Private Tour
Private NEW YORK CITY Walking Tour - Enjoy NYC Like A Local
Overview
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Experience the real NYC with a passionate local! I’m Denis, a licensed guide who’s called NYC home since 2013. I offer custom WALKING TOURS (4 to 8 hours) of all five boroughs, sharing a unique insider perspective. I’ll connect with you beforehand to create a custom itinerary based on your passions. Explore Manhattan's icons, Brooklyn's street art, Queens' diversity, the Bronx's history, or Staten Island's views—or combine boroughs! As your dedicated guide, I’ll share stories and insights, creating an immersive experience. From movie locations to hidden gems, I'll show you the city most tourists miss. This tour is perfect for first-time visitors, returning travelers, and anyone seeking a personalized adventure. Unlike large groups, you get my undivided attention and a flexible itinerary that can change on the go. It's your NYC, designed for you. I'm super flexible: if you want to spend extra time somewhere, change direction mid-tour, or discover something unexpected, no problem!
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
New York City
- PLEASE NOTE: the following one is just a SAMPLE ITINERARY. The actual stops and times of the WALKING TOUR may vary based on your interests, pace, and preferences. We will discuss and finalize the itinerary together before your tour - This CUSTOM WALKING TOUR offers the flexibility to explore one or more of New York City's 5 boroughs, based on your interests and available time. While exploring all five in a single day is generally not recommended to ensure a more in-depth experience, you can select the boroughs that appeal to you most. Potential destinations include MANHATTAN's Times Square, Central Park, the High Line, Greenwich Village and Harlem; BROOKLYN's Brooklyn Bridge Park, DUMBO, Williamsburg and Coney Island; QUEENS' Long Island City waterfront, Flushing Meadows Corona Park and Jackson Heights; The BRONX's Yankee Stadium, The Bronx Zoo and New York Botanical Garden; and STATEN ISLAND's Staten Island Ferry and Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden.
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Travelers will explore this trendy waterfront neighborhood known for its cobblestone streets, converted warehouses, and stunning views of the Manhattan Bridge and skyline. They can stroll along the waterfront, take iconic photos under the Manhattan Bridge arch, browse art galleries and boutiques, and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere.
What‘s Included
LOCAL EXPERTISE: I'll share NYC history, culture, and hidden gems. You'll have a unique experience.
CONVENIENT PICK-UP: in Manhattan, Brooklyn, or Queens. Other boroughs upon request (may have fees).
PRIVATE GUIDING SERVICE: You'll have just me, Denis, as tour leader. I'll share insights, tips.
CUSTOMIZED ITINERARY: We'll plan your route together. Based on your interests and chosen borough(s).
TRANSPORTATION COSTS between sites are not included. I can advise during planning. For example, a standard New York City subway ride costs $2.90 using OMNY contactless payment.
GRATUITIES are not included. They are appreciated if you enjoyed the tour.
DRIVING SERVICE is not included: this is a ”walking tour", we could use public transit or taxi, but only if you desire it. For example, a taxi ride from Times Square to Harlem could cost $30.
ADMISSION FEES to attractions that require a separate, specific ticket for entry are not included. For example, the Empire State Building.
Pickup points
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Options
NYC Walking Tour - 8 hours
Duration: 8 hours: Experience the ultimate NYC adventure with a 8-hour private tour. Explore multiple boroughs and dive deep into your passions.
Pickup included
NYC Walking Tour - 4 hours
Duration: 4 hours: Short on time? Experience the best of NYC in 4 hours with a personalized private tour. We'll focus on your must-sees.
Pickup included
Reviews
19 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
INCREDIBLE EXPERIENCE!!!!
D6961JVdavides,,Dec 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Highly recommended guide. We relied on him during our mornings on our first trip to New York. In just four mornings, we managed to see not only the most touristy places but also those that are usually less visited but equally fascinating. Above all, the guide helped us getting into the history of the city, its dynamics and mentality. He was always friendly, kind, helpful, and attentive to our needs, even the small ones. Highly recommended tour!!!
Harlem tour
Trek40747536646,,Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour of Harlem was very interesting. We learned a lot about the history of this great area.Our tour leader, Dennis, has so much knowledge. Highly recommend!
Honeymoon in New York LEGEND-DARIO
P273INfedericac,,Sep 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We spent 2 amazing days in New York thanks to our guide Dennis. Right from the start he was professional, prepared and passionate about the city. He alternated between the great classics (Manhattan, Brooklyn...) and less touristy but more local places (flushing.....). Thanks to him New York was not only a destination to visit but an experience to live intensely. Highly recommended to anyone who wants to discover the city with different eyes and in the company of a truly exceptional guide. Grazie Dennis
The Perfect New York Guide
briziot2023,,Aug 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great private guide in New York. Perfect amount of flexibility for organizing a personalized tour, with numerous points of interest throughout the tour on various points of view: the choice of characteristic and iconic places of NYC, anecdotes and curiosities both cultural and social. Advice on meals to eat and places to visit independently.
Best private guides in NYC
Ponzip,,Aug 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Denis was a fantastic guide, the places seen were much appreciated as well as the anecdotes and story he told us along the way. He is very nice and helpful, easygoing and with many interesting ideas to share. My girlfriend and I highly recommend it!
A guarantee
stefaniarL7494UE,,Aug 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did the private tour of central park with Denis. It was a wonderful and super prepared guide. He made us rediscover all the wonders of the park between history and curiosity. Get to know all the iconic places of the place between past and modern movies. New York is a beautiful city but he has the ability to make you fall in love even more. Simply the top. Oh, congratulations. If we ever needed another tour we'd definitely know who to call.
The perfect guide
Anahit Z,,Aug 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Meeting a trained and courteous tour guide is what every tourist hopes but meeting and knowing also THE PERSON who will then inevitably be associated with that trip is a great fortune. My family and I have had this luck. Denis has the gift of transmitting to his clients not only notions but also his passion for NYC and, thanks to stories and personal anecdotes, is able to make the tours educational but at the same time fun (fundamental point for those traveling with children). Denis is very helpful, carefully follows the needs of customers, creates empathy and provides support (which is absolutely not obvious) even after his hours are over. Super!
10th Bday Trip Tour!
sabrinadadie,,Jul 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Denis was a great guide and was very flexible with me and my young boys! We enjoyed spending the day and seeing NYC with him!
We visited majority of the attractions with him from Central Park to beginning of 5th avenue all the way towards the end
Jay I,,Jun 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Denis is an excellent tour guide. He is extremely knowledgeable in every attractions and areas we visited today. He made my visit to NYC a memorable one. I would strongly recommend him to anyone who needs such service. He is excellent at his job.
The walking tour of Harlem was wonderful.
Paula A,,Jun 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thank you Denis for the walking tour of Harlem. You showed us the complexity of the community’s history over the last 140 +years. It made us want to learn even more.
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