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15 NYC Private Tours to Plan a Day Around

37 tours  ·  from $35 a head

The good nyc private tours fill weeks ahead in New York and the best go first. Below are the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

New York City: Private Walking Tour with a Local - Neuhaus Chocolates, or a meeting point that suits you
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New York City: Private Walking Tour with a Local

1.Private Walking Tour with a Local

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 771 reviews · 2 - 8 hours · from $55Our pick

Meet a Lokafyer for a private New York walk shaped around your interests. Choose a 2 to 8 hour outing, ask for subway advice, and set a meeting point near the city center. Past routes have included Greenwich Village, Chinatown, the High Line, and Central Park. Guides speak English, Spanish, French, or Italian.

“We enjoyed seeing lots of behind the scenes places in midtown and in Greenwich Village. Having been to NYC numerous times, it was lovely to see and do things that were new to us. Mark was prepared, informative, and a great host to this beautiful city.”

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NYC Professional Photoshoot and Walking Tour with Private Guide - Times Square: bright signs and quick portraits
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NYC Professional Photoshoot and Walking Tour with Private Guide

2.NYC Professional Photoshoot and Walking Tour with Private Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 608 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) Top rated

Meet your private guide and photographer in Times Square for a two-hour New York walk tailored to your interests. You can choose sights such as Central Park, Midtown, brownstone streets, or the Brooklyn Bridge. Marc is named often as the guide, but confirm who will lead your tour. Expect 75 or more digital color photos within 48 hours.

“Marc was an excellent guide and photographer! He was exceptionally responsive to our needs and we received gorgeous images on the same day! This experience comes with our highest recommendation! Jackie & Stephen”

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Private Guided New York City Tour by SUV - What the guide adds between the stops
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Private Guided New York City Tour by SUV

3.Private Guided New York City Tour by SUV

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 451 reviews · 4 to 6 hours (approx.)

Set your own New York route on a private 4, 5, or 6-hour SUV tour, with hotel pickup in Manhattan, a licensed guide, and a separate professional driver. You can focus on the sights and neighborhoods that matter to you. Guides named by past guests include Chris, Sheldon, Berenice, Marshall, and Hardy.

“This tour was made memorable because of our wonderful guide, Berenice, and our expert driver, Vadim. I think Berenice knows everything about the City and Vadim knows how to get there!! What a great team!!”

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3 New York Neighborhoods Semi-Private Tour : SoHo, Chinatown and Little Italy - Chinatown: a temple, Doyers Street, and Columbus Park
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3 New York Neighborhoods Semi-Private Tour : SoHo, Chinatown and Little Italy

4.3 New York Neighborhoods Semi-Private Tour : SoHo, Chinatown and Little Italy

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 179 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $39

This two-hour walking tour links SoHo, Little Italy, and Chinatown, with a guide and a maximum group size of 15. Expect architectural stories, immigrant history, old bakeries and food shops, the Mahayana Buddhist Temple, and Doyers Street’s notorious Bloody Angle. It starts near Canal and Grand streets at 12:30 pm and ends in Chinatown.

“Been to NYC several times, but didn't know much about the Neighborhoods. Our guide Cecilia was marvellous. Highly recommend”

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Ghosts of Greenwich Village: 2-Hour Private Walking Tour - Cherry Lane Theatre and a churchyard
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Ghosts of Greenwich Village: 2-Hour Private Walking Tour

5.Ghosts of Greenwich Village: 2-Hour Private Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 178 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $80

Spend two evening hours walking Greenwich Village with a private local guide, hearing ghost stories alongside neighborhood history. The route includes Jefferson Market Library, Cherry Lane Theatre, a churchyard, and 86 Bedford St. Past guides have included Rory, Nicole, Gabby, Marshall, and Luke. Expect a moderate walk, outdoor stops, and a pace set for your group.

“Our ghost tour with Nicole was amazing! She tied in local history with ghosts and showed us the most interesting places in the village with both morbid and more light hearted spirits’ stories!! It was informative and incredibly well done!!”

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NYC Private Walking Tour - Times Square and the Midtown starting point
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NYC Private Walking Tour

6.NYC Private Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 178 reviews

Take a private four-hour New York City walk for up to eight, with guides including Oli, Geraldine, Christian, and Jonathan. Shape the route around your interests, from Times Square and Grand Central to Central Park, Lower Manhattan, or the Brooklyn Bridge. Hotel pickup is available if selected, but confirm the meeting point before you go.

“A very pleasant und informative experience. Christian has a very good feeling for pacing, points out the small or hardly visible things which are surrounding you, it's open for questions the whole time and dives in deeper if you like. We saw a lot and I didn't expect that it stRead more”

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Central Park Private Tour - Cherry Hill, Bow Bridge, and Strawberry Fields
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Central Park Private Tour

7.Central Park Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 170 reviews · 30 minutes to 2 hours (approx.) · from $35Best value

This private Central Park pedicab tour covers landmarks such as Bethesda Terrace, Bow Bridge, Strawberry Fields, and Belvedere Castle. You ride with a professional guide, with a warm blanket or cooler fan provided and photo help at scenic stops. Tours last about 30 minutes to two hours. Guides named in recent experiences include Ali, MJ, Sam, and Nick.

“Most enjoyable! Sam was a great pedicab driver who took pride in sharing all the interesting stories about Central Park.”

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Private Sail New York with Brooklyn Sail (Reserve the entire boat) - Lower Manhattan and One World Trade Center
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Private Sail New York with Brooklyn Sail (Reserve the entire boat)

8.Private Sail New York with Brooklyn Sail (Reserve the entire boat)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 125 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Depart from Pier 5 in Brooklyn for a private 2.5-hour sail for up to six people. You’ll motor beneath the Brooklyn Bridge, pass lower Manhattan, Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty, then raise sail near Governors Island. Captains Ian and Andrew have shared landmark history along the way. Bottled water is provided, and you can bring food and more water.

“So fun! Amazing views! Highly recommend and would absolutely love to come again! Great vibes and got so close to the statue of liberty!”

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NYC: The Story of Alexander Hamilton Private Walking Tour - The churchyard brings the story down to earth
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NYC: The Story of Alexander Hamilton Private Walking Tour

9.The Story of Alexander Hamilton Private Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 64 reviews

Follow Hamilton’s story with a private local guide, from his grave at Trinity Church to Wall Street and Stone Street. You’ll hear how his work as the first Treasury secretary shaped New York finance, see two skyscrapers tied to his feud with Aaron Burr, and finish near an old bar where Hamilton and George Washington drank. Guides have included Jessie, Sam, Mickey Pantano, John, Evan, and Alex.

“The tour was extremely educational as well as just plain fun. My wife and I enjoyed Jesse’s company and the interactive nature of the tour. It was most assuredly not a dull boring lecture of dates and places. Jesse helped give historical perspective to modern New York. As far as making the tour better, having Hamilton karaoke would be fun. :)”

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New York: Private Tour of The Metropolitan Museum of Art - Start at the steps on Fifth Avenue
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New York: Private Tour of The Metropolitan Museum of Art

10.Private Tour of The Metropolitan Museum of Art

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 39 reviews · 2 hours · from $149

Explore the Met for two hours with a private, licensed local guide. Start with the museum’s story, then focus on major works and lesser-known details at a pace shaped around your interests. Guides have included Dan and Kevin, though you cannot assume a particular guide will be assigned. Admission is not included.

“Enjoyed the quick but very effective tour of the Met.”

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Hamptons Private Day Trip from New York City - Sag Harbor: a seaport with a different feel
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Hamptons Private Day Trip from New York City

11.Hamptons Private Day Trip from New York City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · 12 hours (approx.)

Ride from your New York City pickup in a private minivan to Southampton, Sag Harbor, Wolffer Estate Vineyard, East Hampton, and Montauk. Your driver-guide can shape the day around your interests. Expect a long outing, roughly two hours of driving to the Hamptons, and extra charges for meals and wine tastings.

“The client needs to add hotel info - a courtesy email may help for those techncally challenged and unable to read due to ADHD - our fault, we agree. My friend read we needed to enter hotel data - otherwise we would have been SOL. The driver was kind and safe. We wish him and his family well.”

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NYC: Ellis Island Private Tour with Liberty Island Access - Ferrying across New York Harbor
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NYC: Ellis Island Private Tour with Liberty Island Access

12.Ellis Island Private Tour with Liberty Island Access

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 31 reviews · 4 hours · from $718

Spend four hours with a private English-speaking guide on Liberty Island and Ellis Island. Ride the ferry, see the Statue of Liberty Museum’s artifacts, then visit the former immigration station and its museum. Museum interiors are explored independently, and the tour ends on Ellis Island.

“Our tour guide Nathan was tremendous. He was very knowledgeable about the history of the Statue of Liberty and our country, and he was extremely helpful in helping us navigate through the various areas on the tour. We had a great time.”

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Private Walking Tour of Hoboken, Only Half a Mile from Manhattan! - Brownstones, gardens, and a calmer pace
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Private Walking Tour of Hoboken, Only Half a Mile from Manhattan!

13.Private Walking Tour of Hoboken, Only Half a Mile from Manhattan!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $59

Walk Hoboken with Greg on a private, customizable tour that pairs Hudson River views with old railways, tree-lined streets, local food, and stories of the city’s immigrant and industrial past. The three-hour route can include Pier A Park, Stevens Institute, Washington Street, and classic local stops. You can also arrange to meet in Manhattan and travel over together.

“Greg is an excellent guide. We started the tour on the waterfront learning all about Hoboken’s history. We finished the waterfront at Steven’s Institute with a talk about the founding family, before heading into the residential tree lined streets of town. We enjoyed great stops for food and ice cream all while passing by Frank Sinatra’s childhood home. It was also fun to see the connections between Hoboken and Jersey City. Greg is easy going, loves questions and makes the several hour tour feel much shorter. Wear comfortable shoes!”

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Private Guided Wine Country Bike Tour in Mattituck - A Peconic Bay pause and a taste of Crushed Olive
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Private Guided Wine Country Bike Tour in Mattituck

14.Private Guided Wine Country Bike Tour in Mattituck

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $199

Ride Mattituck’s mostly flat backroads with a private guide, choosing a 12, 14.5, 16, or 19-mile route. Stops may include the Peconic Bay, Crushed Olive, a boutique vineyard, and Wickham’s Fruit Farm. Your group chooses two tasting experiences together. Hybrid bikes, helmets, chilled water, photos, and a support vehicle are included.

“We booked private guided tour, the guide was friendly and staff of east end bike tour accomodating.. easy to booking and fast.”

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NYC Private Walking Tour with Professional Guide - Choose a neighborhood, not just a photo stop
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NYC Private Walking Tour with Professional Guide

15.NYC Private Walking Tour with Professional Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 14 reviews · from $258

Spend 3 to 5 hours walking New York with a private guide and a route shaped around your interests. Choose from landmarks such as Times Square and Rockefeller Center, or neighborhoods like Chinatown and Greenwich Village. Guides who have led tours include Svetlana, Dima, and Ronald. Pickup is available at a central hotel or meeting place.

“We were picked up on time. Ronald was our guide. We made a bit of small talk. He looked at what we'd already seen and then guided us through the Financial District, showing and explaining everything to us, and later helping us with our subway ticket problem. Sure, tickets are expensive, but how often will I be in New York in the next few years...”

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