Daily News Building Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience the Daily News Building. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Superheroes in New York Walking Tour
• Public Super Tour of NYC: Heroes, Comics, and More!
• New York City Superheroes Private Walking Tour
• 2.5-Hour Private Super Tour of NYC: Heroes! Comics! More!
• Young Trump and Obama in New York with Local Private Guide

While it’s free to take a peek at the famous lobby of the Daily News Building, the most popular way to visit the building is on a movie- or superhero-themed tour of New York City. Group walking tours start at US$39, while private tours cost from US$99.

Yes, the lobby of the Daily News Building is open to the public. It’s known for its rotating globe and for being the real-life location of the fictional Daily Planet newspaper from the Superman movies. However, visits are at the discretion of the security guards and may not always be possible.

The Daily News Building is a working office, home to NewsNation and other organizations, so opening hours typically correspond with working hours. If you want to visit the lobby, it’s best to come on a weekday between 9am and 5pm. The quietest times are usually midmorning and midafternoon.

The Daily News Building is located at 220 East 42nd Street in Midtown Manhattan, a 3-block walk from Grand Central Terminal. Various subway lines terminate at Grand Central Terminal, including lines 4, 5, 6, 7, and S, and the M42 bus also stops right outside.

Yes, you are generally permitted to take photographs of the lobby area with its striking art deco design. However, be mindful that this is a place of work, and any photography should not be disruptive to workers. For professional photoshoots or video content, you should seek permission.