Private NYC Tours, Handcrafted by a Local

Your five-star top rated private tour guide, Nicky, from Nicky Tours

I’m Nicky — a writer and East Village local with generations of family history in New York City. Join me for a private walking tour to experience the city’s history, food, architecture, culture, and nightlife like a local.

No scripts, no monologues. Just the real NYC experience — your way.

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The interior of the iconic Radio City Music Hall in New York City, showing its vertical and horizontal neon signs with bright red, yellow, and blue lights, surrounded by tall modern skyscrapers.
Group of seven people standing together on a city sidewalk in front of a large building with electronic signs and arched windows, some wearing jackets and backpacks.
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Two women standing outside a pizza restaurant, one holding a slice of pizza on a white plate, both smiling and enjoying their meal.
A monument with a golden statue of a woman holding a torch, surrounded by trees and tall modern skyscrapers in the background.
A young man with brown hair, beard, and light gray Carhartt sweatshirt pointing towards the Washington Square Arch in New York City with the Empire State Building visible in the background.
Stone lion statue in front of the New York Public Library building in Manhattan, New York City.
A park with leafless trees and a calm river, with rocks along the shore and a path on the right side, on an overcast day.
Grand central station interior with large windows, high green ceiling with constellation artwork, and a crowd of people walking on the marble floor.
Cityscape with tall skyscrapers and a cloudy sky, including a building with a flag on top.
The exterior of a restaurant with a sign reading 'RESTAURANT Superiority Burger'. Additional signs mention gelato, beans, focaccia, and sometimes. Neon signs inside the window display an Italian menu, including 'La Grotta' and 'Tequila Reposado'.
Street view of New York City with tall buildings, including the Chrysler Building, and a red banner for the New York Public Library.
A young man with wavy hair and a beard smiling on a city street corner, wearing a dark coat over a gray shirt, with cars parked along the street and leafless trees on a sunny day.
People ice skating at an indoor rink surrounded by tall buildings and a fountain with a golden sculpture in New York City.
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A group of five people standing in front of the New York Stock Exchange building, which has tall columns, flags, and a detailed frieze at the top.

Rated ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ across all platforms (100+ reviews)

“One of the most enjoyable and fun tours I’ve ever had. Nicky’s energy and positivity are incredible, and his knowledge and passion for the city are truly inspiring.
★★★★★”
— Raja, Custom Tour, June 2024
“From the start Nicky is enthusiastic and his love of NY and the knowledge he has to share is apparent. We loved our tour so much that we wanted to book another.
★★★★★”
— Peter, Downtown Highlights, July 2024
“The boys told me to give Nicky infinite stars, but I can’t quite find that on the scale.
★★★★★”
— Kelly, Pizza Experience, August 2024

Private Tours

  • A row of colorful brownstone apartment buildings with fire escapes on a city street, cars parked along the curb, and people walking and biking. There are trees lining the sidewalk.

    Downtown Highlights

    Greenwich Village. SoHo. Little Italy. Chinatown. The World Trade Center. Wall Street.

    My part of town, your way.

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  • NYC Pizza Experience

    "What's the best slice of pizza in New York City?" Find out for yourself.

    Four pizza stops. All inclusive.

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  • West Village Backstreets

    A centuries-old farming village. In the heart of New York City.

    With the option for a curated food tour.

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  • Upper West Side Food Tour

    Fine dining and high culture in an exclusive NYC neighborhood.

    Five all-inclusive stops amidst history and decadence.

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  • East Village Food Tour

    East Village Food Tour

    New York’s foodie paradise just so happens to be my backyard.

    Local stops, insider knowledge, world-class eating.

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  • Central Park private tour, top rated five stars

    Central Park Insider

    Discover the secrets embedded in New York's crown jewel on a guided stroll through the world's most famous public space.

    Escape the bustle like a local.

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  • Crowded Times Square with numerous electronic billboards and advertisements on tall buildings, American flags, and people walking across the street in New York City.

    Midtown Highlights

    Central Park. Fifth Avenue. Rockefeller Center. Grand Central Terminal.

    Postcard NYC at your pace.

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  • Custom Tours

    Custom Tour

    Looking to combine tours into full or multiple days? New neighborhood you’d like to explore? Traveling with a large group?

    Work with me to craft the ultimate custom experience.

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