New York · PRIVATE
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 private tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Ride through Central Park with a private guide such as Leo, Johnny, MJ, or Max. You’ll cover far more ground than on foot, stop at Bethesda Fountain, Bow Bridge, Strawberry Fields, and Belvedere Castle, and hear stories about the park, films, architecture, and New York life.
“It was ok, I felt we were shorted, was supposed to be 1-3 hrs, we were back at our pick up spot in 58 mins flat, lol.”
Book a private Carmel car from your Manhattan hotel or residence to JFK, Newark, or LaGuardia. Choose a sedan for up to three people or an SUV or minivan for up to six. Service runs 24/7, but allow extra time for traffic and confirm toll charges before you ride.
“Allow for NYC traffic when setting a pick up time. I was getting a little worried by the time the driver arrived.”
Ride through Central Park with guides such as Max, Mani, MJ, and Ali, stopping at Bethesda Fountain, Bow Bridge, Strawberry Fields, Belvedere Castle, and more. Your guide shares park and film stories, takes photos, and can adjust some stops to suit your interests.
“The rickshaw tour through Central Park was a real highlight of our trip. The guides were fantastic, very friendly, knowledgeable, and full of positive energy. We had so much fun and got to see many beautiful spots in the park. Definitely worth it!”
Share Central Park with only your group of up to five on a private horse-drawn carriage ride. Your driver may be Oscar or Matt, both praised for lively park stories and photo help. Expect landmarks such as Bethesda Fountain, Cherry Hill, Bow Bridge, Strawberry Fields, and the Dakota Building, plus blankets and carrots for the horse.
“Our carriage ride through Central Park was truly one of the highlights of our trip! Our guide, Oscar, and his beautiful horse, Strawberry, made the entire experience unforgettable. Oscar was incredibly knowledgeable about the park and he pointed out famous landmarks, shared interesting history, and highlighted movie locations that my kids immediately recognized and loved. He made the ride engaging for everyone, and you could tell how much he cared about both the park and Strawberry. The pace was relaxing, the views were beautiful, and the commentary made the experience feel personal and special. I would absolutely recommend this tour to anyone visiting NYC, and especially recommend requestin...”
Take a private 40-minute to 1-hour carriage ride from Central Park South with an English-speaking guide. See Bethesda Fountain, Tavern on the Green, the carousel, and more, or choose a city route with Fifth Avenue lights, Saks, and St. Patrick’s Cathedral. Guides such as Fred, Rony, and Emre also take photos.
“Our guide, Oclay was fantastic and gave us some history about Central Park.”
You get a private, air-conditioned ride between JFK and Manhattan for up to five people. Your English-speaking driver, sometimes Charly, Kevin, Su, or Tony, coordinates by WhatsApp, helps with luggage, and waits up to 90 minutes after landing. Choose airport-to-city or city-to-airport service.
“Friendly driver. Good communication from before flight to pick up.”
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.”
Visit Liberty and Ellis islands with a private English-speaking guide. See the Statue of Liberty Museum, original torch, and restored immigration station, while guides such as James, Joseph, Timothy, and Charles adjust the pace to your group. Ferry tickets and museum entry are included, but crown and pedestal access are not.
“James did a marvelous job of getting the 4 of us through crowds and onto the boat and into the appropriate places for photos and his informative narratives. He was very well-prepared, knowledgable and funny. It was a great experience for our grandkids and for us!”
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!”
Book a private JFK to Manhattan or Brooklyn ride with an English- or Chinese-speaking driver. Your air-conditioned vehicle goes directly to your stated destination, with flight tracking and 60 minutes of airport pickup time included. Drivers such as Pedro, Steve, John, and Devrathnegi have earned praise for clear communication and patience.
“Great trip with Pedro. He was on time and patient for us as we were a little longer than anticipated. Would 100% recommend!”
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.”
Book a private one-way transfer between JFK, Newark, or LaGuardia and hotels in Manhattan, Long Island City, Brooklyn, or Queens. English-speaking drivers such as Adam and Steven provide curbside pickup, air-conditioned vehicles, and useful city pointers when available.
“Our trip was very comfortable indeed. Adam kept in touch with us even though the traffic was heavy today because of the rain. His SUV was beautiful and I had a nice back massage from the passenger seat the whole way throughout the journey. He showed and explained all the landmarks along the journey and his choice of music was awesome too. Would definitely recommend this company and Adam also.”
Cover Manhattan’s biggest sights in about six hours with a private guide, air-conditioned vehicle, walking stops at Rockefeller Center, Ground Zero, and Central Park, plus a ferry ride past the Statue of Liberty. Guides such as Tom, Ray, Jared, and Chris are praised for friendly, lively city commentary.
“Ray was very friendly and he briefly described every detail of the places.covered all the major attractions places of NYC were visitor would like to go.”
Build a 4, 5, or 6-hour New York tour around your interests, from Manhattan highlights to Brooklyn and 9/11 sites. A private guide such as Chris, Sheldon, Marshall, or Berenice rides with a separate professional driver in a luxury SUV or Mercedes Sprinter.
“Marshall was excellent. We got to see everything we wanted to plus more. He was very informative it was an Awesome day!!”
Ride through Central Park in a private horse-drawn carriage with a guide such as Fred, Rony, Olcay, or Emre. Choose a shorter route or a standard ride with Bethesda Terrace, Cherry Hill, Balto, Strawberry Fields, Tavern on the Green, photo stops, blankets, and carrots for the horse.
“Absolutely amazing experience Emre was amazing he ensured we knew when he was coming. I will definitely be booking again”
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