Thoroughly Modern Midtown - NYC Architecture Private Tour
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At a glance
- Duration
- 2h 30min
- Price from
- $275 / person
- Location
- New York City
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Custom NYC Tours
- Meeting point
- We will meet in the plaza in front of Lotte New York Palace hotel.
Description
Discover one of the architecturally impactful parts of NYC, with a focus on 20th-century Modern and 21st-century Contemporary architecture of East Midtown, a hot-bed of innovative design. This tour will look at styles spanning from 1930s Art Deco to Mid-Century Modern to International Style Modernism, Post-Modernism and today’s sleek glass and steel towers of whimsy, tracing the evolution of inventive architecture of New York City. Featuring important and striking buildings that broke new ground and continue to inspire and influence architecture of today. Architects and firms covered include Emory Roth and Sons, Schultze and Weaver, Cross and Cross, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Gordon Bunshaft, Edward Larrabee Barnes, Philip Johnson, Lord Norman Foster, Walter Gropius and others. This walking tour covers approximately 1.5 miles and will run about 2.5 hours. Your private tour will ensure a personal experience.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, and Sat
- Start times
- 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM
- Next available
- Wed, Oct 14
- Group price
- $275 per group of up to 10
In demand: 15 of the next 26 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 13.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Midtown
Walk through Midtown
Park Avenue
Explore historic avenue
View historic building, and see interior gallery
Seagram Building
View historic building
Citicorp Center
See historic building
View historic building
General Electric Building
See historic Art Deco building
See historic hotel
MetLife Building
See new massive supertall HQ for JPMorganChase (from outside plaza)
What's included
Included
Live guided experience
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Thoroughly Modern Midtown - NYC Architecture Private Tour take?
Thoroughly Modern Midtown - NYC Architecture Private Tour lasts about 2h 30min. The itinerary has 10 stops.
How much does Thoroughly Modern Midtown - NYC Architecture Private Tour cost?
Prices start at $275 per person for this New York City experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Thoroughly Modern Midtown - NYC Architecture Private Tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, starting at 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM.
Does Thoroughly Modern Midtown - NYC Architecture Private Tour sell out?
It can: 15 of the next 26 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Can I cancel Thoroughly Modern Midtown - NYC Architecture Private Tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is We will meet in the plaza in front of Lotte New York Palace hotel. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
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