Top New York City Architecture Tours

See two of New York City’s most iconic and picturesque neighborhoods, Flatiron and Union Square, on this food, architecture, and history walking tour. Try tastings at some of the most unique food stops in the city. Visit Caffe Lavazza at Eataly Market, an epic artisanal Italian food emporium. Also, enjoy a classic New York pastrami sandwich from a historic spot and try Big Apple’s best grilled cheese sandwich.

Get early morning access to the MoMA in New York City with this VIP tour. Beat the crowds at this popular attraction by arriving before the museum opens to the public for a tour narrated by a museum guide. Your ticket also grants you admission to MoMA PS1, located in Queens, to use within 14 days.

Thousands ride the New York City subway every day, but not many know the secrets and stories hidden behind the transit system. This underground tour of the NYC subway showcases the history of the subway with a native New Yorker as your guide. Ride through gilded ghost stations—complete with Jazz Age chandeliers—to one of the most modern stations: the Oculus at the World Trade Center station.

Millions of travelers pass through Grand Central Terminal, but most never discover the secrets of this Manhattan showpiece. This tour lifts the lid: spotlighting the origins and evolution of the beaux arts train station from its heyday to disrepair and restoration. Spot detail and design quirks; and hear stories of its past that will give you a deeper understanding of the building than you could get alone.

Avoid the mobs of people sightseeing on land, and opt for this Manhattan architecture yacht cruise instead. From the teak deck of the boat, learn about New York City's architectural landmarks as you circumnavigate the island and listen to the 'Around Manhattan' narration provided by members of the American Institute of Architects (AIA). One beer or glass of wine is provided, as well as snacks and soda.

Get the inside story on the architecture that defines Manhattan’s skyline with a private walking tour of Midtown—the bustling heart of New York City. From the Empire State Building and other iconic skyscrapers to functional landmarks like Grand Central Station and the New York Public Library, see many of the city’s most impressive historic buildings while learning about their history and the preservation efforts that keep them gleaming for future generations.

Sometimes museums can feel overwhelming, and with so much to see, the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum is no exception. Take the guesswork out of exploring the galleries on this private tour through the museum's celebrated collection of modern art. Follow your art expert guide, who will contextualize the works, and help you navigate the Guggenheim's exhibitions.

Grand Central Terminal is one of New York’s most visited landmarks and architectural gems, and beyond the rush-hour bustle, the station offers up its fair share of surprises. With this private walking tour, discover Grand Central’s hidden corners and see parts of the station even locals don’t know about. Learn about the station’s hidden tennis court, see its backwards ceiling, and learn fascinating facts about its long history.

The architecture of NYC’s Financial District is some of the city’s most impressive and oldest, but if you explore alone you could miss out on some lesser-known and harder to find spots. Prebook this Lower Manhattan downtown walking tour, and go with a guide who knows the best ways around the busy city and what hidden gems to stop at. See everything from Wall Street to the Helmsley Building.

Get the inside scoop on one of New York City's oldest and wealthiest neighborhoods during this popular Tribeca walking tour that showcases landmark buildings and 300 years of Manhattan history. Whether you're visiting or a native New Yorker, get a new perspective on the posh enclave, and learn how it was transformed from farmland into an exclusive New York address beloved by celebrities.

Combine an introduction to Manhattan with a walk across the Brooklyn Bridge in just a few hours, saving time with a guide who knows the best ways around the city to see more in less time. Walk from Manhattan to the trendy Dumbo neighborhood of Brooklyn, and cross the Brooklyn Bridge. Your guide tells you NYC history and fun city facts as you stroll.

Many visitors pass through the Rockefeller Center without taking the time to fully appreciate the artistry of the art deco complex. On this tour, explore deeper and get a close-up look at the murals, sculptures, bas-reliefs, and other decorative features of the Rockefeller Center, listening to informative commentary as you go.

Discover the people, cultures, and arts of Greenwich Village on a walking tour that takes you through 400 years of New York City's history. Led by a native New Yorker, wend your way slowly through the winding village streets, and discover the hangouts of artists, writers, and gangsters throughout Greenwich Village. Your guide may customize the tour based on your interests.

Get to know Manhattan with the help from a guide during this leisurely walking tour through the Meatpacking District and Hudson Yards. Stroll along the High Line, the railway-turned-urban park that transformed Manhattan’s west side. Enjoy the company of a small group as you learn how these formerly industrial areas have been reborn.

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See New York City’s breathtaking skyline and the many iconic sights of the city on this helicopter flight. Soar over the Big Apple with an exclusive sightseeing tour of the Manhattan skyline and beyond, including the Empire State Building, the Chrysler Building, One World Trade Center, and Central Park, to name just a few, plus Ellis Island, the Statue of Liberty and much more. Then continue to see Brooklyn, Staten Island and more. A variety of departure times are available throughout the day to fit into almost any schedule.

Enrich your understanding of New York as a city of immigrants, exiles, and refugees on this walking tour of the Lower East Side. With an informative guide leading the way, learn about the African burial ground beneath the city’s pavement, the Italian slum of Mulberry Bend, the Five Points neighborhood of “Gangs of New York” fame, and the waves of poor immigrants who called this corner of lower Manhattan home.

Step back in time, and immerse yourself in a bygone New York, when you embark on a small-group, history-themed walking tour. With a guide to lead the way and share historical details, you can learn of the social changes, architecture, and culture that shaped today’s SoHo. The tour is ideal for history buffs and those who want to see a side of the city most tourists miss.

Hudson Yards is one of New York's most cutting-edge private real estate developments and the largest of its kind in the United States. On this walking tour, discover the secrets of the skyscraper-filled Manhattan complex and learn about the resources and engineering ingenuity that went into its creation. Walk the High Line, an elevated promenade built on abandoned railroad tracks, and visit the 'Vessel'.

Explore another side of Manhattan’s ever-busy Midtown neighborhood—and discover details that most visitors overlook—during this small-group walking tour. Choose between convenient morning or afternoon departure times, and find your guide at an accessible meeting point in Midtown East. As you explore, learn about the holdouts who refused to sell their properties to developers, and how their personal stories changed the layout of the city forever.

This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience the Brooklyn Bridge by learning from the great-great-grandson of the original creators. Join Metro Tours' Kriss Roebling for one of the most unique walking tours in the world! You will be able to see and touch original pieces of the Brooklyn Bridge and learn family stories of how the Brooklyn Bridge came to be one of the most famous bridges in the world. Kriss will also bring family heirlooms on tour, showing notebooks and photos of his unique connection to the world-famous bridge. There is no other tour in New York City that will allow you to get this up-close-and-personal with Kriss and his family history. We guarantee small groups, so you have a chance to interact with Kriss and ask questions. As a result, our tours do sell out. Join Metro Tours and Kriss on this amazing walking tour!

History and architecture fans will love this walking tour of New York’s Upper West Side. Your guide will help you make sense of the beautiful brownstones, beaux arts, and Queen Anne buildings, giving you a deeper take on their architectural styles than you’d gain alone. As this is a walking tour you’ll experience the city from an up-close, intimate perspective, and see beyond the usual tourist sights.

Get unobstructed views of the New York City skyline and the Statue of Liberty on this helicopter tour. With a small group of just six people or fewer, you'll enjoy an intimate atmosphere while hovering above New York's most famous attractions. Listen to in-depth commentary from your guide, see more of the city in less time, and take advantage of the chance for epic aerial photo ops from your bird's-eye view of Manhattan.

Discover how to achieve the best shots of the Big Apple’s iconic landmarks on this photography tour with a pro photographer. Rather than wasting time hunting for suitable subjects and using trial and error; get hands-on tuition to quickly find the best locations, pick up the right techniques, and learn how to frame and shoot perfect images. Stops include the Empire State Building, Rockefeller Center, Central Park, and other highlights.