New York City Private Tours

Discover NYC with a passionate local guide who knows the city inside out. This private walking tour allows you to delve deep into the heart of the city and uncover the best ways to navigate its bustling streets. Your guide will offer a wealth of insider tips and tricks to reveal some of New York’s most well-guarded secrets. 

With the opportunity to tailor the tour to your interests, you can choose from a range of durations, from a quick 2-hour overview to an in-depth 8-hour exploration. Kickstart your adventure by meeting your guide directly outside your accommodation. Then, customize your itinerary to what you’re most interested in. 

From the sprawling lawns of Central Park to the neon lights of Times Square, the choice is yours! Your guide will help you uncover the best places to eat and shop and master the city’s public transportation. You’ll leave the tour feeling more confident in your ability to navigate the city and eager to make the most of your New York experience.

Take a ride through Central Park on a private pedicab tour. Choose from a 1-hour or a 2-hour trip that not only lets you soak in the sights of famous landmarks, celebrity homes, and movie locations but also lets you uncover hidden spots that are off the beaten track. 

Pause at the most iconic locations, such as Strawberry Fields, Bethesda Fountain, and Bow Bridge, while your guide explains their significance. Enjoy the leisurely pace and comfort of a pedicab as your guide takes you through some of the park's top sights, rich in New York culture and architectural grandeur.

Regardless of the season, you can enjoy this ride through one of the world's most famous landscapes. If you opt for the 2-hour tour, you’ll see an expanded list of attractions, such as the Reservoir, Alice in Wonderland, the Great Lawn, Delacorte Theater, Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Boathouse, Turtle Pond, American Museum of Natural History, San Remo, and Belvedere Castle.

Experience the unparalleled beauty of Manhattan from the air on an exclusive helicopter tour. This private journey for two offers breathtaking views of the city's most iconic landmarks such as Central Park, the Empire State Building, and Yankee Stadium. You can fly during the day, at sunset, or in the evening. 

With just you, your companion, and the pilot onboard, this aerial expedition provides an intimate, uninterrupted view of the city that never sleeps. Roundtrip transfers from anywhere in Manhattan can be included in your package. Upon arrival at the airport, you'll undergo a safety briefing before boarding the Robinson R44 helicopter. 

Once airborne, marvel at the stunning vistas of the cityscape, the Empire State and Chrysler Buildings, as well as the East River bridges. As you gaze at these awe-inspiring sights from a bird's eye view, you'll realize that there is truly no place in the world quite like New York City.

See the best of New York City from the comfort and luxury of an SUV. Group tours often overlook attractions or details that pique your interest, but this private city tour allows you to focus on the areas you want to see most. Be it the buzzing Times Square, tranquil Central Park, or the historic Brooklyn Bridge, you can concentrate on a single area or encompass them all on a tour lasting from 4 to 6 hours.

This tailor-made adventure is perfect for families or small groups of up to six guests. You can also pick a departure time that suits your schedule in the morning, afternoon, or evening. Adding to the convenience, your NYC hotel serves as both the pickup and drop-off point.

A dedicated, licensed NYC Tour Guide will accompany you, providing insightful commentary and catering the tour to your interests. You'll also have a separate professional driver, ensuring you can focus entirely on the sights and sounds of the city. Travel in style in a luxury SUV or Mercedes Sprinter, depending on your preference and group size.

Avoid overcrowded city cruises and take a private boat charter for an intimate city sightseeing tour exclusively with your group of family or friends. Your personal captain will highlight over 40 New York City landmarks and expertly navigate to the best vantage points for capturing breathtaking photos. 

This personalized journey is perfect for small groups of up to six people, taking you away from the bustling city streets and providing a unique, up-close view of major attractions. From the comfort of your private boat, you'll be able to have picture-perfect moments as souvenirs of your unforgettable voyage.

Starting from Manhattan, the route unfolds along the Hudson River, offering spectacular views of the skyline and notable landmarks such as the FDNY Fireboat Station, Chelsea Piers, and the Intrepid Aircraft Carrier. Pausing just outside the security zone of the Statue of Liberty, you'll get an unparalleled view before passing by Ellis Island.

Experience Central Park in true New York style with a private tour on one of the city's iconic horse-drawn carriages, offering a more immersive and personal encounter than viewing the park from the window of a non-stop tour bus. 

You’ll have the chance to embrace the great outdoors and learn about the park's history from your knowledgeable driver. Make the most of photo stops at renowned park landmarks made famous through countless movies, books, and television shows. This classic way of exploring Central Park caters to all, promising a delightful blend of historical insight, sightseeing, and quintessential New York charm.

Regardless of the weather, you'll be comfortably prepared, with blankets provided for colder days. The carriages are designed to be accessible to everyone, including wheelchair users, and are suitable for all ages. You'll also receive carrots to feed your hungry horse as a thank-you for the ride!

Embark on a private tour of two of New York City's most iconic attractions, the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, with your very own local guide. This tour is perfect for travelers who prefer a customized experience. Included in your journey are all entrance fees and round-trip ferry tickets. 

Depart from Battery Park aboard a Statue Cruises ferry and voyage to Liberty Island, soaking in the stunning Manhattan skyline views along the way. Once on the island, discover a wealth of Statue of Liberty artifacts, including the original version of her torch and construction photographs.

Upon reaching Ellis Island, step into the past at the original Immigration Station, which has been painstakingly restored after years of neglect and transformed into the Museum of Immigration. Here, you'll learn about the millions of immigrants who began their American journey on this island, with ample time to explore the exhibits.

Pay your respects to the victims of one of the most pivotal moments in New York's history — the terrorist attack on September 11, 2001 — with this private tour to the 9/11 Memorial and Ground Zero. Led by a guide with personal ties to the 9/11 attacks, your journey begins at St. Paul's Chapel, the city's oldest public building still in continuous use. 

Miraculously surviving the falling buildings and debris from the nearby 9/11 attacks, this chapel served as a rescue center during the aftermath. Its iron fence transformed into a bulletin board where families posted notices of their missing loved ones. Today, the chapel stands as a historical landmark and a tribute to resilience.

From there, your guide will lead you to the National 9/11 Memorial, a solemn place for reflection and remembrance of the nearly 3,000 lives lost in the World Trade Center. You'll witness Michael Arad's "Reflecting Absence," a man-made waterfall symbolizing the void left by the tragedy, and learn how victims' names are thoughtfully arranged around the waterfall.

Experience New York City your way with this personalized private tour, complete with a professional photographer to capture everything. Unlike traditional group tours that may rush through sights, this tailored journey allows you to dictate the pace and pick the attractions that interest you most. 

Perhaps you're drawn to the dazzling lights of Times Square and the Theater District, the architectural marvels of Midtown Manhattan, or the sprawling green expanse of Central Park. You can visit the historic Cast Iron District or walk the winding streets of Greenwich Village. All of these make for remarkable photo opportunities.

Imagine posing on the iconic Brooklyn Bridge with the Manhattan skyline forming an unforgettable backdrop. The cherry on top? No later than 48 hours after your tour, you'll receive a zip file and a photo gallery with at least 75 color photos — the perfect memento of your tailored NYC tour.

Experience the pulse of New York City like a true local on this private tour, which trades group excursions for an immersive adventure by subway or bus. A city as vibrant and sprawling as the Big Apple can be daunting to navigate alone, but with this tour, a local guide leads the way to top attractions and historical landmarks. 

Eliminate the stress of figuring out the city's public transportation and delve into the rich history and architecture that NYC has to offer. Your guide can tailor the tour to your interests, with options for a half or full-day trip to match your schedule, and provides convenient pick-up and drop-off at locations of your choice.

The tour covers an eclectic mix of NYC's most iconic locations, from a leisurely stroll in Central Park to the bustling streets of Chinatown and Little Italy for some tasty snacks. Each stop is not only an opportunity to learn but also a chance for stunning photographs, helping you capture the essence of your private New York City adventure.