Best Private Tours In New York City

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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

Half day in New York with a local
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New York Half day in New York with a local

Times Square, neighbourhood diners and thrift store sifting.

$140 per person

4 hours

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Discover the flavors of Greenwich Village
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New York Discover the flavors of Greenwich Village

Indulge in the flavors of Greenwich Village, from warm choc' chip cookies to cannolis to Italian-inspired bites and giant pastrami sandwiches

$156.5 per person

3 hours

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Ultra-cool Meatpacking district after dark
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New York Ultra-cool Meatpacking district after dark

Dimly lit cocktail bars, gallery openings, flagship designer stores and ultra-cool restaurants.

$146.5 per person

3 hours

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Discover Williamsburg: Brooklyn's cool & creative neighborhood
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New York Discover Williamsburg: Brooklyn's cool & creative neighborhood

From street art, thrift stores, and craft breweries, you'll soak up the creativity of this artistic community and see beyond the hype of hipsters

$109 per person

3 hours

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Midtown Manhattan: a different view of the iconic
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New York Midtown Manhattan: a different view of the iconic

See iconic landmarks like Grand Central, Times Square and Rockefeller and local hotspots while taking in the towering skyscrapers and buzz of the city

$109 per person

3 hours

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

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.

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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.

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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

    Mei was very knowledgeable and her suggestions were great. It was a great experience. She was able to adjust the tour accordingly.

    27 August 2026

    Nancy A

    The guide was excellent with history, taking us on the train and to a café. We also went down to the east river there we went to a park and could see the Manhattan skyline. Very detailed in his knowledge of Brooklyn. Didn’t have time to go to Dumbo, but you can request that too. We just went on our own. I’m sure there’s history we missed there.

    27 August 2026

    Heather L

    Ed was very flexible knowledgeable about history and allowed us to go at our pace. We explored Williamsburg so worth it.

    13 August 2026

    Heather L

    We did our Brooklyn tour with Ed Rothstein and it was excellent! He gave us a lot of history of Williamsburg took us to a nice café and shops. I’m very appreciative how flexible this Tour is and that we could meet at our hotel. If you could add my comment to the review, that would be great. I don’t know what happened, but it wouldn’t let me go back in. Thank you,

    13 August 2026

    Heather L

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