New York City Highlights—Walking Tour (8hrs)
New York City has been pictured in movies, TV shows, music videos, and more. Experience the scenes you are so familiar with when you visit the city that never sleeps!
You will explore it as a true New Yorker does: on foot! Let a bonafide local take you on a curated tour that will have you leave you bragging about all of the iconic landmarks. Together, we'll earn about the histories of Manhattan's most famous locations and neighborhoods, each with its own distinct personality and allure.
Highlights include visiting the world-famous Central Park, strolling Midtown's Fifth Avenue, standing in the middle of Times Square, taking a picture in the charming streets of Greenwich Village, and strolling along downtown neighborhoods: SoHo, Little Italy, Chinatown.
We'll conclude the day overlooking the East River/Brooklyn Bridge and visiting the 9/11 Memorial reflection pools and the Oculus, the most beautiful subway station in the world.
By the end of the tour, you'll walk away feeling like a New Yorker!
Itinerary
- Take a stroll in Central Park and its famous "heart, " Bethesda Fountain
- See where the Beatles stayed during their first US tour in 1964
- Window shop the famous shops on Fifth Avenue
- See Rockefeller Center, 30 Rock, and where the Today Show is filmed
- Soak in the energy of Times Square while we take a break for lunch
- Visit New York City's famous train stations
- Walk the streets of Greenwich Village and see the iconic "Friends" apartment
- Experience the culture of different neighborhoods: SoHo, Little Italy, Chinatown, and so many others
- End your day looking over the East River and the Brooklyn Bridge as we make our way to the 9/11 Memorial
I am happy to adjust the itinerary to best fit your specific interests.
Check out my half-day walking tours if you’re short on time!