Private tour in New York City Jordan F
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Jordan F.
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Hello! Think of me as your new New York friend with lots of insider recommendations beyond your tour. Here's a video to get to know me a little better, along with a tour of some lesser-known NYC sites: https://youtu.be/Ht7iqfj74v0?si=ntzXOGQE9n5DYIxs New York is one of the great cities of the world, and I love showing off its history, buildings, stories, and secrets—including New Yorkers' favorite places to dine, drink, shop, and relax. Ever since I moved here 30 years ago, I've been leading intimate tours for family, friends, and now for visitors like you as a licensed New York City tour guide. A little more about me: I am an educator and event planner by training, so my job and passion are to create exciting and meaningful experiences for you and your group to learn about the city and why it is so incredible. I've lived in many New York neighborhoods, been a student at NYU, written books, taught at Columbia University, spent time with celebrities, and lived through 9/11—all of which enrich my knowledge of New York's unique culture, customs, and craziness. My Focus: Greenwich Village has been home for most of my New York life, so I lead lots of tours in this popular neighborhood that includes Washington Square, Christopher Street, Little Island, and the Meatpacking District. Another favorite place for tours is Central Park. It is an engineering and environmental marvel, and New York would be unlivable without it. We also have many other beautiful parks which are great launchpads for learning about and discovering the areas of the city that surround them. And then there's the magnificent Grand Central Terminal, the Chrysler Building, the Empire State Building, the reborn World Trade Center, 9/11 Memorial, and many other famous places in between that will give you an understanding and sense of New York then and now. Your Interests: I also want to know about what you and your fellow travelers would like to do so that I can design a fun and memorable experience for you. As you consider your time in New York, don't hesitate to contact me with your questions and ideas for customizing a tour to match your goals and schedule. Thanks for your interest and let's have an amazing NYC walk and experience soon! Licensed New York City Sightseeing Guide (2113473-DCA) Master's Degree in Education from New York University (NYU) Published Author Taught at Columbia University 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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Each stop on the #1 subway below 34th Street drops you into a distinct, electric New York neighborhood. On this experience, the #1 becomes our gateway to Chelsea, Greenwich Village, SoHo, Tribeca, and FiDi, where we’ll explore must-see icons like the Hotel Chelsea and the Oculus... as well as off-the-beaten-path surprises. To add a playful twist, guests will reach into a conductor’s cap at each stop and draw a secret bonus destination—something savory, sweet, satisfying, or unexpected in every neighborhood. This outing is a fast-paced, fun way to experience multiple NYC neighborhoods, ride one of the city’s most iconic subway lines, and enjoy a few delightful surprises—all in just a morning, afternoon, or evening.
Here are a few of the sites we'll see—not including the surprises you pick: -Hotel Chelsea (one of the most storied hotels in the world) -McBurney YMCA (yes, that YMCA) -Hess Triangle (once the smallest parcel of private property in the U.S.) -Grove Street (Abraham Lincoln's assassination started here) -Friends Building (of 1990s TV fame) -Stonewall (epicenter of the global LGBTQ rights movement -Castiron gems of SoHo (game-changing buildings that define this unique neighborhood) -Woolworth Building (Tribeca's most famous building) -The Oculus (post-9/11 design, commemoration and symbolism) -
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We will walk and take the subway
204 West 23rd Street, New York, New York, 10011, United States
Meet outside the front entrance of the Hotel Chelsea.
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