Private Walking Tour of New York

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8 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

See New York’s icons—and discover the stories between them. This private, eight-hour adventure connects Central Park, Midtown’s bright lights, historic Lower Manhattan. Explore on foot and by subway for a street-level experience of the city, rather than watching it pass through a bus window.

Your guide brings a background in finance and museum guiding, connecting Wall Street with engaging stories about New York’s art, architecture, and everyday life. Discover details you might otherwise miss, enjoy memorable photo stops.

With only your private party of up to six guests, there’s room for questions, personal attention, and commentary shaped around your interests. Choose English or Mandarin, get help taking photos on your own phone, and learn practical subway tips along the way. You’ll finish with more than pictures—you’ll feel more confident exploring New York independently.

What's Included

An Experienced, and Local Guide
Meals
Public transportation
Rockefeller Center Experiences (Price Varies, and must be paid at the location)
Theater admission (We only offer Tour)

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Times Square

We will meet you at the intersection of 7th Ave and 45th St.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 8 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Times Square

    Experience the bright billboards and lively atmosphere of Times Square. Hear how this area became a center of entertainment, discover its connection to Broadway, and learn practical tips for exploring the Theater District. Your guide will help you find photo opportunities amid the bustle. Theater admission is not included.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Explore Rockefeller Center’s outdoor spaces and discover its architecture, public art, and connection to New York’s entertainment industry. Your guide will introduce the complex and point out details you might otherwise overlook. Enjoy time for photographs. Admission to Top of the Rock, studio tours, and other ticketed experiences is not included.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Statue of Liberty

    We will take a one hour cruise to view the statue of liberty.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Bryant Park

    Take a short break in Bryant Park, a welcoming green space surrounded by Midtown’s buildings. Discover how New Yorkers use this park for meeting friends, relaxing, and enjoying the city. Take in the setting and photograph the nearby architecture before continuing to the New York Public Library.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    St. Patrick's Cathedral

    Enjoy the exterior view and go inside this Architecture masterpiece.

    25 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Grand Central Terminal

    Step into Grand Central Terminal’s public Main Concourse to admire its soaring ceiling, distinctive clock, and bustling atmosphere. Hear stories about the terminal’s role in New York life and discover architectural details with your guide. This is a brief public-area visit, subject to access restrictions, rather than the terminal’s official guided tour.

    25 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 7
    New York Stock Exchange

    Stop outside the New York Stock Exchange for a photograph and a brief introduction to its role in the financial world. Your guide will explain what happens beyond the building’s famous façade in approachable, everyday language. This is an exterior stop only; entry to the building or trading floor is not included.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 8
    Charging Bull (Wall Street Bull)

    See the Charging Bull sculpture and hear how it became associated with Wall Street and financial optimism. Enjoy a brief opportunity to view and photograph the sculpture. Photo opportunities depend on crowd conditions; the itinerary does not include waiting in a long queue for an individual posed photograph.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
City Tours
Public Transportation Tours
Car Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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