Jen From The City

Official Tour Lineup

Eight curated experiences, each one designed to feel less like a tour and more like a perfect day with a local.

Bethesda Terrace, Central Park

Central Park

Best of Central Park: Streets to Trees Escape

Swap streets for trees to step into Central Park's greatest hits, iconic landmarks, hidden paths, and familiar NYC faces along the way.

  • Gapstow Bridge, Wollman Rink, The Mall & Sheep Meadow
  • Bethesda Terrace, The Ramble, Bow Bridge & Strawberry Fields
  • Starts at Grand Army Plaza, ends at Strawberry Fields (72nd & CPW)
Duration 2.5 Hours
Transport Walking
Start Grand Army Plaza
Public and Private From $40
Grand Central Terminal

Manhattan

Gilded 5th Avenue Walk

Walk straight through the Gilded Age spotting signs of the Vanderbilts, Rockefellers, Astors, and more, where private mansions rose into public icons along Fifth Avenue.

  • 3 miles (4.8 km) of architectural storytelling
  • Few side streets, just the full sweep of the avenue
  • Starts at Washington Square Arch, ends at Grand Army Plaza
Duration 2.5 Hours
Transport Walking
Start Washington Square Arch
Private Price $315
Private Group
East Harlem mural, El Barrio

East Harlem

East Harlem (El Barrio) Walk

Discover layered New York where every avenue and side street has its own beat, murals, community spaces, and neighborhood spots we'll swing into, from botanicas to bakeries and cafés.

  • Vibrant street murals and cultural landmarks
  • Botanicas, bakeries, and local neighborhood stops
  • Starts at 1274 Fifth Ave, ends at Conservatory Garden
Duration 2 Hours
Transport Walking
Start 1274 Fifth Avenue (109 & 5th)
Private Group $250
Private Group
The Ramble, 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, birdlife, and secret views, wait, are we really in NYC?

  • Hidden trails and rocky outcrops most visitors never find
  • Birdlife, woodland, and unexpected skyline glimpses
  • Starts at Group of Bears Statue, ends at Belvedere Castle
Duration 1.5 Hours
Transport Walking
Start 5th Ave & 79th St entrance
Public and Private From $25
Manhattan Bridge from DUMBO, Brooklyn

Manhattan + Brooklyn

Train, Steps & Ferry: Manhattan to Brooklyn

Move like a New Yorker, subway downtown, walk the Brooklyn Bridge, explore DUMBO, and ferry back with skyline views. Tour ticket includes subway ride, pizza slice, and ferry ticket.

  • Subway from Times Square to the Brooklyn Bridge
  • Walk the bridge and explore DUMBO's cobblestone streets
  • Ferry return with Manhattan skyline views
  • Starts at Sheraton Times Square, ends at E 34th St Ferry Landing
Duration 4 Hours
Transport Subway + Walk + Ferry
Start Sheraton Times Square
Private From $475
Private Group
Central Park corner to corner minibus tour

Central Park, Sundays Only

Corner to Corner Minibus Tour

Collab with Kelly Kopp of New York City Kopp

See more. Walk less. Experience the full story of Central Park and surrounding neighborhoods without the full hike.

  • Heart of the Park, 1 hour
  • Grand Bazaar Market, 1 hour
  • Conservatory Garden, 30 minutes
  • Starts at Hell's Kitchen (918 8th Ave), ends at Grand Army Plaza
Duration 4 Hours
Transport Minibus + Walk
Public and Private From $95
Astoria, Queens

Queens

Keys to Queens: Astoria

A guided multi-transit experience connecting Manhattan to Queens by ferry, bus, and foot. Discover how New York works as a city while celebrating Astoria's local culture, waterfront, and community.

  • East River ferry crossing from Manhattan to Queens
  • Steinway Street, local shops, and neighborhood stops
  • Astoria Park and the Hell Gate mural
  • Starts at E 34th St Ferry Landing, ends near Bryant Park
Duration 4 Hours
Transport Ferry + Minibus + Walk
Start E 34th St Ferry Landing
Private Group Inquire
Private Group
DUMBO Brooklyn 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.

  • Washington Square Park, 30 minutes
  • DUMBO and Old Fulton Street, 1 hour
  • Manhattan Bridge crossing and Empire State Building views
  • Starts at Grand Army Plaza, ends near Times Square
Duration 4 Hours
Transport Minibus + Walk
Start Grand Army Plaza
Please Inquire
Radio City and holiday decorations on Fifth Avenue

Holiday

Midtown Merry: A Fifth Avenue Holiday Walk

Midtown at its most magical. Iconic Fifth Avenue sights with cozy indoor moments, from St. Patrick's Cathedral to the Lotte Palace, plus the Rockefeller Tree, Radio City, and festive stops ending at Bryant Park.

  • St. Patrick's Cathedral, the Lotte Palace & iconic storefronts
  • Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree & Radio City Music Hall
  • Cozy indoor stops along the way
  • Starts at Grand Army Plaza, ends at Bryant Park
Duration 2.5 Hours
Transport Walking
Start Grand Army Plaza
Public and Private
Dyker Heights Christmas lights, Brooklyn

Holiday

Dyker Heights Christmas Lights & Brooklyn Skyline

Start with Brooklyn skyline views and a slice in DUMBO, then head to Dyker Heights for NYC's over-the-top holiday lights display.

  • Brooklyn skyline views & pizza in DUMBO
  • Dyker Heights, the most spectacular holiday lights in NYC
  • Starts at 41st St & 11th Ave, ends at Bryant Park
Duration 4 Hours
Transport Minibus + Walk
Public and Private

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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