Private tour in New York City Jonathan G
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Jonathan G.
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Welcome to New York City! My name is Jonathan and I'd love to show you my NYC! I have deep generational roots in New York City, mirroring the classic immigrant experience from Ellis Island to the Jewish Lower East Side. This background has inspired an ongoing quest for the best of the city past and present, from the suspension cables of the Brooklyn Bridge to the hot pastrami at Katz's deli. I moved from the depths of Jersey to Manhattan's Morningside Heights at age 18 for college. I studied American and ancient Roman History at Columbia University under Kenneth Jackson, one of the all-time great historians of New York City. After college I worked for a few years in finance by Wall Street and in Midtown before heading back to school in Israel, where I earned an MA in Archeology from Bar Ilan University and got my start in tourism. I currently guide tours in New York City. I love tracing the city's history, from the footprints of George Washington to those of Malcolm X, and exploring hidden gems from pizza slices to jazz clubs. I see New York City as an endless playground of culture, history, and energy where every day seems to yield a new adventure. I would love to show you my favorite things about the greatest city in the world! B.A. in history from Columbia University in the City of New York; M.A. in Archeology from Bar Ilan University; Tour guide certification in New York City; Tour guide certification in Israel. I am not a driver. I can accompany you in your vehicle or I can arrange for a separate car and driver.
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Come explore with me and see artifacts from over 13 billion years ago and from around the globe represented in one of the world's great museums, a guided tour to ensure the "must sees" is a necessity! We will explore in the spirit of the museum's mission statement: To discover, interpret, and disseminate—through scientific research and education—knowledge about human cultures, the natural world, and the universe.
Jonathan was an excellent guide for the three of us on our first visit to NYC and this wonderful museum. He was engaged, good humored, and extremely informative. During our ten-day trip, we engaged four different guides for four different activities. Jonathan definitely stood out.
Johnathan was engaging and very knowledgeable. He kept the 4 kids (8-11 years old) in our group entertained! We all had fun and learned a lot today. Thanks, John!
Jonathan was a great guide through the museum. Knowledgeable, affable and flexible. Engaged my 9yo daughter like a pro! Highly recommend him to take you through the vast and fascinating museum!
Wonderful tour with Jonathan for 3 adults and a seven year old. We hit the highlights, the butterfly garden and the planetarium. Jonathan is knowledgeable, personable, flexible and clearly enjoys what he does. Easy to communicate with. Will hire him again.
We will see the: • Titanosaur - the largest animal that ever walked on the face of the earth. • Hall of African Mammals - the classic dioramas that bring safari to you! • The largest meteorite in any museum on earth • The Hall of Ocean life and the iconic Blue Whale • The missing link in Human Evolution • and More!
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200 Central Park West, New York, New York, 10024, United States
Meet on the steps of the museum entrance at 79th and Central Park West
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