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Fascinating city stories, updates from the NYC streets, and the best of Nicky’s new writing each month.

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NYC Marathon

A natural history of New York City, tracing the city’s nature back to its precolonial days. I start practically every one of my tours by referencing this book.

Nicky Shapiro 11/17/25 Nicky Shapiro 11/17/25

Discover NYC Your Way: The Best Private and Custom Tours of New York City

Nicky Shapiro 11/11/25 Nicky Shapiro 11/11/25

The NYC Tour of the Century

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Do New Yorkers Hate Tourists? A Nicky Tours Investigation

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A Grand Opening, New Tours, and So. Much. Pizza.

Nicky Shapiro 7/3/25 Nicky Shapiro 7/3/25

What Makes New York Pizza So Special? A Local Tour Guide Explains

Nicky Shapiro 6/10/25 Nicky Shapiro 6/10/25

5 Hidden Walking Tour Gems in the East Village

Nicky Shapiro 6/10/25 Nicky Shapiro 6/10/25

Whose New York?

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East Village Poser

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Downtown Drifters

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