About this experience
Don't get me wrong: I love the hustle and bustle of Times Square and Midtown Manhattan. But I'll let you in on a little secret: few New Yorkers actually spend much of our time there. Come along and explore the city we really live in instead!
Greenwich Village. The Lower East Side. SoHo. Chinatown. Wall Street. The World Trade Center. These are iconic parts of the city, and on this half-day tour, you’ll catch them all at your own pace, experiencing the city on foot just like locals do.
From the idyllic, celebrity-filled neighborhood of Greenwich Village (what other neighborhood can claim to have been the home of Taylor Swift, Bob Dylan, and the cast of Friends?), to the colonial origins of Wall Street, downtown is the cultural hub of New York City, home to the city's most notorious establishments and exciting history.
Follow along as you discover how true New Yorkers have lived for hundreds of years and continue to influence the city's most iconic neighborhoods.
At a glance
- Duration: 4 hr
- Private experience
What is included
- Private, guided tour with an officially licensed NYC tour guide
Not included
- Food stops are available, but not included in the cost of the tour
Itinerary and highlights
New York's most pristine neighborhood, featuring townhouses from the 1700s and pop culture stops galore
New York's fashion and shopping center, featuring iconic cast iron architecture
The iconic Italian center of New York City
The vast, authentic center of Chinese immigrant life in New York City
The financial capital of the world, featuring Wall Street, the 9/11 Memorial, and the Charging Bull statue
Meeting and pickup information
- We will meet on the south side of the Washington Square Fountain facing the arch
- Guests can either meet at the meeting point or arrange for a private pickup, in which case the guide will meet the guests at a set location and then travel with them to the tour's starting point
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Nicky Tours
Accessibility and practical details
- 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.
Available tour options
- Pickup included
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