The 10 Best Walking Tours in New York City, New York (NY)

Come experience the green oasis the most current and most expensive development in the history of NYC. Walk along its beautiful gardens. Admire and photograph the Vessel- this public structure rising 45.7 meters high and 2,500 interconnecting steps. Prepare for a urban hiking experience, away from NYC busy streets and get lifted up into a garden path along the West side of Manhattan with amazing views of New York City and the Hudson river along the way. The High Line park is an example of urban renewal at its finest, a unique concept of a park, a green oasis among the concrete giants. During the 2 hour walk you will visit the most important, the most historic points, sculptures, arts, and murals of the high line. Slowdown and check out the various species of plants that were specifically picked for the high line. Highlights are the: the “Vessel”, Hudson Yards, Zaha Hadid building, the 10th Avenue square and overlook, Chelsea Market…

Inclusions: Tour Guide

Exclusions: Gratuities, This activity may not include admission ticket for "The Vessel"

Take qa 30-minute guided tour with an experienced local guide to get an overview of where to go and what to do at the Statue of Liberty. Your guide will then assist you through the various procedures to board the ferry for Liberty Island. Benefit from priority boarding and save precious time. Your ticket grants you access to the Pedestal and Pedestal Museum. Get exclusive access to the Fort Wood section of the monument up to for a truly immersive experience on your own. Take a self-guided tour with audio headsets that come in multiple languages. Travel over to Ellis Island to absorb yourself in the moving stories of the immigrant experience at the Ellis Island Immigration Museum. Pick up your multilingual audio guide on arrival and explore independently. Upgrade to a fully-escorted tour & listen to your English-speaking guide bring the history of Ellis Island & the Statue of Liberty to life. This option also includes a guided tour of the 9/11 Memorial after you return to Manhattan.

Inclusions: 30 Minute Orientation tour , Round trip Ferry Tickets , Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island , Audio Guide in 9 Languages

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Come explore the coolest neighborhood in NYC.  We make our way through iconic Washington Square Park and its famous arch. Learn about how the park, which movies like 'I Am Legend,' 'Searching For Bobby Fischer' and 'August Rush' were filmed at, and eat our way through town. Learn something, eat something, love everything!

Inclusions: Bottled water, (A large one)

Exclusions: Gratuities

Take this opportunity to come and explore the sights, the sounds, and the savory food of an area going through more changes than any other in Manhattan. Enjoy this small group 3 hour walking tour and visit seven destinations, and take your time to taste various foods along your way. Also, enjoy being led by a local guide and learn about some of the great histories of Manhattan.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Local guide, (A large one)

Exclusions: Gratuities

Explore what is left of Dutch New Amsterdam in today's New York City! In this small group walking tour, you'll hear about New York’s founding myths and facts while standing in the very spots where they all happened. With Manhattan’s first map in hand and your experienced guide you will trace the streets of Manhattan in 1667. Physically touch history as you spend time finding out why Bowling Green has its name and why it’s been so important in our city’s history!

Inclusions: Guided walking tour with a licensed NYC tour guide

Exclusions: Gratuities

New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art attracts nearly as many visitors as other leading galleries like the Louvre or the British Museum. On this 2 to 2.5 hour private guided museum tour, you’ll be able to skip the line and explore it’s most famous pieces with the help of an engaging guide who will lead the way. Evening tours are available on Friday and Saturday, for a more intimate experience.

Inclusions: Skip-the-Line Private Museum Tour, Professional Tour Guide Exclusively For You, Duration 2 - 2.5 Hours, Wheelchair Friendly, All Entrance Fees

Exclusions: Tour price does NOT include hotel pickup or drop-off (we recommend UBER or Taxi), Tour price does NOT include gratuities (optional)

Explore the tastes and history of two ethnic NYC neighborhoods, Chinatown and Little Italy. Animated and friendly guides allow their guests to learn these neighborhoods through fascinating historical stories and culinary delights. The delicious food tastings range from homemade mozzarella to a sit-down authentic Italian meal. For guests 21 and up there will be an option to have a glass of wine at the seated tasting. One leaves this tour fully satisfied, along with a new found confidence in navigating the neighborhoods with a provided recommendation list in hand. This tour is a must if you're a local or visitor looking to get off-the-beaten path and taste amazing foods.

Inclusions: Food tasting, Local guide, Detailed itinerary, Alcoholic Beverages

Exclusions: Gratuities, Bottles of water (you may bring one and refill at a couple locations during the tour)

Dig up Manhattan's spine-chilling past on this 2-hour walking tour of Greenwich Village, known as one of the city's most haunted neighborhoods. Together with a guide, you'll head to some of the village's spookiest spots, including Washington Square Park and NYU's Brown Building, and hear tales of lost children, celebrity ghosts, and park-dwelling phantoms.

Inclusions: Guide, Small-Group New York City Ghost Tour of Greenwich Village

Exclusions: Gratuities

Known today for restaurants, shops, and tourism, the Manhattan neighborhoods of SoHo, Little Italy, and Chinatown boast some of the city’s richest history. This 2-hour walking tour with an expert local guide lets you uncover New York City gems like 19th-century architecture, historical churches, and even sites of former mob activity. Learn about the hardships early immigrants faced and how the neighborhoods became what they are today. Sample ethnic foods and sweets, and get to know the real New York.

Inclusions: Professional, entertaining, local guide, Explore the neighborhoods of Soho, Little Italy and Chinatown

Exclusions: Gratuities, Cost of food

This is a fun-filled interactive walking tour of Greenwich Village's Italian neighborhood. See St. Anthony's Church, Raffetto's Pasta Store and then stroll MacDougal Street's Caffe Reggio. This 2-hour tour is led by a local, licensed NYC tour guide with Italian family roots in the neighborhood for over 125 years. Your food tour guide gives you an insider's perspective into local history with music, serenades and family tales.   Greg Walks NYC employees, are released/discharged, from and against any/all liability from participation in Greg Walks NYC Tours, and is legally binding on participant, heirs, successors assigns and legal reps. Tour participants assume all travel risks. Gregory Marro and Greg Walks NYC are released from all/any liabilities and penalties to the legal maximum permitted by law. Tourists MUST inform tour guide of any/all food allergies. Greg Walks NYC tour pics/videos may be used on social media. Samples and sights subject to change.

Inclusions: Samples and sights subject to change.

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, No alcohol, Gratuities are appreciated