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Tour Guides in New York

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Discover New York with a local guide. This page lists five tour guides and tour operators in New York, from walking tours to specialist experiences, with a short description and links to their official websites and Google Maps to compare itineraries and book.

1.Big Onion Walking Tours

4.9 ★ · 127 Google reviews

Walking tours exploring neighborhood history and architecture.

Why it stands out: Big Onion Walking Tours leads guided walking tours exploring the history, architecture, and cultural heritage of diverse New York City neighborhoods.

2.Free Tours by Foot NYC

Guided neighborhood walks, private and self-guided tours.

Why it stands out: Operating since 2009, they offer guided walking, food, and audio tours across Manhattan and Brooklyn featuring pay-what-you-wish options.

3.Take Walks

Guided sightseeing, museum and food experiences.

Why it stands out: Take Walks offers expert-led small group tours in New York City featuring skip-the-line access to iconic landmarks and museums.

4.Context Travel

Expert-led tours of museums, architecture and culture.

Why it stands out: Context Travel offers private and small-group New York walking tours led by specialists such as historians, architects, and archaeologists.

5.New York City Photo Safari

4.7 ★ · 25 Google reviews

Photography walks and workshops with professional photographers.

Why it stands out: Professional photographers lead small-group and private photo tours across New York City, offering hands-on instruction for all camera types.

Planning tips: Tour Guides in New York

Where to look
Tour Guides in New York often work around the West Village, SoHo, the Lower East Side, Midtown and Williamsburg in Brooklyn.
When to go
Late spring and autumn are the most comfortable seasons; December is festive but busy.
Prices & tipping
Prices are in US dollars and usually shown before sales tax; tipping around 18–22% is customary in restaurants and bars.
Getting around
The subway runs 24 hours, and most of Manhattan follows an easy street grid.
Good to know
Small-group and private tours can be tailored to your interests — ask before booking.

Details may change — check the official website before visiting. Report a correction.

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