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Upper West Side NYC Architecture Walking Tour

About this experience

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.

At a glance

  • Duration: 2 hr

What is included

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

Not included

  • Tips

Itinerary and highlights

Walk by and discuss Central Park.

Statue of Cristopher Columbus.
Times Warner Building
Central Park Tower

See and discuss the Museum of Arts and Design.

Visit and discuss the Time Warner Center

Hearst Tower by Norman Foster

Lincoln Center

Visit the NY City Ballet

Visit the David Geffen Hall

Metropolitan Opera House Visit

Visit the Vivian Beaumont Theater.

The Juilliard School by Pietro Belluschi and extension by Diller and Scoffidio + Renfro

Pass by the Fordham University

Visit the Alice Tully Hall

Visit VIA 57 West Apartments, the first NY building by BIG (Bjarke Ingels Group).

Meeting and pickup information

  • Please meet your guide at the entrance of Central Park under the golden sculpture.

Languages and tickets

  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Build Tours

Accessibility and practical details

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Travel time is included in the tour duration.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Available tour options

  • Private Tour

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