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The NYC Backpacker Tour

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New York City, USA
  • 2 hours (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

New York City can be an expensive town but there are still bargains to be had if you know where to look. Join a guide and small group for a walking tour that’s designed for backpackers. Meet in Midtown Manhattan’s Bryant Park and go in search of cheap beers, great-value pizza slices, free entertainment, and more. Make new friends along the way and get great insider tips from your guide.
  • A New York City tour catering especially to low-budget travelers
  • Receive personalized attention on a small-group tour
  • Explore the Big Apple’s sights without maxing out your credit card
  • Includes bottled water to keep you refreshed on this walking tour

What's Included

  • Bottled water
  • In-person Guide: English

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    • Huge Exposure Services
      477 5th Ave, New York, NY 10018, USA

      I will be at the corner of 41st Street & 5th Avenue, on the steps of the library, with a green baseball cap & a backpack!

    End point

    • Rudy's Bar & Grill
      627 9th Ave, New York, NY 10036, USA

      Our tour will end in the neighborhood of Hell’s Kitchen on 9th Avenue between 44th & 45th streets.

    Itinerary

    1

    New York Public Library

    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    2

    Bryant Park

    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    3

    Rockefeller Center

    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    4

    Times Square / Theater District

    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    5

    Hell's Kitchen

    25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Near public transportation
    • Most travelers can participate
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
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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

    5.0
    based on 22 reviews
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    Highly recommend!

    Erin_F, Mar 2026
    So fun & personal! Felt so safe & taken care of as newbies to NYC. Would love to see her again on another trip.
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    $94.05

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    Was $99.00(-5%)

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