New York City Custom Private Tour with a Local Guide

Recommended by 90% of travelers

New York City, USA

3 to 8 hours (approx.)
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Skip impersonal group tours and make the most out of your trip to New York City with a private, customized itinerary. Your personal local guide is handpicked for you, depending on your needs and interests. You’re in control of the itinerary, whether that includes Central Park or the Statue of Liberty. Choose from various durations, and opt to walk or take public transport (own expense).

Explore New York your way with a private, customizable tour
Visit famous city landmarks or well-kept local secrets—it's up to you
Choose your preferred start time to suit your schedule
Your guide can meet you at a central location for convenience

What's Included

Private and personalized tour
Choose from 3, 4, 6 or 8 hours - Pick your preferred duration when you book
Hotel or other accommodation meet-up (available on request for central location)
Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options)

Food and drinks
Any tickets into attractions
Gratuities
Transportation to/from meeting point
Public/private transportation during the tour

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

George Washington Statue
5 Union Sq E, New York, NY 10003, USA
Upon booking your meeting point can be arranged (e.g. your hotel/accommodation), however this MUST be confirmed and agreed by the experience planners in advance.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

For this private walking tour of New York City, your guide meets you at the pre-arranged location so your experience is as stress-free as possible. You can choose from 3-, 4-, 6-, or 8-hour tours.

Remember to list any special interests you have (art, architecture, history, or culture) at the time of booking so your guide can better prepare your custom itinerary. You can also list main landmarks or places you want to check out. If you’re more interested in visiting hidden local spots than famous areas, just let your guide know, and they’ll take care of it.

Some places you might want to check out during this tour include the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Rockefeller Center, Empire State Building, Ellis Island, Grand Central Station, Little Italy, Chinatown, and Madison Avenue. Wherever you want to go is up to you, within the time limits of the tour.

Your guide will be sure to work in places to stop and rest, or to refuel with a snack or drink (own expense).

After your tour has ended, your guide can escort you back to the initial meeting point or give you directions to somewhere else you’d like to visit independently after the tour.

Brooklyn Bridge (Pass By)

Central Park (Pass By)

Broadway (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Fully personalized for additional requirements like tickets, transportation (food and drinks arranged for an additional cost)
Private groups are normally no larger than 6 people (if group is larger, please make this known so that arrangements can be made)
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible

Please provide phone number at checkout
Representative will contact you within 24 hours to learn about your preferences and interests
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.6

based on 10 reviews

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Great tour

Judi_D, Mar 2026

We really enjoyed Ed our tour guide as he was full of historical information about the city. He seemed to intuitively know where to take us to get an overview of the city and become familiar with transportation options. We on a walking tour and used the subway at times that were important. I would highly recommend.

Response from Host, Mar 2026

We’re delighted to hear that you had such an enjoyable experience with Ed. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. We hope to welcome you again on another adventure in the future!

Mei was an excellent guide, would thoroughly recommend!

Cathy_N, Aug 2024

Mei was very professional, friendly and customised the tour for me. I wanted to see Art Deco buildings but also needed to take breaks to sit down. Mei was very accommodating, caring and fun. She recommended other parts of the city and outer areas to visit too. Mei knows the city like the back of her hand, having been a resident for 30 years. I would recommend Mei highly and look forward to more tours with her.