Free tour

Essential Manhattan Tour with a New Yorker

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New York

Duration: 2 hours

Languages: English

Guru: Christopher

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Registered on 29 January 2024

I am a professional wedding celebrant who has officiated weddings all over New York City, and in many other cities. Now, I also do walking tours, as a Licensed NYC Sightseeing Guide. I love meeting new people, walking around and sharing my knowledge of NYC. I've lived in NYC since 1992. I have traveled all over Europe and done walking tours in many cities. I like to keep my tours fun. I'm also involved with the Guides Association of NY and with Big Apple Greeter.

Free booking and cancellation

Pay-what-you-wish tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free

Tour description

A Sane Person's Guide to Midtown Manhattan: Famous theaters, old buildings, incredible plazas and squares...midtown has it all, but it can be overwhelming. Learn the art of New York Local Zen.

Practice your New York Local Zen near all the famous sites, including Shubert Alley, Times Square, Radio City Music Hall, Rockefeller Center and St. Patrick's Cathedral. I'll give you informational highlights, tips about Broadway shows and plenty of local color.

For over 30 years, I've lived in NYC. I will weave my own story into the story of midtown. Yes, it is possible to live here and not be overwhelmed. Come see how locals keep calm in the middle of the busiest city in the world. Please note: I am not a history professor. I will not be sharing hundreds of dates and names from throughout history. I am a local who wants to share the city with you in an enjoyable way.

Also: I only speak ENGLISH.

Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:

222 W 45th St, New York, NY 10036, USA

I will be near the Booth Theater, which is at the corner of 45th street and Shubert Alley, next to a Junior's Cheesecake restaurant.

Outside visit

Booth Theatre

Located at 222 West 45th St btw 8th Ave and Broadway. Named after Edwin Booth, the famous Broadway actor (1833 - 1893), whose brother was also an actor and also famous for doing something inside a theater.

Outside visit

One Shubert Alley

The heart and soul of the theater district.

Outside visit

Times Square

Crossroads of the world. Maybe has the biggest electric bill in the entire city. #1 place that New Yorkers avoid if possible.

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours don't have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).