Spotlight on GANYC Guide: Paul Kittas

Introducing GANYC guide Paul Kittas!

Company: Heights Tours

Phone: 646-318-5906

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How long have you been a tour guide?

12 years; since 2005.

What time of year would you consider your busy season? 

I have Christmas lights in the winter and flowers in the spring and summer.

What types of tours do you offer?

Mostly walking, to take in the details.

Do you offer Niche Tours? 

I only offer Niche Tours: NYBG all year, Lighting mostly Christmas, and Women in the Revolutionary War and Manhattan's Battle of Fort Washington.

Have you or your company received any awards?

National Design Award.  A plan to better understand the urban environment.   "Form and Appearance 1 & 2" was completed many years ago.

What drove you to become a tour guide or tour operator or create this company/organization? 

The exciting tours I discovered and scripted even before I was focused on giving them.  I understand many key items that make NYC exciting and beautiful.  

What is the most gratifying part of your work? 

Being appreciated for the years of research, gardening and exploring that was required to assemble my tours.

How long have you been a member of GANYC?

2 months.

How did you hear or learn about GANYC?

Personal research.  Wanted support and guidance to be good.

How has GANYC helped you and your business?

Yes, GANYC requires to always be on your toes and to be quick to respond.

What's your advice or Tour Guide tip you love to share to people visiting New York?

Keep your eyes open, there is magic everywhere.