My wife and I had Cliff show us around the city a few years ago. This was probably the best tour…read moreof any city that we've ever had. He's very entertaining and knowledgeable. It's a private tour, so you can take things at your own pace. If we go back to NYC someday, we'll look him up again.

Cliff is an amazing tour guide! We just had three short days in New York City that were already…read morepretty packed with events but my husband and I had never traveled there together. We are in our 70s and we didn't feel like we were up to the amount of walking that we used to do in our younger days! We were also concerned about practical things like bathroom stops! Cliff did not disappoint on any level. He is a native New Yorker with a lot of great stories and anecdotes, and a lot of energy and passion about his subject. His knowledge is very broad so we just took a general tour of the architecture of the city, and he showed us some of his favorite buildings from the large to the small, the houses of the rich and famous, Central Park, Grand Central Station, Greenwich Village... The car was spacious and comfortable, and the driver was amazing. I also really appreciated his flexibility with time. We had to make a 2 PM matinee and really got stuck in a major traffic jam so he hopped out of the car with us at the designated time and walked us straight to the restaurant, which was several blocks away, where we were having lunch before the show. It was above and beyond and I will never forget it. We also received a copy of his book which included some of the hilarious and interesting stories he told, plus many more. It is well worth this kind of individualized service if you are up for a custom tour.

I learned a lot. It was a big boat. The sightseeing tours were amazing. The tourists attractions…read morewere amazing, especially the Brooklyn bridge, and Statue of Liberty.

We took a boat tour to see the Statue of Liberty, and honestly -- it was such a cool and meaningful…read moreexperience Until now, we had only ever seen the Statue of Liberty in movies, TV shows, or photos -- it always felt like something far away, part of the big screen. But seeing it in real life for the first time... that moment stays with you. It's iconic, powerful, and absolutely beautiful from the water. The tour itself was relaxing and informative. It gave us time to take in the view, snap some photos, and just appreciate being so close to one of the most recognized landmarks in the world. We did this on day 3 of our trip, and it felt like the perfect timing -- not too early when you're still adjusting, but not too late when you've already seen too much. We went around 11:00 AM, and it wasn't overly crowded, which made it even more enjoyable. If you're coming to New York, I definitely recommend making time to see the Statue of Liberty. It's not just a symbol of the city -- it's a symbol of the country And experiencing it in person gives you a new appreciation for that. Bring your camera, soak in the moment, and enjoy the breeze from the boat -- it's totally worth it. RECOMMEND (Personally mine)

Rosa Galleano We traveled the 21st of July with Royal City…read moreTours & it was terrible. We were waiting in the middle of nowhere for HOURS with people who had disabilities, dying of thirst, & waiting for hours for no reason. They promised there was a Spanish guide and that was a lie. The bus failed midway and left us stranded for 3 hours without any water or food. When we finally arrived, we did not get the full experience as promised. Stay aware, do not book AT ALL with this company. This was a terrible experience.

Danny was our tour guide for the trip to Philadelphia and Princeton and was amazing!! He was so…read moreknowledgeable about every site we visited in both cities and was so personable in every place. He had so many great stories about his experiences at these locations as well as fun facts about historical events and pop culture relevance. He had one-on-one conversations with every family and every person at each stop. He was great at giving suggestions for photo locations and specific things to look at. Danny was absolutely wonderful as a tour guide and was a great person to spend the day with - I would HIGHLY recommend him for anyone looking for a great tour from NYC!

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!

A must do. These tours were so much fun and informative. I brought my girlfriend to one as a…read moredifferent kind of date day and we had so much fun we did another the following day. The financial district/wall street tour was amazing. And you end the tour with a comped pint so...im in.

I recently took my "out- of-towner" friends into NYC because they'd never seen Times Square. I'm…read morenot much for the city, and I didn't want to stumble around on our own, so I decided to look for guided tours before heading in on the LIRR to Penn Station. I came across this walking tour company. It seemed reasonable in terms of price and timeframe allotted, so we took a chance. It was a good time. Our guide was informative and we could tell she enjoys what she does. The tour was 4 hours in duration which is longer than most tours that I researched online, but it was at a leisurely pace. We ended at Sardis for a drink, which impressed my friends and now they can say they've been to Times Square and Broadway. Mission accomplished. If you're in the mood to see things up close and personal rather than from the interior of a bus, I recommend Follow Me NYC Adventures.

Went on the Brooklyn Bridge New Year's tour last night and it was excellent. Our guide was…read moresuper-knowledgeable and entertaining (he recited Shakespeare for us impromptu after we passed the site of, I believe, the first performance of a Shakespearean play in NYC). Great tour of downtown NYC buildings, covering all my personal faves (I'm from NY, did the tour mainly for the novelty of crossing the Bridge on New Year's). Would definitely recommend for anyone.

For me, my experience with this outfit is Exhibit A in why those online coupons aren't always a…read moregreat deal. Like the other reviewer, my guide also had the Victorian-era black cape/coat and a top hat, but I wasn't so charmed by him. I got an awkward/creepy vibe. It was a pleasant enough day to walk around, and he took us to some interesting sites, but I'm not sure it was worth the $10 I paid. At one point, we're stopped in front of a building, and he either can't find the right spot in his notes or forgot, and says, before he starts lecturing, something like: "Oh, what the heck, I'll just make it up you guys won't know the difference." I also found out that he's not the Dr. Phil Schoenburg of CUNY that's associated with this tour. I don't think he has any credentials at all, might as well be some guy they grabbed off the street to ramble for two hours. I did have one experience with Dr. Phil though. He called and left a muddle-mouthed message about the tour being cancelled because there weren't enough people. Then a day later, he called back and said it was still on. Customer service and presentation were lacking. Lesson learned, I guess.

My roommate's mom gifted us with a Take Me Out tour and were grouped with 6 other hilarious women…read more Our guide, Peter was extremely friendly and made introductions so we felt like a big group of friends, rather than two parties. Peter (let's call him The Shepard going forward), mixed us quality drinks in the limo while en route between bar stops. As we pulled up to the second bar, already three drinks in, our lively gaggle of girls was now sufficiently liquored up as we headed into a romantic, dimly lit speakeasy. While we had a fantastic time, we'd left our indoor voices in the limo (along with our bags and coats for convenience), making such a low-key spot probably a poor choice in terms of venue. In between stops, The Shepard did a wonderful job of wrangling our large and increasingly silly group in between the limo and the various venue stops along the way. He managed to take photos when requested while managing to still pull us out of harm's way when we stood in the bike lane against his warnings. It was a great opportunity to check out different bars without having to deal with waiting in lines and navigating cabs or subways. With Peter mixing and even customizing drinks in the limo ("no pineapple juice please, it tastes like college") it made it for a really fun, no-hassle evening. For New Yorkers it's a great alternative perspective to a typical night out and offers a great opportunity to wear your cutest, sky-high, soul-pinching heels without worrying about walking a lot in them. For tourists it's a fully organized night-out without having to do any research.

It was perfect for my Birthday. I bought it on Groupon $180 for 2 people and went with my husband …read more I was not sure if we would like it as there would be more 6 strangers with you in a Limo, but good we took a chance as we loved it. The host Ori was awesome and very friendly and all the other people were nice. I had fun, loved all the 3 clubs they took us as we would have never found it by our self. Overall it was Perfect. Advise: when you order drinks in clubs make sure to let them know to bill you separately as they give you one huge bill for all together and it get confusing who order what and divide the money. Plus for bigger group clubs charge 20% gratuity.

The Midtown Manhattan tour was disappointing. The tour guide spent a lot of time expressing his…read morepersonal political and religious views. He also had a dislike for one of the boroughs in New York City. He made disparaging remarks about one of his nearby coworkers. I found the comments to be uncalled for and unprofessional and took away from the quality of the tour.

I love walking tours and have done many throuhout the world. Sandemans New Europe walking tour is…read morevery popular in Europe so I thought I'd give their New York City tour a try. Our guide was Zev who was a good guy, knowledgable and informative. The free walking tour was around the downtown area so we visited places like Wall Street, Battery Park, the Charging Bull, and the World Trade Centre. The tour also concentrates on a lot of history of how New York (originally New Amsterdam) came to be which was great to hear. My favourite part was actually being able to hear the story of 9/11 from a local (Zev) who was in the city at that time. Obviously I've seen people talk about it on TV but never in person from someone who was there and what the aftermath was like and how the City of New York came together. Powerful stuff. I always recommend finding free walking tours to friends and family. My experience with Sandemans in other countries is great and New York is no different.