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New Ways to Discover New York FREE

No matter which Triumph Hotel you're staying, make the most of your experience with free walking tours with the historic experts at Streetwise. Visit New York City's most enamoring sights and attractions on any of the tours that depart directly from the doorstep of all five NYC Triumph Hotels any day of the week. Check out the tour schedule below and don't forget your walking shoes!

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Upper West Side and Central Park

Upper West Side and Central Park

- Mondays at 10am - 

Meet at the lobby of the Beaux Arts historic landmark, Hotel Belleclaire on the Upper West Side. Enjoy an architectural tour including Dakota, the Ansonia and in particular buildings of Emery Roth. The tour will introduce guests to neighborhood life in the Upper West Side, including historically popular places to eat and shop. The tour ends at Central Park, exploring gems like Strawberry Fields and Bethesda Terrace.

TriBeCa and World Trade Center

TriBeCa and World Trade Center

- Wednesdays at 10am -

Meet at The Frederick's lobby to depart on a tour of TriBeCa, one of New York's oldest and fashionable neighborhoods. There is no better place to start this tour. Learn about the history of the hotel's building and visit the historic and hip blocks of TriBeCa before visiting the new World Trade Center and the Financial District. Other highlights include the Jenga Building, Winter Garden, stunning contemporary art, and more.

Midtown, Grand Central and NY Public Library

Midtown, Grand Central and NY Public Library

- Sundays & Thursdays at 10am -

Meet at the lobby of the century old Iroquois Hotel New York on 44th St.  Take in the historic Club Row's architectural gems which still are active private clubs today. Visit the iconic Grand Central Terminal, NY Public Library, Bryant Park and the Chrysler Building to enjoy the grandeur of the neighborhood and learn stories and eccentricities of these landmarks.

Times Square and Rockefeller Center

Times Square and Rockefeller Center

- Tuesdays & Fridays at 10am -

Meet in the Art Deco lobby of the Hotel Edison. Learn about the unique history of Times Square, as well as hidden art and history. The tour also includes Rockefeller Center and tour surprises - with sound sculptures, optical illusions and hidden gems of Midtown.

NoMad, Madison Square Park and Union Square

NoMad, Madison Square Park and Union Square

- Saturdays at 10am -

Meet at the lobby of The Evelyn, near the nouveau chic Flatiron District. Learn the story of Evelyn Nesbit, the namesake of the hotel. The tour visits Marble Collegiate Church, "the little church around the corner" and the iconic buildings around Madison Square including the New York Life Insurance and Metropolitan Life Insurance Tower, to learn the stories and eccentricities of these landmarks. Experience the vibrant energy of the Flatiron District and end in the popular open-air farmer's market at Union Square.

Plan Your Visit

Schedule

SUNDAY

  • Grand Central, NY Public Library and Architectural Highlights 
  • 10:00am - Iroquois Hotel - 49 West 44th St. 

MONDAY 

  • Upper West Side and Central Park 
  • 10:00am - Hotel Belleclaire - 2175 Broadway. 

TUESDAY 

  • Rockefeller Center and Times Square 
  • 10:00am - Hotel Edison - 228 W 47th St. 

WEDNESDAY 

  • TriBeCa and World Trade Center 
  • 10:00am - Frederick - 95 W Broadway 

THURSDAY 

  • Grand Central, NY Public Library and Architectural Highlights 
  • 10:00am - Iroquois Hotel - 49 West 44th St. 

FRIDAY 

  • Rockefeller Center and Times Square 
  • 10:00am - Hotel Edison - 228 W 47th St. 

SATURDAY 

  • NoMad, Madison Square Park, and Union Square 
  • 10:00am - The Evelyn - 7 E 27th St. 

Available Tours

  • Grand Central, NY Public Library, & Architectural Highlights | Sundays & Thursdays 
  • Upper West Side & Central Park | Mondays* 
  • Rockefeller Center & Times Square 
  • TriBeCa & World Trade Center | Tuesdays & Fridays 
  • NoMad, Madison Square Park, & Union Square | Saturdays 

*This tour starts at Hotel Belleclaire 

When does the walking tour start and where is the meeting location?

All Triumph guests are welcome on walking tours hosted by Triumph Hotels every day, with the starting points switching off between each hotel. The tours begin in the hotel lobby, walking tour starts at 10:00 a.m.

For the full Triumph Hotels walking tour schedule and location of departure, click here.

Can I take photographs at the World Trade Center?

Photography is allowed in the outdoor areas of the WTC site, including the 9/11 Memorial. Photography is also permitted in the One World Observatory and limited sections of the 9/11 Museum; however, the tour remains outdoors.

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  • Jenga Building

Get up close and personal with Tribeca's tallest building, an architectural marvel described by its designers as "houses stacked in the sky."

  • Winter Garden

An elegant haven of tranquility, the Winter Garden offers upscale destinations to shop, eat and relax under gorgeous palm trees and a lofty glass pavilion.

  • Stunning Contemporary Art

Learn about the captivating and revolutionary works of NYC artists Tom Otterness, Julie Mehretu and Sol Lewitt.

  • One World Trade Center

Take a closer look at the tallest building in North America, standing 1,776 feet tall (1,792 if you count the tip!) as an iconic symbol of New York City resilience.

  • 9/11 Memorial

A museum and memorial located at the site of the former World Trade Center, there is no better institution to both be educated on the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks and pay respects.