Beautiful architectural wonder. Take a moment to look at all the little masonry details and designs of the building. Also check out all the stone creatures and people around the front door. The inside lobby is beautiful also but you cant get in there unless you were on a tour or you work in the building.

This is historically the first skyscraper of New York City, the famous Woolworth Building. Very well maintained, with a touch of history and modernity.Guided tour is available for this place.I didnt know that photography wasnt allowed inside the building. I just took few pictures before I was stopped, which Im sharing here.

There is a bakery here that is freaking amazing. Please try it

I remember this place from when I was a little kid. Walking in it almost 30 years later, I was shocked at how amazing it looks. It is a gorgeous building which houses many different businesses from engineers to doctors to schools and so much more! It is a landmark and such a gorgeous site to look at.

One of the most beautiful buildings in NYC.

This tour was even better than I expected! Our guide was very knowledgeable about the building and able to really give us a good sense of the building’s place within the larger historic picture of NYC. We did the 30 minute tour with my parents who were visiting from out of town, and it was the perfect activity for people who either live in the area or who are looking for an experience away from all the other tourists! I definitely would love to take the 90 minute tour, since there was so much more we could have seen and learned about. Thank you for preserving this story through your tours!

One of my very favorites. Among the most beautiful buildings. Marvelous architecture.

Came here for observed the tinkettape parde for Women soccer champion pretty cool opposite the city hall

Ornate building which deserves its landmark status. The lobby is where the most features are preserved. The upper floors, not so much, but still kind of interesting, if just to see which features still exist and which have been buried. Be warned: there is no picture taking unless you are part of a paid official tour. Otherwise, people would be less likely to pay for the tour.

The tour we were on took us through various areas of the lobby and basement. The building itself was absolutely phenomenal with rich history and character. The history of how it was built and the character of Woolworth himself was very interesting. If you get a chance to go on the tour please sign up and enjoy the magic that is the Woolworth Building.

Wow, I just came in for NYU Orthopedic care, not knowing it was inside this gorgeous place. Not allowed to take photos unless youre on a tour though (oops!). Will have to come back just to admire the space- I hear it is accessible.

Beautiful building from both the outside and inside!

Being the first skyscraper of New York City, it has survived until now but is in dire need of love and respect. It is Woolworth the tour-guided visit to appreciate the lovely preserved lobby. I sure hope we will still be able to visit it years in the future.

Great beautiful building !

I am a little late in writing this review. We were there on 8/24/20. We are going back again tomorrow, which my posting that may or may not be a good thing...

Very worthwhile tour of one of NYCs architectural gems. The tour takes you through the lobby, mezzanine and below in the vault. The guide was very knowledgeable and provided many insights into the background history of the building as well as the structural elements.

Beautiful architectural detailing. Take the time to take it all in. Helpful staff assisting in the building.

Beautiful building, wonderful history.

One of my favorite buildings I only go here for business. Beautiful lobby though it is worth having a tour.

Incredible history and beauty. A must see if in the area.

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This buildjng was the top one of attractions that I really wanted to visit. As a big fan of the TV series, Ugly Betty, I just wanted to sit down in front of the fancy stairs on main lobby. However they run a tour for the building, and I didnt have any idea of that so missed it sadly! Maybe next time..

Beautiful building. Old New York Architecture. One thing the elevators are very small. That is because elevators were not prevalent at the time it was built.

Definitely recommend taking the tour of the Woolworth Building Lobby. Theres a lot to take in and without a guide youre at a loss to understand the significance of the mosaics and little gargoyles throughout. You also wouldnt get the perspective of what it must have been like for this to have been the tallest building in New York for a while and the relevance of who Woolworth was and what he brought to the retail landscape.

Wonderful opportunity to see one of New Yorks first great office buildings. Knowledgeable guide, the one hour tour has time for photos and taking in the details. Brief look from outside and then an extended period in the lobby before finishing up in the seldom seen basement. Interesting look into New York City history in the early 20th century. Great tour. History of American business that helped explain the man and his building....biggest most elaborate etc. Very glad I took the tour. Recommend it!

Designed in the neo-Gothic style by the architect Cass Gilbert. Originally designed to be 420 feet (130 m) high, the building was eventually elevated to 792 feet (241 m). When completed in 1913, the Woolworth Building was 60 stories tall. It was the tallest building in the world from 1913 to 1930.

Don’t go in the wrong door. I ended up at some secret wizard place instead. I think it was called MACUSA? Overall its a pretty cool place both inside and out

Beautiful and very tall building. Impressive! I had a good guide who explained and showed everything interesting and accessible.

Not bad for a historic skyscraper, but sorry, Woolworth building, youre not the tallest anymore.

Beautiful inside, housing many wonderful restaurants and shops a must see place for travelers to New York City

This building is breathtaking inside. I wish I had to go there everyday. It has all the original furnishings and fixtures.

The Woolworth Building is a fascinating place. My tour guide Ray Victor was friendly and knowledgeable and answered all my questions. The half hour tour was excellent though I wish I had time to take the longer tour. Be prepared to stand as there were no opportunities to sit.

Stunning building with tremendous history and beautiful lobby.

This is a beautiful historic building with incredible artwork on the ceiling. At one time it was the tallest building in NYC!

Take a look in the Lobby of this building. Its amazing. The tile work is stunning. It takes you back to another time. No pics allowed. There are tours of the building available.

Very beautiful and tall building. This is a must-see.

Beautiful and ornate building that looks reasonably well maintained, inside and out. You really get a sense of the history of the place when you walk into the grand lobby and take the elevator, which was the fastest in the world when it was built more than a century ago. Ive been here a few times for various appointments and the ground floor staff Ive so far encountered were competent and helpful.

The world’s tallest building upon completion in 1913, Cass Gilbert’s 60-story, 792ft-tall Woolworth Building is a neo-Gothic marvel, elegantly clad in masonry and terracotta. (It was surpassed in height by the Chrysler Building in 1930.) The breathtaking lobby – a spectacle of dazzling, Byzantine-like mosaics – is accessible only on prebooked guided tours, which also offer insight into the building’s more curious original features, among them a dedicated subway entrance and a secret swimming pool.

This was a wonderful tour. Lots of information given so dont miss it. We had Bob Gebler,who was a great guide and has a passion for what he does.

There is a little bistro on the ground floor called 5 and dime. Its never crowded and filled with old New York charm. Grab a drink or food and soak up the atmosphere.

Without a doubt, one of the most beautiful buildings in the city. Worth the trip to the City Hall Park, just to see it.

I always wanted to see inside this magnificent building. I have a special connection to it, my grandfather was a window washer here in the late 1950’s until the mid 1960’s.Our guide was fantastic! He showed us all around the building and took us to a tour only private area of the building. Well worth the price if admission! I finally got to see the windows that my grandfather worked so hard to keep clean. That meant a lot to me.Thank you!!!

Sadly rough around the edges, this once glorious structure isnt cared for as well as she should be. But the tour is interesting and worth a visit, if just to gain access to all areas of the elegant lobby. The extended tour takes you deeper into what is shockingly a shambles of disarray below.

Gorgeous building. They dont make them like this anymore! (They do offer tours of the building.)

So great with a guide thats so informative.

This is a good tour. Since you walk so much in NYC anyway and if you already have taken a walking tour, this one involves only a small amount of walking. Woolworth was an interesting man, as well as the architect and the building is gorgeous. The tilework, the gargoyles, the ceilings are simply beautiful. You cant get access to this building without a tour and Nina gave us a good time.

It’s like a Italian gothic cathedral entrance but not to tourists visits

Great art on the ceiling of the lobby, and awesome views on top.

Beautiful building and very tall. It offers a cool view

Lovely building. Feel like you step back in time when you walk inside.

A beautiful gothic bulding and is definitely something that reminds you of the Christopher Nolan Batman Films.

Fantastic tour by Ray, make sure you book it. The interior decor and the history are amazing.

Lovely, but very small coffee shop close to City Hall. Quirky space with high quality pulling of coffee drinks. Really tasty pastries, including salty chocolate chip and a gluten free golden syrup cookie. The staff is always friendly and welcoming and knows the orders of their regulars. They have some delicious sounding small plates, Ill try them and get back with an updated review!

Our guide Ray was great and even gave us a bit more time. Very knowledgeable of course, it was a clear and interesting presentation giving also some perspective with the overall NYC skyscraper scene. I would definitely recommend 90 minutes more than 30min actually given how much you can learn.

An architectural marvelThe original skyscraper.Incredible building inside and out.The lobby ceiling is awe inspiring.The stone work is divine.Known as The Cathedral of CommerceNeed I say more?A++

A very enjoyable site in the city now overshadowed by other buildings but in the heart of downtown and well worth e walk to see it!! You won’t be disappointed!!

Beautiful place but they want a high price. You have to phone the person who will dicker for the tour price and then you get to see the first floor and basement. Whooee.

Early US skyscraper built in gothic style. It was the tallest building in the world till 1930 - when it was surpassed by current Trump Building (40 Wall St). It still counts as top 50 tallest buildings in NYC. The building has 60 floors with the top 30 being residences. Rest of the floors are office spaces. The lobby of this building is simply breathtaking. It gives you a feeling of visiting a cathedral.The building features as American headquarters of ministry of magic in Harry Potter spinoff - Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.

Absolutely amazing! Nice to hear about the Woolworth family and the history of the building. I suggest the tour!

Beautiful architecture is you can manage to get inside.

Beautiful Architecture!! The way NYC used to look everywhere! I wish more new buildings would use this Victorian Gothic Style Architecture instead of the unimaginative plain glass boring buildings that have cropped up over the years. Definitely a must see while in the Financial District.

One of NYCs first iconic skyscrapers. Not to be missed.

My kids love this place one of our summer place we visit just to get them out of the house away from TV and Tablets lol

Bob was extremely knowledgeable and engaging which contributed positively to a very interesting tour to this beautiful building.

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New York has a lot of old buildings. Perhaps surprisingly, many of those buildings are actually houses (yes, like real houses). These remnants of the early Dutch farming days can be spotted throughout the five boroughs, as can churches, apartments and “skyscrapers” from earlier times. I’ve rounded up some of the city’s oldest structures. Test your knowledge and see how many you’re familiar with ., And while you’re at it, make plans to visit this one ,The Woolworth Building ,these historic landmark, the next time you’re out and about check this out .

I miss Woolworths. Banana splits and Star Wars figures, air plants, jumping beans and portrait photography. They had it all. All we have left are memories and this majestic building.

This was one of the best tours I have ever been on. Our guide was very informative combining historical perspective with architectural facts and information, the history of Woolworths and the character and achievements of the founde. All told in a most interesting and engaging storytelling style. There was time for questions thorough examination.i came away thinking why doesnt everybody want to visit this building, which a lot of people are unaware of, but which is one of the most interesting and significant in New York- thankyou Woolworth tours and Ed Welter (tour guide).Chris and Jules

Beautiful art of the way it is made.

Architecture gem in NYC worth visiting.

I used to work here. Beautiful building and nice security guards. Cant take pics of the lobby, although youll want to. Its gorgeous.

Went 2 admire this bldg..

History of New York: the first skyscraper is the Woolworth Building. The height of this building is 241 meters. It was completed in 1913. There are 57 floors. For over 90 years this beautiful architecture building has been one of the tallest buildings in the USA and the twenty highest buildings in New York.

The building is in a very congested location but City Hall and its lovely park is right across the street. The building retained much of the original design inside and has an exquisite lobby and many small but efficient elevators. The rest is mainly offices for various businesses. It is always clean and safe.

All dirty no cameras in elevators lack of control, lack of security, anybody can walk in like nothing, terrible.

A great tour of a wonderful building. Lots of architectural and decorative surprises. Our tour guide, Bob Gelber, was amazingly knowledgeable. Highly, highly recommended!

The amazing historical, neo gothic, Cathedral of Commerce. I love this building.Busy toursit-filled Starbucks underneath.What a juxtaposition!

So magnetic to tourists and all new yorkers

This building is so beautiful and its a land

You get taken care very good and Im grateful.

You dont have to have business there to go and look at some of the most incredible architecture, mosaics and fresco’s in all of NYC. Pay special attention to the “gargoyles” inside. They are faces you would never expect. Be sure to google woolworth building before you go so you can appriciate the detail even more

Beautiful building

The design on the building was very neat and so intricate! I wish I couldve gone inside.

Beautiful ceilings in the lobby. Great history. Take a tour , if you can.

Great tour of one of NYCs great buildings. Take the 90 minute tour, its well paced and doesnt get boring. An excellent contrast to the also impressive, high tech, yet slightly impersonal experience visiting WTC1s observation level.

Took an NYU Professional Studies course here. The building is well maintained and the security guards are warm, friendly and helpful. The building and bathrooms are clean.

Loved itIts nice to see architecture and historical marvels from the great New York city.

This building is getting renovations on the outside and hopefully they will be half as beautiful as the inside of the buildingThe front desk team are fantastic, knowledgeable and willing to help with needs from where to go to helping the elderly and disabled get in and out. The elevators work fast and efficient. The many tourists wanting photos of the landmark are asked to stay outside keeping inside impeccably clean on all the floors and in bathrooms. I didnt visit anyplace other than for my appointment but the office was friendly clean and had the greatest views of Lower NYC!

Night walk Recommended

Nice building. Intricate details. Interesting.

Its a nice historic building walk past all the time

One of the most impressive buildings Ive ever seen, and Ive seen a few!

Nice building

Crust was very good. It was different.

Lovely old building.

A beautiful NYC Landmark but difficult to visit and photograph because the patient security staff at desk will tell you you are not allowed to stay for obvious reasons. Its a shame they dont have guided tours to enjoy viewing the buildings interiors and grand stairs.

This image is from the open air space behind the Woolworth building.

Great historic landmark, in an exciting area.

Iconic building of Gotham.

Love the building! Highly recommend a quick afternoon tour!