Private Walking Tours in New York City: 4 Guides Who Know the Back Streets

1.Private Walking Tour with a Local

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 771 reviews · 2 - 8 hours · from $55Our pick

Meet a Lokafyer at Neuhaus Chocolates, your hotel, Airbnb, landmark, or café, then shape a private two-to-eight-hour walk around your interests. Guides such as Mark, Clément, Lukas, and Dave have helped visitors cover Midtown, Greenwich Village, Chelsea, Chinatown, Central Park, and more, with practical subway advice and local food tips.

“Clèment was super nice!! I was able to coordinate with him before hand. Gave him the list of things I wanna go see and asked what can be covered in the tour vs what I’ll have to go see by myself. It happened just as I planned. It was amazing! Had a great time. I would definitely recommend this private tour.”

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2.NYC Professional Photoshoot and Walking Tour with Private Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 608 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) Top rated

Marc of PhotoTrek Tours leads a private two-hour NYC walking tour and photoshoot for up to six people. Choose Times Square, Central Park, Midtown, SoHo, Greenwich Village, the Brooklyn Bridge, or other stops. You receive at least 75 digital color photos within 48 hours, plus subway help and practical local advice.

“Mark is an amazingly kind guy and a truly new yorker who knows how to get perfect shots in crowded spots. He really knows how to get shots that make us feel like we where part of the city. During the session, he was allways giving us great tips about what to do in New York, where to go and how to get there. Whe truly loved the experience with him and we couldn't be more happy with the memories of this amazing city that we take with us the in Mark's photos.”

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3.Manhattan Neighborhood Private Customized Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 498 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $150

You get a private, English-speaking guide for about three hours, with a route built around your interests. Guides such as Patrick, Dan, and Andrew have led walks through Greenwich Village, SoHo, Chelsea, the High Line, Chinatown, and Lower Manhattan. Pickup can be arranged at your hotel, and groups of one to eight people can finish at the hotel or another agreed location.

“My boy David was a wholesome well rounded Individual that made our experience both pleasurable and gratifying. He kept our mom and us, sons and daughters, interested the whole time. Isaac and John 17 yo.”

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4.Ghosts of Greenwich Village: 2-Hour Private Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 178 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $80

Spend two evening hours walking through Greenwich Village with a private English-speaking guide. Hear ghost stories tied to Jefferson Market Library, Cherry Lane Theatre, a churchyard, and 86 Bedford Street. Guides such as Rory, Nicole, Luke, and Gabby have led past tours, adding local history, humor, and neighborhood tips.

“Rory was a wonderful guide. Knowledgeable, funny and thoughtful with a couple of older ladies. Totally enjoyed the stories and the history.”

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