Race to the Sky: NYC Architecture Tour With SUMMIT One Vanderbilt
Discover NYC’s biggest Midtown skyscrapers and its newest observatory
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Local experts
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$79
€68
£59
C$108
A$111
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Local experts
Personal stories and insider travel tips -
Top-rated
Thousands of reviews averaging 4.9 stars -
Worry-free booking
Flexible scheduling and refunds
Highlights
- Hear how daring architects transformed New York’s skyline.
- Uncover the truth of a 1930s rivalry that changed Manhattan forever.
- Frame the perfect photo of the Empire State Building.
- Notice the Art Deco details of skyscrapers like Chrysler Building, thanks to your guide’s expertise.
- Visit the top three floors of SUMMIT One Vanderbilt, where mirrors and light show you the city in a new way.
- Learn about the secrets of a Beaux-Arts landmark called the People’s Palace.
What you'll do
Discover some of New York’s most iconic buildings on this expert-led NYC architecture tour with your ticket to the incredible SUMMIT One Vanderbilt included.
We begin at the famous Empire State Building where your guide will point out the ...
Discover some of New York’s most iconic buildings on this expert-led NYC architecture tour with your ticket to the incredible SUMMIT One Vanderbilt included.
We begin at the famous Empire State Building where your guide will point out the perfect photo spot. Learn about other skyscrapers — the American Radiator Building, the Chrysler Building, and more — as your guide points out their geometric Art Deco design.
Meanwhile, we’ll dig into the stories behind these landmarks, from cultural goliaths like Macy’s (see it looming large on Fifth Avenue) to the People’s Palace, aka the New York Public Library, which holds some unexpected treasures (like a certain well-loved teddy bear).
Your adventure finishes with a flourish at the stunning SUMMIT One Vanderbilt, the city’s newest observatory experience. Spread across three dazzling floors over 1,000 feet up, this immersive space of mirrors, glass, and light transforms the skyline into something unforgettable.
Itinerary
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Empire State Building
The perfect photo spot for King Kong’s favorite skyscraper
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Fifth Avenue and Herald Square
Where you’ll learn about the cultural impact of the famous Macy’s department store
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Bryant Park
A 9.6-acre greenspace with stellar views of the American Radiator Building and more
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New York Public Library
A Beaux-Arts gem with unexpected treasures inside
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One Vanderbilt
Towering over 1,400 feet above Madison Avenue
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SUMMIT One Vanderbilt observatory
A multisensory experience of lights, mirrors and more that transforms the New York skyline
Meeting point
Where we meet
Sunglass Hut, West 34th Street, New York, NY 10001, United States
Meet your guide in front of the Sunglass Hut at Macy’s Herald Square. Your guide will be wearing an orange hat that says ExperienceFirst.
End point
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt