NYC Private Custom Tour by a Local Guide, off-the-beaten-path
Description
We can’t think of a better way to really get familiar with NY than with a Local by your side! Focusing on a neighbourhood of your choice, discover loved by locals places and get an insight into what life is like for New Yorkers. You’ll see the most famous attractions in the area, but we’ll show you a few hidden gems on the way too! Your route will be fully personalised to what you want to see, and of course include a few spots to stop and refuel with a coffee, a craft beer or some street food. Our handpicked hosts are culinary connoisseurs and history buffs, bakers and bankers, students and seniors. Like the people who travel with us, they have different backgrounds and interests – but they’re all so passionate about the place they call home, they choose to spend their free time sharing it with the like-minded travelers matched to them. Your meeting place and time as well as your itinerary are flexible, so you can plan and experience with your host to meet your needs.
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Itinerary
With five diverse boroughs to explore, it would be impossible to discover all of New York in half a day - so with limited time, what is it that you’d enjoy the most? You might like to experience Manhattan and could start off at Central Park.
To discover a particular local neighbourhood or specific area of New York City, there’s no better experience. With a like-minded Local host by your side who shares your passions, you’ll be able to experience not only the main tourist attractions but uncover a few hidden spots that your Local host will hand pick for you. Passing this Historic Landmark might be exactly what you are looking for.
Stop for a quick bite or coffee break at one of the local’s favourite cafés or street food markets, a hand-picked place that suits your preferences, budget and dietary requirements; and pop into any shops, galleries or places of interest that you stumble across on the way. Madison Square Park is a good spot to enjoy this.
Get to know your Local host, who will give you recommendations for the rest of your trip so you can continue to eat, drink and see the city like a local; as well as sharing some practical insider tips for how to avoid the tourist traps!
You could end off your experience at this famous site which changed the world as we know it. We’ll be in touch within 24 hours after booking to find out more about your personalities and interests so we can assign a like-minded Local who can create a bespoke experience for you. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience you can always change your mind about what you want to do. Your Local host may also suggest adjustments or new routes if they feel that there is something just around the corner that you may enjoy, or perhaps if the weather affects your itinerary. Your Local host will also help you to discover the places, things and stories that you won’t find in a guidebook and that make the city unique.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- When booking, please provide the following:
- your accommodation name and address
- your preferred meeting time
- any special requests you may have
Reviews(4)
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.
What a lovely reflection on your time with Olga—thank you! We're so glad the experience felt exclusive and personal, just like having a friend in the city. Your kind words truly mean a lot, and we’d love to welcome you back for another adventure anytime!
First time in NYC! Jason P was very knowledgeable and good storyteller. It was a great way to meet NYC.
Thank you for sharing your first NYC experience with us! We're thrilled Jason made your introduction to the city engaging and memorable with his knowledge and storytelling. We hope to see you again for more adventures!
I love taking tours but rarely take private tours due to cost BUT this tour was worth it. The value for your dollar is worth every penny. They survey you ahead of time to understand your preferences but still lots of flexibility as you go through the day. Although I had been to NYC many times learned some new things and saw different sides of sites I've been to before. Got to shop at some Brooklyn (Williamsburg) Vintage shops and saw some fantastic street art. HIGHLY recommend this personalized tour. Thank you Ross for a great day of history, sites, and fun!!
Dear norma_a Thank you for the lovely review. I am happy to hear that Ross gave you the private tour that met your preference. At City Unscripted we want to make sure that our experiences are tailored to the guest while still providing them with a fun and informative tour, and I'm glad that is what got in New York. Hopefully we will be able to provide you with a other private and personalised experience in one of our 60+ destinations soon. Warm regards Liezel
We visited areas of NY which I had not seen in my previous visits such as Little Italy and China Town. The guide Maurita was very knowledgeable, dedicated and friendly making it a truly wonderful experience. Lots of comments and information of " hidden gems" as well as tips for me . Very recommendable and very glad I took this tour.