--- title: NYC Iconic Sights and Skyline Views with SUMMIT Ticket Option lang: en type: tour city: New York country: United States price: 35 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.81 reviews: 63 duration_minutes: 120 duration_max_minutes: 180 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 39 of 53 (City Highlights Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-21 data_updated: 2026-10-21 canonical: https://guidekin.com/usa/new-york/tours/nyc-iconic-sights-and-skyline-views-with-summit-ticket-option/ --- # NYC Iconic Sights and Skyline Views with SUMMIT Ticket Option In our comparison: #39 of 53 in City Highlights Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview See Midtown Manhattan through its most iconic landmarks and fascinating stories on this engaging guided walking tour. Start near the New York Public Library and stroll through Bryant Park before experiencing the bright lights of Times Square and the legendary Broadway Theater District. Hear captivating stories about famous theaters, performers, and New York history as your expert guide brings the city to life. Admire the spectacular architecture and hidden details of Grand Central Terminal before finishing near One Vanderbilt. Choose the option with SUMMIT One Vanderbilt admission to take your adventure sky-high, combining immersive art and technology with breathtaking views across the Manhattan skyline. A perfect way to experience New York’s history, entertainment, architecture, and energy in one memorable tour. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Meeting Point: 455 5th Ave, - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - 5 start times: between 09:00 and 14:00 - Strollers OK: infants accepted **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €35 per person - Duration: 2h–3h - Rating: 4.81/5 from 63 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: City Wonders USA - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Tickets: Admission included - Start times: 09:00, 09:30, 10:00, 10:30, 14:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-21 ## Reviews 4.81 from 63 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 94% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 59 of 63. - 5 stars: 59 (94%) - 4 stars: 0 (0%) - 3 stars: 2 (3%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 2 (3%) ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Midtown Manhattan Guided Tour with SUMMIT | €35 / person | English | Duration: 3 hours SUMMIT One Upgrade: Walk through Midtown’s top sites and end your journey with epic views from SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Observatory | | Walking Tour Only | €35 / person | English | Duration: 2 hours SUMMIT One Vanderbilt ticket: is NOT included | ## What's included - Entrance ticket to SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Observatory (if option selected) - English-speaking Tour Guide - Group of 20 guests or less - Midtown Manhattan Highlights Guided Tour ## Not included - Gratuities - Hotel pick up / drop off ## Itinerary 1. **New York Public Library - Stephen A. Schwarzman Building** (15m) - Begin your Midtown adventure at the New York Public Library’s iconic main branch, a Beaux-Arts masterpiece on Fifth Avenue that opened in 1911. Admire its grand architecture and the famous marble lions, Patience and Fortitude, guarding the entrance. Learn about highlights... 2. **Bryant Park** (15m) - Continue to Bryant Park, a vibrant green oasis in the heart of Manhattan. Stroll through its lively surroundings while discovering how this beloved public space became one of Midtown’s most popular gathering places, surrounded by striking architecture and the unmistakable... 3. **Times Square** (30m) - Step into the dazzling energy of Times Square, one of the most recognizable places in the world. Surrounded by towering digital billboards, famous theaters, and nonstop activity, discover how this legendary intersection became the entertainment heart of New York City while... 4. **Go behind the stories of Broadway as you explore the legendary Theater District** (40m) - Walk through Shubert Alley and see famous locations including Sardi’s and historic Broadway theaters. Hear entertaining stories, insider details, and little-known facts about the actors, productions, and cultural moments that helped make Broadway synonymous with world-class... 5. **Grand Central Terminal** (30m) - Your next stop is Grand Central Terminal,, a magnificent Beaux-Arts landmark that opened in 1913 and remains one of New York City’s greatest architectural treasures. Admire the spectacular Main Concourse, its famous celestial ceiling, grand staircase, and iconic four-faced... 6. **SUMMIT One Vanderbilt** (20m; admission included) - If the option is selected, finish your Midtown adventure in spectacular style at SUMMIT One Vanderbilt, a modern observation experience high above New York City. Opened in 2021, SUMMIT combines breathtaking panoramic skyline views with immersive art, glass features,... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 09:00, 09:30, 10:00, 10:30, 14:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-21 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Meeting Point: 455 5th Ave, New York, NY 10016 USA Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL). Meet your guide outside the main entrance of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, at the SE corner of 40th Street and Fifth Avenue. Your guide will be holding a City Wonders flag. ## Good to know - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness - *** From April 1st, the this tour will follow an updated itinerary. The experience will no longer include visits to St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Radio City Music Hall, Rockefeller Center, and the Chrysler Building. ## Compared with other City Highlights Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #39 of 53** | €35 | 2h–3h | 4.81 (63) | shared | | [Manhattan Adventure Sightseeing Boat Tour - from Chelsea Piers](/usa/new-york/tours/manhattan-adventure-sightseeing-boat-tour-from-chelsea-piers/?format=md) | €90 | 1h | 4.99 (727) | shared | | [Private Guided New York City Tour by SUV](/usa/new-york/tours/private-guided-new-york-city-tour-by-suv/?format=md) | €1356 per group | 4h | 4.96 (472) | private | | [Half-Day Bus Tour of NYC Top Highlights](/usa/new-york/tours/half-day-bus-tour-of-nyc-top-highlights/?format=md) | €62 | 4h | 4.93 (2981) | shared | Ranked #39 of 53 in City Highlights Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €32 to €190, median €67; typical length 2h. 18 of 53 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/usa/new-york/nyc-sightseeing-tours/?format=md ## More in New York - All New York tours: https://guidekin.com/usa/new-york/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/usa/new-york/tours/nyc-iconic-sights-and-skyline-views-with-summit-ticket-option/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/usa/new-york/?format=md