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    4.6 (47 reviews)
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    As seen from under the Brooklyn Bridge
    Sylwia W.

    At one point, I wanted to be an architect, before I realized that everything I built would probably end up being neo-Gothic in design. I guess Frank Woolworth had the same problem, because when he commissioned Cass Gilbert to build his towering skyscraper, he insisted that it be built in a neo-Gothic style--despite knowing that that specific architectural form was reserved primarily for religious structures. No matter, thought Woolworth; he would just have a Cathedral of Commerce. And so went up my favorite building in all of New York City. So many things about this building amaze me. First, the size of it is magnificent, especially since at the time it was built, it was the tallest building in the world. The fact that it dwarfs so many of the buildings around it--including Trinity Church and City Hall--only adds to its grandeur. Second, despite being built before the institution of legislation that required the "setting back" of buildings over a certain height, the Woolworth is actually set back in its rear; perhaps Gilbert had a sense of things to come, or perhaps he wanted to even further emphasize the sheer magnitude of the building's face. And third: that copper top! If I can stand all the way at West 4th and Broadway and see it, you know Gilbert did something right. Security has been beefed up since 9/11, but you can still see the lobby, which is decorated in colorful marble in an ornateness rarely seen outside of...cathedrals. You might get chased off by a guard, but trust me, it's worth it. And if you get the chance to visit an office in the building, like I did a few years ago, take it. The gilded elevators take you to floors where the views are simply breath-taking. Bathroom Grade: N/A. Security. And all that.

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    This is an excellent 60 minute tour made so because of the knowledge of the tour guide (Bob ?).

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    Small Bus Tours NYC

    Small Bus Tours NYC

    4.9(88 reviews)
    7.7 miJackson Heights

    My husband and I love learning about history. Tour guide, Franky and Guy, are the original New…read moreYorker. "Youse guys." The stories the can tell about New York is non stop and rich in history. I used to think New York was a dirty and scary place as it is depicted in the news and movies. Boy, was I wrong. Very wrong. Thank you Small Bus Tours NYC Franky and Guy for opening my eyes and giving me a new appreciation of New York. They're worth the money. Trust me!

    Took this tour while visiting with my mom for a long weekend. We opted for this tour instead of the…read moreothers because it stated there was a one hour boat ride to see the Statue of Liberty. However, it was actually just a ferry ride, which is free, with no real organization of getting on except for running and making sure you can see the tour guide and then getting off to instantly to catch the next one back as soon as you got there. This should be explained in the details. Additionally, you do stop at the places mentioned but you do not get access to go into anything. For the Brooklyn Bridge it was basically just walking to the front for a photo and leaving. Same for Grand Central Terminal, you go in and walk around quickly while he explains a few things. For $220/pp, I expected a bit more. Martin was our tour guide and he was great. His voice was loud and he knew what he was doing. Just keep in mind that you should honestly be in shape for this tour because you are consistently having to jog/run to keep up with the tour guide to stay on schedule. I would not recommend for anyone who cannot keep up. All in all, we had a smaller group, so it felt more intimate and it was nice meeting others from different countries and states. And you are able to get nice pictures throughout.

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    Seinfeld Tours by Kramer - My husband by the Soup Nazi ; )

    Seinfeld Tours by Kramer

    4.5(13 reviews)
    3.4 miHell's Kitchen, Midtown West

    For all Seinfeld fans, this is a must do. The Real Kramer is an awesome and colorful gentleman and…read moreit was great to meet him. A few months later after I took his tour, I saw Kenny Kramer at the ballet in Lincoln Center. He loves New York City and the Arts as much as I do! As for the tour, you first see a film about Seinfeld in a tiny theater, and then Kramer introduced all his merchandise, including an "Assman" license plate and some T-shirts. Then you board a bus and play Seinfeld trivia and tour the various sites made famous by the show. Then, you go to the Soupman stand and while in line, Kenny Kramer poses for photos with you. I got the Jambalaya, of course, because Newman liked it.

    A tour hosted by one of my favorite actors of all time. Michael Richards. I wonder why/how he is…read moreavailable for a gig like this. Seeing him in real life brought me right back to my favorite Seinfeld episode of all time, season 3 episode 8 "The Tape." Jerry uses a voice recorder at his set for the purpose of being able to listen back to his new material and make tweaks from there - only to find that an unknown lady has recorded a voiceover on the tape... what a wild surprise it was for Jerry Seinfeld and George Costanza, because of the erotic sensual tone of the lady's recording. Elaine thinks it's all very funny... since SHE is the mystery lady on the tape.Elaine tells George that she is the lady... he is suddenly infatuated with her. I Don't blame him! Lol. Don't tell my wife John. Please. Meanwhile... Jerry still doesn't know that it is her. In the same episode, George has also purchased a hair growing cream from China that carries a less-than-pleasant odor.

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    Seinfeld Tours by Kramer - The real Kramer telling stories in the first half do the tour

    The real Kramer telling stories in the first half do the tour

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    The Tour at NBC Studios - Molly and Antu, fantastic pages at NBC, who conducted our tour today.

    The Tour at NBC Studios

    4.4(100 reviews)
    3.6 miMidtown West

    I was in the area and had some free time between activities, so I decided to do the tour again,…read morebecause every tour is supposed to be different and unique. Unfortunately, it wasn't. The tour was exactly the same. Saw the exact same things, in the exact same order, heard the exact same jokes, was asked the exact same questions by the pages, did everything in the exact same order. The only slight difference was the end, doing a Tonight Show segment instead of a Today Show segment. Melanie and Kenndey, the pages were great, but it was a waste of time and money, and I guess foolish on my part believing them it that it would even be slightly different.

    I was so pleasantly happy with this tour! I have teenagers (17 & 15 yo girls) and was worried that…read morethey would appreciate it, and they had raving reviews in the end! Loved - Hearing the history of NBC within the building and as a company. Various locations things were filmed around the studio The Pages were fantastic and knowledgeable! Being able to finally see 8H! I didn't get to see all of the studios because they were filming but I heard it changes every time. I was just happy overall that it was so well put together for fans of shows and especially NBC! I would be more than happy to come back, and I'm not the type that does tours more than once!

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