Race to the Sky: NYC Architecture Tour With SUMMIT One Ticket

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See some of New York’s best architecture on this expert-led Midtown Manhattan walking tour with your ticket to NYC’s newest observatory — SUMMIT One Vanderbilt — included!
We’ll start at the famous Empire State Building, where you’ll capture the perfect photo of this skyscraper. On Fifth Avenue, hear how Macy’s changed New York and America.
See more iconic skyscrapers from Bryant Park, the “town square” of Midtown, as you take in views of the striking American Radiator Building and learn how it inspired artists. Your guide will share the stories of these beloved landmarks, from the Chrysler Building to the New York Public Library, pointing out details in the Art Deco and Beaux-Arts architecture along the way.
Finally, we come to One Vanderbilt, standing more than 1,400 feet tall. On the 91st through the 93rd floors, you can experience the NYC skyline in a whole new way — with lights, mirror, and interactive art.
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Wheelchair accessible. Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller. Service animals allowed. Public transportation options are available nearby. Transportation options are wheelchair accessible. All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible. Suitable for all physical fitness levels. Your guided tour will end near the Summit Vanderbilt building. Your tickets are timed, so you should enter immediately after the tour. Once inside, you’re free to explore at your own pace to the 91st and 93rd floor.. Our tours run rain or shine. If there’s extreme weather and we have to cancel, you’ll get a full refund.. This tour covers around three quarters of a mile at a leisurely pace.. This tour is accessible for both wheelchairs and strollers.