Midtown Manhattan self-guided walking tour
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Midtown Manhattan self-guided walking tour

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£13.00
Free cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 1 hour
Do this because
  • See New York’s most iconic landmarks
  • Get the history behind the city and the Astor family
  • Visit Rockefeller Center, home to the famous ice rink, the NBC studio, and extravagant Christmas displays
  • Walk down Fifth Avenue, Manhattan’s premier high-end shopping destination
What to expect

This self-guided audio and GPS tour begins at the buzzing Columbus Circle, then heads to Carnegie Hall, where music legends have performed for over a century. Get the story behind the hall and its founder before moving on to the unbelievably ornate Russian Tea Room, a Manhattan staple since 1927.

Next, visit the city’s most famous hotels, the Ritz and the Plaza. These five-star digs aren’t just landmarks, they’re also packed with Manhattan history you’ll uncover during the tour.

After that, you’ll have the chance to snap a few photos of the famous Pulitzer Fountain before heading down Fifth Avenue, where New Yorkers come to get their high-end apparel from stores like Saks, Bergdorf, and Louis Vuitton.

Then, head to the Saint Regis hotel and learn of the fierce legal dueling between the Astors and the Vanderbilts surrounding this gorgeous landmark.

The route continues to a place you’ve definitely seen before: Rockefeller Center. From the iconic ice rink to the NBC studios in 30 Rock, this is a must-see New York landmark. Afterward, it’s time to say hello to Broadway and get an inside glimpse at the city’s thriving theatre scene.

No tour of NYC would be complete without Times Square, so that’s up next! Tour this wild square and learn about its transformation from criminal haven to tourism hub.

If you’re ready to take a break from walking, the next stop is Bryant Park, a perfect little oasis which has also seen plenty of Hollywood magic over the years. When you’re ready to keep going, the next couple sights are two of the city’s most astonishing architectural marvels: the Chrysler Building and Grand Central Terminal. Take in the stunning designs while learning about how they both came to be.

Then it’s on to the vast New York Public Library, which houses a staggering 125 miles of shelving and used to transport books from floor to floor using pneumatic tubes!

Finally, get the full, fascinating history behind the Empire State Building as you walk to New York’s most iconic skyscraper. This tour concludes at the Empire State Building.

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What's included
  • check Flexible planning
  • check Works offline
  • check Live GPS Map
  • check Audios, images, and text
  • check Email, chat, call support
What's not included
  • x_not_included Entrance tickets
  • x_not_included Food and drinks
Where

Columbus Circle, 848 Columbus Cir, New York, NY 10019, USA

Meeting point:
The tour begins at Columbus Circle
What to remember

Know in advance:

  • This is a self-guided tour; no guide will accompany you. The Action Tour Guide app functions as a guide, an audio tour, and a map all in one
  • After booking the tour, search your email for the phrase "Set up your self-guided tour now." Follow these instructions immediately to finish setting up the tour while you have Wi-Fi/data. Do not wait until you are onsite
  • Works perfectly without cellular or Wi-Fi with offline maps
  • This tour has been developed by local guides, curated by creative writers, and narrated by professional voice artists
  • The audio stories play on their own based on your location. You can start anytime and pause anywhere
  • Most stops along the tour have animated videos allowing you to visualize what you cannot see, such as snapshots from different centuries or interior rooms
  • This tour is valid for an entire year - from the moment of booking. You can use it multiple times over multiple trips
  • This tour is an audio tour guide and not an attraction entrance ticket
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Provider
ACTION TOUR GUIDE
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

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