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42nd Street from West to East

Richard - History Guru of New York City who will share hidden gems

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Richard - History Guru of New York City who will share hidden gems

Get ready to visit 42nd Street - one of the most popular and frequently visited street in Manhattan. Join me as we take a stroll down this ever-changing street and learn its past and present history. You'll see theaters, parks, and train stations.

Experience details

  • Destination

    New York City

  • Category

    City highlight tours

  • Duration

    2 hours

  • Mode of transport

    Walking

  • Available languages

    English

  • Highlights

    • Family friendly

  • What's included

    Private guide • Kids join for free

Here’s an overview of your tour

42nd Street in the home to many famous sites such as Broadway and Off-Broadways Theaters, Grand Central Station, the New York Public Library, Bryant Park and the Chrysler Building to name a few.Tour Highlights. But there used to be building such as the Crystal Palace, the Latting Observatory, the Astor Hotel, the Opera House, and a Croton Reservoir on or around 42nd Street. We'll visit Broadway and Off-Broadway and you'll learn how differentiate these two types of theaters. You'll learn why how the 42nd Street became the "The Great White Way" and see the famous lions in from the a great library and learn its many secrets.

Your itinerary

  • Meeting point

    AMC Empire 25

  • Hell's Kitchen

    See one of the oldest parts of 42nd Street and learn how it got transformed into a desirable neighborhood

  • Times Square

    Learn how it got its name and see the ball that rings in the New Year

  • Broadway

    Learn the difference between Broadway and Off-Braidway. See the facades of theaters

  • Bryant Park

    Experience of the most visits parks in Manhattan and learn its many secrets

  • New York Public Library

    Visit this historical sites and see some its most treasured holdings

  • Grand Central Station

    Visit this iconic train station

  • Chrysler Building

    Learn about Art Deco

  • New York Daily News Building

    Vist the Daily Planet building and see its magnificant globe and the place where Superman was created
I have a teen daughter with us - is it possible to plan a drinks and bites tour with her?
Me13:42
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Of course! I can definitely tailor our tour for you and your daughter! :)
Local host Maria13:44
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    History Guru of New York City who will share hidden gems

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Good to Know

  • Tips

    • Bring a reusable water bottle to reduce plastic
    • Be mindful of sharing the real secret spots - let's keep them a secret
    • Be aware of cultural norms & be mindful

  • Included

    • Private guide
    • Kids join for free

  • Cancellation

    • Receive a full refund for cancellations done 7 days before the experience date.
    • Your experience can be cancelled and fully refunded within 24 hours of purchase.

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