Professional Guides of New York City

Below you will find New York City Tour Guides/Tourist Guides** experienced at leading private tours and group tours of New York City and the surrounding area. Hiring a New York City Tour Guide/Tourist Guide, a trained expert who is highly knowledgeable and passionate about the area, can transform an ordinary visit into an extraordinary experience and is perfect for independent travelers, small groups, tour groups, business travelers, corporate events, fundraising events, and orientations for newcomers.

Before contacting a Professional New York City Tour Guide/Tourist Guide, please read these guidelines.

Martin Apter On your next visit to NYC, allow me to share with you my passion for one of the great cities of the world. I bring to your bus and walking tours over 10 years' experience as a guide and a past as a teacher, editor and taxi driver--all of which adds up to giving you an enjoyable and informative picture of the Big Apple. As we explore the city's wonders--from Central Park to Lady Liberty--we will focus on its history, culture and unique ethnic features. These are tours you will long remember. More About Martin

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T.K. Christensen I desired to share New York in all its charm, diversity, and eccentricity, so I established About New York Tours in 1993. I now specialize in student and adult group tours by coach, public transportation, and walking, as well as airport transfers. Individuals and families are always welcome. All my tours are customized. Please check my web site, aboutnytours.com  for more thorough information about services and costs, as well as dozens of handy links to New York City attractions. More About T.K.

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David Kenan I worked as a licensed Tour guide for the last 11 years. My vast business experience in Real Estate finance and the garment center makes my tour very informative and versatile. I offer services for step-on guide and walking tours in Manhattan and Brooklyn. a night tour across the bridge. large or small groups. Walking tours in midtown the Village. China Town/Little Italy, financial district Central Park. Email manhattansky@yahoo.com More About David

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Dmitri Sassov I LOVE NEW YORK! Let me share my experience and knowledge with you. I offer sightseeing tours and other services. Walking Tours, Step-On Guide Service, Airport Meet & Greet and more. More About Dmitri

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Harry Matthews Whether your goal is the Observation Deck at the Empire State Building or the boardwalk at Coney Island, brownstones in Brooklyn or brokers on Wall Street, I can show you the sights, the sounds, the personalities that make New York unique. Bus tours, walking tours, multi-day itineraries: I pride myself on flexibility and my ability to meet individual interests and needs. Townhouse Tours More About Harry

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Paul Rush New York City walking tours are the best way to experience the city and my tours concentrate on the remarkable stories of the people and events that make up the 400 years of New York's history. My website, www.paulrushwalks.com, has details of some of my tours along with reviews and articles about me, lots of my photos of New York, notes about the city's architecture and history along with a few self-guided walking tours. More About Paul

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Steve Pudenz Educated, Articulate and Entertaining. Steve is an actor, teacher and licensed Professional Tour Guide. Interested in Art, History, Architecture, Music, Sports, Science and Archaeology with an insider's knowledge of the Theater, and 30 years' experience in the greatest city on earth.  Visit his website: GuidedbySteve.com More About Steve

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Norman Oder I specialize in Brooklyn and my tours (via my company, New York Like a Native) are wider-ranging and faster-paced than most.  Frommers NYC called one "the best guided introduction to Brooklyn." I offer both scheduled public tours and private tours. Bus tours are also available. The tours include Brownstone Brooklyn neighborhoods (Park Slope, Fort Greene, Brooklyn Heights, etc.), Coney Island, and Williamsburg. Also: small-group tours of the Lower East Side. Licensed NYC guide. More About Norman

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Brigitte Seidel Brigitte Seidel, a NYC licensed professional Tour Guide, works with German and English speaking groups and individuals. 20 years of experience, plus her enthusiasm for and familiarity with American life, history, culture and traditions, are the key to a superb travel experience and will bring the city and its environment close to anyone. Brigitte also has a deep appreciation for art and architecture, having studied Art History over the past 10 years. Her bus and/or walking tours are detailed and focused. More About Brigitte

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Natasha Sharapova Let me share with you the excitement of New York City!  Large variety of tours in English, Russian and French including Essential New York, New York in 1970ies, Contemporary Art in NYC: DUMBO, Williamsburg, Red Hook, LIC and many others. Destination management consultations provided for those who want to explore city by themselves.  Please send me an e-mail whenever you plan to go. More About Natasha   77-1  SILVER added 10-1-04  exp 10-1-05

Marta Cooper Licensed NYC Guide contact

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Tony Di Sante Licensed NYC Guide contact

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Ursula Schoeni Licensed NYC Guide contact

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Lee Gelber Dubbed "Dean of Guides" by a New York Times travel columnist.  Lee Gelber offers services for step-on and walking tours. This native New Yorker includes architecture, Greenwich Village, Lower East Side, The Bronx and Jazz tours among his specialties.  Contact: nydean@verizon.net

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Joseph Mauriello NYC Licensed Guide. Native New Yorker. Experienced Professional. Handle all types of tours from student to high end corporate. I personally create and supply tours to many of the cruise lines that visit. My motto: Visitors should be from out of town...NOT...your tour guide. www.WineDineNY.com  contact

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Thomas Schoenewald As a seasoned NYC tour guide/director, as well as a local resident since 1989, I will be happy to show you all over Manhattan, or any other borough you request. Not all of NYC's treasures are in Manhattan! I have experience leading anywhere from a honeymooning couple to a four bus move through the excitingly hectic streets and avenues of the Big Apple. I also have plenty of experience from Boston, to Philly, to DC (licensed), to Orlando! Give me a ring at 917-822-0566 for more info! contact

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** For many professionals "Tourist Guide" is the preferred term for "Tour Guide" and was selected as the official term by the General Assembly of the World Federation of Tourist Guide Associations.  (back to top)