There are numerous walking tour companies in New York City. There are free tours, food tours, neighborhood tours, and private walking tours that cost money. There is a walking tour in New York to suit everyone's needs and interests!
Walking tours are something I enjoy doing. They're a great way to see a city, get your bearings, and learn about your surroundings from a local expert, in my opinion. After all, why go to a place if you're not interested in learning about it?
I decided to sample a large portion of the city's historical walking tour companies in order to find the best ones to help you decide what tours to take while exploring the Big Apple. While it was hard on my feet (I definitely got my steps in! ), I learned a lot about NYC history!
Here is a list of the best New York City walking tours:
1. Big Apple Greeter
Big Apple Greeter, which was founded in 1992, matches visitors with locals who show them around their neighborhood for a day. These are not professional guides; rather, they are locals showing you their favorite spots. I haven't taken a tour with this company in many years, but the concept is still excellent, and I highly recommend it to first-time visitors. Because there is a high demand, it is best to fill out the request form at least four weeks before your arrival. There is no charge to meet a greeter, and there is no tipping policy. Please consider making a donation, however, to help this service continue.
2. Grand Central Neighborhood Tour
This is a free tour of Grand Central Terminal that highlights the building's architectural history and the surrounding area. Grand Central is such an important part of New York City history that I strongly recommend taking this tour. When you're done, head to the swanky Campbell Apartment for a drink (but dress nicely!). There are no reservations required. Tours are usually held once a week, but they are currently suspended due to COVID.
3. Explore the Real Brooklyn
Dani Heinrich, a friend and fellow travel writer, leads this off-the-beaten-path tour of Brooklyn. She is a lifelong Brooklynite who enjoys showing visitors around the city and demonstrating that there is much more to New York than Manhattan. She has led these tours for over four years and will take you all over Brooklyn (so be prepared to walk). The tours last approximately 4.5 hours.
4. Central Park Conservancy Tour
Have you ever wanted to learn more about Central Park's flora and fauna? You can do so now. Several free tours highlight the park's various features. You not only get to walk around the park on a beautiful day, but you also learn about what you're seeing! There are tours that cover the main attractions, tours for families, tours that focus on statues and monuments, and more. The tours last approximately 90 minutes. Tickets can be purchased in advance online.
5. The Village Alliance
The Village Alliance provides self-guided walking tours of Greenwich Village for free. You can get itineraries and maps from their website and learn about the area's history and social culture. Tours cover everything from LGBTQ landmarks to the 1960s to historical women. They also have a lot of information on the bohemian art scene, food, and gentrification on their website. Tours can last as long as you want because they are self-guided.
6. Big Onion Walking Tours
This is one of New York's largest walking tour companies. This company runs about 50 tours per month on various days, with Ph.D. candidates serving as tour guides. I participated in their Prohibition walking tour. My tour guide was pleasant, and she provided a wealth of historical information, though much of it was unrelated to Prohibition. While that was a personal disappointment (I'm a sucker for anything Jazz Age! ), I enjoyed the tour and would recommend the company.
7. Bowery Boys Walks
The Bowery Boys began as a podcast in 2007, focusing on the unique history of New York City. They've since expanded and developed their own walking tours based on some of their most popular episodes and topics. They have over a dozen different tours that cover different areas of the city as well as historical periods, such as their Landmarks and Legends of Broadway tour. I like how their tours are limited to small groups, so you're never too close to the guide to hear him. Their tours last approximately two hours. Because there is limited space, make your reservation as soon as possible.
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