Best Architectural Tours in New York City

54 tours ranked by TourTruth score (0–10), based on Viator and GetYourGuide ratings. How scores work

We compared 54 architectural tours in New York City using 6,642 reviews on Viator and GetYourGuide. The highest scoring with at least 20 reviews is New York Art Deco and Architecture Walking Tour 2 hr 30 min (9.3/10). Prices start at $14.99 and most cost between $49 and $171. A typical one lasts 2 hrs.

Top picks

Best overall

251 reviews · $40 · 2 hrs 30 min

Reviewers like: knowledgeable guide, informative guide, art deco district

Most reviewed

2,929 reviews · $39 · 1 hr 30 min

Reviewers like: knowledgeable guide, engaging guide, informative tour

Compare at a glance

#TourScoreRatings by siteFromDuration
1 New York Art Deco and Architecture Walking Tour 2 hr 30 min TourTruth score 9.3 out of 10 Viator 5.0★ (164) · GetYourGuide 4.9★ (87) $40 2 hrs 30 min
2 New York City Architectural Tour 3 hr TourTruth score 9.0 out of 10 Viator 5.0★ (102) · GetYourGuide 5.0★ (2) $85 3 hrs
3 New York City TriBeCa Architecture and History Walking Tour 2.5 hr TourTruth score 8.9 out of 10 Viator 4.9★ (149) · GetYourGuide 5.0★ (39) $40 2 hrs 30 min
4 New York Woolworth Building Tour 90 min TourTruth score 8.5 out of 10 Viator 5.0★ (43) $45 1 hr 30 min
5 New York City Gilded Age Walking Tour TourTruth score 8.5 out of 10 Viator 5.0★ (39) · GetYourGuide 5.0★ (3) $59 –
6 New York City Art and Architecture Walking Tour TourTruth score 8.5 out of 10 Viator 5.0★ (40) $59 –
7 New York City Financial District Architecture Walking Tour TourTruth score 8.4 out of 10 Viator 5.0★ (36) · GetYourGuide 5.0★ (1) $59 2 hrs
8 New York City Midtown Architecture Walking Tour 2 hr TourTruth score 8.2 out of 10 Viator 5.0★ (34) $59 2 hrs
9 New York City Grand Central Station Secrets Tour 90 min TourTruth score 8.1 out of 10 Viator 4.9★ (2,048) · GetYourGuide 4.8★ (881) $39 1 hr 30 min
10 Manhattan Architecture Photography Tour 3 hr TourTruth score 8.0 out of 10 Viator 5.0★ (27) $125 3 hrs

Questions

What is the best architectural tour in New York City?

New York Art Deco and Architecture Walking Tour 2 hr 30 min has the highest TourTruth score (9.3/10) of the 54 architectural tours in New York City we compare among those with at least 20 reviews, from 251 reviews.

How much do architectural tours in New York City cost?

Listed prices start at $14.99; the median is $59, and most cost between $49 and $171. Prices are the lowest listed price, usually per person; check the provider for your date.

How long are architectural tours in New York City?

The median listed duration is 2 hrs.

Which architectural tour in New York City has the most reviews?

New York City Grand Central Station Secrets Tour 90 min, with 2,929 reviews and a TourTruth score of 8.1/10.

Scores compare each tour's ratings with all others on the same booking site and weight them by review count. How scores work · Same tour, different price on Viator and GetYourGuide