Walking Tours in New York
Small-group walking tours of New York City led by local guides. Routes cover Greenwich Village, Chinatown, SoHo, Harlem, Brooklyn and other neighborhoods at street level, usually 2–3 hours over 1–3 miles.
Walking Tours
New York Catacombs by Candlelight
1 hour 30 minutes · ★ 4.6 (1283)
From $41
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Central Harlem African-American Culture Walking Tour
2 hours · ★ 4.6 (1099)
From $32
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Brooklyn Street Art Tour
1 hour 30 minutes · ★ 4.4 (1266)
From $27
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Best of Brooklyn Walking Tour in Williamsburg
2 hours · ★ 4.9 (1332)
From $36
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Central Park Guided Walking Tour
2 hours · ★ 4.9 (624)
From $44
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Private Central Park Pedicab Tour
from 1 to 3 hours · ★ 4.8 (737)
From $45
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Guided Electric Scooter Tour of Central Park
2 hours · ★ 4.7 (513)
From $87
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5th Ave Holiday Lights Walking Tour with Rockefeller Tree
1 hour 30 minutes · ★ 4.6 (809)
From $43
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NYC Private Holiday Lights Tour
3 hours 30 minutes · ★ 4.7 (1484)
From $676
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Christmas Light Private Carriage Ride New York City
from 40 to 45 minutes · ★ 4.7 (544)
From $415
Harlem Sunday Morning Gospel Tour By Bus
4 hours · ★ 4.6 (747)
From $85
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Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Pre-Ferry Tour with Priority Boarding
3 hours · ★ 4.5 (1586)
From $60
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Private Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Tour
4 hours · ★ 4.6 (535)
From $386
Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Guided Tour with Ferry
from 2 to 4 hours · ★ 4.6 (630)
From $54
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Pride Tours NYC's LGBTQ Historical Walking Tour
1 hour 15 minutes · ★ 4.9 (1221)
From $31
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Sex and the City Hotspots Bus Tour NYC
3 hours 30 minutes · ★ 4.8 (645)
From $78
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Financial Crisis Tour with a Finance Professional
2 hours · ★ 4.7 (579)
From $60
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Greenwich Village Walking Tour - USD
2 hours · ★ 4.7 (932)
From $40
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High Line and Chelsea Walking Tour - USD
2 hours · ★ 4.7 (421)
From $40
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NYC in a Day Walking Tour - NYC in a Day Tour - USD
6 hours · ★ 4.7 (1038)
From $89
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Lower Manhattan Walking Tour With Statue of Liberty Upgrade - Lower Manhattan Walking Tour: Wall Street and 9/11 Memorial - USD
2 hours · ★ 4.8 (1297)
From $40
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Central Park & Rockefeller Tour (4 Adults)
45 minutes · ★ 4.7 (399)
From $284
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Hudson Yards, The High Line & Vessel Tour
1 hour 30 minutes · ★ 4.8 (385)
From $51
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SoHo, Little Italy, Chinatown Walking Tour - USD
2 hours · ★ 4.7 (1187)
From $40
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Wall Street Insider Tour with a Finance Professional
1 hour 15 minutes · ★ 4.6 (683)
From $40
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New York City Slavery and Underground Railroad Tour
2 hours 30 minutes · ★ 4.7 (1054)
From $54
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New York City Boroughs Guided Tour: Brooklyn, The Bronx, Harlem & Queens with Coney Island - New York City Boroughs Guided Tour & Coney Island English - USD
7 hours · ★ 4.8 (455)
From $95
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New York in One Day Guided Sightseeing Tour
6 hours · ★ 4.7 (1057)
From $104
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NYC Secrets of Grand Central Station Tour
1 hour 30 minutes · ★ 4.8 (1070)
From $37
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New York contrasts: Manhattan, The Bronx, Queens & Brooklyn
5 hours · ★ 4.6 (1622)
From $38
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Gospel Mass + VIP Contrasts + Nocturne
9 hours · ★ 4.8 (1142)
From $174
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New York City Ghost Tour of Greenwich Village
2 hours · ★ 4.7 (506)
From $40
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Top Rated Private New York Highlights Tour by Stretch Limousine
from 3 to 5 hours · ★ 4.7 (461)
From $1188
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Highlights of Brooklyn Bridge: Bike Tour
2 hours · ★ 4.8 (1230)
From $61
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Central Park TV and Movie Sites Walking Tour
2 hours · ★ 4.7 (1048)
From $45
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New York City Gossip Girl TV Show Sites Bus Tour
3 hours · ★ 4.7 (818)
From $75
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NYC The Sopranos Iconic Filming Locations Bus Tour
4 hours · ★ 4.7 (1193)
From $99
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New York: TV & Movie Guided Bus Tour
2 hours 30 minutes · ★ 5.0 (507)
From $72
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Radio City Music Hall Tour Experience
1 hour · ★ 4.7 (1320)
From $45
Madison Square Garden Tour Experience
1 hour · ★ 5.0 (1145)
From $49
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Top Rated Luxury Private VIP Tour by vehicle, Select 3 or 5 hours
from 3 to 5 hours · ★ 5.0 (1482)
From $808
Harlem Wednesday Morning Gospel Tour By Bus
4 hours · ★ 4.5 (1817)
From $85
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Central Park Horse Carriage Ride Short Loop (Up to 4 Adults))
20 minutes · ★ 4.6 (497)
From $116
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Evening Harlem Jazz Tour
3 hours 30 minutes · ★ 4.6 (858)
From $66
Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Bilingual Guided Tour - Basic (Only Ticket+ Audio) Bilingual Tour - USD
4 hours · ★ 4.7 (1240)
From $50
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St. Patrick's Cathedral: VIP Tour
1 hour · ★ 4.9 (788)
From $101
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New York Icon Photography Tour led by a Local Photographer
2 hours 30 minutes · ★ 4.5 (910)
From $128
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Central Park Photography Tour with Local Photographer
2 hours 30 minutes · ★ 4.9 (1114)
From $104
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Photographer, Professional Photo shoot - New York
4 hours · ★ 4.5 (687)
From $199
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Grand Central Terminal Walking Tour
1 hour 30 minutes · ★ 4.4 (694)
From $46
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Grand Central Terminal Private Walking Tour with Transport
from 2 hours to 4 hours 30 minutes · ★ 4.8 (464)
From $170
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Official Grand Central Secrets & Hidden Gems Tour NYC
1 hour 30 minutes · ★ 4.4 (1554)
From $40
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Private Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Tour
4 hours · ★ 4.9 (820)
From $189
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Central Park Highlights Running Tour
1 hour 15 minutes · ★ 4.9 (514)
From $50
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VIP contrasts (We visited Harlem, Bronx, Queens, Brooklyn and Manhattan)
6 hours · ★ 4.9 (910)
From $85
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Harlem: Guided City Tour + Gospel Show
3 hours 30 minutes · ★ 4.9 (721)
From $60
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Gospel Mass in Harlem.
3 hours · ★ 4.4 (1303)
From $72
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The Soul of Harlem Walking Tour in New York
2 hours 30 minutes · ★ 4.8 (630)
From $61
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Louis Armstrong and Jazz Private Walking Tour with Concert
from 2 to 3 hours · ★ 4.4 (495)
From $191
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Rockefeller Center: Walking Tour
1 hour 15 minutes · ★ 4.5 (2543)
From $31
About
Walking is how New Yorkers move through their city, and a good walking tour is how visitors learn to read it. Tours cover ground at street level — pizza by the slice, hidden courtyards, the corner where a film scene was shot — instead of glancing past it from a bus window.
Routes range from architecture-focused walks through the Financial District to food-driven crawls in Chinatown and the Lower East Side, plus thematic tours on street art, immigrant history, Broadway after dark, and Brooklyn brownstones. Groups stay small, so the guide can answer questions and adjust pace.
Most tours run 2–3 hours and cover 1–3 miles at a relaxed pace, starting near a major subway stop so the rest of the day stays open.
Frequently asked questions
How long are most walking tours?
Most tours run between 2 and 3 hours, with shorter food crawls at 90 minutes and longer themed walks reaching 4 hours. The length is listed on each tour page before you book.
Are walking tours suitable for kids or older travelers?
Most general walking tours are kid-friendly and accessible to anyone comfortable walking 1–3 miles at a relaxed pace. Tours with lots of stairs are flagged on the tour page. Check the listing for age minimums.
What language are tours conducted in?
English is standard. Tours in Spanish, French, Italian, and Mandarin are available on selected dates. Language is listed on each tour page along with the schedule.
Do I need to print my ticket?
No. After booking, your ticket arrives by email with a barcode. Show it on your phone at the meeting point.
What is the cancellation policy?
Most tours allow free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start time. Specific policies vary by operator and are shown at checkout, so check before booking.
What should I bring?
Comfortable shoes, weather-appropriate layers, water, and a charged phone for navigation and your ticket. Tours run rain or shine, so a light rain jacket helps in spring and fall.
When should I book?
For weekends and high season (May–October, December), book a few days ahead. Small-group slots sell out fast. Off-season weekday tours can usually be booked the day before.