Private Tour Guides In New York City

Tailoring each tour to your wishes by locals who love their city

Top private tours in New York City

From exploring cool neighborhoods to eating with the locals to seeing iconic sites, these are some of our favorite experiences

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When in Osaka
make sure to try
“kushikatsu”!

See the city like
you would with a friend who lives there

The best private guides and local insiders in New York City

If you’re looking for the best private tour guides in New York to plan your ultimate day in this electrifying cultural capital, City Unscripted has got you covered. Our handpicked team of private tour guides in NYC have already uncovered every inch of this iconic metropolis, and they’re ready to share it all with you. Who needs a guidebook for the Big Apple when you have the best New York private tour guides to reveal their dynamic hometown’s highlights as well as its hidden gems? From spectacular street food and eclectic neighborhoods to artistic and cultural icons, there’s something for every type of traveler on our tailored tours with private guides in NYC.

Meet some of our New York City private guides

Like the people who travel with us, they have different backgrounds and interests – but they’re all so passionate about the place they call home, they choose to spend their free time sharing it with the like-minded travelers matched to them.

We’ve handpicked them and we’ll match you to your perfect one!

Not just New York for tourists

In a city with as many world-famous attractions as New York City, from Times Square to the Guggenheim, you could easily spend weeks caught in a seemingly endless tourist trap. But if you experience the city with one of our private guides in New York, you’ll also discover the local haunts and holes-in-the-wall only native New Yorkers know about. On personalized tours with City Unscripted, we won’t limit you to the tourist sights. Our private tour guides in New York will show you where to find the coolest cafés, the quirkiest areas, and the best places to grab a quick bagel.

Expertly tailored experiences

No two travelers are the same. Maybe you want to hop between world-famous attractions like the Statue of Liberty and the Brooklyn Bridge, find the best restaurants in Greenwich Village, or perhaps you’re content to spend a day scoping out laid-back local hangouts. What makes our local hosts the best private tour guides in New York? They take time to get familiar with your personality, passions, and travel style, so they can plan the perfect NYC itinerary tailored specifically to you. Whatever your interests, our private guides in New York City create experiences that are 100% personalized.

Feel the spirit of the city

Our private guides in New York have an intimate understanding of the distinct vibe of each neighborhood, and they’ll take you wherever you want to go. We want to give you full access to the real New York. With our knowledgeable private tour guides in NYC to be your personal GPS and guidebook, no experience is off-limits. Whether you explore the streets of swanky Manhattan, drink in Brooklyn’s urban art scene, or get lost in boho Greenwich Village, our private tour guides in New York take the lead, helping you navigate the city with the ease of someone who lives there.

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Latest reviews from our guests

Dean was a WONDERFUL guide for our family of 3 visiting the City. Was very attentive from the beginning of our day together to get a sense of our interests, outlining a possible itinerary based on our needs and was outstanding in giving a fabulous blend of history, personal experiences and even obscure information about famous sites. He was a perfect blend of easy going nature, offering interesting information and had a wide range of knowledge. Would HIGHLY recommend!

May 2022

Noreen S
We did a 4 hour walking tour with Ross. He did a great job of providing insight and history of the city. Very flexible in making modifications to the tour. Highly recommend Ross and this tour.

August 2021

Jeff B
My husband and I did a private tour with Michael Pellagatti as our guide. This was the first time my husband had been to NYC and he wanted to see the sights but from a local perspective. This was Michael’s first tour back after the pandemic and he said he was a but rusty but we didn’t find that at all. Michael did a great tour hitting the highlights and showing us a lot of areas and things we would never have seen in a larger tour or group. The company did a great job prior to the tour providing a questionnaire on what we wanted to see and how to Tailor the tour to us. Michael reached out days before the tour so we could adjust and set things up just how we wanted. Michaels knowledge of the city and history was great and we learned so much. Highly recommend Michael and the experience.

August 2021

Jodi M
Maurita was our guide and I have to say she was amazing. My son(17) and I were blown away by all the history we learned and we thought we knew a good bit…she was so kind and helped me plan out the rest of my stay so we could see as much as possible in our time. I highly recommend doing this private tour as soon as you get to the city because it helps you get acclimated and know what you want to see and how best to see it. Maurita was really good at showing us great was to save money too-which is always nice in a city as expensive as NYC. I’m 100% sure the tour paid for itself just from her helpful advice and ideas. I truly can’t say enough great things about her and the format of the tour itself. K&J

July 2021

Kristie M