New York Like a Local: Customized Private Tour

Locals have a unique view of their city, while visitors usually only see it through the lens of tour itineraries. Forget the sightseeing schedules and discover the authentic New York with an NYC local and customized walking tour. Tell your local guide what you want from your stay, and they’ll help with a tour that gets you oriented, and reveals sights, hidden gems, and insights and tips’just like a friend would.

Bring NYC to life with a local to show you around during a private walking tour
Discover the real city: The one happening behind the tour itineraries
Find your bearings, and tips on transport, places and restaurants
Get the max from your visit with a custom tour and local’s unique knowledge

What To Expect

Grand Central Terminal

This is a customized walking tour so the exact itinerary will depend on the duration of the tour and the interests of the travelers and the Lokafyer. If you have any particular interests or would like to see something specific in the city, please request this in advance of the tour.
• Admission Ticket Free

Highlight

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Lokafy tours provide a general overview of the city with practical information from a local’s perspective, not detailed historical facts
In case travellers would like to include a visit to an attraction, they would need to cover the cost of entrance for themselves and also the Lokafyer (local guide)
Service animals allowed
Tours are entirely personalized, please provide the start time, meeting place and information about you so that we can organize the tour
This is a walking tour. We recommend wearing comfortable shoes
Near public transportation
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Children below 3 years old are free of charge
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Include

Local guide (“Lokafyer”
Customized private walking tour

Exclude

Personal expenses
Tips and gratuities (optional)
Optional activity costs
Food and drinks
Transportation to/from attractions (It’s a walking tour, car transportation isn’t included)

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