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The “I Love NY” Walk

5.03 reviewsTimes Square

  • 2 hours
  • Free cancellation up to 24h before
  • Guided in English
  • Instant confirmation

Highlights

See the sights you have only known from TV as you walk 42nd Street from river to river. Times Square, Broadway, the New Year’s Eve Ball, Grand Central, and more. This unforgettable walk reveals the real New York behind the one the world thinks it knows. See New York through fresh eyes as you travel 42nd Street from the Hudson River to the East River. This walk uncovers the layers of history, ambition, and imagination packed into every block. You’ll pass theaters where legends were made, stand where the world celebrates New Year’s Eve, and explore the secrets of Bryant Park, Grand Central, and the city’s Art Deco towers. By the end, you’ll know the city in a way that goes far beyond what you’ve seen on screen. This guided walking tour takes you through the heart of New York City, showcasing its transformation from farmland to a bustling urban center. Discover the stories behind famous landmarks and hidden gems as you stroll along this legendary street.

Inclusions

What's included

  • Guided Walking Tour

What's not

  • Gratuities

Itinerary

  1. Learn the importance of the Times Tower Building and its history and significance to the area. See where the New Year’s Eve ball drops from.

    10 min

  2. This area was once one of the most dangerous parts of Manhattan. Today, it is a highly desirable location with bars, restaurants, housing, and theaters.

    5 min

  3. See one of the oldest theaters that has been completely updated and now hosts Disney productions.

    5 min

  4. Learn who Father Duffy was and see where to purchase discount theater tickets.

    5 min

  5. See the facade of this beautiful theater which is the longest operating theater on Broadway.

    5 min

  6. Once a very dangerous park, this is one of the biggest parks in Manhattan. You’ll visit, understand its history, explore a famous fountain and learn where books from the New York Public Library are kept.

    10 min

  7. This is the main branch of the New York Public Library. You’ll learn about the famous lions that are in front of the building and learn that the library was built on the walls of the Croton Reservoir.

    5 min

  8. Pass by one of the grandest train stations in the world that opened in 1913. We’ll pass by a magnificent stature and a grand clock, and you’ll learn about the history of Grand Central.

    10 min

  9. One of the best examples of Art Deco is the Chrysler Building. It opened in 1931 and was the tallest building in NYC until the Empire State Building opened.

    5 min

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

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Know before you go

Meeting point
Meet in front of Holy Cross Roman Catholic Church. The Church is in the middle of 42nd Street on the North side of the street. Your guide will be holding a sign.
Pickup
Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
Ticket type
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operated by
Eyes on Manhattan
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

How it compares in New York City

  • Its from-price is 165% above the median of the 2673 experiences we list in New York City.
  • Its length is typical for the group.
  • By number of reviews it ranks 1288 of 2673.
  • The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About New York City

New York City packs skyscrapers, famous museums, Broadway theatres and dozens of distinct neighbourhoods into five boroughs that hum day and night.

Manhattan is the classic first stop. Times Square glows above the theatre district, Central Park stretches for blocks between the Upper East and Upper West Sides, and the Empire State Building, the Chrysler Building and Rockefeller Center define the midtown skyline. Downtown, the 9/11 Memorial, Wall Street and the Brooklyn Bridge sit close together, and boats run out past the Statue of Liberty to Ellis Island.

Top-ranked sights in New York City: Statue of Liberty, Central Park, National September 11 Memorial & Museum.

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