TourTruth score 9.5 out of 10
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New York Walking Tour of 42nd Street 2 hr 30 min
TourTruth score 7.2 out of 10
AverageTop 42% in New York City
2 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score
- New York City
- 2 hrs 30 min
- Updated November 1, 2026
Explore Manhattan’s storied 42nd Street on a guided walk through iconic architecture and tales of urban decay and revitalization.
About this tour
Walk through the heart of Manhattan on a New York Walking Tour of 42nd Street, where iconic architecture and city history meet along one of the city’s most storied thoroughfares. Over 150 minutes, explore the street’s architectural splendor and hear how its fortunes shifted from urban decay to revitalization. The route offers a close-up look at the buildings and changing character that have helped define New York. With a live English-speaking guide, the New York Walking Tour of 42nd Street brings the city’s past into focus as you move through its energetic center. Admission is included; gratuities are not. Meet your guide, identified by a RetroMan Tours sign, and discover the stories behind this celebrated Manhattan street.
Highlights
- Trace the heart of Manhattan along storied 42nd Street
- Admire iconic buildings and architectural details
- Hear stories of urban decay and revitalization
What's included
Included
- Admission fee
Not included
- Gratuities
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5.00 / 5 · 2 reviews
Important information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals are allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Meet your guide holding a RetroMan Tours sign
How this score is calculated
This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 5.00 from 2 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.
How the score works and rating distribution in New York City
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- Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
- Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
- The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 7.2. Top 42% in New York City means it ranks in the top 42% of tours in New York City by this score.
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