We went on their China Town & Little Italy tour of down town Manhattan. Dan was just terrific!…read more His enthusiasm was contagious that made our Birthday celebration weekend. We now want to go on all the tours that they offer.

What a superb tour we had with Dan. He was incredibly knowledgable and kept us engaged with…read morefascinating details and fun facts. Highly recommend

TEP deserves more than 5 stars for the amazing start to finish service we experienced on our 7 day…read moreadventure to Peru to hike the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. From the time we signed up, to the time we boarded the plane to return home, TEP took care of every detail. We commented amongst ourselves that we felt like kids on vacation with our parents, as we didn't have to worry about any of the details - just show up and follow Neptali (our guide). From airport pickup in Cusco in luxury Mercedes vans where we were promptly served Coca tea to help with the altitude acclimation, to group dinners at amazing Peruvian restaurants, to historical tours and education on the history of the Inca - everything was covered and taken care of for us. And that was all before the amazing trek along the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu! Of course the trek itself was the highlight of the trip, and although it was extremely challenging for us, TEP's unbelievable attention to detail did not fail us on the trail. With nearly a 2:1 porter to trekker ration, our every need was met on the trail. We dined like kings every meal, and were consistently amazed with the quality (and nutritional appropriateness) of the food our chef and sous chef were able to put out with minimal kitchen conveniences. The thing I felt was most special about TEP's approach to this trip was the focus on gaining a cultural and historical appreciation for what we were experiencing. Every step along the way, we learned about the native people of Peru, the Inca civilization, the many ruins we came across, the vegetation we saw and how it was and is used, and the history of modern Peru. It was the trip of a lifetime, and have the help of The Explorer's Passage made it so much more enjoyable, and so much more memorable. The value of what they provide is amazing for the cost....rather, for the investment. I highly recommend them!

What a fabulous tour! I did the "Washington in NYC" tour in June 2017 and it was such a wonderful…read moreexperience! So much fascinating historical information that I can't wait to share with all my friends now; such a great group of fellow explorers; and all so perfectly run - well planned, perfectly on time, with a great variety of sights and insights for all types of travelers. I recommend this tour highly - and will be on the lookout for future adventures from The Explorer's Passage! :)

Hired Karin to provide both a NYC tour and serve as a German translator when needed. Fortunately,…read morewe didn't need her to translate as much as we had anticipated, so the tour was mostly in English. We had Karin for about 5 hours and what a treat. Her knowledge of NYC history, current events, hidden gems and navigation allowed us to cover an extraordinary amount of ground in such a short time. I felt like I had spent 3 days touring by the time we were finished. We did a combination of driving and walking which was the best. I highly recommend Karin!

From the owner: We are offering English and German language tours of New York City. Let me be your private guide…read moreand show you this city like only a true New Yorker can. Customized private walking tours as well as tours by bicycle and via private SUV are available and can be arranged to suit your plans. All tours are led by a native German speaker and licensed NYC tour guide who has lived in NY for over 30 years. Tours feature a mix of stops that highlight history, architecture, shopping, restaurants and insider information about life in the Big Apple. Tours can be tailored to YOUR specific interests. Chose from a wide range of customized New York City tours covering all boroughs: history, architecture, culture, museums, art galleries, people and places, restaurants and nightlife, shopping and so much more...find out for yourself why New York continues to be the most fascinating city in the world. Herzlich willkommen For more details check out our bilingual website www.karinbratone.com

Wonderful tour of an amazing NYC landmark! Great tidbits and cool use of AI! Bob and Ed really…read morebring the building to life!

Our tour guide for the Woolworth Building was Bob Gelber. He was a true professional, could not…read morehave more knowledgeable or more considerate of the tour participants. We choose the 90-minute tour, and the time just flew by. The only downside was there was no place to sit, and the restrooms are not available to tour participants. Neither are something the tour operator could do anything about. Bob, Thank You, your tour was the most interesting event in my seven days in New York City. Five Stars.

Thank you Sid and Gotham City Tours for an amazing experience!…read more My boyfriend and I were visiting New York for the first time and I wanted to plan something extra special to commemorate our trip. I found GCT through Groupon and saw that they had three options available, including a Couples Photo Shoot which was perfect for our occasion. I contacted them through their website form and Sid responded almost immediately. We scheduled the appointment, and because I was hesitant to purchase the Groupon in case something came up and we weren't able to use it, he even offered to let me pay in person on the day of the event at the Groupon price. Fast forward to our tour and photo shoot the following week, everything was absolutely perfect! + Professionalism - On the morning of our appointment, Sid called to confirm and provide directions to our meeting point. He also allowed me to text him if I had any questions or concerns. + Flexibility - I had checked the forecast a few days before the photo shoot and was disappointed to see that it was going to rain that day. When I contacted Sid, he offered to let us reschedule but said he would still be happy to shoot in the rain if we didn't mind it. That morning, my boyfriend and I took the subway but accidentally got off at the wrong stop, leaving us on the opposite side of Central Park from our meeting point with Sid. He told us not to worry and made the effort to cross the park and meet us at our location. + Duration - The GCT website says the tour and photo shoot typically last about 90 minutes. We were with Sid for about two and half hours and did not mind AT ALL. He took his time making sure we got good shots at the many different locations where we stopped. At no point did we feel rushed, or more importantly, bored. + Quality of Tour - This was not your typical "Here is a statue built in 1869..." blah blah tour. Sid gave insightful facts and trivia about the history, architecture, and landscape of the park and monuments. I feel like I know more about NYC and Central Park now than I do about my own city! + Turnaround Time for Photos - Sid mentioned we would receive our photos via Dropbox within a week after the shoot. We received them only THREE days later. + Quantity of Photos - The tour and photo shoot package includes 100 images, which I thought was a plentiful amount. I also read other reviews from people who received an impressive 200+ images. But when we opened the Dropbox link, we didn't expect to see... a whopping 687 images!! Isn't that insane?! That's more photos than some people take in a lifetime! + Quality of Photos - We are so pleased with the results! Not only are the files high-resolution, but the images themselves are gorgeous! Sid captured the lighting, the backdrops, the subjects *ahem* amazingly. He included all the photos taken, so you'll have the option of downloading the perfect one where everyone's pose and smile and makeup is on point, or the one where someone blinked and someone's mouth is open and someone is doing something weird with their hand. It's your prerogative! Sid went above and beyond with his services, and we highly recommend him and Gotham City Tours to anyone looking to learn more about NYC while looking fabulous!

My girlfriend and me we had an AMAZING day with you guys, the guide was super nice we were all…read morearound Central Park and we never tough that was that incredible place!! This guys knows New York City as any other people in the city, for sure. We have the best pictures EVER, we definitely recommend the tour photoshoot Thanks for everything guys.. See you soon!!

Mary was THE BEST! We feel like we saw so many great things and learned so much history. My teen…read more+ kids loved the tour, and so happy to be shepherded in behind the scenes on such a busy, crowded night. Cannot say enough good things!

I am so glad I found this tour company! We did the Brooklyn bridge/DUMBO walking tour with Onel -…read morehe was phenomenal! This tour was one of the highlights of our trip to NYC. I can't wait for my next trip to take another walking tour with this tour company. Onel is knowledgeable, personable, engaging, humorous, thoughtful and kept us on time! He knew exactly where to stop for photo ops and gave us plenty of time for them - I appreciated the scheduled bathroom break at clean bathrooms and the stop for drinks/snacks at the most perfect grocery store that I wish was in my neighborhood. The tour ended at lunchtime in the perfect location with several food options as well as close to both the ferry and trains for the return commute to Manhattan. I highly recommend this walking tour with Onel as your guide - you won't regret it!

Such a beautiful historic site. The Wrights were innovators who designed dishes, furniture,…read morehousewares. This house reflected their sense of minimalism and peace.

I was there a few months ago and had a wonderful time with a very enthusiastic and well informed…read moreguide named Maddie who took our group on a 90 minute tour of the house and grounds. It was a very interesting and fun tour. There are also 3 trails available that you can walk after the tour if you choose to do so ranging in difficulty. I deducted a star because this particular tour is not accessible for everyone especially the elderly or anyone who may have issues with their balance and/or mobility. I think they should reconsider because the terrain could be incredibly challenging. Even though it is briefly mentioned on their website I still believe this point should be more clearly emphasized or explained.

7/9/24 Visit: We were greeted at the dock by Joseph…read moreMassaro's daughter Donna. She transported us and four others by private boat to tour their private island home. Mr. Joseph Massaro had purchased Petra Island for $700,000 in 1996. Frank Lloyd Wright designed a house that Joseph Massaro built. There's a guest house (The Chahroudi Cottage) and the Main house (The Massaro House). The Massaro House is built around a 12-foot-high, 60-foot-long boulder that forms the exterior of the entry and an interior wall. A smaller rock is also used as a wall in the kitchen and bathroom. During our visit, we had the pleasure of meeting Barbara Massaro the wife of the owner. The Frank Lloyd Wright design (The Massaro House) is a special day outing. It's $150 pp. but definitely worth it. Hope you enjoy the photos from my visit. A restroom is available on the Island, after the boat tour. On the dock, there's a designated parking area for Petra Island Tours.

This was not an easy haul from the city by train, but it was quite the adventure!…read more It was such a trek I almost didn't go, but am so glad I did! I took the 80 minute train ride from Grand Central to Croton Falls, a tiny little hamlet that basically looks like a one horse town once you get off at the station (a deli, a cafe, a general store, a wine shoppe, a post office, and that's about it). Then I had to figure out how to get a Lyft to the dock, about five miles away in Mahopec (which was no easy feat, but not impossible). The dock is easy to find by the address they give. The owner is nice and makes a ton of "dad jokes" and the daughter, who is a local chef, helps out. She is also very kind and is the one who keeps things organized and keeps her dad in line ha! They furnish the relaxing, brief boat ride over and back. This house is definitely one of a kind. Situated on an 11 acre island, this is a Frank Lloyd Wright designed/inspired home (there is a story behind designed/inspired that you'll learn about on the tour). Honestly, this would be my dream home/getaway/zombie apocalypse home! Anyone who knows anything about Wright will see him everywhere in this structure. The architecture is absolutely breath-taking. I found myself fantasizing what it must be like to relax on any of the numerous terraces overlooking the water, or how it must feel to enjoy the breeze blowing through the many large pivoting doors. Anyone would be able to enjoy the beauty of this house, not just Wright fans (though they would be the most blown away). The story of the house is pretty interesting, though at times it gets a little heavy into the owner's work and finances. They make the argument that this home is more interesting and beautiful than falling waters, and given the stats (for example, 26--I think--skylights vs. zero) I am inclined to agree. The tour cost 150. For me, it was worth it. They are letting us into their personal residence. They furnish the boat ride. And I can't imagine the property taxes and maintenance. My friend who actually found this tour and suggested it tapped out after she found out the price. But to each their own--I felt it was totally worth it. Again, the owner/owning family is super nice and welcoming. The owner's daughter even offered me a ride back to the train station (I had already called a Lyft), which I felt was above and beyond. This is a small lake-side community with small shoppes and restaurants. Almost feels like Maine or Connecticut in New York, but I wouldn't want to insult the people of Mahopec if that's not an appropriate comparison! Again, the owner's daughter is a chef, and has a local breakfast and lunch spot. You could come out for the day, enjoy the scenery, local people, have some great food, and make a day of it (though this is probably best done by car rather than train!)

This is one of the best days we have ever enjoyed as tourists! Ammiel is an absolute delight!!!…read moreKnowledgeable, insightful, funny, friendly and really interesting. We really feel as if we saw and learned more about New York in one day than we would have in one whole week alone. Don't hesitate, book a tour! We travelled as a family of four with two children aged eleven and thirteen and it was perfect!

Absolutely loved our small group tour through Chelsea art galleries. Merrily is delightful and the…read moreperfect guide - knowledgeable, prepared, and totally up to date on the ever-changing art scene in NYC. We had art novices in our group as well as those with more arts experience and we all had a great time. She shared interesting info about each artist, including previous work and info on future shows/exhibits. I am already looking forward to my next trip to New York and will book tours with her again and again, including the Chelsea tour as the exhibits change often.

Had a great small group tour today with Merrily. The galleries had each had different styles of…read morework and some really major artists. She also told us about interesting buildings along the way. Merrily 's style is informative, relaxed and knowledgeable, I never felt like we were in a "lecture". I'm so glad I went!