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The 15 Best Walking Tours in New York City

61 tours  ·  from $20

This city rewards feet more than any other in America. These 15 walks cover the Village, downtown, Harlem and Brooklyn, priced by length, with a note on the ones that involve real distance.

SoHo, Little Italy, and Chinatown Walking Tour in New York - Little Italy, immigration, and organized crime
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SoHo, Little Italy, and Chinatown Walking Tour in New York

1.SoHo, Little Italy, and Chinatown Walking Tour in New York

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,153 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $39Our pick

Walk 2 to 3 miles through SoHo, Little Italy, and Chinatown with an English-speaking local guide. See SoHo’s cast-iron buildings, hear stories of Italian immigrants and mob figures, and finish near Columbus Park. Guides such as George, Angela, Steve, and Felipe are praised for clear, lively storytelling.

“We are truly grateful for your knowledge and warm hospitality. You turned this trip into a wonderful and memorable experience.”

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Secrets of Grand Central Station Walking Tour New York City - Meeting at Track 29 in the main concourse
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Secrets of Grand Central Station Walking Tour New York City

2.Secrets of Grand Central Station Walking Tour New York City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,796 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $39

Explore Grand Central Terminal with a local New Yorker, spotting Beaux Arts details, the Campbell Apartment, MetLife Building, and Chrysler Building clock. Groups are capped at 15, earpieces help you hear, and guides such as Jonathan, John, Richard, and Bob bring the station’s past to life.

“The tour was a great way to learn about Grand Central Station. The guide, Justin, was very knowledgeable and pointed out things I would have never noticed on my own. I thoroughly enjoyed this tour. It was well worth the time and the money.”

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Greenwich Village Walking and Food Tasting Tour - Starting on Bleecker Street at Molly’s Cupcakes
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Greenwich Village Walking and Food Tasting Tour

3.Greenwich Village Walking and Food Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,572 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $94

Join an English-speaking guide such as Ian or David for a three-hour Greenwich Village food walk. You’ll sample falafel, two pizzas, Belgian fries, Italian specialties, and a cupcake while seeing Washington Square Park, Stonewall Inn, and the Friends building exterior.

“This was a superb tour. David was an excellent guide whose enthusiasm for Greenwich and his knowledge of the district amplified our experience. And the food we enjoyed along the route was top class. Getting to know our fellow tourists was a bonus - all thanks to David’s interpersonal skill. We returned the following day to the eateries to savor the tastes. An afternoon very well spent. Highly recommended.”

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Artistic, Alternative Greenwich Village Walking Tour - Starting at Sixth Avenue and Waverly Place
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Artistic, Alternative Greenwich Village Walking Tour

4.Artistic, Alternative Greenwich Village Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 971 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $39

Walk 2 to 3 miles through Greenwich Village with a local guide such as Angela, Steve, Rob, or Dave. Hear stories about Poe, Dylan, Hendrix, Bob Dylan, gay rights, counterculture, and Friends, then finish near Washington Square Park and Christopher Street.

“We were asked to be at the meeting place 15 minutes early. After waiting for for 20 minutes which was 5 minutes past the tour start time, we received a message saying that the guide would be another 10 minutes late. Our schedule was tight and we couldn't wait any longer in the freezing cold, so we call Viator who accepted our request to cancel. Then Viator messaged us the next day saying they reviewed our situation and would refuse any refund. Wow! They break the contract and refuse to take care of a loyal customer.”

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Central Park Guided Walking Tour - Meeting at Central Park South
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Central Park Guided Walking Tour

5.Central Park Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 774 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $44

Walk Central Park with a guide such as Chris, whose route mixes park design, New York history, plants, wildlife, architecture, and film locations. The small group, capped at 12, can reach quiet corners and paths that bicycles cannot. Expect an easy but active two-hour walk starting and ending near Central Park South.

“Chris did an amazing job giving my husband and me a tour of Central Park. I booked the tour a year ago for 10am and even though he doesn’t offer that time option anymore and we were the only two people on the tour, he honored the time. The snow in the park made the walk even more magical. My husband (who is a native NYer) was super impressed by Chris’s knowledge, trivia and fun facts. He was one of the best tour guides we’ve ever had on any tour. We saw the main highlights of the park and enjoyed the easy walking pace. Highly recommend this tour with Chris…”

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New York City: Private Walking Tour with a Local - What two hours can realistically do
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New York City: Private Walking Tour with a Local

6.Private Walking Tour with a Local

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 771 reviews · 2 - 8 hours · from $55

Book a 2 to 8-hour private New York walk with a Lokafyer such as Dave, Clement, Mark, or Lukas. Set your interests in advance, meet at your hotel, Airbnb, café, landmark, or Neuhaus Chocolates, and learn the city through local tips, neighborhood stories, and practical subway advice.

“Pedro was simply amazing. Absolutely enjoyed every minute of our tour with him. He is very passionate and knowledgeable and really cares about the people he is guiding. He is in touch with our personal preference and adjusts the tour as we go along to suit. Highly recommend him and this tour.”

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NYC Lower East Side Walking and Food Tour - Katz’s Delicatessen starts the feast
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NYC Lower East Side Walking and Food Tour

7.NYC Lower East Side Walking and Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 646 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $94

Join a guide such as Amanda, David, or Emmeline for a three-hour Lower East Side walk built around food and immigrant stories. You’ll sample pastrami, dumplings, pickles, candy, bialys, and doughnuts. The group is capped at 12, lunch is included, and vegetarian substitutions are available.

“Knowledgeable guide, plethora of food, fun part of town and the small group size allowed an intimate time to be had by all.”

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NYC Greenwich Village Italian Food Guided Walking Tour - Starting at Pasticceria Rocco on Bleecker Street
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NYC Greenwich Village Italian Food Guided Walking Tour

8.NYC Greenwich Village Italian Food Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 627 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $89

Join Greg Marro on a small-group Greenwich Village food walk focused on Italian American history and local family businesses. Over two to three hours, you’ll sample prosciutto, pasta, meatballs, arancini, pastries, coffee, and sweets while visiting landmark churches and neighborhood sites.

“The stories that Greg told. The food was excellent. Always on the shady side of the road. Small group made it nice.”

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NYC Professional Photoshoot and Walking Tour with Private Guide - Upper East Side and The Plaza: polished New York settings
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NYC Professional Photoshoot and Walking Tour with Private Guide

9.NYC Professional Photoshoot and Walking Tour with Private Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 608 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Spend two private hours with guide and photographer Marc, shaping a NYC route around your interests. Pose at Times Square, Central Park, brownstone streets, or Brooklyn Bridge, learn subway basics, and receive at least 75 color photos within 48 hours.

“The absolute best way to start off our NYC trip! Marc was easy going, helpful and an excellent photographer all in one! Could not recommend this tour enough! You can pick different places of interests and Marc can recommend places you may be interested in. We ventured around to a few neighbourhoods and we absolutely loved it. It was great to book at the start of our holiday as this shaped the rest of trip and we are so happy with how our photos turned out!! Thank you so much! We will be back again soon and cannot wait to book again!”

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Superheroes in New York Walking Tour - Starting at the United Nations on East 42nd Street
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Superheroes in New York Walking Tour

10.Superheroes in New York Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 595 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $39

Walk from the United Nations through Midtown with guides such as Luke, Percy, Michael, and Connor, stopping at Superman, Spider-Man, Daredevil, Gotham, and Marvel locations. Expect two hours of comic-book history, film trivia, jokes, and a moderate city walk for up to 15 people.

“Son massive marvel/dc fan ! The 2 hour walking tour was brilliant seeing all the buildings Spider-Man was on and the superman daily planet!”

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Brooklyn Food Walking Tour: Local Eats & Family‑Run Shops - Smith Street starts the neighborhood story
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Brooklyn Food Walking Tour: Local Eats & Family‑Run Shops

11.Brooklyn Food Walking Tour: Local Eats & Family‑Run Shops

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 592 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $69

Walk from Smith Street through Carroll Gardens, Cobble Hill, and Atlantic Avenue, stopping at seven locally owned food shops for pastries, bagels, pizza, Middle Eastern treats, and chocolate. Guides such as Sara, David, Alex, and Mickey mix neighborhood stories with enough tastings for lunch.

“David was a wonderful and knowledgeable tour guide. The tour provided insights into the history and culture of Brooklyn and New York Also learned some myths we’re not accurate”

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Central Park TV and Movie Sites Walking Tour - Bethesda Fountain and Terrace: the park’s grand movie stage
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Central Park TV and Movie Sites Walking Tour

12.Central Park TV and Movie Sites Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 499 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $44

Join an actor or actress guide, such as Laura, Callum, Kate, or Brian, for a two-hour walk through more than 30 Central Park film and TV sites. Expect movie stills, park history, photo stops, easy paths, and a Columbus Circle finish.

“learning about all the shows and movies that used central park as location spots.great informative guide.”

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Manhattan Neighborhood Private Customized Walking Tour - Greenwich Village for music, art, and old New York
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Manhattan Neighborhood Private Customized Walking Tour

13.Manhattan Neighborhood Private Customized Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 498 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $150

Spend about three hours with a private Manhattan guide, shaping the route around your interests. Guides such as Patrick, Dan, and Andrew have led past tours through Greenwich Village, SoHo, Chelsea Market, the High Line, Chinatown, and more. Hotel pickup and a different end point can be arranged.

“Patrick was one of the best guides we’ve had. He was very knowledgeable, spoke clearly, and very approachable. He pointed out items throughout the tour that we would have walked right by, but these really made the tour interesting. We went to Chelsea Market, High Line, Meat Packing District, Greenwich Village, and SoHo. We saw architecture, art, literature, music, neighborhoods, etc. I highly recommend this tour; you will never view NYC the same.”

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NYC: Brooklyn Graffiti & Street Art Walking Tour in Bushwick - One hour with the Bushwick Collective
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NYC: Brooklyn Graffiti & Street Art Walking Tour in Bushwick

14.Brooklyn Graffiti & Street Art Walking Tour in Bushwick

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 492 reviews · 2 hours · from $32

Meet your English-speaking guide at Wyckoff-Starr Coffee Shop and spend two hours exploring Bushwick’s changing street-art scene. Learn about local and international artists, mural techniques, graffiti culture, and neighborhood history while seeing major works around the Bushwick Collective.

“Nick was passionate, professional, creative. It was a great tour”

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Brooklyn: Bushwick Street Art Walking Tour - The meeting point at 282 Meserole Street
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Brooklyn: Bushwick Street Art Walking Tour

15.Bushwick Street Art Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 462 reviews · 1h 30m · from $20Best value

Walk Bushwick’s famous mural district with an artist guide, often Audrey, and learn how graffiti and street art developed. In 90 minutes, you’ll see more than 20 painted warehouses, hear stories about artists including Jason Naylor and Icy and Sot, and cover only a few compact blocks.

“A fantastic tour. Our guide, she was superb! Really knowledgeable with a great sense of humour. Highly recommended”

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