Downtown: Beyond the Grid

Private Tour of Downtown

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3 Hours Private Guide Flexible Itinerary

The Best of Downtown New York

Take a journey downtown filled with rich history, architecture and pop-culture. Greenwich Village, Soho, Chinatown, Little Italy, and the World Trade Center site. A bit of the iconic and bit of the off the beaten path for an experience that is anything but cookie-cutter.

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Experience Real New York

We will explore not just the iconic sites, but seldom seen hidden gems that most people never get to see. With the personal and intimate experience we offer, you don't have to worry about looking like a tourist.

Real New York Tour Guide

We truly believe our guides are the best in New York. It is their own unique perspective that makes our tours personalized, memorable, fun, and anything but cookie cutter.

Learn to Navigate the City

Whether you tour by subway & foot or private vehicle, our guides will offer helpful tips on how to navigate the city so you can get the most out of your visit.

Optional Iconic New York Bites

Pizza in Greenwich Village, dumplings in Chinatown, and cannoli's in Little Italy are just a few of the amazing tastes NYC has to offer. While we are not a food tour company, there is always time to grab a bite.

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Pricing & Details Touring by Subway and Foot

For groups larger than 12 guests, please contact us for pricing.

1 - 4 Guests
3 Hours
$300/Group
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5 - 8 Guests
3 Hours
$350/Group
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9 - 12 Guests
3 Hours
$400/Group
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  • Suggested start time of 10am or 2pm
  • This tour meets outside of The Stonewall Inn at 53 Christopher Street. Take the 1 train to Christopher Street/Sheridan Square. The Stonewall Inn is directly across the street from Christopher Park.
  • Each guest will need 2-3 subway rides
  • This tour is done by subway and walking so if you have any serious mobility issues please let us know
  • Subway cost and food are not included in the cost of the tour
  • If you need to cancel or reschedule for any reason, please do so within 48 hours

Pricing & Details Touring by Private Vehicle

1 - 5 Guests
Tour in a Cadillac Escalade SUV
$650/Total
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Price includes
  • Private Tour Guide
  • Driver & Vehicle
  • For 3 hours
6 - 13 Guests
Tour in a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Van
$1,150/Total
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  • Suggested start time of 10am or 2pm
  • Your guide can meet you at the concierge desk of your hotel if you are staying in Manhattan
  • We will be getting out of the vehicle for short walks during the tour so please wear comfortable shoes and check the weather for the appropriate dress
  • Food costs are not included in the cost of the tour
  • If you need to cancel or reschedule for any reason, please do so within 48 hours

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Downtown: Beyond the Grid Itinerary

Greenwich Village
Explore Greenwich Village’s past of literature, theater, rock & roll and bohemian life. Sites include Washington Square Park, Arthur’s Tavern, Grove Court, Chumley’s, the Friends Building, Cafe Wha?, Minetta Tavern, the Cherry Lane Theater and much more.
SoHo
Discover 400 years of SoHo’s history, from the early Dutch days to present day. Also known as the “Cast Iron District” Soho has been a farming community, theater and red light district, struggling artist haven and much more.
Little Italy
Discover the rich vibrant history of Mulberry Street and its place in Italian immigration to New York City. Sites include Mulberry Street, Mulberry Street Bar, Ferrara’s Bakery and Cafe and more.
Chinatown
Walk the bustling streets of Chinatown and discover the rich culture the Chinese have brought to NYC. Learn about the history of Chinese immigration, the exclusion act, the Tong (gang) wars. Sites include Mott Street markets, Canal Street, Church of The Transfiguration, The CCBA, Pell Street, and the Bloody Angle.
World Trade Center site
Explore the new World Trade Center site, the history of the original Twin Towers and the unfortunate events of 9/11. Sites include the Memorial Fountains (Reflective Absence), The Survivor Tree, The Oculus, The Firemen’s Memorial, One World Trade Center (The Freedom Tower), Saint Paul’s Chapel and more.
Add a Professional Photographer to your 3 Hour Tour
Private Tour with Photographer
“Booked this solely on Yelp reviews and a desire to see a lot of the city of which we knew very little. We took the 3 hour tour of Greenwich, SoHo, 9/11 memorial, Washington Square, Chinatown and Little Italy. We would NEVER have stomped all this ground on our own, even though we have our share of adventurous spirit. Fabrice is gifted in knowledge retention and a prince of a guy. Can't recommend this company highly enough!”
Steve E.
Yelp
“I’ve been to NYC several times, but never have done a formal tour. It was awesome! We did the downtown neighborhood tour (Greenwich Village, SoHo etc). Our guide, Trey, was not only informative, he was very friendly and really adapted to the tour to our needs. We did the private group tour that was well worth the money. We would never had been able to cover as much sight seeing trying to figure it out where we were going on our own. I can’t wait to come back and do a different tour!”
Heidi82Troy
TripAdvisor

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