The Icons of Midtown Walking Tour: Rockefeller Center, 42nd Street, & Grand Central, Walking Tour

This Manhattan walking tour introduces you to some of the most famous attractions in the city on a fast-paced city stroll designed to cover the maximum number of sights in the minimum amount of time. You'll explore the center of broadcast television at the Rockefeller Center, find the original Winnie the Pooh at New York Public Library, get close to those midtown titans, the Empire State and Chrysler Buildings, and learn how lucky we are that Jackie O saved Grand Central Station. It’s an accessible and efficient way for first-time visitors to get acquainted with the most iconic part of the city. You'll meet your guide outside Radio City Music Hall then he will take you over the 30 Rockefeller Center where you'll step into the beautiful art deco lobby and teach you a few of the building’s quirks, like how it had one of the greatest murals of its time, then destroyed it, all because of a few communists. Strolling down bustling Fifth Avenue, you'll enjoy the lavish window displays, pass St. Patrick’s Cathedral, and enjoy views of the Chrysler and Empire State Buildings. Your guide will also show you some lesser-known gems like the Fred French building and the hidden literary path where you’ll literally walk on some of the most famous words ever written on your way to a quick visit to the famous stone lions that guard the New York Public Library. Your final stop is Grand Central Terminal, which is not only one of the city's main train stations, it's one of the most visited tourist attractions in the world. Once you step inside, your guide will tell you about some of the station’s best-kept secrets and take you to the famous “whispering wall”. Sites Visited: - Radio City Music Hall - Outside of NBC studios - Inside of 30 Rock lobby - Channel Gardens - Ice Rink/ Prometheus Statue/ Xmas tree (seasonal) - St. Patrick’s Cathedral - Fred French building lobby - NY Public Library - Grand Central