Surveillance, Propaganda & Control Tour of Midtown Manhattan
Overview
Explore the hidden systems of surveillance, propaganda, and influence that shaped everyday life in Midtown Manhattan during the Cold War. This guided walking tour reveals how power operated quietly through recording studios, libraries, hotels, and transit hubs in one of New York’s most visible districts. Learn how John Lennon came under federal scrutiny, how public behavior was monitored and regulated, and how espionage unfolded in familiar civic spaces. The tour lasts approximately 80 minutes, covers 1.5 miles, and follows a thoughtfully designed route with sheltered stops and occasional indoor spaces for comfort in varying weather conditions.
- Duration: 90 minutes covering 1.5 miles in Midtown Manhattan
- Discover the impact of surveillance on public spaces and behavior
- Visit key locations linked to espionage, policing, and propaganda
- Meeting point at The Record Plant, ending at Rockefeller Center
What's Included
- Admission fee
Meeting Location
321 West 44th Street
New York, NY 10036, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
630 5th Avenue
New York, NY 10111, USA
The tour ends at Rockefeller Center.
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Times Square / Theater District
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
New York Public Library
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Grand Central Terminal
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
MetLife Building
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Park Avenue
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Rockefeller Center
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
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Activity code: C-317194P11
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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 (EDT).
- Admission fee.
The minimum age to participate is 18..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Surveillance, Propaganda & Control Tour of Midtown Manhattan is as follows:
- 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 Surveillance, Propaganda & Control Tour of Midtown Manhattan will be included in your confirmation email from Cool New York City. 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 2024What's Included
- Admission fee
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
