Walking Tours in New York City

See New York City just the way you want to on a private, customized walking tour led by a friendly local. Starting from Central Park, work your way down Manhattan through Midtown and Times Square to Greenwich Village, catching taxis or riding the subway as needed to get around (own expense). Let your guide know what you want to see along the way, and get a personalized itinerary that can include shopping, museums, dining, or sightseeing, all arranged by your very own New Yorker guide.

Discover three of New York City's most iconic neighborhoods on a 3-hour walking tour through SoHo, Little Italy and Chinatown. Walk alongside an experienced guide as you explore Mafia haunts and historic pizza joints, landmark buildings and vibrant neighborhoods. See SoHo's famous cast iron buildings and glamorous boutiques, then hear stories about New York's history and culture while you stroll through the old Five Points District. Get a glimpse of the city's rough-and-tumble past in an opium den, a mafia club and the city's former police headquarters.

Don't miss this 45-minute guided tour of the 9/11 Memorial, which takes you to where the Twin Towers once stood. A staff member from the 9/11 Memorial & Museum shares the events of September 11, 2001, another date that will live in infamy. Learn about the World Trade Center and the memorial's design that was selected out of more than 5,200 entries from 63 countries. Walk around the reflecting pools, and leave with a renewed perspective of how the memorial was created with the site's past and future in mind.

Explore New York City's Lower East Side neighborhood on this 2.5-hour private walking tour. Your private guide knows the quickest ways around the neighborhood, so you can see more during just a small part of your day. Plus, he or she keeps you entertained with interesting facts and little-known tidbits along the way. Learn about the immigrants that settled in the area, and visit small mom-and-pop shops, as well as trendy boutiques and eateries.

Get an insider's look at Broadway, the heart of the American theater industry, on this two-hour guided walking tour. Learn about the history and happenings of New York City's famous theater district. Hear the backstage stories about the stars of yesterday and today from a guide who is actually a Broadway performer.

This tour is offered by Visit.org, the world's leading platform for social impact travel experiences. Revenue from this experience will be reinvested in our local partner org The Lower East Side Jewish Conservancy, which supports, enhances and activates the Lower East Side's community of living synagogues and other historic structures. - Learn about the Lower East Side's rich Jewish heritage while supporting landmark conservation in New York CIty. - Visit and explore two sacred sites only accessible when touring with the LESJC: Bialystoker Synagogue, the largest congregation on the Lower East Side, built as a church, and believed to be a sight on the Underground Railroad, as well and a shtiebl (one-room house of prayer). - Sample favorite local delicacies including a bialy from the most famous Bialy shop in NYC, a pickle right out of the barrel from the only remaining pickle store on the Lower East Side, and a selection of kosher baked treats.

Go deep into a classic New York City neighborhood with a 3-hour walking tour of the Lower East Side's historic landmarks and hidden gems. Learn the stories of the generations of immigrants that made their homes in the Lower East Side as you explore a pair of famous Jewish delis, a matzoh factory and a knish bakery. Visit the neighborhood's most beloved spots, see the film locations of favorite NYC movies and television shows, and learn how a working-class enclave gave way to cutting-edge restaurants and exclusive boutiques.

See the classic sights of midtown Manhattan with a 3-hour walking tour through the heart of New York City. Explore the vibrant neighborhood's highlights alongside an experienced guide, and take in soaring lines of the Empire State Building, Grand Central Terminal's starry skies and the glittering storefronts that surround Rockefeller Plaza. Hear about NYC's history and culture as you join the bustling crowds at Times Square and the Theater District, then continue through Manhattan's most beloved landmarks, elegant buildings and iconic places.

Explore New York City's theater culture beyond the glitz of the 'Great White Way' with a 2-hour off-Broadway walking tour led by a theater insider. Hear about NYC's most legendary stars, and sing along as your guide performs beloved songs from off-Broadway shows. Visit beloved indie theaters as you learn about the city's cutting-edge acting world, and get tips on where to mingle with the city's working actors and musicians.

Experience the New York City you've seen in countless musicals and movies on a private, 2.5-hour walking tour of Midtown Manhattan and Times Square. Hear the history behind this world-famous district at the heart of the Big Apple that's home to Broadway, Radio City Musical Hall, Grand Central Terminal, the Chrysler Building and other iconic landmarks.

Explore the 'city that never sleeps' after dark during this 3-hour private nighttime walking tour of Brooklyn and the Brooklyn Bridge with a private guide. Discover the elegant mansions, vintage lofts, and trendy stores of popular Brooklyn areas like Brooklyn Heights and DUMBO, then cross the iconic Brooklyn Bridge as you enjoy the city lights.

Experience the best of New York City sightseeing on foot with this private, 4-hour, walking tour. Along with a knowledgeable local guide, visit many of the most popular New York City locations - Times Square and the Theatre District, Central Park, Midtown Manhattan, Lower Manhattan and the Brooklyn Bridge or build a customized schedule to suit any particular preferences. Local hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Discover the High Line Park in Chelsea and its secrets on this 2-hour tour. Start your tour walk a stroll around Chelsea Market before heading to the High Line to walk its entire length and learn about its history. Discover the art along the park as well as nearby galleries, learn about the plants used in the area, and see some of Chelsea's iconic buildings, both old and new.

With over 800 acres to explore, it can be hard to know where to start on your walk through Central Park. Get a different perspective of New York City when you tour Central Park with a private guide. Your guide makes sure you learn the surprising facts about the park's history while taking you to the 15 best spots within this unparalleled park.

Head back in time a few centuries to Revolutionary War-era New York City on this entertaining and informative guided walking tour. Learn about the history of New York in the late 18th century and visit some of the city's oldest still-functioning properties, including St. Paul's Chapel and Fraunces Tavern. Learn about some famed historical figures, including George Washington, from a guide who's a regular contributor to Travel Channel's Mysteries at the Museum.

Discover the best eats in the East Village and Greenwich Village neighborhoods of New York City on a private 2-hour food and walking tour. Check out the main attractions of each district and hear interesting historical tidbits in between frequent stops for tastings at top eateries.

Explore a Manhattan neighborhood long known for its social activism during this small-group walking tour. See street art and vibrant community gardens alongside local landmarks including Tompkins Square Park and Christodora House. Follow a guide through the hip streets of Alphabet City, home to a variety of cultures and restaurants.

Take in New York City sights on a full-day trip that combines a private tour with independent time to explore. Visit the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, Battery Park, and the 9/11 Memorial with a personal walking tour guide who shares stories from New York's history and culture. See downtown New York City on your own with tickets for a hop-on, hop-off bus route that features double decker buses every 20 minutes.

Explore the world-famous concrete jungle of Lower Manhattan on a private, 3-hour walking tour of the Financial District. Learn how the area transformed from a 17th-century Dutch trading post into a world capital of commerce as you visit sites including Wall Street, the New York Stock Exchange, Trinity Church, and City Hall. Pay tribute to the fallen heroes of 9/11 at the former Twin Towers site with an optional visit to the 9/11 Memorial.

Discover remnants of the Gilded Age in New York City during this history-themed walking tour. Explore the Manhattan streets around the Flatiron Building and Madison Square Park while hearing stories about the neighborhood's architecture and musical past. Get a new perspective on familiar streets with this informative tour.