

Excellent and Eye Opening

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