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Richard was knowledgeable and flexible; perfect for our small group. Thanks!
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Private tour in New York City Richard B
The Real New York New York Customized Half-Day Tour
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4 hours
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Private tour for 1-8 people
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Private tour for 1-8 people
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Richard B.
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Greetings from New York City! I'm Richard, a licensed tour guide, and I love New York. I'm a third-generation New Yorker, the grandson of Jewish immigrants from Eastern Europe. I've lived here all my life. My perspective of the city is enriched and broadened by the variety of paths I've taken here. For twenty-five years, I was a professional illustrator, a career that immersed me in New York's publishing and art worlds. I was also an office worker throughout the city, including ten years in the World Trade Center. When I was an art student at Pratt Institute, I got to know Brooklyn more—wow, what a fascinating place. I am continually awed by the charm and cultural richness of my city. I hold a New York State teacher's license, as well as a Masters in Education. These, and the years I taught in the city's public schools, in tandem with my enthusiasm and New York life experience, help make me a great New York City tour guide. Any tour with me will be fun, informative and stimulating. Thanks to New York City's vastness and diversity, each tour can be as individual as a client's tastes and interests. Licensed Sightseeing Guide through the NYC Dept. of Consumer Affairs; Bachelor's degree in Literature; Master's degree in Education; Twenty-five years working as a visual artist
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Explore the City with a Native New Yorker on a Tour
Overview of your New York City tour
Thanks to New York's vastness and diversity, a tour's agenda can be as individual as a client's tastes and interests. When planning, I ask clients about their particular tour goals—such as learning the layout of the city, or exploring a specific neighborhood—and interests, such as history, architecture, or pop culture. I also enjoy exposing visitors to places that are less known, but peculiarly New York—hidden gems. We can travel by foot, and possibly by subway, taxi, and/or boat. When I was a teacher, I'd observe and assess where a student is before planning how to teach them, and during the lesson I'd continue to assess and make appropriate adjustments. That's how I approach my tours—continually focused on ensuring yours is the best tour for you.
Recent Reviews
Julie M.United Kingdom
This was our second tour with Richard who was very friendly and knowledgeable and he had planned the tour having spoken with us previously about our requirements. He met us at our hotel and we proceeded to use the subway to start the tour at the New York City Hall. We visited the African Burial Ground which we would not have found on our own and walked through several neighbourhoods, including China Town, Little Italy, Soho and Greenwich Village which gave us a good oversight of the varied history of those areas. At the end of the tour, Richard dropped us off at the entrance to the Top of the Rock for our afternoon visit. We would highly recommend Richard for a tour of New York.
Diane D.United States
Richard is knowledgeable, fun and a great guide!! Highly recommend!
Allison R.
Richard was such a fantastic tour guide! He was able to get in everything we wanted to see and more! He tailored our tour to each person in our group to ensure we all had a wonderful time. Even our 16 year old said it was her favorite thing we did in all of our time in NY! (And she is tough to please! LOL) He was friendly, super knowledgeable, and even helped us navigate the subway going out of his way to ensure we got back to our hotel ok. He sent us great suggestions for additional places to visit on the other days of our trip that would interest us and suggested some great restaurants as well. He was able to merge historical locations with pop culture locations, shopping areas, great food spots, and lots of fabulous stories about architecture, history, the people of NY, celebrities, and so much more! I would HIGHLY, and wholeheartedly, recommend a tour with Richard! 5 stars!!
Stephanie A.United States
We very much enjoyed our afternoon with Richard!
Colby F.United States
Richard put together an amazing half day itinerary for us with some awesome picture opportunities of the NYC skyline and Brooklyn Bridge. We learned a lot about the history of the city and enjoyed some great food in Chinatown.
Your New York City tour itinerary
Below is a list of attractions that might be included in your tour. If there is something you want to see that isn't on the list, please ask: Financial District Statue of Liberty Ellis Island Wall Street New York Stock Exchange Trinity Church Alexander Hamilton's grave 9/11 Memorial St. Paul's Chapel African Burial Ground National Monument City Hall Brooklyn Bridge Chinatown Little Italy Lower East Side SoHo Greenwich Village (East Village, West Village) Stonewall Inn Washington Square New York University High Line Fifth Avenue Flatiron Building Grand Central Terminal New York Public Library Chrysler Building Empire State Building Rockefeller Center St. Patrick's Cathedral Upper East Side Central Park Upper West Side Dakota Metropolitan Museum of Art Columbia University Cathedral of St. John the Divine Apollo Theater The City College of New York Harlem Brooklyn Tour can be customized upon request.
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Transport details
Type: Walking
Most customized tours involve walking. When needed, we will use the subway or taxi cabs.
What's included
Private Guide
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses. Admission fees to any landmarks or amusements are the responsibility of participants.
Food Drinks Snacks
Meeting location
New York, New York, United States
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- You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
Other details
Tour categories
History
City Highlights
Art And Culture
Architecture
Tour reference number
825750
Languages
EnglishActivity level
Light
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
Traveller reviews
5.0
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This private tour in New York City is perfect for travellers who want a personalized experience exploring the city with a native New Yorker. It's ideal for those interested in learning about the city's layout, history, architecture, or pop culture, and for anyone looking to discover hidden gems that are uniquely New York. The tour is also suitable for families, as it is kid-friendly.
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4 hours
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Walking
Private tour for 1-8 people
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