Private tour in New York City Jeff D
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Jeff D.
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I am a licensed Tour Guide, Travel Writer, and long-term New Yorker. With over two decades of experience, I lead tours of NYC's iconic sites (the Statue of Liberty, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Broadway Theatre District, etc. ), neighborhoods, and themed tours. I have created tours for the New-York Historical Society, Google, the New York Public Library, Cartier, Colombia University, Johns Hopkins University, and numerous local tour companies. I also craft multi-day NYC itineraries for clients. My forte: New York's fascinating history and cultures. As a writer, I have written over 150 articles about New York, covering NYC landmarks, neighborhoods, history, dining, and events. I am also an amateur photographer with work in the Museum of the City of New York's permanent collection. Exploring the city and sharing it with others is a labor of love - I am passionate about all things New York City. I strive to make every tour an occasion - blending in-depth information, local insight, illuminating stories, plenty of discoveries, and fun. I combine expertise and enthusiasm to create one-of-a-kind, unforgettable New York experiences. NYC Sightseeing Guide License. Created special tours for the New-York Historical Society, the New York Public Library, Columbia University, Johns Hopkins University among others. Freelance journalist - over 150 published articles about New York City. NYC Theater professional, including work on Broadway & Lincoln Center. Long-term New Yorker. Member of the Guides Association of NYC. Like most New Yorkers, I do not drive. The best way to experience NYC is walking its streets and neighborhoods. Tours are designed for exploration on foot, using public transportation, taxis/Uber, or ferries as needed.
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On this walking tour, we'll visit New York's most iconic sites in a single day. In the morning, we tour Fifth Avenue, St. Patrick's Cathedral, Rockefeller Center, Radio City Music Hall, the NY Public Library, the Chrysler Building, and majestic Grand Central Terminal. After a break for lunch, we continue to Lower Manhattan for views of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, the Wall Street Bull, Wall Street, the World Trade Center and the September 11 Memorial. Your tour is fully customized, so alternate sites can include: the Brooklyn Bridge, Greenwich Village, Chinatown and Little Italy, SoHo, the High Line, Harlem, or the Lower East Side. My NYC expertise allows me to maximize our time, so we'll explore more sites than tourists typically see in a day. And you'll have a richer experience, hearing a local perspective and the fascinating stories behind the famed sites. This private walking tour is a superb introduction to New York City and ideal for those looking to explore NYC more deeply.
We will visit: - Fifth Avenue - St. Patrick's Cathedral - Rockefeller Center - Radio City Music Hall (outside) - The New York Public Library - Grand Central Terminal - Battery Park (views of NY Harbor, the Statue of Liberty, and Ellis Island) - The Wall Street Bull - Trinity Church - Wall Street and the NY Stock Exchange (outside) - The World Trade Center - September 11 Memorial NOTE: This tour is customizable. The itinerary can be tailored to guests' interests.
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Walking, subway, bus, taxi.
New York, New York, United States
Guests' hotel lobby or other requested site
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