New York
Full day in New York with a local
Flexible Full-Day Discovery • 8 hours
5.0
(55)
Full day in New York with a local
Manhattan brownstones, Time Square and a slice (of pizza, and life) in Brooklyn
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.
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 locationCancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experienceWhat 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 mostWhat 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?
Real Stories, Real Connections
See our hosts and guests creating memories
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Mike
Aug 2025
Our took deviated a bit from my initial desire to see some of Robert Moses impact on NYC, but Mei guided my son and I through Grand Central Station, the subway system, and Roosevelt Island with information on some of Moses’ influences on the city. Wish we had more time, but the lines were very long for the ferry, so we took the overhead tram ride to Roosevelt Island and had a pleasant walk with really nice views of Manhattan and Brooklyn.
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Shannon
Jun 2025
Maurita was a wonderful tour guide! We greatly appreciate her giving her day to us and battle the heat to show us as much as we wanted.
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Karen
Jun 2025
We were lucky enough to get Olga as our tour guide. She was such a pleasure to spend time with. She is extremely knowledgeable & so interesting. We visited so many different & beautiful little places that a normal unaccompanied tourist wouldn’t have seen. Her knowledge & the history of the places we visited was outstanding. We covered so much. Even now after arriving back at hotel she’s sending me so much helpful information for places we mentioned we’d like to visit. Olga is an absolute gem. Thank you
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Lisa
May 2025
The locations we choose
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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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