New York City Madison Avenue Tours & Attractions

Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests:

2-hour: ESB's Main Deck (No Transfer)
Skip the line at the ticket office and enjoy the views from the 86th-floor main deck of the Empire State Building. See also Madison Ave, Flatiron Building, Fifth Avenue.

3,5-hour: ESB’s Main Deck & Transfers
Book a 1,5-hour round-trip transfer and a 2-hour tour. Skip the line at the ticket office and enjoy the views from the 86th-floor main deck of the Empire State Building.

3-hour: ESB’s Main Deck & Top Deck (No Transfer)
Skip the line at the ticket office and enjoy the view from the 86th- and 102nd-floor (top & main deck) of the Empire State Building. See Madison Ave, Flatiron Building, 5th Avenue.

4,5-hour: ESB’s Main Deck, Top Deck & Transfers
Book a 1,5-hour round-trip transfer and a 3-hour tour. Skip the line at the ticket office and enjoy the views from the 86th- and 102nd-floor of the Empire State Building.
Duration: 120 to 270 minutes.

Take an analytical stroll through the evolution of psychiatry on Manhattan's Upper East Side.

Main Features:
Find out about the journey of psychiatry from Europe to America.
Learn about the madhouses of the metropolis.
Discover the psychoanalytic explosion that occurred in New York City.
Hear about the Sackler family’s beginnings in “valiumania.”
Peer at the psychiatric islands of the East River, the first American psychoanalytic society, and the offices, mansions, and townhouses of medical research and Freudian relations.
Duration: 2 hours.

Official Central Park Tours is a union of professionals pedicab drivers with great knowledge about New York City
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes.

On this self-guided audio tour, you will admire the architecture and savour the scandals of Fifth Avenue’s old money set. Hear from Emmy-nominated storyteller Tom Darbyshire of TellBetter Tours, who takes audio walking tours to a new level—less dry facts, more juicy stories.

Opposite New York’s Central Park is the world’s most prestigious address: Fifth Avenue, where grand mansions were built by Gilded Age robber barons and their heirs.

As you stroll along Millionaire’s Row and Museum Mile, I’ll share extraordinary stories of love and loss, epic battles over status, and deliciously petty squabbles over the rules that governed society in the late 1800s.

Every mansion has its story, and we bring them to life in dramatic fashion, with voice actors and immersive sound design that puts you in the ballrooms, carriages and clubs of the Gilded Age elite. No other Gilded Age tour, recorded or live, packs as much detail and drama into one thrilling experience.
Duration: 80 to 100 minutes.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS TOUR OPERATES ONLY DURING THE MONTH OF DECEMBER. Soak up the sights, lights, decorations, store windows and old-fashioned holiday markets on this private tour of New York City during Christmastime. From the comfort of your private vehicle, stay warm, dry and off the crowded icy sidewalks as you cruise through NYC with a seasoned local driver-guide. Visit the iconic holiday sights of New York, as well as off-the-beaten-path local holiday gems. Because this is private tour, the itinerary can be customized according to the needs, wishes and want of the guests.
Duration: 6 hours.

Beloved American writer and journalist Joan Didion called Manhattan's Upper East Side home for most of her life. On this walking tour, we’ll scout out her former homes and haunts while exploring their connections to specific passages from her writing. You’ll get a sense of the neighborhood where Didion lived and worked—first, as a young writer in the 1950s and ’60s, and then again, from 1988 until her death in 2021.

Along the way, you’ll have a chance to find out how the Barbizon Hotel became a home for Joan Didion and many other young women who "arrived in New York City alone from 'elsewhere' with a suitcase and a dream." Also, hear some gossip about a squabble between neighbors Nelson Rockefeller and Richard Nixon. Among several other stops, pass by the building that remains one of the largest unobstructed spaces in the city (and also includes the oldest balloon shed in the United States). Let Didion's writing about her homes in this neighborhood fill your ears as we walk by them.
Duration: 45 to 60 minutes.

We offers a unique way to enjoy both fine dining and sightseeing. As you savor gourmet dishes, you’ll also get a chance to take in some of the most iconic views of New York City. It’s a great blend of culinary delights and urban exploration
- Indulge in a New Yorker culinary journey aboard a stunning glass-roofed double-decker bus.
- Immerse yourself in the ambiance of a typical bistro while enjoying breathtaking views
- Experience Chef Sebastien Nicolleau delectable seasonal menu features exquisite French cuisine


Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes.

They Had Fun's Curated Days in New York City are made specifically for YOU and self-guided. You fill out our detailed questionnaire about your interests, favorite cuisines, preferred modes of transportation, everything that matters to you, and we create a special day in NYC just for YOU. No groups, no stopping at places that aren't worth it, no hours of research... just FUN! We can include buzzy restaurants, museums, bookstores, outer boroughs, food crawls, downtown cocktail bars, shopping in Soho, whatever you like! You can find more info at theyhadfun.com.

We will provide you with a custom itinerary that will be self-guided. You don't want us having dinner with you! 😉

They Had Fun is known for their popular podcast, social media, and YouTube channel all about New York City! We think it's the greatest city in the world and want to help you have fun here!
Duration: 5 to 8 hours.

Embark on a glamorous and fashion-forward adventure through the bustling streets of New York City with a Private Devil Wears Prada Sites Tour! Inspired by the iconic film, this tour takes you on a chic journey through the stylish haunts of the fashion world depicted in the movie. Marvel at the sleek architecture and imagine the hustle and bustle that unfolded in this symbolic setting. As you traverse the city, the you'll get a glimpse of the fashionable neighborhoods of SoHo and the Upper East Side, offering glimpses of the designer boutiques and trendy hotspots frequented by the characters in the movie.

Pass by the famous restaurant Smith & Wollensky, where Andy rushes to get Miranda a steak for lunch
Visit the St. Regis hotel, where Andy scores the rare edition of the Harry Potter novel for Miranda’s daughters
See Miranda’s glamorous townhouse
Get a glimpse of Andrea’s apartment on Broome St and Orchard St
And more!
Duration: 2 hours.