New York
Half day in New York with a local
Flexible Half-Day Discovery • 4 hours
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Half day in New York with a local
Times Square, neighbourhood diners and thrift store sifting.
What makes this experience special
Key highlights
- Spend half a day with a host who will create an experience that's fully customized to your interests and what you'd most like to see
- 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
- See some of the city’s iconic attractions, as well as some secret spots you wouldn’t find in a guidebook
- Get a taste of what makes NYC so iconic, with a twist – your stories will be authentic and all your own!
- 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.
4 hours
Fully tailored to your preferences
English Other languages may be requested
What’s included
4-hour experience
Private and personalized
Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options)
Hotel meet-up (available on request for central locations).
What’s not included
Food and drinks
Transportation costs
Tickets to any attractions
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
You’ll spend a few hours with your newfound friend (aka one of our local New York hosts) as they take you around iconic NYC sights and reveal hidden gems that only a New Yorker would be able to show you.
Times Square is pretty hard to miss, but there’s more to life than landmarks. We want you to experience the soul of the city too, so by all means, please let us know which iconic spots you’d be interested to stop by, but your host can’t wait to show you a few secret spots along the way too.
Wander the different avenues, spot the skyscrapers you might’ve seen in a movie or two, and venture into the array of eclectic neighborhoods.
Stop by a diner for a real-life movie experience, or let your host recommend an Italian deli where you can pick up coffee and cannolis, or maybe an artisanal doughnut shop.
Just let us know your vibe and if there’s anything, in particular, you’d like to see, and we’ll take care of the rest.
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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What travelers think of our New York experiences
Jonathan
Jun 2025
This tour was such a treat. We did the four hour tour with Olga. It was worth every penny. Olga was a kind, intelligent person. She made sure we were engaged and having fun. I will certainly be booking another of her tours in the future. The best thing about this tour, outside of Olga, was how exclusive it felt. We passed dozens of group tours, and you could tell they were limited in what they could do because of the size of the groups. We were able to move in and out of smaller spaces to see some off the beaten path stuff. It felt like we had a “friend” in New York, showing us around.
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Wendy
May 2025
Ross was our tour guide and he was fantastic. He listened to what we wanted to see and made sure we packed it all in - even though it rained much of the time! We came prepared. Ross was an excellent and very helpful communicator prior to our meet up as well. Highly recommend!
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Moreno
Apr 2025
Ilaria
Mar 2025
A full immersion into New York gems. Mei helped me understanding different aspects of NY by visiting Brooklyn, Dumbo, Chelsea and and by taking the ferry, bus and subway.
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Misty
Jan 2025
We had a custom tour of NYC and Denise was so wonderful. She showed us around, was so flexible ( as we had all different interests and ages of kids), and made the afternoon fantastic. Thank you Denise for a great great day around the city!
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Nicole
Nov 2024
Our guide, Olga, was fantastic! We started at Washington Square Park and Grenich Village where Olga showed us a quieter side of NYC. She connected old New York and new, and pointed out nature and architectural marvels. We then went downtown for some sites and shopping for the more typical NYC sites. We went to Bryant Park, the public library and famous lions, and Grand Central Station. She was friendly while being knowledgeable. Her passion for NYC was wonderful. Olga showed a lot of consideration for our group which had seniors and a kid too. We walked a lot, but it was a great way to get acquainted with NYC. Our group took a picture with Olga at the end. Even when our tour was over, she shared tons of links with us. The perfect NYC host!
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