Our team has handpicked the most iconic spots in Midtown and NYC, and we're thrilled to share our insider tips with you, ensuring an experience you won’t forget. This tour is designed to capture the essence of New York City.

Big is better. Big is right. Midtown is home to all the iconic places you’ve seen on the big screen.

Landmarks like Times Square and Grand Central Station must be experienced firsthand. It’s a vibe that movies and TV can’t quite capture—a vibrant, pulsating, nearly chaotic energy like no other.

Join us to explore the true New York. Our local-led tour is immersive, exhilarating, and will leave you with lasting memories.

Places you will see

This is a big one folks, with 25 tour points that showcase New York including:

.: Times Square

Bright, chaotic and a must do. 330K+ people a day, 50m a year come here. We have multiple points of interest at this location that tell the story of how it came to be. So get ready.

.: Bryant Park

A green oasis that is interactive and where something is always happening. Live like a local and engage in free dancing lessons, summer movies or free yoga. Once a massive water reservoir for NYC, it is now one of the premier parks.

.: New York Public Library

Magnificent inside and out. It’s free to go inside and there are free exhibitions straight across from the lobby. If you stay outside, learn more about the exterior that tells a tale.

>SUMMIT One Vanderbilt skyscraper

Big. One of the newest and tallest buildings in NYC with an immersive, ticketed observation area. It’s a triumph in construction.

.: Grand Central Station

Busy like…It is. We walk you through the history of the station, whispering walls, myths and about the man who made it happen.

.: Chrysler Building

An icon of the NYC skyline. Timeless and detailed. We show you the hidden features of the exterior and more about the lobby which is art.

Not everything is in the Highlights, everyone loves a good surprise! We've got so much in this tour.

We’ve included:

- Pop-Up tour points on local insights and food

- Hidden gem spots and activities

- Handy travel tips and insights to enhance your journey

Inclusions and exclusions

The tour price includes access to all tour points. Our tour points have free entry, unless otherwise specified.

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Start your adventure

1 Add the tour to your Tours list

2 Reorder the itinerary if you need

3 Select your mode of travel for the tour with walking, bike and vehicle

4 Press Play

Start

The tour start point is nominal. It’s your tour, your way. 

You can re-order tour points and start close to you. Long press the tour marker and adjust up/down in the itinerary. Stop and restart the tour at any time. It’s yours to keep.

Mid way changes

Running out of time to see it all? You can delete tour points part way through a tour.

End

Tour your way. You can choose to end the tour as per the tour itinerary OR you can delete tour markers that aren’t of interest or don’t fit your time schedule. Simply long press the tour marker.

Authentically us

We believe in authenticity. Each tour we have walked and photographed. Got an update? Tell us at hello@yloretravel.com with the name and ID of the tour.

Key Points

Transport

We create our tours with accessibility in mind. Our goal is to start tours close to public transport. You will need to make payment for any public transport you use.

Comfort

With so much to see, comfort is key. Wear appropriate shoes and dress for the weather. 

Battery

Consider bringing a portable charger to ensure your phone stays powered throughout, and after your tour.

Safety

Navigating unfamiliar locations can be chaotic. It's essential to stay safe by always looking both ways before crossing the street and obeying traffic laws. You are responsible for your own safety.

Travel usually involves crowds, particularly during peak times. Keep calm and carry on.

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