Private tour in New York City Matthew C

New York Sightseeing 5 hour Tour with Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle

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Matthew C.

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I'm a native New Yorker and I have a great love and knowledge of New York City, from Times Square and The Great White Way to Brooklyn and many lesser-known but no less interesting sites. We can visit Harlem, the home of Jazz in NYC and of course the Battery to view the Statue of Liberty. All of New York's neighborhoods have a story to tell - from Wall Street to Central Park West where many celebrities dwell. I tell true and fascinating stories of New York's past and more recent history. I'll give you something to write home about. Please contact me through ToursByLocals messaging before booking a tour in case I forgotten to mark my unavailability! On my tours where Private Transportation is included I hire a Vehicle and Driver fully licensed with TLC, License # 5117735 Licensed New York City Tour guide by NYC Dept. of Consumer Affairs. Lic# 1283168 Member of GANYC - Guides Association of New York City. Insured On my tours where Private Transportation is included I hire a Vehicle and Driver fully licensed with TLC, License # 5117735

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Overview of your New York City tour

Join me in exploring New York City, the city I grew up in and the one you know from movies and TV. We'll see quite a few locations you may recognize of course, such as the Brooklyn Bridge, Times Square, the "Law & Order" courthouse & even One Police Plaza (or 1PP as Blue Bloods fans call it). In fact, NYC Is where the movie business started & most movie studio's corporate offices are still located here. Beyond all the movie and TV locations, NYC is rich in American history. The first battle in the US war for independence, after the declaration of independence was signed, occurred in Brooklyn in the summer of 1776. The Federal Hall Building on Wall St is where George Washington took the oath of office as the nation's first president, at the time New York City was the US Capitol. Alexander Hamilton is entombed a short block away from Federal Hall. In short, New York City is the World's Capital City. If you lived during the height of the Roman Empire, wouldn't you want to visit the city of Rome?

Recent Reviews

Judy U.United States
January 2018

OK. If you want HISTORY and drive by's and drive through's then this is the man for you. He knows EVERYTHING. A walking encyclopedia. I would have liked more stop and SEE time but that's my fault as I did tell him "we wanted to see as much as possible." It's great because tomorrow I can go back and really look at the places I wanted to spend time. Today my favorite was Grand Central Station (beautiful). Seeing John Lennon's memorial (of sorts) was great. Matthew went above and beyond for us. Thanks

Joyce J.United States
July 2017

The tour and Matthew was above what I expected.

John G.United States
June 2016

Matthew was wonderful. An amazing source of information about history and art (at our request). Excellent work by Matthew and marvelous driving by Sam. We would highly recommend him.

Lillian W.Canada
April 2013

Matthew did a terrific job with our specialized private tour of NYC. He took the time with us explaining the history of many sites. He was delightful to talk to and have fun with. His arrangements for our small group were excellent. The van was comfortable and met all our needs as we had people with us with limitations. Thank you Matthew for a job well done and we hope we can book you again in the future. Lillian Worton

Bryant D.United States
December 2012

Great tour. Matthew was very engaging and his stories were interesting. Thanks for sharing your local knowledge and personal experiences with us. You and Nadar made a great team. Our friends said it was the highlight of our visit! Thanks again!

Your New York City tour itinerary

Some of the sites we visit may include; A short stroll in Central Park, a stop at Rockefeller Center, an exploration of Grand Central Terminal, & the best view of the Empire State Building. We may also stop in: Greenwich Village - original home of NYC's beats, SoHo - a former industrial district, now a very posh shopping and residential neighborhood. We'll see Chinatown & Little Italy - Manhattan's most vibrant ethnic neighborhoods. We'll hit Battery Park for a view of the Statue of Liberty, the South Street Seaport - NYC's first world trade center and finally the 9/11 Memorial. ** Disclaimer; If I must travel to you anywhere outside of Manhattan, Western Queens or North West Brooklyn, part of that travel time will count towards the stated tour time. Please contact me through the message feature here on ToursByLocals site before you book!

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Van

Private Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle - WAV, walking, rolling out of the vehicle at certain sites

What's included
Private Guide
Private Transportation
Private Transportation With Driver
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses. Also, price of admission to any attractions you want to visit.
Food Drinks Snacks
Meeting location

New York, New York, United States

Hotel, or any locations convenient to you & our vehicle.

  • You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
Other details
Tour categories
City Highlights
History
Layover
Tour reference number
5146
Languages
English
Activity level
Minimal
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
Wheelchair Accessible

Traveller reviews

5.0

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This private tour in New York City is perfect for travellers who want to explore the city with a knowledgeable local guide, Matthew C. It's especially suitable for those who appreciate history, film, and television, as you'll visit iconic locations from movies and TV shows, as well as significant historical sites. The tour is also ideal for families, seniors, and travellers with mobility concerns, as it includes a wheelchair-accessible vehicle and minimal walking.

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Hours icon 5 hours
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