New York City Custom Private Tour with a Local Guide

8 Reviews 5.00 out of 5 stars Based on 8 reviews collected by Cool New York City and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 100% of reviewers | New York City, USA

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3 to 8 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English

Overview

See NYC like you would with a knowledgeable friend living in the city. With a New York native matched to you by interest, personality and more, you will get to see and do all the things you want on your terms. Go at your own pace, keep your experience spontaneous or plan it as much as you would like, the tour is entirely customized. This way you can build a proper understanding of the city through its people. See both the many iconic attractions and the infinite number of locally loved off-the-beaten-path places.

Our handpicked local hosts have a wide range of interests, backgrounds and ages but all of them share a love of NYC and are very likeable & knowledgeable. We ask you to fill in a questionnaire once you book to help us match you to the right host who then will not only tailor your experience to your needs but also help you properly explore and begin to understand what makes NYC tick by digging into its culture through its people.

What's Included

  • Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options)
  • Hotel or other accommodation meet-up (available on request for central location)
  • Private and personalized tour
  • Food and drinks
  • Any tickets into attractions
  • Gratuities
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Meeting Location

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Union Square East
New York, NY 10003, USA

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This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Brooklyn Bridge (Pass By)

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Central Park (Pass By)

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Broadway (Pass By)

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Fully personalized for additional requirements like tickets, transportation (food and drinks arranged for an additional cost)
  • Private groups are normally no larger than 6 people (if group is larger, please make this known so that arrangements can be made)
  • Please provide phone number at checkout

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the New York City Custom Private Tour with a Local Guide?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. 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). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

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  • Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options)
  • Hotel or other accommodation meet-up (available on request for central location)
  • Private and personalized tour
  • Choose from 3, 4, 6 or 8 hours - Pick your preferred duration when you book
  • Food and drinks
  • Any tickets into attractions
  • Gratuities
  • Transportation to/from meeting point
  • Public/private transportation during the tour

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Fully personalized for additional requirements like tickets, transportation (food and drinks arranged for an additional cost)
  • Private groups are normally no larger than 6 people (if group is larger, please make this known so that arrangements can be made)
  • Please provide phone number at checkout
  • Representative will contact you within 24 hours to learn about your preferences and interests

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • 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).

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  • Cool Rewards is a loyalty program operated by Cool Destinations. Rewards may be earned by any eligible person holding a Cool Destinations account, subject to the Cool Destinations customer Terms of Use.

Earning rewards

  • Rewards can be earned by making bookings on the Cool Destinations website. You will be able to see the value of the rewards you can earn during the booking process.
  • Earned rewards will be issued in a pending state and will move to a confirmed state 24 hours after the start time of the experience.
  • Earned rewards will be available to redeem once they are no longer in a pending state.
  • For bookings that are moved to a different travel date, the rewards will be redeemable after the amended travel date.
  • If a booking where rewards were issued is canceled, the earned rewards will not be redeemable and will be moved to a canceled state.

Redeeming rewards

  • To redeem rewards, you must be logged into your Cool Destinations account.
  • Any available rewards will be automatically applied the next time you make a booking, and their value will be deducted from your order at checkout, unless you choose not to apply them, which requires you to indicate this via the toggle switch. Bookings made using rewards are subject to the standard Cool Destinations Customer Terms of Use.
  • You will not be able to redeem only a portion of your available rewards at checkout. It is only possible to redeem all or none of your available rewards.
  • There is no minimum order value required to redeem your rewards. This means that you can pay for 100% of your order with rewards.
  • Rewards are non-transferable and cannot be redeemed for cash.
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