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The best private walking tours of New York City’s most iconic neighborhoods and off the beaten path gems

Booking Information

  1. Select Tour Date

  2. Half Day (3.5 Hours) or Full Day Tour (7 Hours)

  3. Select Neighborhoods of Interest

  4. Confirm & Checkout

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Walking Tours

Central Park fountain with a statue of a winged figure on top, surrounded by trees and visitors, with skyscrapers in the background.

Central Park

Street view with a red building housing a cafe called 'the little owl', outdoor chairs, a black streetlamp, trees, parked cars, and a sidewalk with pedestrians.

Greenwich Village

View of historic brick and stone buildings on a city street with retail stores, signage, and pedestrians, under a cloudy sky.

SoHo

A narrow city alley surrounded by brick buildings, with a skywalk overhead connecting the buildings and fire escape stairs on the right side.

Tribeca

Sunset over a city skyline with tall buildings, a river in the foreground, and clouds in the sky.

Governors Island

View of NYC skyline with skyscrapers and boats docked at the harbor in clear weather.

South Street Seaport

Street scene in Chinatown with tall buildings, colorful signs with Chinese characters, and people walking on the sidewalk.

Chinatown/Little Italy

City sidewalk with benches and tram tracks, modern glass and brick buildings, a person walking, and a blue sky.

Chelsea/Hudson Yards

The Flatiron Building in New York City with a blurred yellow taxi in the foreground, pedestrians on the sidewalk, and a vintage clock on the street corner.

Flatiron District

A cityscape with modern skyscrapers and a glass-domed building, alongside a waterfront with trees, a sculpture, and boats.

Battery Park City

Fountain in front of Rockefeller Center with a gold statue of Prometheus, surrounded by flowing water and green bushes, with numerous international flags on flagpoles in the background.

Midtown

City street with pedestrians, yellow taxis, and historic buildings, including a large classical-style building with columns and stairs.

Upper East Side

Aerial tramway with a red and gray enclosed cabin labeled 'Roosevelt Island' in New York City, flying over an urban area with tall buildings, leafless trees, power lines, and a street scene.

Roosevelt Island

A busy financial district street scene with a large statue in the foreground, historic buildings, American flags, and street vendors.

Financial District (FiDi)

View of the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City, with a brick building in the foreground and a sign for the movie 'Dumbo' on the building.

Dumbo

About

A proud New Yorker for nearly two decades, I’ve spent years uncovering New York City’s rich history, vibrant arts scene, and incredible food culture—often in places most tourists never get to see.

On our tour we’ll explore the city’s more unusual and uncommon spots that are teeming with stories, character, and life. From forgotten historical landmarks to tucked-away art galleries and secret food havens, you'll experience New York like a true local.

Together, we’ll dive into the city’s pulse and discover why New York City is the capital of the world!

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