David Turk has it all- charm, knowledge, follow through, intelligence, gratiousness, and love of…read moreNYC. The restaurants he took us to were all unique and special and the restaurant staffs had an obvious affection for Dave. Take the food tour in Greenwich Village or any of the other tours Dave leads and you will not be disappointed.

Annabel was wonderful. She communicated with us before the tour so we knew exactly where to meet…read moreher. She has a thorough understanding of and deep passion for the architecture she showed us. The tour was great.

I have always taken a certain pride in exploring cities on my own, but Sights By Sam proved to me…read morethat tours are the perfect way to enrich the traveling experience, and moreover are fun even for a local to do. Part of my tour covered a section of the city that is part of my everyday commute, suffice to say that Sam's facts and presentation has me thinking about all the other history I pass everyday, never knowing all that has occurred. Sam's depth of knowledge is truly impressive, and his fun and witty presentation brings the phrase tour de force to mind. Its hard to overshadow this amazing city, but I can honestly say Sam was a highlight of the tour as well. Highly recommended for travelers, locals, and anyone that wants to discover a bit of the magic that hides behind the everyday.

My husband and I recently took Sam's Foundations of New York tour and I highly recommend it! I…read morehave taken many walking tours in different cities but this was truly a unique and fun experience because of Sam's vast knowledge and enthusiasm. Sam is very educated on the history of NYC along with its architecture. He keeps the tour interesting with fun anecdotes and historical stories. On the Foundations of New York tour, we did 2-2.5 hours of walking around lower Manhattan: Battery Park to the Customs House to NY Stock Exchange to Trinity Church to the 9/11 Memorial to City Hall..just to name a few! The tour was extremely comprehensive and Sam knew such great details about each of the spots. Sam is also very friendly and answered several questions that we had along the way. All in all, this tour was a great experience - we learned so much about lower Manhattan and its history as well as the architecture. It was fun and interesting. Sam is a great guide who is knowledgeable, friendly and clearly loves what he is doing. It was a great value for everything! We are definitely looking forward to doing more of Sam's tours in the future!

My wife and granddaughter recently visited New York and booked several sightseeing tours through…read moreReal New York Tours. We wanted a knowledgeable, top-notch guide to help us experience the city, and they exceeded our expectations. From the planning process to the tours themselves, everything was handled professionally and efficiently. Our guide was outstanding--knowledgeable, personable, and passionate about New York. They customized the experience, shared fascinating insights, and made every stop enjoyable. Our experience with Real New York Tours was exceptional. They delivered first-class service in every way, and I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a memorable and well-organized New York City sightseeing experience.

Excellent communication prior to booking and they listened to what our needs were. Our tour guide,…read moreRay, met us after we toured the Statue of Liberty and gave us so much information on NYC we are still processing it! Our tour took us to known tourist spots but gave us information we would not have know without Ray. We also got to see hidden gems and learn about the locals. My husband was reluctant to visit NYC, but after this tour he has decided he would visit again! Thank you Ray - for showing us why you love NY and helping us do the same.

Great tour of Chinatown and Little Italy. Ryen is super nice, and the food was fabulous too! I…read moreenjoyed exploring these two vibrant neighborhoods with a local and would definitely recommend NYC Tours to anyone trying to narrow down which food tour is right for them.

Thank you Tom! Your knowledge of the history of both Little Italy and Chinatown gave the tour a…read morepersonal touch. Sharing your own personal memories and showing pictures really gave us an idea of the people and businesses of both places, in the past and present. Overall, this is a great tour to do with family or friends.

Bill was our guide for our first visit to NYC. He could not have been more knowledgeable &…read moreprofessional. Our time was well spent with Bill. He knows the city & its history & its back stories ... Bill showed us the city in ways we would never have been able to manage on our own. Six stars if possible....... Highly Recommend!!

Bill, "The Street Teacher", couldn't have been more knowledgeable or more enthusiastic. I recommend…read morehim as a tour guide without reservation. He was generous with his time and made our tour a very personable experience. Check out his website!

Native New Yorker who has taken a bunch of walking tours to entertain out of town guests. I…read morewouldn't hesitate to recommend Manhattan and Beyond Tours. Lyall was great: we didn't feel rushed, he had some really cool history to share with us, was super helpful when we were faced with stairs (we had a double stroller with us -- he always helped us up and down stairs). Lyall was a super tour guide and the Central Park walking tour is enjoyable even for us natives. Very good price on top of that. A+ all around.

We had a bike tour of Central Park by Lyall and we cannot express how much we loved it. We have…read morevisited the park twice before- on foot and then once with rented bikes from the Kiosk. This, hands down, was worth the time and cost and we are so glad we did it. A tour was a much better idea than just roaming around. We saw many things we did not come across before! The bikes used on the tour were much easier to operate and the gears came in handy- the general city rentals are heavy and have no gears! There was no significant skill or athletic requirement so this tour would be perfect for all ages assuming you can ride a bike. I was thankful we were not required to wear helmets. The info was insightful and enjoyable; we learned a lot and there was a great balance of biking and then talking/walking. Lyall was full of great info including insight for cost of living around the park, local residents and he was also able to answer all our random questions! The only thing we missed (but had seen before) was the iconic fountain featured in the TV series Friends. We look forward to checking out other tours he/they may have or repeating the tour when we return with our children.

Had the pleasure of a FANTASTIC tour of lower Manhattan with Renee. She was extremely knowledgeable…read moreabout the Financial District and NYC and could not have been any more helpful. I recommend Free Tours by Foot and especially tours with Renee. Thank you so much Renee!

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!

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

The Witches of Wall Street tour led by Alexa yesterday was intriguing and thorough. So many…read morehistories I had never heard before. Always great to learn new things about your own city. Alexa was a good storyteller and answered all of our questions. Each member of the tour felt included. I would recommend!

I took the "THE UNCANNY UPPER WEST SIDE" tour and it did not…read moredisappoint! I am from the Upper Westside so I was curious to learn more about my neighborhood. I'm going to try to entice you and not spoil the experience because it is thoughtfully curated and should be experienced live, in person. We started with one of the inspirations for Ghostbusters! Right off the bat, I was hooked as I love that movie and anything Dan Aykroyd. We learned about a Secret cave in Central Park, the iconic Dakota Building, we passed by Needle Park, where "Waiting for Mr Goodbar" was filmed in 1977 (RIP Diane Keaton!), and saw, among other sites, where James Baldwin lived and discussed art and films, like "The Exorcist" with Toni Morrison. That was a fascinating film review to read and learn about! You finish the tour where Edgar Allan Poe wrote and first published one of the most famous poems ever written, "The Raven", in The New York Evening Mirror on January 29, 1845. I had no idea I lived so near to such fascinating history! I'm grateful to B.O.T.D. for being such cool teachers! I am very much looking forward to taking additional tours with you to continue this unique journey of my complex and beloved City.

My wife and I had to delay our first tour due to illness, and so we signed up for this one on our…read morereturn trip to New York, and it was not only a delight but a dream. Doris was a wonderfully thorough and astoundingly lovely tour guide. A true local, she led us around the neighborhood while greeting friends around Harlem and asking questions about us and our time in New York. She pointed out all manner of interesting locations; houses of Renaissance legends like Zora Neale Hurston and Marcus Garvey, the former locations of the Cotton Club and the Savoy, and current projects like the restoration of the Apollo and the Schomburg Center. Lunch was delicious, a soul food buffet with some of the best mac and cheese and collards I've ever had. We gratefully went an hour and a half over our expected time, and only had to cut _that_ short because of prior engagements. I feel very lucky to have met such a knowledgeable and charming person, and even luckier to have been given a glimpse into the history of one of the most dynamic and interesting places and times in America. We owe Doris a return trip to complete the second half of the tour, and I think it's well worth your time to take a trip yourself.

An eventful evening of amazing JAZZ music by talented musicians. I would recommend you take an…read moreevening and enjoy the ambiance of the beautiful church, and the rhythms that come together during the concert.