BROADWAY BARFLY
WALKING TOUR
Mid-Century, Midtown Manhattan.
Discover The Tour.
Ever dream of stepping into the mid-century glamour of gowns and tuxedos, cigarettes and martinis that you see in the movies and on television? Broadway Barfly’s Mid-Century, Midtown Manhattan Walking Tour pulls back the velvet rope to New York’s most fabled nightlife!
Beneath the skyscrapers lie twenty years of stories that shaped American culture - the mid-20th century when Midtown Manhattan was the playground of café society.
Walk the blocks where the secrets are still echoing through the streets and discover what the most dazzling rooms in New York were hiding.
What You’ll Explore.
The site of the Stork Club, where one dinner ignited a civil rights firestorm
The Waldorf Astoria, where a press release written in secret destroyed lives
The Friars Club, where honoring a distinguished guest gave new meaning to the word “roast”
The Blue Angel, where the careers of some of the era’s biggest stars were launched
The Plaza Hotel, where Truman Capote threw a ball that ended an era
and much more…
Tour Details
Meeting Point: CBS Black Rock, 51 West 52nd Street - Northeast corner of West 52nd Street and Sixth Avenue
Ending Point: The Plaza Hotel, 768 Fifth Avenue - Corner of Fifth Avenue and 59th Street
Duration: Approximately 2 hours
Distance: Approximately 7,000 steps (roughly 3 miles)
Group Size: Maximum 20 per tour
Price: $45 per person
Language: English
Rest Stop: A scheduled rest stop is included at the midpoint of the tour at the Citicorp Center atrium, with restroom facilities available. Facilities are subject to availability.
Accessibility: Takes place on city sidewalks. Midtown terrain may present challenges for wheelchair users or those with limited mobility. Contact us with questions.
Private and Group Tours: Available on request - GET IN TOUCH
Your Guide: Rob Driemeyer, creator of Broadway Barfly, will be your guide. He is a licensed New York City sightseeing guide and a member of GANYC (Guides Association of New York City).
PRIVATE AND GROUP TOURS
Planning a corporate outing, birthday celebration, or private event for a group of any size?
Broadway Barfly Walking Tours are available for private bookings on dates not listed above.
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