Private tour in New York City Ronald P
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Ronald P.
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CLICK MY PHOTO TO THE LEFT TO: LEARN MORE ABOUT ME -- REVIEW ALL OF MY TOURS -- SEE MY AVAILABILTY A resident of the Bronx and Manhattan for more decades than I care to admit. I never fled the city for the suburbs. I stuck it out through the violence and drug epidemic of the last century. I watched the 9/11 terrorist attack on the World Trade Center from my office window. I experienced the aftermath of the Global Financial Crisis on New York City, and most recently, lived through COVID-19 in what was the epicenter of the epidemic in the Western world. I spent most of my professional life working in the field of human services in three boroughs of the city. I have also driven limousine, taxi and worked security (I am a state licensed security officer - you'll feel safe in New York with me). All of these experiences have contributed greatly to my experience- and knowledge-base of the city, certainly much more than simply studying for the 150 multiple-choice question test required for a Sightseeing Guide License. I have lived, gone to university and traveled extensively throughout Europe. My wife Valerie and I have just returned from our 29th trip abroad. Valerie is a career-long teacher, education administrator and university professor. She taught in the New York public school system, in Harlem, Brooklyn and the Lower East Side of Manhattan. We have two children and four grandchildren. I love this city my family immigrated to from Italy, settling on 7th Street on the Lower East Side and I am a lover of all things New York. I love its history, architecture, institutions, as well as the same sights tourists come from around the world to see and experience. Equally, I love New York's great diversity of people, cultures, neighborhoods, food and the arts! I love our world famous special events, like the New York Marathon; US Open; New Year's Eve Celebration in Times Square; Thanksgiving Day Parade, etc. I also love the little details, particulars and peculiarities our everyday lives in New York. Consequently, I am more than excited to share with you all the things there are to see, hear, taste and love about this city. Please review my tour offerings. If you do not see what you are looking for, let me know. I am happy to customize any existing tour or create a completely new custom tour "from the bottom up" just for you. Also, let me know if I can answer any questions, and/or if I can provide you with more information. I am more than happy to respond. I look forward to seeing you in New York and sharing the city with you! Ronald *NYC Dept of Consumer Affairs Licensed Sightseeing Guide *Washington, DC Sightseeing Guide License *NYC Taxi & Limousine Commission (TLC) licensed driver *NYC Taxi & Limousine Commission (TLC) licensed vehicle *American Transit For-Hire Passenger Vehicle Insurance *M.A., Binghamton University *B.A., Roberts Wesley University *American Red Cross AED, CPR and First Aid Certified *American College of Surgeons STOP THE BLEED (First Aid for Severe Trauma) Certified
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Christmas in New York is a very special time of year - almost magical! I have been conducting New York Christmas Tours for 18 seasons now and they are a huge success. On this tour, I will take you to the iconic New York holiday sights, as well as to some of off the beaten path local holiday gems. If you want outstanding holiday card pictures for seasons to come - this tour is for you! If you pick up gifts along the way, you can store them in my vehicle and not have to worry about dragging them on and off of subways, buses, across ice covered sidewalks and in the snow. If you are interested in this tour, it is important to reserve early. Every year, I book almost every day solid, between Thanksgiving and New Years, with this tour. Don't delay - book your tour today!
What a wonderful experience Ronald provided for our Christmas tour. Right on time, entertaining, knowledgeable and flexible. You couldn't ask for a better guide. The weather did not cooperate so having a private vehicle made all the difference. What could have been an uncomfortable day walking the streets and managing subway stops in the cold and rain turned out great thanks to Ronald. Highly recommend this tour and guide!
traffic was bad and made for many boring hours in transportation between sites
Ronald make this day a 'Bucket List' trip! He made sure I saw everything (and more) that was on my list and his list! So convenient having Ronald drive but his kindness and accommodating manner made this a truly amazing day! Take a good camera!
Wow! What a great day! Ronald was fun, interesting , and very informative. He grabbed an idea of what we were hoping to see and then made sure we saw & experienced everything we could. I feel we could not have had a better NYC guide. Thank you so much sir for a great experience.
Ronald was very pleasant and accommodating. His goal was to make us happy and he succeeded. He is very knowledgeable regarding the history of New York. Not the stale book knowledge, but a fresh and genuine interest all things New York. The itinerary was changed to suit our interest. Ronald took us to places in Manhattan that we did not know existed. The tour was not with a cold individual that has done the tour many times before, but felt like a friend showing us around the town. Vehicle was great.
-World's Largest Menorah (during Hanukkah) -5th Avenue Luxury Store Windows (Bergdorf Goodman, Saks 5th Avenue, Lord & Taylor, etc. ) -Tiffany's Gigantic Swarovski Crystal Snow Flake -Plaza Hotel Lobby Christmas Tree -Trump Tower Lobby Decorated for Christmas -St. Patrick's Cathedral and Nativity Screen -Rockefeller Center, with it's World Famous Christmas Tree and Skating Rink -Avenue of the America's Giant Christmas Decorations -Radio City Music Hall Decorated for the Holidays -Bryant Park "Fêtes de Nöel" (holiday shops) & Ice Rink -Macy's Window Displays and Winter Wonderland -Union Square Christmas Market (this is the real deal) -Washington Square Park Christmas Tree -Little Italy Christmas Decorations -New York Christmas Shop in Little Italy
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I drive a 2019 Toyota Limited Premium Sienna - the most expensive & luxurious mini-van on the market, with front & rear moon roofs to see the tall buildings; reclining leather captain's chairs for your riding comfort; air conditioning; electric windows; & a built-in amplifying system to easily hear I say. I operate in full compliance with the law requiring both drivers AND THEIR VEHICLES engaged in sightseeing to be licensed by the NYC Taxi & Limousine Commission and insured by commercial livery insurance
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Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide: On the street / at the curb, in front of the New York City address of your choice. We are not able to leave our vehicles unattended in front of New York City hotels and come into the lobby to retrieve guests, in order to allow unencumbered access by emergency vehicles and crews. I drive a black Toyota Sienna mini-van that will have a sign with your name in the window. I can always be reached on my mobile / cellphone number that will be included with your reservation.
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