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Kate LeischSeptember 7, 2026Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Took the tour, it was great and totally worth it. Will bring future NYC visitorsPosted on Tripadvisor
Tacoma History Comes AliveSeptember 6, 2026Verified
We had a great time Our tour guide was very informative and knew in great detail the history of the Woolworth building. He added humor and historic information to the walking tour. We had a great time and learn learned so much!Posted on Google
Bruce RussellSeptember 3, 2026Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Gothic skyscraper beauty from the sidewalk — terra cotta detail rewards binoculars or a good zoom. Lobby tours exist on a schedule and book out; we only did exterior this time and still felt satisfied. Best viewed from City Hall Park angle for full height.Posted on Tripadvisor
Thomas MSeptember 3, 2026Very cool I had a great time on my tour at the Woolworth. I especially liked finding all the creatures built into to the structure. The dragons were my favorite! Also the entry way is unlike anything I’ve ever been in. Great stop for anyone into architecture!Posted on Google
Harper CooperSeptember 1, 2026Cathedral of Commerce nickname makes sense up close. Lower Manhattan architecture walk essential. Street-level retail and scaffolding sometimes block clean shots. Night lighting is elegant. If you can snag a lobby tour, do it; if not, the facade alone is a stop.Posted on Tripadvisor
東翰 李August 30, 2026Excellent tour Very knowledgeable and entertainingPosted on Google
Daria ShelestAugust 29, 2026A truly beautiful skyscraper, a classic example of New York architecture. It's impossible to pass by without admiring it.+2
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Gian Paolo FAugust 29, 2026Woolworth Building Wonderful place, wonderful guide (Bart), wonderful tour. Absolutely advised.Posted on Tripadvisor
Marianna NAugust 29, 2026A real gem tour!! Our guide Bart was wonferful!! We had the opportunity of knowing all the details of a real gem in NY and visit a buidling that otherwise would have been closed! Absolutely valuable and adviced!!!!Posted on Google
Michael TrahanAugust 26, 2026Was visiting the Greatest Law Firm I've ever heard of(drums pl$) KLEIN CIVIL RIGHTSPosted on Tripadvisor
kimberley lAugust 26, 2026Great tour for new yorkers Ed is amazing!!! Take the tour!!!Posted on Google
Zsolt ErdélyiAugust 24, 2026Breathtaking. A must see building.+1Posted on Tripadvisor
JoeinpdxAugust 23, 2026Great tour! Experience was amazing! Highly recommended!Posted on Tripadvisor
Michael CAugust 23, 2026Great Experience! Incredible experience. Our guide was knowledgeable and a fantastic guy.Posted on Tripadvisor
B MAugust 23, 2026Awesome Amazing tour, would definitely go back. Guide was extremely knowledgeable and made it a great time.Posted on Tripadvisor
Frank RAugust 23, 2026WW in the City! Great guide! great Tour! Highly recommend!Posted on Tripadvisor
GNO-QueenAugust 23, 2026Beautiful Beautiful building and very knowledgeable guide. Worth the money!Posted on Tripadvisor
LisaAugust 23, 2026Great NYC history & gorgeous building Gorgeous building! Great tour! Be prepared to be there a full 90min to 2 hours but if you’re into architecture and NYC history it’s very worth it.Posted on Google
MLCAugust 14, 2026A Neo Gothic classic, as beautiful inside as outside.it was the tallest building in the world from 1913-1929. Absolutely stunning, one of NYC’s most iconic skyscrapers. Picture is of my 3 fave buildings, 8 Spruce & Woolworth Building in the distance.+1Posted on Google
Greg HarrisAugust 11, 2026The Woolworth Building is an amazing and iconic skyscraper located in the Tribeca neighborhood of Lower Manhattan, New York City. Designed by renowned architect, Cass Gilbert and fully completed in April of 1913, the Woolworth Building is considered to be one of New York City’s earliest skyscrapers and it reigned as the tallest building in the world from 1913-1929. It’s height is over 790 feet tall and has 60 floors, 30 of which is part of the base of the building and the other 30 is located at the building’s tower section. It is also one of the few New York destinations that has its own zip code. The construction of the Woolworth Building was financed by Frank Winfield Woolworth, a successful pioneering retailer whom founded a popular brand of 5 & 10 cent stores in the early twentieth century. Woolworth, whom the building is named after, built the skyscraper to house the headquarters of his retail empire, and serve as a living testament of his extraordinary wealth and power, and his immense success in the retail industry. Other early tenants included the Irving National Bank, whom also helped to finance the building’s construction, prominent railroad companies; such as the New York Central Railroad, the Union Pacific Railroad, and the telecommunications giant, the Marconi Wireless Telegraph Company of America. Today, the building is jointly owned by the Witkoff Group & the KC Properties. Its resemblance to Neo-gothic style cathedrals and its connections with huge and successful enterprises gave the Woolworth Building its most famous nickname, “The Cathedral Of Commerce.” Due to impressive architectural design, and its impact on urban planning and skyscraper construction, the Woolworth Building is listed on the National Register Of Historic Places and is recognized as a U.S National Historic Landmark. In February of 2019, I brought and treated my wife and myself for a guided tour of the Woolworth Building to celebrate our Happy One Year Wedding Anniversary!!! I also brought her to visit the building as a way of paying homage to the wonderful childhood memories she had when visiting and shopping at the Woolworth stores with her late mother. Both my wife and I were in absolute awe of the Woolworth Building’s beauty and glamour and were impressed with its limestone facade and glazed architectural terracotta panels. Our tour guide did a fabulous job on explaining the building’s ground breaking architectural design, its inclusion of many modern day amenities, its notable tenants and its influence on future of skyscraper development. The highlight of our tour was getting the chance to see and learn about the building’s ornate and breathtaking lobby. It certainly is a sight to behold. My wife and I enjoyed seeing and taking pictures of lobby’s domed ceiling, the gorgeous glass mosaics that decorates the ceiling, and the plasters that hold grotesques which portray important figures that played a crucial role in the building’s development. Sadly, the Woolworth Building is not open for public viewing or tours and this has been the case since the COVID pandemic of 2020. Hopefully one day, and in the near future, the Woolworth Building will be open its doors again, giving others the chance to visit and learn about this important New York landmark. My wife and I had an extraordinary time visiting and touring the Woolworth Building and highly recommended this location as must see destination, especially when it reopens its doors!!!+29Posted on Google
Dulma MapperAugust 3, 2026This tower is called the Gothic Tower. The last skyscraper of the first generation, 240 meters tall and still with that castle or church-like appearance, I love it!
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severine lAugust 2, 2026A magnificent and impressive building with beautiful architecture. One of the oldest buildings in New York.
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Maryanne P. BravermanJuly 28, 2026recommendsTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Facebook.
last weekend, I had a fabulous tour of lower Broadway! So much history, so much change over the years, and actually, lots of laughs thanks to a very compatible group and a wonderful leader!Posted on Google
Santo RodriguezJuly 21, 2026Pretty to seePosted on Google
Francisco ImedioJuly 20, 2026Libertin history of New YorkPosted on Facebook
Lili MuradApril 27, 2026Brilliant tour with the outstanding Bob Gelber and Ed Welter.. if seeing an architectural wonder and vision, hear about the people involved and see lower Manhattan from the 26th floor the this is the tour to be on..plan on going again it was that fantastic.. a gorgeous iconic building, two fun and exciting guides coupled with incredible stories of those involved.. Thank you so muchPosted on Facebook
MarionJim LathamApril 26, 2026What a fantastic tour of this iconic building! I worked in it for years and learned SO much about its history & architecture. Definitely worth going. Tour guides are extremely knowledable and they keep the groups small so it is very personalized. Gave us a beautiful booklet at the end as a gift 💖 HIGHLY RECOMMEND 😁Posted on Facebook
Eli AdelmanApril 26, 202610/10. Exceptional tour. Great for history and architecture buffs alike. The building is of course breathtaking, and the access and information provided greatly exceeded expectations. Bob and Ed are approachable and funny, and more importantly, incredibly knowledgeable about the building and its history, answering every question and providing fun tidbits that could easily go unnoticed without their guidance. I would definitely recommend (and have already recommended) to others.Posted on Facebook
Jan SimmonsApril 26, 2026This was a wonderful tour! We had both Ed and Bob as guides, and they were fantastic. Their knowledge about the man and the building, and their enthusiasm for sharing it, made this a truly exceptional tour. I highly recommend it!Posted on Facebook
Patrick Roger-GordonApril 25, 2026This was a fantastic tour. Bob and Ed went far above and beyond, answering all of our questions, but also being very open to knowledge that folks on the tour had to share with them. An incredibly insightful tour that really revealed a lot about the man behind this amazing building, and provided insight into the times in which it was built.Posted on Facebook
Daniel MaddockApril 8, 2026Amazing! Have been waiting 6 years to see inside the lovely Woolworth building. It was worth the wait. An amazing tour curated by Ed. He knows so much about the place. We had a smile the whole time.Posted on Facebook
Andrea GausmanJanuary 29, 2026Knowledgeable tour guides who showed us lots of details in this beautiful historic building. Such a wonderful experience!Posted on Facebook
New York City 4 AllJanuary 19, 2026I absolutely loved being part of the Woolworth Building tour! The building itself is breathtaking, but what truly made the experience special was our guide, Bob. He is incredibly knowledgeable and shared so many fascinating details about the history, architecture, and stories behind this iconic landmark. His enthusiasm and great spirit made the tour engaging and fun from start to finish. You can really tell how passionate he is. This tour was both educational and enjoyable, and I highly recommend it to anyone visiting or interested in New York City’s history.Load more
