Must-See Manhattan with SUMMIT One Vanderbilt
Experience the must-see sights of Manhattan at street level with a local guide. Explore the exciting and mind-bending SUMMIT One Vanderbilt to finish, an immersive and unique observatory designed to change the way you view New York.
Highlights
- Immerse yourself in SUMMIT One Vanderbilt.
- Meet an expert guide who's versed in all things Manhattan.
- Hit must-see sites - Radio City Music Hall, NBC and 30 Rock.
- See Grand Central, its famed clock & the Whispering Wall.
- Walk down Fifth Avenue and see St. Patrick's Cathedral.
What's included
- Local English-speaking guide
- Expertly guided walking tour
- Pre-reserved ticket to SUMMIT One Vanderbilt
- Hotel Pick-Up / Drop-Off
- Lunch
- Gratuities
Overview
Embark on a Walking Tour of Midtown Manhattan, finishing with the thrill of SUMMIT One Vanderbilt; New York's newest and most mind-bending way to see the iconic skyline.
Brave glass skyboxes 1000ft above Madison Avenue, take in rare views, and immerse yourself in this multi-sensory love letter to the city. The Walking Tour is led by a local New Yorker, taking in the Rockefeller Center, 30 Rock, NBC Studios, 5th Avenue, the historic Grand Central Terminal, and more.
Explore Midtown Manhattan with a local New Yorker, taking in the Rockefeller Center, 30 Rock, NBC Studios, 5th Avenue, the historic Grand Central Terminal, and more. To finish, experience the thrill of SUMMIT One Vanderbilt, a new and mind-bending way to view the New York skyline. Step into glass skyboxes 1000ft above Madison Avenue, take in rare views, and immerse yourself in this multi-sensory love letter to the city.
Our time together begins just under the marquee at Radio City Music Hall where your guide, an expert in storytelling and pop culture, will begin to point out the famed sites and stories that surround you. A lot of these places will feel familiar - like the skating rink at Rockefeller Center, that's right - we're headed to 30 Rock! We will visit the Channel Gardens, before heading to NYC Studios to take a peek through the windows, as seen on the Today Show! We will turn onto Fifth Avenue for a sophisticated stroll past Saks Fifth Avenue and pause at the reverent St. Patrick's Cathedral. Heading down Library Way, it's time to do some shoegazing! Below our feet are brass inscriptions of the world's literary giants. We have reached the NY Public Library and we offer all to take a picture with Patience and Fortitude, NY Public Library's majestic pair of marble lions.
As we pass, an iconic attraction awaits! Take in the towering Chrysler Building before heading into the pantheon of transportation - Grand Central Station. Here you will gaze up towards the celestial ceiling with the open heavens recreated in stunning detail. Follow your guide through the station's main hall to visit some, "I've seen that on TV!" spots like the famed brass clock atop the main Grand Central Terminal Information Booth, and then take a visit to the Whispering Wall to experience firsthand its odd secrets.
As your time together nears its end, your guide will lead you to SUMMIT One Vanderbilt. An experience like no other, you'll find a multi-sensory, immersive, and view-filled wonder of modern design. See New York, and Manhattan, with a unique perspective on this tour, and leave feeling connected to The Big Apple in a whole new way.
Points of interest
Radio City Music Hall, 6th Avenue, New York, NY, USA
Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY, USA
Saks Fifth Avenue, 5th Avenue, New York, NY, USA
Chrysler Building, New York, NY, USA
Grand Central Terminal, New York, NY, USA
Summit One Vanderbilt, East 42nd Street, New York, NY, USA
Additional Information
Walks comply with all local government regulations. Please refer to New York government guidelines for the most up to date information.
Before you travel, please read the "Know Before You Go" section for essential information, requirements, and possible disruptions regarding your tour.
Mobile tickets will be accepted
Know before you go
This tour is conducted in English only.
This is a walking tour. While there are stops along the way, guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.
You are required to go through airport-style security on this tour. No luggage, weapons, or food (except for water in a clear container) is allowed.
The tour meeting time is 15 minutes prior to the tour start time. No refunds or re-bookings can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows.
The SUMMIT One Vanderbilt portion of this tour is self-guided.
Tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated.
Carriers and small fold-up strollers are highly encouraged. Large strollers cannot be accommodated.
Make sure to bring sunglasses. The reflective material used throughout the Summit One creates a very bright environment.
Wear comfortable shoes. Stilleto heels, steel toed boots, sports cleats, and any other footwear that can damage the flooring in Summit One is not permitted. Please dress appropriately to avoid unwanted exposure on glass and mirrored floors. We recommend wearing pants, shorts or tights when possible.
Walks comply with all local government regulations. Please refer to New York government guidelines for the most up to date information.
Cancellation policy
Cancellations received greater than 72 hours prior to tour commencement are fully refundable.
