The New York Free Tour in Midtown Manhattan

9.5
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Provided by: NYC Free Tours
Duration
2h 15min
Meeting point
Behind the public restrooms at Bryant Park, West 42th Street, New York, NY, USA
Languages
English, Spanish
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Overview

Throughout the tour, we'll uncover fascinating stories about the influential figures who have left their mark on New York City's dynamic landscape. Find out how the city was built, who New Yorkers are, and how people live here. Whether you're a first-time visitor or a longtime resident, this tour provides a deep and engaging exploration of one of the world's most iconic neighborhoods - Midtown Manhattan!

Your guide, a seasoned storyteller with a twinkle in their eye, welcomes everyone with infectious enthusiasm :) We love storytelling and public speaking, but this is not a history lecture. It will be more like an event where you have fun, interact, meet new people, and learn something new about New York!

Here are the tour stops:

1. Starting point: Bryant Park
2. The New York Public Library
3. Grand Central Terminal - Make a restroom break inside the terminal.
4. Fifth Avenue - The Fashion District
5. MMC Plaza - hidden park
6. Rockefeller Center
7. St Patrick's Cathedral
8. Radio City Music Hall
9. Broadway Theatre
10. Times Square - last stop.
Tour Conditions
Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility
Minimum Attendees
No minimum attendees
Children
Suitable for families with children
Extra Fees
No additional cost
Pets
Pet-friendly
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This activity includes:

  • Grand Central Terminal
  • Rockefeller Center
  • Broadway Theatre
  • Times Square
  • Radio City Music Hall
  • New York Public Library - Stephen A. Schwarzman Building
  • St. Patrick's Cathedral
  • Bryant Park
  • J.P. Morgan
  • Tour guide
  • Restroom break
  • Stories
  • History
  • Free pass
  • Church
  • Park
  • N.Y.S.E

Meeting point

Behind the public restrooms at Bryant Park, West 42th Street, New York, NY, USA

On arrival

Behind the Bryant Park public restrooms. Walk on 42nd Street past the restrooms and make a right up the staircase to enter the park. The tour guide will be right behind the restrooms.
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Look for the orange umbrella with the words "NYC Free Tour" on it.

Things to note

Be there 5 minutes before the starting time to meet the guide.

Rating
9.5
Organisation
9.7
Atmosphere
9.8
Content
9.4
Guide
9.5
Usefulness
9.5
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Free Cancellation

You are free to cancel a booking anytime. We kindly remind you to cancel bookings you cannot arrive for. Being reported as absent decreases your customer level points and the benefits you can enjoy.

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10:00 AM
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