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New York Private Walking Tour with a Local
4.9(13)New York City2–6 hours
VIATOR4.5(2)TRIPADVISOR5.0(11)
At a glance
Duration
2–6 hours
Price from
$55 / person
Location
New York City
Rating
4.9 / 5 · 13 reviews
Languages
DE, EN, FR, ES
Group
Private
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Confirmation
Instant
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operator
Lokafy Inc.
Meeting point
Travelers can request the tour to start from any centrally located hotel. If your hotel is outside the city center, we’ll suggest a convenient meeting point.
Description
Skip the standard sightseeing tour and discover New York through the eyes of a local.
With Lokafy, every tour is private, unscripted, and personalized to you. Your Lokafyer is a passionate local who shares stories, hidden gems, and authentic tips you won’t find in a guidebook. They aren’t professional guides with memorized scripts, they're locals who love their city and want you to experience it like a friend would.
Whether you’re interested in food, art, history, or simply exploring the neighborhoods beyond the tourist spots, your Lokafyer will adapt the walk to your interests. By the end, you’ll feel at home in the city, with insights to keep exploring on your own.
Schedule & prices
Runs
Every day
Start times
13 times a day, 8:00 AM–8:00 PM
Next available
Thu, Oct 15
Adult (ages 13+)
$55
Child (ages 3–12)
$28
Infant (ages 0–2)
Free
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $100.
Out at sunset: the 4:00 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 5:59 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 14.
Tour Options
5-Hour Tour 5 hours
Duration: 5 hours
2-Hour Tour 2 hours
Duration: 2 hours
3-Hour Tour 3 hours
Duration: 3 hours
6-Hour Tour 6 hours
Duration: 6 hours
4-Hour Tour 4 hours
Duration: 4 hours
Itinerary
Grand Central Terminal
Pass by
Note: This is a customized walking tour. The exact itinerary depends on the duration and your interests. Please share your preferences in advance.
What's included
Included
Private walking tour with a Lokafyer (local host)
Personalized itinerary tailored to your interests
Not included
Personal expenses
Tips and gratuities (optional)
Optional activity costs
Food and drinks
Transportation to/from attractions (this is a walking tour, no transport provided)
Entrance fees (if you choose to visit paid attractions)
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.9
13 reviews
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How it compares in New York City
Starting price $55 is 10% below the typical $61 for tours of similar length in New York City
Excurgo comparison of 2,446 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Lokafy tours provide a general overview of the city with practical information from a local’s perspective, not detailed historical facts
In case travellers would like to include a visit to an attraction, they would need to cover the cost of entrance for themselves and also the Lokafyer (local guide)
Tours are entirely personalized, please provide the start time, meeting place and information about you so that we can organize the tour
This is a walking tour. We recommend wearing comfortable shoes
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Children below 3 years old are free of charge
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does New York Private Walking Tour with a Local take?
New York Private Walking Tour with a Local lasts about 2–6 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
How much does New York Private Walking Tour with a Local cost?
Prices start at $55 per person for this New York City experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $100. There are 5 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does New York Private Walking Tour with a Local run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, with 13 departures a day between 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM.
How much does New York Private Walking Tour with a Local cost for children?
Children aged 3–12 pay from $28, adults from $55. Infants go free.
Can I cancel New York Private Walking Tour with a Local for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Travelers can request the tour to start from any centrally located hotel. If your hotel is outside the city center, we’ll suggest a convenient meeting point. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is New York Private Walking Tour with a Local offered in?
The experience is available in DE, EN, FR, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 6 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Children below 3 years old are free of charge Children must be accompanied by an adult
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is New York Private Walking Tour with a Local worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 13 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Lokafy Inc..
Reviews(13)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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Patrick B
May 21, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
A fantastic walk through Manhattan
We are in New York for the first time, and the private walk was recommended to us by friends.
Our guide Mark was punctual at the agreed meeting point, and we started right away.
He spoke German very well and showed us a lot. Especially places that one would not visit as a tourist.
He was also able to provide a lot of background information.
I would recommend this tour to anyone who is in New York. Forget the influencers. What they recommend has not been worth it so far.
Rather, do this tour.
Many heartfelt thanks, Mark, for the experience.
Operator response
Vielen Dank für diese großartige Rückmeldung! Es freut uns sehr zu hören, dass Ihr erster Aufenthalt in New York dank Mark so besonders war und er Ihnen die Stadt abseits der typischen Touristenpfade zeigen konnte. Wir geben Ihr großes Lob und Ihren Dank sehr gerne direkt an Mark weiter. Wir hoffen, Sie nehmen fantastische Erinnerungen mit nach Hause und freuen uns darauf, Sie bei Ihrer nächsten Reise wieder im Kreise unserer Lokafyer begrüßen zu dürfen!
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-HansiElke5864
October 13, 2024 · via Tripadvisor
Highly recommended
We spent 4 hours with Sven in New York - and it was mega !
He was super prepared and brought us very close to NY. No wish was unfulfilled and Sven did a great inside trip with us, which we would certainly not have been able to do on our own during this time !
....so highly recommended !!
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Cristina_G
April 8, 2024 · via Viator
The best experience in New York
Was a incredible experience, was great, our Guide Sven was great, he showed us a lot of things, we could ask a lot off questions about how is to live in New York. I just can say please booked an experience like this, you can learn a lot of things
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ashleytC5421DR
October 24, 2023 · via Tripadvisor
Trotting along in Manhattan
Amadou was great! He was very accommodating, really tried to listen to our wants and gave great suggestions on things to see/do/places to go and asked for feedback, we felt like New Yorkers for the day
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travel1923
December 24, 2022 · via Tripadvisor
Wonderfull
Bianca took us to many unknown corners of the city. She communicated high expertise very openly to us. Can only recommend a tour to everyone.
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Viviana B
May 15, 2022 · via Tripadvisor
Excellent excursion highly recommended.
Excellent excursion with Carlo great New York connoisseur, highly recommended for the first days, if I return to NY I would definitely repeat it again.
Operator response
Hola Viviana,
Gracias por esta increíble reseña. Estoy encantada de saber que tuviste una experiencia tan maravillosa con Carlo en Nueva York. Nuestra misión en Lokafy es ayudar a los viajeros a conectar con los locales, creando un recuerdo inolvidable y una experiencia duradera como tener un amigo, y es encantador escuchar que lo experimentaste.
Carlo estará encantado de que recomiendes la experiencia de forma tan positiva. Todo el equipo de Lokafy agradece enormemente sus comentarios.
Estamos presentes en más de 300 ciudades de todo el mundo y nuestra comunidad global de Lokafyers habla muchos idiomas, así que ponte en contacto con nosotros la próxima vez que viajes: ¡estamos deseando organizar tu próxima aventura!
¡Que tengas un buen viaje!
Saludos cordiales,
Marnelly
Lokafy.com
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Annette H
June 4, 2019 · via Tripadvisor
Great sightseeing tour with Bianca
Bianca had coordinated our wishes and ideas with us in advance and fully integrated them into the tour planning. We had a great time with Bianca and in addition to many New York impressions also received plenty of tips for our further vacation. Even after our tour she was ready to help us with any questions. Always happy ! 👍🏽😀
We had chosen this tour quite deliberately as we wanted to see NewYork away from the big tourist crowds and were not disappointed
Operator response
Hallo Annette,
Ich hoffe, es geht Ihnen gut. Bitte entschuldigen Sie, dass es so lange gedauert hat, bis wir Ihnen geantwortet haben, aber wir freuen uns, dass Sie diese wunderbare Bewertung mit uns teilen. Es freut uns zu hören, dass du eine wunderbare Erfahrung mit deinem Lokafyer Bianca hattest. Das Ziel von Lokafy ist es, Reisende mit Einheimischen zu verbinden, um ihnen ein authentisches Erlebnis zu bieten, bei dem sie nicht nur die Stadt aus ihrer Perspektive kennenlernen, sondern auch auf einer persönlichen Ebene in Kontakt treten können. Als hätte man einen Freund, der einen durch die Stadt führt. Das Einzigartige an unseren Touren ist, dass Sie die Reiseroute nach Ihren Vorlieben und Ihrem Zeitplan gestalten können. Es ist toll, dass unser Lokafyer Ihnen verschiedene Orte in der Stadt zeigen konnte und Ihren Aufenthalt in der Stadt unvergesslich gemacht hat. Wir schätzen es sehr, dass Sie unsere Touren weiterempfehlen.
Lokafy Touren werden in mehr als 300+ Städten auf der ganzen Welt angeboten und unsere globale Gemeinschaft von Lokafyers spricht viele Sprachen, also kontaktieren Sie uns bitte bei Ihrer nächsten Reise - wir freuen uns darauf, Ihr nächstes Abenteuer zu organisieren!
(Ich möchte mich für jeden Fehler entschuldigen, da ich einen Übersetzer benutze)
Sichere Reisen!
Mit freundlichen Grüßen,
Vinita
Lokafy.com
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Mario S
June 1, 2019 · via Tripadvisor
Like having a friend in New York!
It was a great experience having Victor as my tour guide. I had some places to visit, and being in the company of a local was the best choice to get the most of my time in New York. I strongly recommend this tour!
Operator response
Hello Mario,
Hope you are well. We apologize for taking so long to respond, but we appreciate you sharing this wonderful review with us here. We're so glad to hear you had a wonderful experience with your Lokafyer Victor. The aim behind Lokafy is to connect travelers with locals for an authentic experience where they can not only know the city from their perspective but can also connect on a personal level. Just like having a friend showing you around the city. The uniqueness of our tours is that you can customize the itinerary according to your preference and schedule. It's great that our Lokafyer was able to show you different places in the city and it also made your stay in NYC memorable. We appreciate you recommending our tours highly.
Lokafy tours are offered in more than 300+ cities around the world and Our global community of Lokafyers speaks many languages, so please get in touch with us next time you travel - we look forward to organizing your next adventure!
Safe Travels.
Regards,
Vinita
Lokafy.com
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Lars V
June 1, 2019 · via Tripadvisor
Great tour, TOP!
The tour with Marc in New York was great!!! Marc showed us around the city away from the tourist attractions and recommended very good restaurants. Any time again!
Operator response
Hallo Lars,
Ich hoffe, es geht Ihnen gut. Bitte entschuldigen Sie, dass es so lange gedauert hat, bis wir Ihnen geantwortet haben, aber wir freuen uns, dass Sie diese wunderbare Bewertung mit uns teilen. Es freut uns sehr zu hören, dass Sie eine wunderbare Erfahrung mit Ihrem Lokafyer hatten. Das Ziel von Lokafy ist es, Reisende mit Einheimischen zusammenzubringen, um ihnen ein authentisches Erlebnis zu ermöglichen, bei dem sie nicht nur die Stadt aus ihrer Perspektive kennenlernen, sondern auch auf einer persönlichen Ebene in Kontakt treten können. Als hätte man einen Freund, der einen durch die Stadt führt. Das Einzigartige an unseren Touren ist, dass Sie die Reiseroute nach Ihren Vorlieben und Ihrem Zeitplan gestalten können. Es ist toll, dass unser Lokafyer Ihnen verschiedene Orte in der Stadt zeigen konnte und Ihren Aufenthalt in der Stadt unvergesslich gemacht hat. Wir schätzen es sehr, dass Sie unsere Touren weiterempfehlen.
Lokafy Touren werden in mehr als 300+ Städten auf der ganzen Welt angeboten und unsere globale Gemeinschaft von Lokafyers spricht viele Sprachen, also kontaktieren Sie uns bitte bei Ihrer nächsten Reise - wir freuen uns darauf, Ihr nächstes Abenteuer zu organisieren!
(Ich möchte mich für jeden Fehler entschuldigen, da ich einen Übersetzer benutze)
Sichere Reisen!
Mit freundlichen Grüßen,
Vinita
Lokafy.com
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Ela1601
June 1, 2019 · via Tripadvisor
Seeing New York with different eyes...
My tour guide Bianca contacted me about 2 weeks before the trip to plan the tour with me. Since I was already in New York for the 4th time I wanted to do a tour of Brooklyn. We then went to Dumbo, Williamsburg, Greenpoint and Long Island. I saw a lot of things you don’t see as a “normal” tourist and had a top guide for this tour!! Bianca responded to all my wishes and I had a day with a friend in and out of New York. Thanks Bianca :) I can only recommend such a tour.
Operator response
Hallo Ela,
Ich hoffe, es geht Ihnen gut. Wir entschuldigen uns dafür, dass es so lange gedauert hat, bis wir Ihnen geantwortet haben, aber wir wissen es zu schätzen, dass Sie diese wunderbare Bewertung mit uns teilen. Es freut uns sehr zu hören, dass Sie eine wunderbare Erfahrung mit Ihrem Lokafyer Bianca hatten. Das Ziel von Lokafy ist es, Reisende mit Einheimischen zusammenzubringen, um authentische Erfahrungen zu machen, bei denen sie nicht nur die Stadt aus ihrer Perspektive kennenlernen, sondern auch auf einer persönlichen Ebene in Kontakt treten können. Als hätte man einen Freund, der einen durch die Stadt führt. Die Einzigartigkeit unserer Touren besteht darin, dass Sie die Reiseroute nach Ihren Wünschen und Ihrem Zeitplan gestalten können. Es ist toll, dass unser Lokafyer Ihnen verschiedene Orte in der Stadt zeigen konnte und Ihren Aufenthalt in der Stadt unvergesslich gemacht hat. Wir schätzen es sehr, dass Sie unsere Touren weiterempfehlen.
Lokafy Touren werden in mehr als 300+ Städten auf der ganzen Welt angeboten und unsere globale Gemeinschaft von Lokafyers spricht viele Sprachen, also kontaktieren Sie uns bitte bei Ihrer nächsten Reise - wir freuen uns darauf, Ihr nächstes Abenteuer zu organisieren!
( Ich möchte mich für jeden Fehler entschuldigen, da ich einen Übersetzer benutze )
Sichere Reisen!
Mit freundlichen Grüßen,
Vinita
Lokafy.com
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