VIP All Access Empire State Building and Manhattan Walking Tour
Overview
Discover the best of New York and see over 20 of the city’s most iconic landmarks, then get the real celebrity experience in the Empire State Building All Access tour!
The tour begins on Wall St., the oldest part of Manhattan, where you can experience the bustling district and see iconic sights like Ground Zero and the Charging Bull & Fearless Girl at the New York Stock Exchange. Walk to City Hall for glimpses of the Brooklyn Bridge and famous courthouses.
Next, head to the Five Points, Chinatown and Little Italy. Learn about their vibrant cultures and get tips on the best local NYC food! We finish the tour near the iconic Flatiron Building.
After the walking tour, enjoy a VIP tour of the Empire State Building. Start in the Green Room, where visiting celebrities are welcomed, visit exclusive areas, enjoy snacks and beverages, and conclude with New York’s most renowned view from the top!
The tour consists of a 3-hour Walking Tour & approx. 2 hours at the Empire State Building
What's Included
- 3 hour walking tour of the best sights of Manhattan
- 20+ Top sights of New York
- Private All Access Tour of the Empire State Building
- Small Tour Group Size
- Fun Local Guide
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
26 Wall Street
New York, NY 10005, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
175 5th Avenue
New York, NY 10010, USA
Tour finish near the iconic Flatiron Building in Midtown Manhattan. After the walking tour, you need to visit the attraction as it is self-guided.
What To Expect
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Wall Street
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
The National 9/11 Memorial & Museum
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Little Italy
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Chinatown
25 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Flatiron Building
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Empire State Building
2 hours Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
- 3 hour walking tour of the best sights of Manhattan.
- 20+ Top sights of New York.
- Private All Access Tour of the Empire State Building.
- Small Tour Group Size.
- Fun Local Guide.
- Food and drinks.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Gratuities.
The minimum age to participate is 3. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the VIP All Access Empire State Building and Manhattan Walking Tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for VIP All Access Empire State Building and Manhattan Walking Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- 3 hour walking tour of the best sights of Manhattan
- 20+ Top sights of New York
- Private All Access Tour of the Empire State Building
- Small Tour Group Size
- Fun Local Guide
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
