New York
Family day in New York with a local
Family-Friendly • 4 hours
5.0
(6)
Family day in New York with a local
Discover the best of NYC to be enjoyed by the whole family on an experience tailored to you by a host who knows what the kids will love to explore
What makes this experience special
Key highlights
What to know before you go
Here’s everything you need to know before your day unfolds.
4 hours
Fully tailored to your preferences
English Other languages may be requested
What’s included
Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)
Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options)
4-hour experience
Private and personalized experience
What’s not included
Food and drinks
Transportation costs
Tickets to any attractions
Gratuities (optional)
Meeting point
Your hotel/apartment or any other central locationCancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experienceWhat to bring
- We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and carrying a light bag for your essentials.
- Public transport may be used during the experience - please bring a travel card or small amount of cash for fares.
How your day could unfold
A flexible, unscripted experience designed entirely around your interests. Your host will adapt the day based on what excites you mostWhat you’ll do
You’ll explore the city with one of our local NY hosts to discover the most exciting spots in what’s already a wildly exciting city - no matter what age you are! Just let us know your family’s style, and your host will show you the spots that everyone from the little to the not-so-little will love. And everyone loves doughnuts. But we digress.
You’ll explore the city’s most beautiful green spaces, which your kids will recognize from the big screen - hello, Central Park - and visit iconic sights you’ve all been waiting to see. Still, with your host’s local knowledge, they’ll become less of a tourist trap nightmare and a more dreamy experience to remember.
And it always helps to have someone around who knows where the nearest coffee shop or pizzeria is - always good for diffusing any potentially over-tired situations.
Whether you want to soak up the concrete jungle and hit the pavement for some bucket-list sightseeing or you’d like an alternative afternoon exploring a quieter local neighborhood, just let us know, and we’ll do our best to make it happen.
1. Select a date
2. Select start time
3. Tailor your experience
Answer a few quick questions to help your host craft the perfect day tailored to you.
1. What’s your preferred hosting style?
2. How would you like the pace of your day?
3. What’s your walking comfort level?
4. Are you celebrating something special?
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See our hosts and guests creating memories
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What travelers think of this experience
Tharikaa,
Jun 2022
We had a wonderful time and would love to do the same in every other city we visit
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Ash,
Jun 2018
If you are new to New York and with a young family and need fun things to then you need a session with Miriam. She is knowledgeable and approachable and very friendly. From the offset you get a feeling of someone that knows the layout of the city with interesting information regarding the buildings and history. One place not to miss is Gullivers Gate, We initially booked 4 hours and then had to extend to 6 hours because Miriam was so good and great with the children. Want a slice of authentic big apple well look no further with Miriam.
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Jessica,
Jan 2025
We opted for the 8 hour tour and it was worth every penny. I sent our guide my desired itinerary with all of the things we’d like to see. Olga made it happen! She was so professional and very personable. She took us to local spots that were not packed with tourists, which we loved. We walked over 11 miles, so be prepared to walk a lot if you have several things you’d like to see. Olga was so well versed with directions in the city, history, art, and all of the buildings we came across. She also curated the tour to match our values and lifestyle. We appreciated her pointing out Catholic Churches along the way and she even took us into the Trump tower-which was totally cool! 11/10 recommend Olga if you want a flawless experience.
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Nicole,
Jan 2025
Olga was a dream of a tour guide. From the second we got linked with her via email she started emailing with ideas and itinerary items. We travelled with 2 small kids (8/10 yo) and she was patient with them needing breaks from walking. She easily accommodated their food requests. When crossing the street she always made sure they were safe. My kids instantly felt comfortable with her. She not only educated my husband and I on the city but even tailored what she said for the kids to understand. She was patient and kind. We would’ve never have done everything we did/saw in 1 day had we done it alone. She took us to great places that locals use. She was amazing and highly recommend her! If you’re on the fence about it- just do it!
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Carrie,
Jan 2025
It was very fun!
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Misty,
Jan 2025
We had a custom tour of NYC and Denise was so wonderful. She showed us around, was so flexible ( as we had all different interests and ages of kids), and made the afternoon fantastic. Thank you Denise for a great great day around the city!
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