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Upper West Side NYC Architecture Walking Tour

6 Reviews 5.00 out of 5 stars Based on 6 reviews collected by Cool NYC and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 100% of reviewers | New York City, USA
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Overview

Situated between Central park and the Hudson River, the Upper West Side of Manhattan is home of some of the most prestigious academic and cultural buildings in the city. This is one of the prominent residential areas in the city, situated in between the parks and well connected by subway. Projects featured on this Upper West Side Architecture Tour include Lincoln Center for the Arts, Hears Tower by Foster and Partners, VIA W57 by Bjarke Ingels Group, Fordham University School of Law, St Jones Cathedral, Columbia University and its many buildings.

What's Included

  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Professional Individual Headsets for Each Guest
  • In-person Guide: English, Spanish, French, Italian
  • Tips
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Meeting Location

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Columbus Circle
New York, NY, USA

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End point

300 West 57th Street
New York, NY 10019, USA

We'll end at the Hearst Tower close to the subway and other transportation.

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Central Park

Walk by and discuss Central Park.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Columbus Circle

Statue of Cristopher Columbus. Times Warner Building Central Park Tower
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Museum of Arts and Design (pass by)

See and discuss the Museum of Arts and Design.
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Time Warner Center

Visit and discuss the Time Warner Center
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Hearst Tower

Hearst Tower by Norman Foster
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts

Lincoln Center
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

New York City Ballet

Visit the NY City Ballet
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

David Geffen Hall

Visit the David Geffen Hall
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

The Metropolitan Opera

Metropolitan Opera House Visit
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Vivian Beaumont Theater At The Lincoln Center

Visit the Vivian Beaumont Theater.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

The Juilliard School

The Juilliard School by Pietro Belluschi and extension by Diller and Scoffidio + Renfro
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Fordham University (pass by)

Pass by the Fordham University
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Alice Tully Hall

Visit the Alice Tully Hall
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Landmark 57 West

Visit VIA 57 West Apartments, the first NY building by BIG (Bjarke Ingels Group).
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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
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Upper West Side NYC Architecture Walking Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

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

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What's Included

Activity name

  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Professional Individual Headsets for Each Guest
  • In-person Guide: English, Spanish, French, Italian
  • Tips

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Travel time is included in the tour duration.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

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