The Best of Midtown Manhattan Self-Guided Walking Tour

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Overview

Welcome to the bustling, beating heart of New York City: Midtown Manhattan. Featuring Fifth Avenue, Rockefeller Center, Times Square, and more, this is the section of the Big Apple where everything happens. Take a GPS-guided walk through the most iconic sights in this neighborhood and get the history behind it all. If you want to see New York like it appears in the movies, this is the place to do it!

After booking, check your email to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action, enter your unique password, and access your tour. These steps require good internet/Wi-Fi access. From there, follow the audio instructions and the route.

Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.

This isn't an entrance ticket. Check opening hours before your visit.

What's Included

  • Easy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone
  • Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
  • Perfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tons of rave reviews!
  • Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations
  • Gratuities (Optional)
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Start Time

Opening Hours

  • 7/1/2020 - 2/1/2026

    Monday - Sunday | 06:00 AM - 09:00 PM

What To Expect

Columbus Circle

Your tour of Midtown Manhattan begins at Columbus Circle at the intersection of 59th and Broadway. From here, you'll stroll through the Big Apple's biggest attractions, from Carnegie Hall to Rockefeller Center and the Empire State Building!NOTE: This 3+ mile-long tour covers the essentials of Midtown Manhattan in 1 hour.Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Carnegie Hall

Carnegie Hall dates back to 1891, and has been the premier venue for classical music ever since. But this hall doesn't just host classical concerts these days. It's also seen superstars like David Bowie and Jay-Z perform.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Russian Tea Room

This extravagant tea room is an integral part of Manhattan history. In addition to appearing in films like When Harry Met Sally, it has also seen plenty of major celebs over the years. Madonna once worked as a coat check girl here!
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Pulitzer Fountain

This fountain honors the journalist Joseph Pulitzer. And yes, he's the man the Pulitzer Prize was named for. Here, you'll not only get to admire the fountain, but also get an explanation of the sculpture atop it.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

St. Patrick's Cathedral

St. Patrick’s Cathedral is so huge it spans an entire city block! It houses over 2,800 stained glass panels and an enormous organ with 7,855 pipes. It's also the site of a small crypt, where eight of New York’s Archbishops are interred.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Shop at NBC Studios

St. Patrick’s Cathedral is so huge it spans an entire city block! It houses over 2,800 stained glass panels and an enormous organ with 7,855 pipes. It's also the site of a small crypt, where eight of New York’s Archbishops are interred.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Radio City Music Hall

Radio City Music Hall is the largest indoor theater in the entire world, but it wasn't always a venue for live shows. At one point, it was actually a movie theater!
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Times Square

No visit to Manhattan would be complete without a stop in Times Square. This iconic square is positively glowing with huge electronic billboards, buzzing with street performers, and lined with one-of-a-kind stores like the strangely fascinating M&M Store. It's a place you won't soon forget!
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Bryant Park

This green oasis amid the bustle of the city is a great spot to take a break. It's also a favorite filming location for superhero flicks, including multiple Spiderman movies and Netflix's Jessica Jones series.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Chrysler Building

The Chrysler Building is perhaps New York's second greatest example of the Art Deco movement, behind only the Empire State Building. Its crown, composed of seven radiating arches, is positively iconic, and makes it a fantastic target for photo shoots to commemorate your visit.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Grand Central Terminal

Easily the most famous train terminal in the world, this station is absolutely awe inspiring. It towers over the street and features an impressive 50-foot statue above the main entrance. This station sees over 750,000 commuters every single day, and the number continues growing.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

New York Public Library

The New York Public Library is the third largesst in the entire world. It boasts over 50 million items in its collection, encompassing 125 miles of shelving. Here, you'll also get the explanation behind the statues which guard this iconic library.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Go to the starting point No one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided Enter the first story’s point and the audio will begin automatically Follow the audio cues to the next story, which will also play automatically. Enjoy hands-free exploring. If you face audio issues, contact support. Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
  • Travel worry-free: Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace. Skip anything you don’t care about or explore bonus content for everything that interests you
  • Savings tips: Walking tours: couples can share one tour by splitting headphones

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-259428P16

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