New York

Full day in New York with a local

Flexible Full-Day Discovery • 8 hours 5.0 (48)

Full day in New York with a local

Manhattan brownstones, Time Square and a slice (of pizza, and life) in Brooklyn

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

  • Get what you want out of New York on a private and personalized experience
  • Enjoy top hangouts, restaurants, historic neighborhood strolls, or go for a walk on the city streets, with a host by your side
  • Fully immerse yourself in the atmosphere of New York, getting the best of what the city has to offer in a limited space of time
  • Get a taste of what makes NYC, NYC, with a twist – your stories will be authentic and all your own!
  • From the history of the iconic sites and classic brownstones to the secret side streets known only by locals- the day is yours to make!
  • Get the scoop from your host on other areas to explore and exciting things to do while visiting The Big Apple

What to know before you go

Here’s everything you need to know before your day unfolds.

At a glance What’s included Things to know
Avoid annoying a New Yorker by walking too slow or stopping in the middle of the sidewalk to take a picture!
8 hours
Fully tailored to your preferences
English Other languages may be requested

What’s included

A private and personalized experience
8 hours with your host
Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options)
Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)

What’s not included

Additional food and drinks from the ones provided in the experience
Tickets to any attractions
Transportation costs
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

So you’ve found yourself in the city that never sleeps? Lucky you! You’ll join one of our local New York hosts as they show you around the NYC that you want to see!

It’s one thing to discover a city as a tourist, but a whole different ball game to get to discover the real personality of the city. So even when your host shows you iconic landmarks like Times Square and the Empire State - although both are pretty hard to miss, it’s not obligatory that you do see them - it will be through their local lens.

If you think your thing is going to be more Brooklyn than brownstones in Manhattan, just let us know and you can head over there to explore a more off-the-beaten-path neighborhood like Williamsburg.

The point is, it’s up to you what you’d like to see and do; just let us know what you’re into and we’ll take care of the rest. Gear yourself up to be in a New York State of Mind.

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?
Per person incl.
taxes & fees $306.08 for
Adults (Aged 13+)
Children (Up to 12 years old)
$306.08
per person
including taxes & fees
Select a date and start time
Tailor your experience
Flexible start times
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience

Real Stories, Real Connections

See our hosts and guests creating memories
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What travelers think of this experience

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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Lauren, Dec 2024

He not only gave us an amazing tour, he taught us how to use the subway! Any questions we asked he was able to answer and taught us so much. Highly recommend using Jason as a tour guide!

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Shawn, Dec 2024

Jason our tour guide was incredibly knowledgeable, communicated great, and was super friendly and fun. We had a great time and could not have asked for a better experience. 5 stars for sure

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Yakov, Dec 2024

Our guide Ross was great. We were able to see all main NY attractions by foot. 6 hour tour is optimal for this.

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Kevin, Dec 2024

Hi We had a private tour with Jason and spent the day exploring New York. We had such a great day, when we booked New York we was worried about getting around the City and judging the timings. Jason was brilliant, planned the day for us, making sure we got see the sights and recommended food venues down to our taste. Totally recommend Thanks

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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.

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!

Lauren, Dec 2024

He not only gave us an amazing tour, he taught us how to use the subway! Any questions we asked he was able to answer and taught us so much. Highly recommend using Jason as a tour guide!

Shawn, Dec 2024

Jason our tour guide was incredibly knowledgeable, communicated great, and was super friendly and fun. We had a great time and could not have asked for a better experience. 5 stars for sure

Yakov, Dec 2024

Our guide Ross was great. We were able to see all main NY attractions by foot. 6 hour tour is optimal for this.

Kevin, Dec 2024

Hi We had a private tour with Jason and spent the day exploring New York. We had such a great day, when we booked New York we was worried about getting around the City and judging the timings. Jason was brilliant, planned the day for us, making sure we got see the sights and recommended food venues down to our taste. Totally recommend Thanks