MIDTOWN HIGHLIGHTS

Central Park. Rockefeller Center. Fifth Avenue. Times Square.

  • Duration: 4 hours

  • Meeting Point: The Plaza Hotel

  • $499 (flat rate for private tour up to 10 guests)

  • Private tour led by a local, five-star guide

  • Fully customizable experience

What’s on the tour?

Interested in digging deep into the secrets embedded in the city's most iconic landmarks? Duck into Central Park to escape from the hustle and bustle before living out postcard New York from the streets as I show off the very best Midtown Manhattan has to offer!

Featuring a detailed look at the architecture of some of the city's most decadent buildings and the fascinating social history which has transformed the city from a small, peaceful island into the busiest, most decadent island in the world. Highlights include: Central Park, Rockefeller Center, Carnegie Hall, Billionaire's Row, Fifth Avenue fashion, Times Square, the New York Public Library, Grand Central Terminal, the Chrysler Building, the modern skyscrapers of Park Avenue, and a sweeping tour of Broadway, New York's most iconic street.
 

Rated ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ across all platforms (100+ reviews)

“Nicky is friendly and personable with an encyclopedic knowledge of NYC. I greatly appreciated his conversational nature, in contrast to some tours that feel like a classroom lecture.”
— Henry, Google Reviews
“Nicky’s attention to detail and ability to customize the tour to my interests were outstanding. His insider knowledge of the best spots in the city made the experience truly special.”
— Raja, ToursByLocals
“Beyond impressed. We asked Nicky to do a private, specialized tour like last minute to surprise our friend on his bday and Nicky accommodated us entirely - even dropping us at the ferry.”
— Amanda, Google Reviews
Nighttime view of a tall illuminated building with a decorated Christmas tree in front, surrounded by people.
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View of a park with a large fountain at the center, surrounded by people walking, sitting, and taking photos on a red brick plaza, with a pond and dense green trees in the background under a partly cloudy sky.
Lights and billboards illuminate Times Square at night, with a crowd of people and yellow taxis in the streets.
A large grassy park with trees on either side and a city skyline in the background, under a partly cloudy sky at sunset.
Night view of St. Patrick's Cathedral decorated for Christmas with a wreath and lights, American flags displayed at the entrance, skyscrapers surrounding it.
Interior of Grand Central Terminal with high arched ceiling, large windows, American flag, and people walking and standing around.
Night view of Radio City Music Hall decorated for Christmas, with a large illuminated Christmas tree on the building. The marquee displays "Radio City Music Hall" and holiday greetings, with traffic and vehicles in the foreground.
People playing chess outdoors in Central Park on a sunny day, with a row of blue chairs and trees providing shade.
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