NYC: Midtown Manhattan Self-Guided Walking Tour - New York City, New York
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Start by downloading the Action Tour Guide app, which will function as your personal tour guide, audio tour, and map all in one. Note: This 3+ mile-long tour covers the essentials of Midtown Manhattan in 1 hour.

Explore New York City s Midtown Manhattan on a self-guided walking tour via an app that functions as a guide, narrator, and GPS map. See New York s most iconic landmarks and learn their history, from the Empire State Building to Times Square. Enjoy animated videos to visualize parts of the tour.

Begin your tour at Columbus Circle, then head to Carnegie Hall, where music legends have performed for over a century. Get the story behind the hall and its founder before moving on to the ornate Russian Tea Room, a Manhattan staple since 1927.

Next, visit the city s most famous hotels, the Ritz and the Plaza. These five-star digs aren t just landmarks, they re also packed with Manhattan history that you ll get to uncover.

After that, get a chance to see the famous Pulitzer Fountain. Snap a few photos to save the memory before heading down Fifth Avenue, where New Yorkers come to get their high-end apparel from stores like Saks, Bergdorf, and Louis Vuitton.

Then, head to the Saint Regis hotel and learn of the fierce legal dueling between the Astors and the Vanderbilts surrounding this gorgeous landmark.

The route continues to the iconic Rockefeller Center. From the ice rink to the NBC studios seen in 30 Rock, this is a must-see New York landmark. Afterward, it s time to say hello to Broadway and get a glimpse at the city s thriving theater scene.

A tour of New York City wouldn t be complete without Times Square, so that s up next. Explore this memorable square and learn about its transformation from a criminal haven to a tourism hub.

If you re ready to take a break from walking, enjoy a stop at Bryant Park, a perfect oasis that has also seen plenty of Hollywood magic over the years.

When you re ready, head to the city s most astonishing architectural marvels: the Chrysler Building and Grand Central Terminal. Take in the stunning designs while learning about how they both came to be.

Then it s on to the vast New York Public Library, which houses a staggering 125 miles of shelving and is used to transport books from floor to floor using pneumatic tubes!

Finish off your tour learning the full, fascinating history behind the Empire State Building as you walk to New York s most iconic skyscraper.

 

HIGHLIGHTS

See New York s most iconic landmarks
Get an insider look at the history of the city
Visit Timers Square, Rockefeller Center, Fifth Avenue, and more
Go at your own pace on a self-guided tour
Take a tour by local guides, creative writers, and professional voice artists

 

 

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