NEW YORK CITY 🇺🇸
Rockefeller Center
Rockefeller Center is a large complex in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, consisting of 19 commercial buildings spanning 22 acres (89,000 m2) between 48th and 51st Streets. The 14 original Art Deco buildings commissioned by the Rockefeller family span the area between Fifth and Sixth Avenues, separated by a large sunken square and a private street known as Rockefeller Plaza. Later additions include 75 Rockefeller Plaza, located at the north end of Rockefeller Plaza across 51st Street, and four International Style buildings on the west side of Sixth Avenue.
Columbia University, the site’s then-owner, leased the land to John D. Rockefeller Jr., who was the driving force behind the complex’s construction, in 1928. The current Rockefeller Center was built after the Metropolitan Opera could not afford to relocate to the proposed new building. It was originally envisioned as the site for a new Metropolitan Opera building. Before the current plan was approved in 1932, various plans were debated. Rockefeller Center construction began in 1931, with the first buildings opening in 1933. By 1939, the complex’s core had been completed.
Discover New York City on a Free Tour!
World Free Tours wants to help travelers like you get the most out of New York City. We believe that the Free Walking Tour of New York is a great option to experience the city not only because it is informative, but also entertaining, and budget-friendly!
No need to pay any fees upfront. Instead, you can join the tour simply by making an online reservation, and if you enjoy the tour, you may tip the guide at the end.
You set the price!
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Free Tour of New York 🇺🇸
Explore the Big Apple on foot with a local tour guide!
You’ll get to see all the best spots, from the Charging Bull of Wall Street and the New York Stock Exchange to the National 9/11 Memorial & Museum, with stunning panoramic views of the Statue of Liberty.
Experience New York City your way and book the Free Walking Tour of New York City!
Tour Information
Price: Free
Language: English 🇬🇧
Starting point: See Map
Duration: 2.5 hours
Covid-19 measures: Our providers comply with local legislation and applicable health recommendations.
FAQ
What will I see during the tour?
– National September 11 Memorial & Museum
– Charging Bull of Wall Street
– Brooklyn Bridge
– Empire State Building
– Statue of Liberty
– World Trade Center
– New York Stock Exchange
– Broadway
– Battery Park
– National Museum of the American Indian
– Local food
– and more!
How much should I tip?
If you enjoyed the experience, at the end of the tour you may tip your guide according to your budget and level of satisfaction.
How do I find the guide?
The guide will be waiting for you at the meeting point. Try to arrive 5-10 minutes before the starting time as it may not be possible to meet the guide after the tour has already started.
Do I need to print my reservation?
No. Just bring your booking confirmation e-mail on your smartphone!
