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Norman Oder
Veteran tour guide Norman Oder("fast-walking, fast-talking") specializes in Brooklyn neighborhoods and also has branched out to a few neighborhoods in Queens and Manhattan.
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Matthew Cummings
Hi, I'm Matthew Cummings. New York City is my hometown and I've always loved it! New York is endlessly fascinating. I'll take you to and through all the major sights of the city, as well as the less known but no less interesting ones, and tell you true, amazing stories about our…
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GANYC Certified Guide
Emma Guest-Consales, Ph.D.
I am a full-time guide at One World Observatory and a private walking tour guide in New York City. I specialize in 19th c. New York, especially the Gilded Age.
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Christine Lazzara
Hello! My name is Christine, and I'm thrilled to share the magic of my city with you. I curate unique, personalized adventures and then bring them to life, joining and guiding you every step of the way. My goal is to help you connect with NYC on a profound level while creating unforgettable moments in the process. Whether you're looking to explore the treasures of NYC or to celebrate a special occasion, I can help. Looking forward to meeting you!
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Alex Tervooren
I am the Founder and Creator of the popular food and history blog Food Strolls Guided Tours. My passion is NYC food and history, and our guided tours are one of a kind NYC experiences! All of my tours focus on NYC history, with an emphasis on ethnic foods, immigration, and demographics. Our…
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Riley Kellogg
Riley is a native-born, lifelong New York City resident, and has always had a passion for the city's history and culture. She holds a BA with Honors from Hunter College of the City University of New York and an MA from Columbia University; she currently teaches History at Queens College CUNY, and…
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Marie Rousseau
I was born and raised in Paris, France and I've been living in New York since 2007.
I have a MA in both History and Political Science from University of Paris-La Sorbonne. After graduation, she decided to live my dream and moved to New York City to work at NYU’s Institute of French Studies and for…
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GANYC Certified Guide
Jared Goldstein
Enthusiasm, stories, wonder, and great memories.History! Architecture! Views! Energy! How we live here.Experience it with Jared the NYC Tour Guide! 1-917-533-1057 Jared@JaredtheNYCTourGuide.com http://JaredtheNYCTourGuide.com I love sharing New York City, my home…
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Andrea Coyle
A born & bred Native New Yorker, Andrea was a GANYC Board Member at Large from 2016-17, & an Education Committee Core Member from 2012-17. She has a background in both the graphic arts field & early childhood education. A licensed NYC tour guide since 2008, Andrea is a community…
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Art Zuckerman
I am a retired teacher, have had managerial positions in corporate America and have run a successful computer company. Along with my wife, also a licensed guide, we host a radio show called "Z Travel and Leisure" which focuses on New York City, travel and cultural topics. We have also…
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Brett Ehrensall
NYC native, born and raised on the Upper East Side!
I'm passionate about sharing my lifelong love for this incredible city with visitors. A proud member of the Guides Association of New York City (GANYC), I'm excited to create unforgettable experiences that go beyond the typical tourist path. Let's explore hidden gems and iconic landmarks together!
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Mike Brennan
I've lived in New York City all my life, and have been a licensed tour guide for over 25 years. I love to show off my hometown, and all of my tours are tailored to what you want to see, whether it's the typical highlights or unique neighborhoods or city secrets (one of my specialties). …
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GANYC Certified Guide
Robert Brenner
Robert Brenner is a licensed New York City tour guide, a certified member of the Guides Association of New York City, a docent for the Municipal Art Society of New York, and almost lifelong New Yorker. He has led walking tours for Barnard College, the Bowery Alliance of Neighbors, Google, the…
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GANYC Certified Guide
Matthew Baker
Matthew Baker has been a New Yorker since 1992 and a licensed tour guide since 2005. Having worked in such venerable institutions as the New York Public Library, Saks Fifth Avenue, and FAO Schwarz, he has seen, known, and loved an incredible cross section of New York City cultures. And now, he…
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Ludwina Lang
I am orginally from Germany but live in the U.S. for many years. I have a BA in Business Administration and a minor in History. History was always my favorite and that is why I love to guide tours. I worked for 25 years at Mercedes-Benz as an analyst, but always kept an eye on the…
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George Barabas
Do you want to discover what makes New York a city like no other- a vibrant, diverse metropolis with a fascinating history and a constantly evolving face? Let me, a life-long New York City educator and Licensed Sightseeing Tour Guide, be your guide to the many…
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Hardy Phippen
Over 15 years of experience leading a wide variety of NYC tours, both general and specialized, for adults or students, organizations as well as individuals.
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Tony Chen
Tony Chen has been working in the travel industry for over 16 years sharing his passion for history and helping others discover what is special about the place they are visiting.
Currently an undergraduate student at Columbia University, General Studies under the major of American History, Tony is…
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Sy Lukin
Native New Yorker who likes to share his love of the city.
NYC walking tours for history, food and architecture.
Big Apple Greeter.
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GANYC Certified Guide
Kitt Garrett
Kitt Garrett, Founder and CEO of Kitt Garrett & Associates
GANYC Certified Guide
Experience New York in an Intriguing New Way Fascinating Talks and Walks For Locals and Visitors with Kitt Garrett.
Experience New York in comfort and see more than you would walking around on your own.…
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Anthony Robins
"A magic carpet ride through Art Deco New York" National Arts Club
"Anthony, with his wide brim hat, fast-talking New York accent and contagious enthusiasm [showed me that] the very real and iconic New York [Grand Central] terminal is the magical place to be discovered" Mail online…
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Gay Zizes
I am a native New Yorker with a vast knowledge of this city. Tours can be catered for all ages and interests.
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Julia Ryan
A Native New Yorker and expert guide, Julia has been touring with guests for over 20 years. Specializing in private tours, she works with some of the most exclusive hotels in the city. Tour New York with the exact itinerary and activities you want. The perfect combination of context, impeccable history, humor and fun -- plus the latest news and insights.
My tours are 100% customizable and personal.
Just like having a best friend in the business!
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Karen Brueckner
My background in customer service, travel and education has motivated and inspired me to become a tour guide. New York is where I was born, where I feel most alive and connected with the world. When you walk with me, you will feel energized by not only the narrative but with stops along the way to…
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Valentin Borriello
Hi I am Valentin, a proud New York City Tour Guide. I am French/Italian bi-national and I have been living in New York for 11 years. My career has always been travel related having worked as a Tour Operator, a Tour Leader and finally a Tour Guide which gives me the opportunity to do what I love the…
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Hiram L. Jacobs
I am a licensed New York City Department of Consumer Affairs Tour Guide and a native New Yorker. Over the years, I acquired considerable experience organizing solo tours of the major European and East European capitals of the world, Toronto and Montreal, Canada, Sydney and Melbourne, Australia. I…
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Minna Scharff
Born in Brooklyn, a soccer mom in Greenwich Village (no minivan, just the "3" and "F" trains) and now a tour guide that explores everything old and new in her native city. A social worker by profession and licensed New York City tour guide of 12 years. Has experience doing everything from…
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Pim Philip
Pim moved to New York in 2010. Besides being a (Dutch) licensed tour guide for all the 5 boroughs of New York City, he founded Pim Philip Experiences which offers customized travel and event experiences in New York City, catering to both private and corporate visitors. Tailor-made expeditions,…
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Maria Toromanova
It was love at first sight, New York and me. After many years of living in, exploring and probing the five boroughs of this gem of a city, I decide to become a New York City tour guide. Twenty years later I still enjoy sharing my experience and knowledge with the many visitors who come here to this…
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GANYC Certified Guide
Jonathan Turer
Visitors say my tours are “witty” “fun” “informative” and “fascinating.” And this: “For 5 1/2 hours we did not want to miss a thing he said and more importantly, neither did our two teenagers. Now that is a feat!” and “My wife was born and raised in NYC and ... even she learned a whole bunch about…
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Janet Solesky
I love New York, my birthplace & my home. When I travel, I miss city life and the high octane pace. My background is arts education, jazz (and other music) promotion. I've been a IGA certified Tour Director for EF Explore America for student tours to New York since '08.
Last year, I…
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Frederic Gilbert
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I was born in France and made New York my home a couple of years ago after backpacking over the world for a year. I felt in love with New York in 1995, and recently founded My Special New York, a tour company providing immersive and unique experiences in New York city, from tours for…
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Robin London
I am a 3rd generation native New Yorker and professional licensed NYC tour guide who never gets bored exploring the city I love. I will share with you personal experiences, extensive knowledge and anecdotes of life in the Big Apple and you'll here it all in my native 'New Yawk' accent! Before…
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Manny Sanudo
Born in New York City, Manny has been leading bicycle tours here for the last dozen years.
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Bill Auer
Born in Munich Germany, three years US Army, honorable discharge. Bachelors Degree in Engineering from City College of New York, Masters Degree in Engineering from New York University. Engineering manager, International marketing manager.
Interested in travel and international events.
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Oliver Grieb
Gidday and "Grüß Gott",
my name is Oli, your fun, fitness oriented, energizing and certified NYC Sightseeing Guide.
I am not only your regular tour guide, but also your tour planer, tour fotograher and tour entertainer.
To find out more about it, feel free to read my reviews on TripAdvisor:
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GANYC Certified Guide
Robin Garr
I am experienced in leading tours on a wide range of topics and passionate about New York City! NYC's extraordinary museums and Equestrian New York are my specialities, but all of my tours are specifically designed to address various interests, ages, learning styles and abilities. I…
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Miriam Bourin
Hi, I’m Miriam, a Swedish transplant that moved to New York from Stockholm in 2004. I live in the “hip”, historic Hudson Valley, in the small village of High Falls.
Coming to New York City for the first time can be over-whelming for anyone.
Coming to New York City as a foreigners can be quite…
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