The Empire State Building. The Chrysler Building. The Dakota. The Flatiron Building. New York City is home to these and many other iconic buildings. Explore the city’s stunning architecture with an architecture tour of New York City.
Free Tours by Foot offers a tour covering 10 of the city’s most famous buildings, both new and old. The tour starts in lower Manhattan and concludes at 30 Rockefeller Plaza in Midtown. Experience New York City via the water on Classic Harbor Line’s architecture tour. The American Institute of Architects teamed up with the cruise tour line to deliver visitors a unique vantage point. Four tours are offered: NYC Architecture, Lower Manhattan Architecture, NYC Bridges & Infrastructure and a Featured Guide Series. Complimentary beer, wine, Champagne and light snack service is included in the ticket price. For a tour led by trained architects and artists, try aplusnyc tours. Standard tours cover contemporary architectural highlights, stores, museums and galleries in various Manhattan neighborhoods. For an energetic tour experience, try Levy’s Unique New York architecture tour. Depending on your preferences, tours run two to eight hours and can be led by foot, via subway or private vehicle.
If you prefer exploring New York City on your own, use this list of 40 beautiful buildings from TimeOut New York as your guide.
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