Private tour in New York City Francesco A

NYC Neighborhoods Half Day Tour

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Francesco A.

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Hello! Come with me, I LOVE this city, and I'm sure you will too! I was born in Italy, in the beautiful island of Sicily, but grew up in NYC. Although Architecture has been my principal interest and occupation during my life, out of the love for this city and the need to share this love with others, I have become a professional tour guide and ambassador to this city, showing the known and lesser known, the iconic spots and places off the beaten path, the history, geography and cultures of this unique and fantastic city! My training, my urban interests, my passions in history, art, photography, music and food (my Italian background?) is what makes me an exceptional tour guide. And one more fundamental thing: my desire to pass all this to you so you can have the greatest trip ever, eat the best food in New York City, find the best things to do and see the finest New York has to offer. On my tours you will feel like having a friend in New York showing you around their neighborhood. You call me, I listen, then suggest the perfect tour in New York City in the most interesting neighborhoods. Whether your interests are in art and architecture, history and human studies, food or music or you simply want to see the city's monuments and neighborhoods, I have the tour for you! A personal experience where New York history is always part of the tour, to better understand and live your visit in NY. I am also very attentive to your needs during my tours, I go at your pace and care about you and am very focused on safety (I worked as safety inspector for over 10 years!). So my tours are ideal for seniors, kids and families. If my calendar indicates unavailability, please message me anyway. Sometimes bookings change. Join me for a special adventure in New York City by taking one of my tours. Let's experience NYC's magic together! ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Ciao! Vieni con me, AMO questa città e sono sicuro che te ne innamorerai anche tu! Sono nato in Italia, nella bellissima Sicilia, ma sono cresciuto a New York. Sebbene l'architettura sia stata il mio principale interesse e occupazione durante la mia vita, l'amore per questa città e il desiderio di condividere questo amore con gli altri, sono diventato una guida turistica e ambasciatore di questa città, mostrando il noto e il meno conosciuto, I luoghi iconici e I luoghi fuori dai sentieri battuti, la storia, la geografia e le culture di questa città unica e fantastica! La mia formazione, I miei interessi, le mie passioni per la storia, l'arte, la fotografia, la musica e il cibo (dovuto forse al mio background italiano?) e' ciò che mi rende una guida turistica eccezionale. E un'altra cosa fondamentale: il mio desiderio di condividere con te tutto cio' cosi' da poter fare del tuo viaggio il più bello di sempre, provare il cibo migliore di New York City e trovare le cose migliori da fare e vedere che New York abbia da offrire. Durante I miei tour ti sembrerà di avere un amico a New York che ti mostrerà I loro quartieri. Mi chiami, iascolto, poi ti suggerisco il tour perfetto a New York City nei quartieri più interessanti. Se I tuoi interessi sono nell'arte, nell'architettura e nella storia, nel cibo o nella musica o se vuoi semplicemente vedere I monumenti e I quartieri della città, ho il tour che fa per te! Un'esperienza personale in cui la storia di New York è sempre parte del tour, per comprendere meglio e vivere al massimo la tua visita a New York. Sono anche molto attento alle tue esigenze durante I miei tour, seguo il tuo ritmo e mi prendo cura di te e sono molto concentrato sulla sicurezza (ho lavorato come ispettore della sicurezza per oltre 10 anni!). Quindi I miei tour sono ideali per anziani, bambini e famiglie. Se il mio calendario indica indisponibilità, ti prego di inviarmi un messaggio. A volte le prenotazioni cambiano. Unisciti a me per un'avventura speciale a New York City partecipando a uno dei miei tour. Sperimentiamo insieme la magia di New York! Francesco A. Licensed NYC Tour Guide 2016 Member of GANYC (Guides Association of New York City) Masters degree in Design/History of Architecture Usually NONE! When it's a tour on a private car/bus, I do not drive, and I work only with licensed and insured drivers.

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Overview of your New York City tour

New York is a city of neighborhoods, it derives its personality from hundreds of small communities whose cultures make them feel like cities of their own. This full day tour is an excellent opportunity for a unique insight into these lesser-known neighborhoods. We will travel on a private van, which makes it easy and efficient to get around the city's busy streets, to explore the vibrant communities of Orthodox Jews, Greeks, Italian-Americans, Caribbean peoples, Indian and Middle-Easterners and many more. These diverse groups form the social and economic fabric of New York City, creating a melting pot of cultural, religious, and culinary traditions.

Recent Reviews

Viviana O.United States
October 2023

Francesco truly went out of his way to make this experience special. His knowledge about the history and the architecture of the buildings and areas around New York and all 4 boroughs is truly remarkable. He explained in detail including the time period of when and why things were they way they were. He modified the tour on the fly so that we could see everything that we wanted to and had such an energetic personality. Truly an amazing adventure.

Lara G.Australia
December 2019

Francesco was a wealth of knowledge. My family and I learnt so much about New York and its Burroughs. We had such a wonderful time with our custom made tour. Thank you Francesco for showing us New York. We hope to return in the near future and meet up again for another tour. Grazi.

Neal F.United States
June 2019

Francesco took us on a tour of places in New York that we wouldn't have seen on our own and gave us a sense of how people live outside of Manhattan. He really knows New York and was very personable. Would highly recommend him.

Your New York City tour itinerary

-On this 6 hour tour, we will leave Manhattan behind and uncover the beautiful cultural diversity of its surrounding boroughs and neighborhoods. -We will explore the Bronx, Queens, and Brooklyn visiting some of their most known (and unknown) neighborhoods. This is the general itinerary: Across Brooklyn Bridge to DUMBO Grand Army Plaza Park Slope Williamsburg/Jewish Orthodox Arthur Ave Domino Park Gantry Plaza Park Flushing Meadows/Unisphere Malba Little Italy Arthur Ave Grand Concourse

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Van

All tours will be conducted with a private vehicle. Cars are in perfect working condition, clean and comfortable.

What's included
Private Guide
Private Transportation
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses.
Food Drinks Snacks
Meeting location

NYC, NY, USA

Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide: Usually tour starts at client's hotel but can vary depending on the itinerary we agree on.

  • You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
Other details
Tour categories
Art And Culture
Off The Beaten Path
City Highlights
Food And Drink
History
Tour reference number
450717
Languages
Italian
English
Activity level
Light
Accessibility
Kid Friendly

Traveller reviews

5.0

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This private tour is perfect for travellers who want to explore the diverse neighborhoods of New York City with a local expert. It's ideal for those interested in cultural diversity and the unique communities that make up the city. Families, including kids, will find it engaging and accessible.

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