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New York Full Day Private Tour: Hidden Gems & Local Highlights

4.8 · 34 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 94% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ New York Operated by City Unscripted Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
2h–8h
Group
Private tour, your party only
Guide languages
English
Start & pickup
10 start times between 08:00 and 17:00 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket

Options and prices

5 options from the operator, described in its own words. Prices are the operator's from-prices per adult for a party of two. Click an option to book it on Viator. Guide languages on every option: English.

OptionWhat the operator saysFrom, per adult
2 hours New York Walking TourThe page priceDuration: 2 hours€67 for 2+ people
3 hours New York Walking TourDuration: 3 hours€98 for 2+ people
4 hours New York Walking TourDuration: 4 hours€131 for 2+ people
6 Hours New York Walking TourDuration: 6 hours€192 for 2+ people
8 hoursDuration: 8 hours€258 for 2+ people

Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 21 October 2026.

Included and not included

  • Direct communication with your host for itinerary planning and local recommendations.
  • Flexible durations and start times—choose your preferred time when booking
  • Pre-tour questionnaire to tailor the experience to your preferences
  • Private and personalized walking experience with insider tips from a passionate local
  • Food, drinks and tickets to any attractions
  • Transportation (primarily a walking experience, public transport may be used at an additional cost)
  • Gratuities (optional)

Reviews

4.8
34 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

94% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 32 of 34

Star breakdown of all 34 ratings

5 stars
30 · 88%
4 stars
2 · 6%
3 stars
1 · 3%
2 stars
1 · 3%
1 star
0 · 0%

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
Meet your host at the Washington Square Arch or request a hotel meet-up for centrally located accommodations. After booking, you can adjust the meeting point to suit your preferences with the help of our Experience Planners.
Departure
10 start times between 08:00 and 17:00 daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
This activity ends back at the meeting point
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
City Unscripted; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

Seeing NYC with a local means discovering the stories and places that guidebooks miss. Whether you want to explore landmark sites like the Empire State Building and Central Park or dive into the food scene in Queens or the murals of Bushwick, your host will create a flexible, immersive route just for you.

Within 24 hours of booking, you’ll receive a short questionnaire. Based on your answers, we’ll match you with a like-minded host who will reach out to plan your day.

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This private tour is a walking experience. A private vehicle is not included.

Children

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Strollers OK
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Public transportation or local taxis may be used to transfer between sites. Exact transportation costs can be discussed with your host after your reservation is finalized.

Good to know

  • Min. 2 to book not for solo travellers
  • Food not included Food, drinks and tickets to any attractions

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

Compared with other City Highlights Tours

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #37 of 53€672h–8h4.79 (34)private
Manhattan Adventure Sightseeing Boat Tour - from Chelsea Piers€901h4.99 (727)shared
Private Guided New York City Tour by SUV€1356 per group4h4.96 (472)private
Half-Day Bus Tour of NYC Top Highlights€624h4.93 (2981)shared

Ranked #37 of 53 in City Highlights Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €32 to €190, median €67; typical length 2h. 18 of 53 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 53 City Highlights Tours

From €67 per adult · 2 hours New York Walking Tour