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Private Guided 42nd Street Architecture Tour

New To The Site! New York City, USA

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2 hours 30 minutes (Approx.)
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Overview

Manhattan's 42nd Street is home to some of the most acclaimed architecture from some of this country's greatest architects and designers. However, New York is not just a collection of tall buildings; it is a collection of neighborhoods that changed with a growing city. You will see how these changes will effect what would happen on its avenues over time. The mysteries of how and why a neighborhood will transform, how what once was and what would be will influence architects and their design choices, will be revealed and explained.

What's Included

  • Local guide
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities (always optional)
  • Souvenirs

Meeting Location

Meeting point

E 42nd St & 1st Ave - United Nations, New York, NY 10017, USA

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End point

330 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036, USA

Outside the original McGraw Hill building.

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What To Expect

42nd Street

When people think of 42nd Street, they usually do not think of architecture -- they think of Times Square. However, along 42nd Street, this city offers some of the best work by some of this country’s greatest designers. Along this one avenue, there is the Art Deco icon, the most perfect railroad station ever built, the second largest library in the United States and the block with the highest concentration of theaters ever built. In between all of that, there is some of the most beautiful and under appreciated buildings ever designed and constructed. New York is not just a collection of tall buildings; it is a collection of neighborhoods that changed with a growing city. You will see how these changes will effect what would happen on its avenues over time. The mysteries of how and why a neighborhood will transform, how what once was and what would be will influence architects and their design choices, will be revealed and explained. This is a tour not just for architecture students, but a great introduction into the “how’s” and “whys” New York City became the city we all know and love today.
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Chrysler Building

Along this one avenue, there is the Art Deco icon
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Grand Central Terminal

This is the most beautiful and most perfect train terminal / station in the world. Thats right, the world.
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Times Square

The "Crossroads of the World" and how it got its name.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Price shown is per group

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: Is this an accessible Tour?

A: Accessibility information for the Private Guided 42nd Street Architecture Tour is as follows:Wheelchair accessibleTravelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitnessPrice shown is per groupApr 2025

The answers provided below are based on answers previously given to customers' questions.

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-8175P5


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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EDT).

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