Art Deco & Landmarks of Midtown

See the best of NYC architectural landmarks on a 2.5-hour walking tour of in midtown Manhattan.
Learn how the Art Deco age came to define the New York skyline for nearly a century!

A great tour for those who want to get the most out of their time in midtown, with countless photo opportunities.

This tour will start near Bryant Park, as we begin to explore the history of midtown and its many Art Deco masterpieces (as well as other styles— Beaux-Arts, International Style, & more). We will dive into the world of landmarking in NYC, and the constant battle between preservation and progress.

Our journey will begin down East 42nd Street, where we will see numerous historic buildings. This stretch will include several early, key Art Deco masterpieces... not just the gorgeous Chrysler Building. We’ll see lesser-known landmarks like the American Radiator Building, Chanin Building, 500 5th Avenue, and others. You will be blown away!

We will also pass through Grand Central Terminal, the world's largest train terminal, and one of NYC's most beautiful interior spaces. We will discuss why it is the most consequential landmark in American history.

After a stop to an underrated crown jewel of NYC’s Art Deco past, we will make our way to Rockefeller Center.

The tour is largely outdoors, but we will visit several stunning lobbies along the way.

This is a expansive tour, and good for all ages.

Past customers have said:
“I have taken many tours in different countries and can say with confidence--this is one of the best tours I have experienced . Credit inevitably is given to Jeremy , our tour guide. He is knowledgeable and passionate about the subject matter.”

”Our guide Jeremy Wilcox was very good. Unlike other tours, there was no unnecessary chit-chat or attempts at humor. Instead, his professional approach and razor-sharp delivery allowed the buildings themselves to take center stage, weaving a narrative that celebrated their beauty and historical significance.”

“Jeremy inspired us to look more deeply at the environment around us. Walking through the streets and stopping to reflect on the art, architecture and cityscape around us gave an insight that the guidebooks couldn't.”

”An inside view of a key moment in US history when industry and modernity were celebrated with lavishly designed skyscrapers. Jeremy described the care that went into these buildings and the effort to preserve them.”