Overview

This is the perfect tour if you want to get an in-depth overview of Midtown Manhattan without breaking the bank or spending a lot of time. Using 5th Ave as our trail, we will visit Grand Central, Bryant Park, Saks, Rockefeller Center, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, and other locations. Your guide has years of experience exploring and explaining Midtown to countless visitors from international VIPs to your average tourist.

Now offering a sunrise tour! Many visitors from other time zones are ready to explore the city nice and early. On Saturdays, we offer a 6:30am tour. Experience and learn about Midtown without all the crowds.

Description

Stop At: Grand Central Terminal, 89 E 42nd Street, New York City, New York 10017

Get an overview of one of the most historic railway station in the US. We will gaze at the stars in the main hall. After, we will visit the whispering gallery.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Bryant Park, between 40th and 42nd Streets & Fifth and Sixth Ave, New York City, New York 10017

Why does Bryant Park exist? Learn about the park and its yearly events. Also learn about the NYC public library which is unlike any other library in the US.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Rockefeller Center, 45 Rockefeller Plaza, Rockefeller Centre, New York City, New York 10111

Explore and learn about this center of media and business. Rockefeller Center, known for its Christmas Tree, is one of the premier examples of art-deco architecture. Learn about some of the secrets of this important location.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: St. Patrick's Cathedral, 50th Street & 5th Avenue, Wheelchair accessibility located off the corner of 51st Street and 5th Avenue, New York City, New York 10022

Get an inside scoop (the tour guide worked there for years) about this neogothic pillar. You will not get a better overview of this church from any other tour guide in the city! St. Patrick’s is not only an architectural gem- many historic events happened here that brought the city and country together.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Saks Fifth Avenue, New York City, New York

Learn about the most iconic store in the US. Perhaps browse a bit! The windows of Saks are of particular interest.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Trump Tower, 725 Fifth Avenue, New York City, New York 10022

Get an in depth overview of this recent hotspot of attention. Built in the 80’s, this was for many years the HQ of everything Trump. Learn about Donald Trump’s often contentious relationship with NYC.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Tiffany & Co., 727 Fifth Avenue, New York City, New York 10022

Learn about Tiffany’s. Also, hear some info about the recently notorious Truman Capote. Tiffany’s might be the most famous jewelry store in the US!

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: William Tecumseh Sherman Monument, 764 Doris C Freedman Pl, Grand Army Plaza, New York City, New York 10118

Our last stop! Learn about the Plaza Hotel and Central Park. From here, you can access Central Park or go on your way to the NYC subway. Learn about William Tecumseh Sherman.

Duration: 10 minutes