New York Full Day Private Tour: Hidden Gems & Local Highlights
Overview
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.
What's 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)
Meeting Location
Washington Square North
New York, NY 10012, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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New York City (pass by)
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Brooklyn (pass by)
Central Park (pass by)
Statue of Liberty (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- After booking, you'll receive a short questionnaire to share your interests, preferences, and must-sees. Your guide will personally reach out to craft a fully customized itinerary that suits your style—whether you love history, food, hidden gems, or cultural experiences.
- This private tour is a walking experience. A private vehicle is not included.
- 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.
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the New York Full Day Private Tour: Hidden Gems & Local Highlights?
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool New York City customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
- 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).
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the New York Full Day Private Tour: Hidden Gems & Local Highlights is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for New York Full Day Private Tour: Hidden Gems & Local Highlights will be included in your confirmation email from Cool New York City. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's 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)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- After booking, you'll receive a short questionnaire to share your interests, preferences, and must-sees. Your guide will personally reach out to craft a fully customized itinerary that suits your style—whether you love history, food, hidden gems, or cultural experiences.
- This private tour is a walking experience. A private vehicle is not included.
- 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.
