Manhattan Neighborhood Private Customized Walking Tour
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Manhattan Neighborhood Private Customized Walking Tour
By Streetwise New York Tours
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Duration: 3h
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Live guide: English, Spanish
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- Tour includes Professional Guide.
- All Fees and Taxes
What's not included- Food and drinks
- Transportation to/from attractions
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
- Greenwich Village, New York, NY, USAWe will coordinate a convenient starting point in Manhattan. We can end at the meeting point or we can end at a different agreed upon location as well.
Pickup details- We will meet you in the lobby by the front door of the hotel. At the end of the tour we can end at your hotel or we can end at a different agreed upon location.
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 50242P1- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 50242P1
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- burnettca0 contributionsReally Enjoyed Our Tours!We took two tours as part of our stay with Pod Hotels. We did the DUMBO/Brooklyn Heights and Chinatown/Lower East Side tours. We enjoyed learning the history associated with each area, and our tour guide, Andrew, was wonderful. Thanks for a great experience and for giving us a better understanding of NYC!Written 21 January 2025
- 288marieevef0 contributionsExcellent tourWe took the free tour that our POD Hotel offered. We took the Brooklyn Heights & Dumbo tour. Sonya was excellent and we learn a lot. Would definitely book with them next time we come back to NY.Written 5 January 2025
- Paulvew0 contributionsVery good free tourExcellent tour. Very well informed guide. Tour covered the New York not yet concreted over. I tipped $22, after 2 couples told me they would tipp 15 and 20 respectivelyWritten 2 January 2025
- Kelly L0 contributionsWould book another tour!Patrick guided us through Brooklyn, and we had the opportunity to explore so many incredible sights! I was thrilled to cross the Brooklyn Bridge, the Brooklyn Heights Promenade, and DUMBO off my list. A special thanks to Patrick for recommending Juliana’s—it was absolutely delicious! We also really appreciated your help navigating the subway to get home. I would definitely join another tour with you in the future. Thank you again for an unforgettable experience!Written 29 December 2024
- M765PSkarenw0 contributionsFabulous Walking Tour in Central Park!Sonya, our tour guide, showed us around Central Park. Without Sonya's wonderful knowledge we would not have learned so much about how New York came to be; or about the architecture, or The Big Apple's famous residents. Sonya brought it all alive for us and was super friendly and professional. Thank you to Sonya, and to "The Pod" hotel, for offering this tour. We cannot wait to return to New York and The Pod, and to take another tour of this wonderful city! Warmest wishes to you all for 2025!Written 29 December 2024
- Pioneer277236517610 contributionsWalking Tour from Pod 51We thoroughly enjoyed our Greenwich Village etc walking tour with Pod 51. It was a small group as the weather was terrible (rainy & cold) but the wonderful guide was still super motivated & informative:). I would highly recommend these tours to everyone!Written 25 November 2024
- D3752VCjudys0 contributionsVery enjoyable and interestingWe went to places I never would have discovered. The guides were fun and knowledgeable. I liked the tours so much that I went on. 3 days (3 half days) during the week I spent in NYC. Highly recommend.Written 24 November 2024
- F258FDjoet0 contributionsFun, informative!Me and my friend did the Brooklyn/Dumbo tour with Patrick. It was free with staying at the Pod Hotel Midtown. Patrick was really good. He was very knowledgeable especially with history. I would like to do other tours with Patrick in different spots in New York. He was an excellent tour guide.Written 19 November 2024
- brucem7630 contributionsExcellent tour of Brooklyn Heights and DUMBOPatrick was an excellent tour guide. When the subway we were taking from Manhattan to Brooklyn was not in service, he improvised by taking us an alternate route. Lots of good background and history of the locations on the tour. He also emailed us a group photo he took on the Brooklyn Promenade. After the tour ended he chatted with us a bit and answered some additional questions. Highly recommended.Written 19 November 2024
- Nicosne0 contributionsVery good tourWe were on a tour of Brooklin Heights and DUMBO arranged via the Pod Hotel. I believe that Patrick was the name of the tour guide. We really enjoyed it, learned a few things we were unaware of, the pace was good, and he ensured everyone was involved. We spent what I think was a little too long looking at the building in front of the POD Times Square hotel, but it was still interesting stuff. We would surely do it againWritten 18 November 2024
- Lollybunny0 contributionsTour gave a deeper appreciation of BrooklynAndrew was an awesome guide, very knowledgeable. We expected to just photograph sights in Brooklyn and DUMBO but he shared insights about the Underground Railroad, brownstones, trade and development in the area, as well as the 3 bridges. Autumn made the tour quite magical.Written 2 November 2024
- sokolp6180 contributionsVery informative and enjoyableStreetwise NY offers free walking tours to the guests of Triumph Hotels, which in NYC are the Belleclaire on Upper Westside, Hotel Edison near Times Square, Hotel Iroquois in Midtown, Hotel Evelyn near the Flatiron district, and Hotel Frederik in Tribeca. I took part in four of their tours, all of which are described on the hotels' websites. The walking tours start from one of their hotels at 10am Mon-Sat and I have greatly enjoyed these. I have done my own fairly intensive walking tours on previous trips, so these were by no means my first introduction to the city, but I found I was able to learn a lot of new things and visited some places I never have previously, like Battery Park City. that I didn't even know existed. Overall a very enjoyable experience with engaging, articulate, and knowledgeable guides.Written 1 November 2024
- Roam136880647170 contributionsGood walking toursWent on a walking tour with Sonya to Brooklyn Heights and Dumbo. Enjoyed it a lot. She was knowledgeable of these areas. Went on a walking tour with Dan to Central Park and Upper West side. It was very interesting as Dan shared with us lots of information about the buildings and the areas in Central Park. I would join Streetwise walking tours to other places in New York the next time I’m there. Keep up the good work!Written 29 October 2024
- E7179YGlauram0 contributionsVery interesting Brooklyn Heights & Dumbo tourWe went on the Brooklyn Heights & Dumbo tour and we loved it! The itinerary is well thought out, and our guide made the tour very interesting and informative - she previously lived in the area so she could tell us about how it used to look before it became a hip place. Definitely recommend!Written 22 October 2024
- Q4590EHjoya0 contributionsBest Walking Tour Upper West Side NYCTruly enjoyed the upper West side walking tour and learned a lot about Central Park’s history. The entire tour was fun, educational, adventurous and entertaining.Written 18 October 2024
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Catherine K
Miami, FL89 contributions
Dec 2024 • Solo
I took a tour from the Hotel Belleclaire with Andy who did a great job of explaining the architecture, the history and imparting fun information about the Upper West Side including Central Park. It was one of the coldest days in the month so he took pity on us keeping to the less windy areas and taking us into lobbies and a coffee shop. Very enjoyable and informative. Highly recommend it and if you are staying at one of the Triumph hotels, the tour (and others) are gratis.
Written 29 December 2024
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Acireale, Italy74 contributions
I booked the free walking tours offered by Pod Hotels (to their guests staying).
These guys are friendly and they give you a unique experience of the city and its neighborhoods, since they give you the perspective of a local.
I chose the "Brooklyn Heights and Dumbo" one (led by Patrick) and the day after, we followed Andrew to Central Park and Upper West Side.
Our tours usually lasted 2.5h but I have just understood that they also arrange tailor made tours, by payment.
These guys are friendly and they give you a unique experience of the city and its neighborhoods, since they give you the perspective of a local.
I chose the "Brooklyn Heights and Dumbo" one (led by Patrick) and the day after, we followed Andrew to Central Park and Upper West Side.
Our tours usually lasted 2.5h but I have just understood that they also arrange tailor made tours, by payment.
Written 1 December 2024
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Discover15316730524
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Mar 2024 • Couples
We booked this tour through our Hotel Pod Times Square to visit DUMBO and Brooklyn Heights on foot and it was a really good decision! Our Tour-Guide David was very nice and was able to tell us many very interesting things for us. We were never bored and when the Tour ended, you almost wanted to prolong it all to find out more and discover more sides.
We can really only recommend it, especially to those who are in this magnificent city for the first time! It really helps you start the beautiful experience and makes you discover the first beautiful places already! If we were to return to New York, we would definitely choose a tour with Streetwise New Yorks Tours again!
We can really only recommend it, especially to those who are in this magnificent city for the first time! It really helps you start the beautiful experience and makes you discover the first beautiful places already! If we were to return to New York, we would definitely choose a tour with Streetwise New Yorks Tours again!

Written 9 April 2024
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David C
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Feb 2024 • Family
My family and I,six of us ranging in age from 11 to 70,had two great tours with Dan and Sonya.
Prior to arriving we wanted to see areas we may visit but not as tourists and get into the heart and soul of those areas.I contacted a number of companies and Dan was the only one who got back offering information and asking us what we wanted to see and do,others simply referring me to their website.
We felt Dan cared about us as customers and was keen to understand us and what we wanted.
The tours were personalised and fitted the age profile of our family.Dan and Sonya were knowledgeable,enthusiastic and interested in their city and conveyed this to us,taking their time to show us places we would never have gone on our own.
All of us would recommend Streetwise New York Tours for your personalised walking tour of New York.
Prior to arriving we wanted to see areas we may visit but not as tourists and get into the heart and soul of those areas.I contacted a number of companies and Dan was the only one who got back offering information and asking us what we wanted to see and do,others simply referring me to their website.
We felt Dan cared about us as customers and was keen to understand us and what we wanted.
The tours were personalised and fitted the age profile of our family.Dan and Sonya were knowledgeable,enthusiastic and interested in their city and conveyed this to us,taking their time to show us places we would never have gone on our own.
All of us would recommend Streetwise New York Tours for your personalised walking tour of New York.
Written 20 February 2024
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ElectroWelt M
3 contributions
Aug 2024 • Couples
Andrew, our tour guide from Streetwise NY Tours was very kind and very knowledgeable about his field. He showed us many important views of the big city that we would not have seen on our own and he talked to us in detail about many things on several locations that were of particular interest. It was really worth it - Thank you very much, this tour is highly recommended.
Written 2 September 2024
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ryannakata
Seattle, WA6 contributions
We’ve done multiple neighborhood tours with Dan & Andrew & they’re such a great way to see the city. We’ve been visiting since the 80’s & thought we had a pretty good handle of the city, but they’re super knowledgeable & share great stories to give you richer context for your experience. We’ve stayed at multiple Pod hotels just to be able to do the tours. You can also book them for private tours. Well worth it. We’ll be back for more.
Keep up the great work!
Thank you Dan & Andrew!
Keep up the great work!
Thank you Dan & Andrew!
Written 22 July 2024
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Explore812443
1 contribution
Mar 2024 • Solo
Went on all 4 tours arranged through my hotel pod 39, starting with upper west side and Central Park, Greenwichvillage and the high line ending in the Chelsea market( lobster roll was 10/10), lower east side and china town, Brooklyn Heights and Dumbo. I cannot put into words how good these tours are, as I would have to type an essay to explain it all. Every single one of these walking tours is brilliant, you get the history of the neighbourhood and so much more, they show you all the good spots, it was my first time in NYC and not sure when I will be back again, and these tours really helped me to cover a lot of the city. The tour guides were great as well, very friendly and willing to answer your questions and great to chat with the other people on the tour. I would recommend these tours to people who are even not staying at the pod hotels, to try get on these tours, they are brilliant!
Written 11 March 2024
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Mags R
3 contributions
Oct 2024 • Friends
"Exploring DUMBO with our guide, David was an unforgettable journey through a treasure trove of New York's history. David's passion for the neighborhood was infectious, making every story and landmark come alive. His extensive knowledge of the area's transformation from a 19th-century industrial hub to a vibrant artistic community was impressive. The tour was well-organized, engaging, and full of personal touches only a true local could provide. Thanks to David, DUMBO's cobblestone streets and soaring bridges will forever be etched in our memories as a magical corner of Brooklyn."
Written 6 November 2024
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Anastasia K
Krakow, Poland12 contributions
Absolutely the best tours I’ve ever had! I took four different tours with Streetwise New York, covering various parts of Manhattan and Brooklyn, and each one was fantastic. Dan, Sonya, Andrew, and Patrick were all amazing guides—knowledgeable, engaging, and full of interesting stories that brought the city to life. Every tour had its own unique charm, offering incredible insights and hidden gems I would have never discovered on my own. Highly recommend to anyone looking for an unforgettable way to explore NYC!
Written 3 February 2025
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Sotaka
2 contributions
Mar 2023
We joined the tour via hour hotel on two consecutive days. On Wednesday we went to see Upper West Side and Central Park and on Thursday we joint the tour in Greenwich Village. The tour was a very good start to the day, leading us to different parts of the city and setting us up for a day full of exploring. Dan was an amazing guide and provided us with a lot of insights both factual and anecdotal. He also gave us a "local's take" on some developments in the city which was very refreshing and differentiated this tour from the more streamlined mass tours. The group was quite small which was nice and gave us the option to spend some time, chat and ask more questions.
Written 20 March 2023
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