Want to see the real New York City? On this full-day walking tour, we'll immerse ourselves in some lesser known, yet incredible NYC neighborhoods. In the morning, we'll explore the stunning residential streets of Brooklyn Heights. Then we'll make our way through the fascinating former warehouse district of DUMBO. In the afternoon, after walking the Brooklyn Bridge, we'll venture up to the mysterious Roosevelt Island. We'll finish the adventure in style with a stroll through classic Central Park.
I’ll either meet you in your hotel lobby or outside your AirBnB. If it makes more sense to meet at a central location, I will coordinate that with you in advance (and give directions.)
I’ll either meet you in your hotel lobby or outside your AirBnB. If it makes more sense to meet at a central location, I will coordinate that with you in advance (and give directions.)
- Learn about a historic decision Jackie Robinson made in the neighborhood.
- See a mysterious row house… that’s not a house at all!
- Gaze at the most stunning view in all of New York City.
Restroom and snack break.
Take great photos of the Brooklyn Bridge and hear the story of how it was built.
- Discover an invention made in the factories of DUMBO still used by almost every company in the world.
- Stop by a celebrity chocolate shop.
- Take a selfie at the most photographed spot in all of Brooklyn.
- Take a walk over one of the most iconic bridges in the world.
- See the the Manhattan skyline.
Grab a bite to eat nearby.
- Fly high over the East River on the Roosevelt Island Tramway.
- See the crumbing ruins of one of New York’s most frightening places.
- Enjoy spectacular views of the Manhattan skyline.
- Visit a one-of-a-kind memorial dedicated to Franklin Delano Roosevelt.
- See an unusual cat sanctuary that cares for feral felines wandering the island.
Restroom and snack break.
- Fly high over the East River on the Roosevelt Island Tramway.
- Learn about the history of Central Park.
- Discover why cows and a dairy was built and still exists!
- Visit one of the most romantic places in all of New York at the Bethesda Terrace.
- Climb on the magical Alice in Wonderland statue.
- See a touching tribute to rock icon John Lennon.
- Get completely lost in the woods… in the middle of New York City.
- Learn how to use the "secret" way finding plaques on the light posts.
- Reign supreme in a real castle that stands in the heart of the park.
Tour ends at Belvedere Castle in the middle of the Park, close to the B/C subway lines at Central Park West.
The tour ends at Belvedere Castle in the middle of the Park, close to the B/C subway lines at Central Park West.
Guiding Services
Transportation Fee - $2.75 US per person per subway/tram ride
Food, Drinks, Snacks
Souvenirs
Personal Expenses
Half day tours begin at 9:00am or 1:30pm; full day tours begin at 9:00am.
Cost for subway/ferry rides are the responsibility of the guest. ($2.90 US per trip)
We will stop for lunch or a snack. Costs are responsibility of guests.
Groups will not be combined and max at 8 people.
We’ll tour in rain, snow or shine. (let’s hope for shine).
- The walking tour is approximately 7 miles / 11 km.
- It lasts between 7.5 - 8 hours.
- We will stop for lunch and snacks. Associated costs are the responsibility of the guests.
A subway/tram costs $2.75 US per person per ride
We’ll stop as often as we need to (or when one is nearby).
Yes! As many as you'd like. I am happy to help you take them as well.
I only speak English.