Best Private Tours In New York City

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

Tourists exploring the best of New York City on a private tour with a local guide

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 New York City private tours & experiences with locals

From famous attractions like the Met, Brooklyn Bridge, and the Empire State Building to a collection of contemporary cultural icons unmatched by any other city on earth, the Big Apple is abuzz with amazing things to see and do. Whether you have a full day, half a day, or just three hours, our NYC private tours let you uncover the highlights and hidden gems of the city that never sleeps. Our New York private tours reveal an artistic capital, an architectural jewel, a foodie’s heaven, and a major shopping hub. On a private and personalized experience with a native New Yorker leading the way, you’ll discover the soul of this dynamic city for yourself.

Meet some of our New York City local hosts

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!

Tourist enjoying the view of New York City from a rooftop bar with a local guide

Private tours to suit your style

We know everyone’s idea of perfect NYC private tours is a little different – after all, this is a city that appeals to many different people for many different reasons. That’s why all our experiences are 100% personalized. We won’t waste a minute showing you the sights you won’t completely fall in love with. Whether you explore the top attractions on our must-see private tours of NYC, taste the city’s finest cuisine on a food tour, or spend a night partying up a storm in the city that never sleeps, our private New York City tours cater to every interest and every type of traveler.

Riding in an iconic yellow cab in New York City

Not just any neighborhood

New York City’s colorful neighborhoods each have something different to offer visitors, and on private tours of New York City, we want to let you learn the unique personality of each buzzing borough. You’ll skip the tourist traps and get a snapshot of the local lifestyle. On private tours of NYC, maybe you’ll take a stylish stroll down the streets of swanky Manhattan, explore hip Brooklyn’s urban art scene, or get lost in the winding cobblestone lanes of bohemian Greenwich Village. Book private tours of New York with us, and see a side of the city that was made just for you.

Tourists exploring the streets of New York City with a local guide

Become a native New Yorker

A city with too many world-famous attractions to count, from Times Square to the Guggenheim, New York City can easily get you caught in a seemingly endless tourist trap. But take the path a little less traveled, and private New York City tours can reveal incredible places your guidebook doesn’t even know exists. See the lesser-known landmarks and hidden gems on NYC private tours with a native New Yorker to lead the way. You may find that the most memorable moments from your trip aren’t the city’s most famous attractions, but the unfiltered experiences of the local lifestyle.

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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