Midtown Art Deco: Golden Age of The Skyscraper

See stunning Art Deco architecture and design up close

(Best suited for adults and teenagers that have a strong interest in cities, architecture and design.)

Duration

2.5 hours, about 1.5 miles

Overview

New York in the 1920s and 1930s gave us some of the finest skyscrapers in history. Learn how the Art Deco age came to define the New York skyline for nearly a century.

This Midtown walking tour explores several landmarks from this era, as well as other styles such as the International Style or Beaux-Arts. We will explore how the architecture of the 20th century evolved, the influences that led to Art Deco’s rise, and what defines this style.

On this tour, you will discover a familiar area with new eyes!

Tour Highlights:

• See the top Art Deco buildings in NYC, including some lesser-known gems
• Visit several stunning, landmarked lobbies
• Learn how to discern the visual language of Deco

Please Note

This tour goes into several Midtown Manhattan lobbies. Photos are not always permitted. We will send the exact meeting place when you sign up.

This tour walks through Midtown Manhattan. It starts near Bryant Park and ends at Rockefeller Center

Tours take place rain or shine ​— dress for the weather!

Private Group*: Please contact us for pricing and availability

Thank you so much for booking our "Midtown Art Deco Tour" with your guide Jeremy Wilcox.

We can't wait to share New York history with you!

This tour will meet in front of the Whole Foods on 6th Ave (just south of 42nd Street at 1095 6th Ave, New York, NY)

• This tour is about 2.5 hours and covers about 1.5 miles of walking
• Please **dress for the weather**, as our walking tours are conducted rain or shine. After all, New York doesn’t stop for the weather!
• Please make sure to arrive at least **5-10 minutes early!**
• Please note that tips for the guide are not required, but always appreciated, especially after the financially devastating years that COVID-19 has had on tourism in NYC.

We look forward to welcoming you on the tour, but in the meantime, you can listen to a Bowery Boys podcast about the Chrysler Building:

https://www.boweryboyshistory.com/2024/03/the-chrysler-building-and-the-great-skyscraper-race.html

If you have any questions about the tour, you can email [email protected].

See you soon,

Bowery Boys Walks