Tour guide in Catskill Joan A.

Catskill, United States

English

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Since Dec 21, 2020

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I'm Joan A., your private tour guide in Catskill

Guide #47475

4.9 (10)

Hello, my name is Joan. I am an experienced and licensed Tour Guide. I provide sightseeing tours throughout the Hudson Valley, New York City and New England. I do walking, bus, and private car tours for 4-50 people. Background: I was born in New York City, and raised in Westchester County (Lower Hudson Valley). I have a B. A. in History from Briarcliff College, an A. A. S. Degree in Interior Design from the Fashion Institute of Technology and an M. A. S. Degree in Architecture from Pratt Institute. I taught Art History at the State University of New York while in graduate school. I have worked in Tribal Communities for 22 years to help organize education and economic development programs and helped raise funding for the programs. My Hudson Valley Tours: I offer customized tours for groups of up to 10 people. A private car and driver will provide our tour transportation. I offer Half-day, Full-Day and Overnight tours in Lower, Mid and Upper Hudson Valley. I invite you to walk, ride, and boat on and along the Hudson River amongst majestic mountains. We will trace the Hudson Valley's past-the Glacier Period, American Indian, Explorer, Pre-Colonial, Dutch, American Colonial, American Revolution, Industrial Period, Civil War, Romantic and Guilded Age Periods. We will visit Period Mansions, 19th Century Artists' homes, famous Woodstock, boat ride on the Hudson, overnight at one of several iconic and splendid hotel resorts, hike, horseback ride, and swim, enjoy gourmet farm to table meals, and visit local wineries and breweries. I will customize your tour and insure you enjoy a fantastic, memorable visit to New York's Hudson Valley. B.A. History Briarcliff College A.A.S. Fashion Institute of Technology with High Honors M.A.S Architecture Pratt Institute with Highest Honors International Tour Management Institute ("ITMI") Certificate Tour Guide: Hudson Valley New York City New England New York City Guide License Member: Guides Association of New York City (GANYC) I am not a driver but can secure transportation and professional driver.

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  • Jolana V.
    September 2025

    Joan is a fabulous tour guide and had organised a brilliant tour of the Hudson Valley for us. We had a fantastic day and couldn’t recommend her more highly. She is hugely knowledgeable of the area and took us to see the most interesting sights. We would love to work with her again to do some more exploration in the Hudson Valley.

  • Theresa M.
    October 2024

    Joan was amazing! a truly inspirational day! Joan was a font of knowledge and took great care of our interests and needs adjusting to our areas of interest. providing a lovely picnic to ensure we had plenty of time for all the places we wished to visit along the Lower Hudson Valley

  • Brianna K.
    October 2024

    Joan is such an incredible tour guide. She's very professional, thoughtful and able to personalize tours to your liking. She made my trip so very special and magical and it's something I'll remember for the rest of my life. Highly recommend booking with her, you are in the best hands. Thank you so so so much again for everything, Joan!!!

    Replied from Joan A.

    Thank-you so much, Brianna, for your kind words. It was, indeed, a pleasure to meet you and to take you on tour. I had a blast!

  • Veronica F.
    June 2023

    Joan was very thorough in the planning of the day. She communicated clearly and often. She listened to our desires and crafted a day of site visits that met our wishes. She picked us up early, prepared for our needs with water and energy bars. We were thrilled to see the architecture and art on our tours. Exceptional.

    Replied from Joan A.

    Thank-you so much, Veronica, for your wonderful review! It means a lot to me. I so enjoyed my time with you and Christina.