Private Tour
NYC Private Custom Tour by a Local Guide, off-the-beaten-path
Overview
Available languages
Mobile ticket
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.
Additional Info
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options)
Private and personalised experience
Choose from 2, 4, 6 or 8 hours - Pick your preferred duration when you book
Pick-up from your accommodation (within a reasonable distance)
Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)
Food and drinks
Tickets to any attractions
Transportation costs
Gratuities
What To Expect
Central Park
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.
Rockefeller Center
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.
Options
NYC hidden gems 6 hrs
Duration: 6 hours
NYC hidden gems 2hrs
Duration: 2 hours
NYC hidden gems 4 hrs
Duration: 4 hours
Explore New York with a Local: Half Day exploring with a Local Host
NYC hidden gems 8 hrs
Duration: 8 hours
Reviews
4 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Our “friend” in New York
Jonathan S,
Jun 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This 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.
Meeting NYC for the first time
Julie A,
May 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00First time in NYC! Jason P was very knowledgeable and good storyteller. It was a great way to meet NYC.
Worth every personalized step
norma a,
Jun 25, 2021
- Review from Viator
5.00I 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!!
Very good, recommendable experience
ilanzed,
Sep 30, 2019
- Review from Viator
5.00We 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.
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