First Day Essentials

Two people standing near a street in New York City.

Pedestrians crossing a street in Manhattan with skyscrapers lining both sides.

Three people walking in Washington Square Park, New York.

Brooklyn Bridge spanning over the East River in New York City.

Two women at a souvenir shop in New York City showing a New York apron.

Times Square in New York City with busy streets and electronic billboards.

5.0 (33)

Kickstart your trip to New York

3 hours English

5.0 (33) 100% Personalized

The perfect 3-hour experience for your first day in NYC. Get oriented and gain tips from your host to make the most of the rest of your visit.

How It Works

Book your date

Choose your preferred date, start time and group size for your experience.

Share your interests

Complete your personalisation form after booking, for a tailored experience.

Explore with your matched host

We match you with a local host who shapes the route around you.

Experience Overview

Time:

3 hours

What to expect:

Fully tailored to your preferences

Language:

Hosted in English (Other languages may be requested)

Meeting point:

Washington Square N, New York, NY 10012, USA

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.

What’s Included:

Meet your host at a location of your choosing- within a reasonable distance.

A private and personalised experience

3 hours with your host

Walking experience

Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)

What’s Excluded:

Food and drinks

Transportation costs

Tickets to any attractions

Gratuities (optional)

Mostly walking, with food, drinks, transport and entry fees paid separately unless stated.

Reviews of Our New York Experiences

We loved our private walking tour and would advise anyone going to New York to do it! Edward Rothstein was a super guide, knowledgeable, friendly, interesting and helpful. He made sure we experienced the sights that we most wanted to see and yet it was a relaxing tour. He also made suggestions which greatly enhanced our enjoyment of our visit and offered help and recommendations about getting around and eating out which were invaluable. Pat & Greig McPhail

Patience

New York

Pleasant walk in Brooklyn. Olgawasan excellent guide. Personalized program fitted to our preference.

Philip

New York

Olga was extremely knowledgeable and showed us parts of the city that I didn’t know existed. She was also thoughtful about our 16 year-old son and showing him things to see that he enjoyed.

Frank

New York

We had a great time on a private walking tour of Brooklyn with Olga. Olga was prompt, very friendly and knowledgeable about the area of our tour. Olga also showed us a great way to get around via water taxi and helped us navigate the schedule and ticketing. She gave my wife and I a great tour and a memorable experience.

Richard

New York

I would highly highly recommend Olga, she was so informative and just a wonderful guide. Highly recommend booking a tour with Olga!

Deaneane

New York

Great walking tour with Maurita, she was very knowledgable and took me to some very interesting sights in New York. The tour was tailored based on what I wanted to see and do. A really enjoyable afternoon. I would recommend Maurita and definitely book her again for another tour.

Anita

New York

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New York, Our Guests Way

Here are our guests exploring on a City Unscripted experience.

Beautiful memory

Intricate murals and winding stairs hint at East Village charm.

Bright mural captures New York's iconic symbols with playful flair.

Capturing the morning light on New York's iconic Brooklyn Bridge.

Enjoying a sunny afternoon with the Manhattan skyline as a backdrop.

Enjoying a classic New York moment with a bright yellow cab.

Beautiful memory

★★★★★

Nina

21 June 2026

I have worked with City Unscripted in several cities. I love the flexibility when needed and the ability to change the agenda on the fly if something else appeals to me.

Margaret

Nicola was like a friend showing us the best parts of his city

Norman Graham

Lilia was an excellent guide and made us feel very comfortable. She had us engaged in the tour instead of just standing there spitting out info. We hadnt realized just how much walking and visiting we had done until the end. We explored the whole city area and she gave us great tips on dining and areas to explore more.