This is our annual walking tour of Manhattan island. It’s the quintessential walking tour of New York. It’s a 32-mile (51.5km) trek from the most southern tip of Manhattan to its northern tip. Starting under the Brooklyn Bridge, the tour loops around the most southern tip of Manhattan at Battery Park. There we’ll stroll up the west side following the Hudson River. This portion of the tour walks pass West Village, the Meatpacking District, Chelsea, Hell’s Kitchen, Harlem, Washington Heights, and the Cloisters.
Once we reach northern Manhattan, the tour turns back south and heads toward downtown. We’ll stroll through Morningside Heights, Central Park, Times Square, Midtown Manhattan, Flatiron District, Union Square, East Village, SoHo, and Chinatown. At the finish, this tour includes a complimentary dinner to celebrate your achievement. Alcoholic drinks not included.
Hi, I’m Alison. Let me introduce you to New York’s best known landmarks on my “Welcome to New York” tour. This is a private tour for individuals or small groups.
The Full-Day tour takes in the highlights of midtown and downtown Manhattan. You and your guests will marvel at the excitement of Times Square. Next you’ll savor in the elegance of Rockefeller Center. Then the scenic beauty of Central Park, and many other famous attractions. In downtown, your tour continues on a visit to Wall Street and its historic financial district. The tour concludes at Battery Park where iconic views of the Statue of Liberty can be taken in. Our group will travel via NYC’s revitalized Subway system. Although, other transportation accommodation can be reserved.
Half-Day tours are also available. You may choose either midtown or downtown Manhattan. Being a foodie, I can recommend the best eateries in the city. From steakhouses to vegan restaurants, from fine dining to casual chic, I know them all. In addition, I could include exciting activities for children of all ages. A personalized itinerary catering to your needs can be customized and welcomed.
I’m a professionally licensed NYC tour guide. For your convenience, the meeting place can be arranged to be at your hotel or place of lodging.
Rates are Half-Day (4 Hours) $125 and Full-Day (8 Hours) $250.
Wall Street is the financial capital of the world with the world’s largest stock exchange. This tour visits the historical financial district and the New York Stock Exchange.
Take pictures with the Wall Street Bull and the Fearless Girl statues. Stroll through Trinity Church, the final resting place of Alexander Hamilton and Robert Fulton. Go inside Federal Hall, a landmark which gave birth to the foundation of the US government and its democratic institutions. It’s where New York ratified the US Constitution and the Bill of Rights proposed. Next, stand where George Washington those the “Oath of Office” to become the America’s first president. This two-hour tour is perfect for all ages.
The “Dragon Fighters” is the nickname given to the NYC firehouse located in Chinatown. This tour is a celebration honoring their heroism and the survivors of “Stairwell B” during the attacks of the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001.
Follow the path taken by these first responders and learn how they withstood the collapse of a 110-story tower, while still inside it. By using historical photos of September 11th, we will chronicle the events of that day. Be astonished by the bravery of New York City’s firefighters, which includes the legendary “Dragon Fighters of Ladder Six.” Discover how the “Angel of Stairwell B” helped save a team of firefighters and miracle of the “911 surfer”, who rode down with 88 stories of imploding debris.
This tour concludes at the Memorial Plaza, where you will learn how the new World Trade Center was designed and constructed. You will be inspired by the cathedral arches of a $4 billion transit hub known as the “Oculus.” In addition, we will divulge where the secret underground vault containing $200 million of gold and silver was buried due to the collapse of the towers.
This is the definitive walking tour of Ground Zero featuring the heroes and survivors of September 11th. A portion of the proceeds from this tour will be donated to the Non-Profit FDNY Foundation.
The “Birth of a Nation – The Story of America” walking tour covers Chinatown, Five Points, and Little Italy. This tour details the immigration of the Chinese, Irish, and Italians to the land of opportunities. Uncover the history of the Chinese in America; from gold to rails to the birth of Chinatowns. Learn why the Chinese migrated east from San Francisco to establish Chinatowns in Chicago, Philadelphia, Boston, Washington DC, and New York.
The tour continues with Irish dominance of Five Points, and their gangs of New York. Follow Boss Tweed and his political machine “Tammany Hall,” which in 1850s seized full control of the city.
Finally trace the path of New York’s Italian immigrants. From the Mezzogiorno exodus to their American experience and the birth of Little Italy. This tour focuses on how the Chinese, Irish, and Italian exiles became the backbone of New York. The men would build the bridges and the tunnels. The women would be cooks and maids. And their children, raised in the values and language of their new country, would weave themselves into the tapestry of America.
This is the ultimate Manhattan biking experience. Starting in lower east side, the tour passes through the Murray Hills heading towards Central Park. Exiting the park, we proceed pass Harlem and Washington Heights. We will reach our most northern point at the Cloisters. After a stop and complimentary lunch, the group will bike back down the west side of Manhattan.
The Revolution Tour will pass through these neighborhoods: Lower East Side, East Village, Gramercy Park, Midtown, Central Park, Harlem, Hamilton Heights, Washington Heights, Inwood, Morningside Heights, Upper West Side, Hell’s Kitchen, Chelsea, West Village, Soho, Tribeca, and Battery Park City. Five-hour casual excursion of Manhattan, which includes bike rental and complimentary lunch.
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This tour begins on 42nd Street, the fabled “Crossroad of the World.” Follow the timeline from its origin to its present day grandeur. This area of Times Square is home to four of the world’s busiest franchises (Red Lobster, McDonalds, Applebee, and AMC theater).
Bathe in the afterglow ambiance of New Year’s eve. Times Square is the host of the undisputed largest and most famous New Year’s eve celebration around the world. Climb the radiant “Stairway of the Stars” and glaze upon the Lights of Broadway. Hear the hilarious account of how a M&M candy enraged an urban cowboy. Join us on this quintessential New York experience.
This experience is an idyllic one mile stroll from Houston Street to the West Village. We’ll take you through some of New York’s most scenic streets and parks. This tour focuses on New York City during the 70s decade. Follow the rise of underground graffiti artists to their heights of success. Learn the cultural jargons of the street artists; tags, throws, wildstyle, and pieces.
See the emergence of Hip Hop and its founding fathers; Cool Herc, Grandmaster Flash, and Bambaataa. Understand the true meaning of Hip Hop as outline by the Elders. You’ll be stunned at which artist is the first rapper to have a number one hit on the Billboard Charts. We’ll reveal why, how, and who developed Breakdancing.
Journey with us back to the fashion trends of the 70s, from platform shoes to designer jeans. Explore the emergence of Hip Hop clothing and its leading architects of fashion.