On a full day or half-day tour, we’ll visit many of New York’s iconic sites, along with a few secrets and surprises. This private walking tour is a superb introduction to New York City.
A custom full or half-day tour is also ideal for those looking to explore NYC more deeply, visiting sites and neighborhoods that tourists often miss. Enjoy a local experience with insight from an expert guide.
Suggested Half-Day Tour Itinerary –
We begin in the morning, visiting…
- Central Park, including Strawberry Fields, the Lake, Bethesda Fountain and the Mall.
- Fifth Avenue
- St. Patrick’s Cathedral
- Rockefeller Center and its glorious Art Deco architecture and art.
- Radio City Music Hall (outside)
- The New York Public Library
- Bryant Park
- The Chrysler Building
- Grand Central Terminal
Half-day Tour: Five hours $375.
Quintessential New York: Half-day Private Tour
Suggested Full-Day Tour Itinerary –
After touring the above sites, you’ll be ready to break for lunch. Based on your preferences, we’ll head to one of NYC’s great lunchtime locales. Options include Little Italy, Chinatown, a renowned NYC pizzeria or deli, or one of the city’s excellent Food Halls. After lunch, we continue to…
- The Battery (aka Battery Park) with views of New York harbor, the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island.
- The Wall Street Bull
- Trinity Church
- Wall Street
- The new World Trade Center and its striking architecture.
- The September 11 Memorial
Full-day duration: Eight hours $575.
Quintessential New York: Full-day Private Tour
Your tour is fully customized, so alternate NYC sites and attractions can be substituted. Popular options include: walking the Brooklyn Bridge, Times Square, Greenwich Village, delving into Chinatown and Little Italy, SoHo, Chelsea Market and the High Line, the Lower East Side, the Broadway Theater District, South Street Seaport, or the luxury stores on Fifth Avenue.
On your custom tour, we’ll explore more sites than tourists can typically visit in a day. My NYC expertise allows me to plot the most efficient routes, avoid the crowds, and maximize our time. While we cover more ground, you’ll also hear the history and fascinating stories behind the famed sites.
Unlike group tours, your private tour will be tailored for you. It is YOUR DAY, so we’ll progress at your pace, focusing on your interests (be they history, culture, cuisine, architecture, great photo ops, etc.). And we’re free to take a break for a beverage, a snack, to rest your feet or simply take in the ambiance.
Given Manhattan’s troublesome traffic, the best way to experience NYC is on foot. Like a New Yorker, we’ll be immersed in the city’s streets and sites, walking and taking public transit between longer distances. Taxis and/or Uber can be substituted at guests’ request/expense.
Throughout the tour, I’ll be at your disposal. Have questions about NYC? How to navigate the city and its transit? Where to get tickets to popular attractions? Do you need recommendations for Broadway shows, dining or shopping? I’m happy to help you have the best possible time in New York City.
Finally, this private tour can be an excellent value. For a party of four guests, the tour is cheaper than joining a large group tour or whizzing past the sites on a crowded double-decker bus.
Included in cost of tour:
- An expert guide to provide in-depth commentary
- Pre-tour consultation and itinerary customization
- Insider advice to plan your NYC experience.
Not included in cost of tour:
- Any food or beverages
- Guests’ fares for transportation
- Tickets to attractions, when applicable
Let’s create an extraordinary day and explore NYC together!
