Midtown East ; from Art Deco to the Modern Skyskraper

This Art and Architecture tour will look at some of the most famous New York skyscrapers as well as the iconic Grand. Central Terminal. We will also look at modern art along the way and a few off the beaten path stops

Major stops on our tour : Seagrams Building, KAWS sculpture, Grand Central Station, the Chrysler building lobby, Superman’s Daily Planet headquarters and a few surprises.

We will have a lot of fun learning about the history of New York City as well as contemporary art history analyzing the art on display in its public buildings as it shapes the city and reflects its people.

The tour lasts 2 hours

Available in English

Guide: Scott

PRO

Guiding since 2024

Practicing artist, student of tech and computer art. Have lived in New York for going on 8 years. I love how I keep finding cool treasures in the city. I’m from Texas. I have been giving tours of art and architecture for 10 years, working at modern art museums as well as New York City guided tours.

7 stops

1.7 km walking

2 hours

Meeting point:Lever HouseMeet outside Lever House bottom floor.Open in Google Maps →

Outside visit

Seagram BuildingThe grandfather of the modern skyscraper

Outside visit

280 Park AveKAWS sculpture BFF

Outside visit

JP Morgan Chase Tower The newly built JP Morgan Chase Tower, neo deco!

7 stops

1.7 km walking

2 hours

Meeting point:Lever HouseMeet outside Lever House bottom floor.Open in Google Maps →

Outside visit

Seagram BuildingThe grandfather of the modern skyscraper

Outside visit

280 Park AveKAWS sculpture BFF

Outside visit

JP Morgan Chase Tower The newly built JP Morgan Chase Tower, neo deco!

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Free tours don't have a fixed price. At the end, each person contributes to the guide the amount they consider fair based on their satisfaction. As a guideline, Guruwalk recommends between €15 and $50 per participant.

Accessibility

Not suitable for people with reduced mobility.

Groups

Accepts bookings of up to 20 people.

Pets

Not suitable for bringing pets.

Minimum attendees

Requires a minimum of 5 people to conduct the tour.

Additional costs

The tour does not require payment for entries or additional expenses.

Free cancellation

If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel the reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.