Private, Curated Tours

Choose from my most popular private NYC experiences, or use them as inspiration for a custom day in New York. Every tour is private, flexible, and led by a licensed local guide. Or, reach out for a custom tour here.

Why New York?

The Signature History Tour | 2 Hours

The origin story of New York, from Battery Park to City Hall

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NYC Pizza Experience

Family Friendly | 2 Hours

Four food stops on a journey to discover NYC’s best slice

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New York in a Day

For Full Day Adventurers | 4-8 Hours

A deep dive into NYC’s classic neighborhoods

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Central Park Insider

Nature Lovers | 2 Hours

Discover the secrets hidden in the world’s most famous park

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East Village Food Tour

Food Lovers’ Pick | 2.5 Hours

Insider access to a local foodie’s paradise

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Build Your Own Tour

More Ideas For Your Upcoming Trip

Tour options for families, couples, and corporate groups

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People ice skating on an outdoor rink surrounded by tall city buildings, with flags and a golden fountain sculpture in the background.
Two women standing outside a pizzeria, one holding a plate with a slice of pizza, both smiling and excited, with the pizzeria's name 'Lindl's pizza' visible on the window behind them.
View of the exterior of a building with illuminated signs for Radio City Music Hall in New York City, tall skyscrapers surrounding it, and leafless tree branches overhead.
Cityscape with modern skyscrapers and a historic monument featuring a golden statue and sculptures.
Group of seven people posing in front of a building at dusk, some wearing jackets and carrying backpacks
A young man with light brown hair and a beard in a gray shirt, pointing towards the Washington Square Arch in New York City, with buildings and people in the background.
Stone lion statue in front of the New York Public Library building with classical architecture and tall skyscrapers in the background.
A group of five people standing in front of the New York Stock Exchange building with American flags flying above. The building features classical architecture with large columns and intricate sculptures.
A serene park scene with leafless trees surrounding a calm pond, an old stone bridge in the distance, and a few people walking along the paths on a cloudy day.
Interior of Grand Central Terminal with crowds of people, large arched windows, and a decorated ceiling with constellations.
A cityscape with tall skyscrapers, including a cluster of modern buildings with glass facades and art deco architecture, under a cloudy sky, with traffic lights and street corner in the foreground.
Exterior of a restaurant with a sign that reads "RESTAURANT 'SUPERIORITY BURGER'" with additional text about gelato, beans, focaccia, and sometimes. Neon signs say "ICES ARE FFFFFFFR" and "LA GITONA TEQUILA REPOSADO." There is an
City street scene in New York City with tall skyscrapers, including the Chrysler Building, and a street corner with taxis and pedestrians. A red banner for the New York Public Library hangs from the building on the right.
A young man with curly hair standing on a city sidewalk on a sunny day. Behind him are leafless trees, a red telephone booth, and brown brick buildings. Traffic signs and a pedestrian crossing signal are visible.

Meet Your Guide

Nicky Shapiro, your licensed NYC guide

After a lifetime spent living amongst city legend and lore, I served as a public school teacher in Harlem, backpacked around the world for a year with my surfboard, and became an officially licensed New York City tour guide after realizing the power of great local guides through my travels.

My endless curiosity for all things New York keeps me up to date with the city’s hottest restaurants, bars, and culture, and my boundless passion for history connects me with the city’s deep roots. 

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310-890-7260 (call or text)

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