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

Avoid annoying a New Yorker by walking too slow or stopping in the middle of the sidewalk to take a picture!

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 location

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience

What 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 most

What 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?

Real Stories, Real Connections

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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April Apr 2025

Olga was amazing! We seen so many wonderful sights, we saw the difference in all the boroughs, it was the best birthday trip ever!

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April Apr 2025

She was friendly and made us very comfortable and showed us some AMAZING sights!

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William Apr 2025

Our tour guide, Olga, took us on a fun, well-paced, historical and scenic tour of Brooklyn Heights and Dumbo neighborhoods. So much to see! Olga was knowledgeable, friendly and culturally aware of what makes Brooklyn so special. We highly recommend her to other looking to explore Brooklyn. I want to book a return trip to spend more time in Brooklyn.

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Sandra Mar 2025

This was a girls trip. Myself, my 9 year old daughter, her best friend and her mom. All first timers, except me, and they all fell in love with NYC. And for me who’s been there many times, saw a whole new side to the city and made me love it even more. Our little girls said they would never forget Olga.

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