New York City, Private & Group Tours

NYC the way locals know it.

Beyond guidebooks. Beyond checklists. Real connection, with the city and the people who love it.

"Exploring New York with a friend who knows the rhythm of the city, that's what Jen from the City feels like."

Jen, your NYC tour guide

Your guide

Hi, I'm Jen, always in search of, never finished.

Hi, I'm Jen from the City, and this is a message to anyone coming to New York City.

With over 15 years of experience as an NYC tour guide, I do it all: walking tours, bike tours, bus tours (including double-deckers), and ferry tours. I don't pick just one way to explore the city, I love it all.

My mission is simple: to connect real New York to real guests through unforgettable NYC tours and make the city feel like yours.

My Story

What we explore

Curated Tours

Public and private NYC tours designed to feel personal, never rushed. Landmarks and local with a new friend kind of feeling.

Best of Central Park Walking Tour

Central Park

Best of Central Park: Streets to Trees Escape

Iconic landmarks, hidden paths, and familiar NYC faces, Central Park's greatest hits in 2.5 hours.

2.5 hrs Walking Public and Private: From $40
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Gilded 5th Avenue Walk

Manhattan

Gilded 5th Avenue Walk

Walk through the Gilded Age from Washington Square to Central Park, spotting traces of the Vanderbilts, Rockefellers, and the institutions that shaped New York City.

2.5 hrs Walking Private: From $315
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East Harlem El Barrio Walk

East Harlem

East Harlem (El Barrio) Walk

Layered New York where every block has its own beat with murals, botanicas, bakeries, and community.

2 hrs Walking Private: From $315
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The Ramble Express, Central Park

Central Park

Best Kept Secret: The Ramble Express

Get lost (in a good way) in Central Park's hidden forest of winding paths, rocky outcrops, and secret views.

1.5 hrs Walking Public and Private: From $25
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Manhattan to Brooklyn Experience

Manhattan + Brooklyn

Train, Steps & Ferry: Manhattan to Brooklyn

Subway, Brooklyn Bridge, DUMBO, and ferry back. Move like a New Yorker, ticket includes subway, pizza, and ferry.

4 hrs Subway + Walk + Ferry Private: From $475
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Corner to Corner Minibus Tour

Central Park, Sundays Only

Corner to Corner Minibus Tour

See more, walk less. Three stops through Central Park and surrounding neighborhoods, no full hike required.

4 hrs Minibus + Walk Public and Private: From $95
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Keys to Queens Astoria Tour

Queens

Keys to Queens: Astoria

Ferry, minibus, and foot through one of NYC's most vibrant boroughs. Steinway Street, Astoria Park, and the Hell Gate mural.

4 hrs Ferry + Minibus + Walk Please Inquire
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Manhattan to DUMBO Minibus Tour

Manhattan + Brooklyn

Manhattan to DUMBO Minibus

Travel from Fifth Avenue through Lower Manhattan to DUMBO, Brooklyn, crossing the Manhattan Bridge with skyline views, under the Brooklyn Bridge photo stops, and a classic New York pizza slice included.

4 hrs Minibus + Walk Please Inquire
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Midtown Merry Fifth Avenue Holiday Walk

Holiday

Midtown Merry: A Fifth Avenue Holiday Walk

Midtown at its most magical, Rockefeller Tree, Radio City, St. Patrick's, and cozy indoor stops along the way.

2.5 hrs Walking Public and Private
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Dyker Heights Christmas Lights Brooklyn

Holiday

Dyker Heights Christmas Lights & Brooklyn Skyline

Brooklyn skyline views, pizza in DUMBO, then NYC's most legendary holiday lights display in Dyker Heights.

4 hrs Minibus + Walk Public and Private
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What guests are saying

★★★★★
"It never felt scripted or rushed. It was more like spending the afternoon exploring New York with a friend who knows everything about it."

Shelley

★★★★★
"Jen has a rare gift for bringing the city to life in a way that is personal and unforgettable. You won't just see New York, you'll feel it."

Troy

★★★★★
"She makes you feel involved and she gives off great energy."

Ryan

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