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Central Park Free Walking Tour & Landscaping

9.1 (468)

Embark on an unforgettable adventure, join our captivating free walking tour of Central Park, and immerse yourself in the wonders of nature, culture, and history. Don't miss out on this incredible experience.

Provided by Terradventours

2h 30min

10:00 AM, 2:30 PM

2h 30min

10:00 AM, 2:30 PM

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Free Tour New York: Grand Central, Rockefeller Center and Midtown

9.2 (168)

Join us to discover the majesty of Manhattan on our Midtown tour. From glamorous Rockefeller Center to living history at Grand Central Station, immerse yourself in the essence of the Big Apple.

Provided by Terradventours

2h 30min

9:45 AM, 2:30 PM

2h 30min

9:45 AM, 2:30 PM

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Free Tour New York: Manhattan & Financial District

9.2 (749)

This is a Financial District Manhattan Free walking tour. You will discover the city's most important landmarks, the Statute of Liberty, 9/11, World Trade Center, Wall Street, St Paul's Church, Broadway, Charging Bull, Federal Hall, and Street Food.

Provided by Terradventours

2h 30min

10:00 AM, 2:30 PM

2h 30min

10:00 AM, 2:30 PM

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Times Square, Grand Central, Rockefeller Free Tour of New York

9.7 (322)

Join us for a vibrant tour from Times Square to Rockefeller Center! Discover iconic landmarks like Grand Central, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, and stunning city views. Explore NYC’s heart and history in one unforgettable walk.

Provided by CityShuffles

2 hours

2:00 PM

2 hours

2:00 PM

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Soho, Little Italy & Chinatown Walking Tour

9.8 (377)

Join us on a journey through SoHo, Little Italy, and Chinatown! Discover iconic architecture, rich immigrant stories, and hidden culinary gems in one of NYC’s most vibrant and historic neighborhoods.

Provided by CityShuffles

2 hours

10:30 AM, 2:00 PM

2 hours

10:30 AM, 2:00 PM

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The Midtown Express Grand Central to Hell’s Kitchen

9.7 (7)

Walk Midtown on a free tour with a true New Yorker! Hear hidden stories of Grand Central, the NY Public Library, Bryant Park, Times Square, and the Theater District, finishing with lunch on 9th Ave in Hell’s Kitchen for a full local experience.

Provided by NYC With KassiD

1h 30min

11:00 AM

1h 30min

11:00 AM

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The Greenwich Village History Tour

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Explore bohemian Greenwich Village on this walking tour featuring Washington Square Park, Café Wha?, Stonewall Inn, the “Friends” apartment, and iconic film locations from Serpico, I Am Legend, and more.

Provided by CityShuffles

2 hours

10:00 AM, 2:00 PM

2 hours

10:00 AM, 2:00 PM

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The 911 Memorial Full Story Tour

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Join this powerful tour of the 9/11 Memorial and discover untold stories, hidden details, and heartfelt tributes. Explore every corner, ask anything, and honor the heroes of one of America’s most defining moments.

Provided by CityShuffles

2h 30min

10:00 AM

2h 30min

10:00 AM

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Free Tour Inside NY Public Library, Grand Central, Times Sq & Broadway

9.4 (96)

Discover the vibrant essence of New York through the heart of Midtown Manhattan. This carefully designed experience will guide you through 12 iconic stops, each offering a rich blend of history, culture, jazz, and some extravagant Broadway stories.

Provided by NYC Free Tours

2h 15min

10:00 AM, 10:30 AM +1 More +1 More

2h 15min

10:00 AM, 10:30 AM +1 More +1 More

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Lower Manhattan New York Free Tour

9.9 (320)

Join this powerful tour through Lower Manhattan and discover NYC’s Dutch roots, Wall Street icons, Hamilton’s legacy, and the moving 9/11 Memorial. Uncover the history, resilience, and spirit of America’s financial heart.

Provided by CityShuffles

2h 30min

10:00 AM, 1:30 PM

2h 30min

10:00 AM, 1:30 PM

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9,744 Reviews in New York

by Susan Hernandez

Reviewed on Jun 21, 2026

"Excelente"

A great group—really lively and full of interesting tidbits

by Matías Basualdo

Reviewed on Jun 20, 2026

"Excelente"

Greg is a genius—he puts his own personal touch on it and helps you see how everything is connected. It's really good; I highly recommend it.

by Esther Albig

Reviewed on Jun 20, 2026

"Great Lower Manhattan & 9/11 tour!"

This was our second tour with Jon and it was one of the best free tours we ever had. Jon is super dedicated and even does the tour if not all the sign-ups show up. His special interest in 9/11...

by Hadas Keppel

Reviewed on Jun 16, 2026

"Great tour and engaging gide"

We took the SoHo/Little Italy/Chinatown tour. John was very knowledgabe and shared many interesting stories about the neighborhoods and the people. My three teens enjoyed the tour greatly.

by Janet Smith

Reviewed on Jun 10, 2026

"Walking Tour of Central Park"

Santiago was knowledgeable, personable, and all around a great guide! -Janet

by Agustin Bo

Reviewed on Jun 06, 2026

"Paseo por el times"

The guide was very attentive and eager to answer every question. The tour was very interesting.

by Jamie Douglas

Reviewed on May 29, 2026

"Fabulous tour of NYC"

Our tour guide Jon was fantastic. He took us around to all the interesting spots downtown that are worth seeing, and his passion for the city's history comes through in all the amazing stories he...

by Steffi Frey

Reviewed on May 25, 2026

"Great experience"

It was amazing, kassi was a great guide, her knowledge was stunning and shes a very nice person! I would absolutely recommend her!

by Vivi Kariyo

Reviewed on May 25, 2026

"Wall Street"

Great. A lot if knowledge.

by Max Grubert

Reviewed on May 25, 2026

"Best Tour!"

We had a tour with Mike and it was just amazing! Very insightful, funny and not a minute boring in 3 hours. 10/10 recommendation!

by Patricio Vignati

Reviewed on May 23, 2026

"Tribunal y Brooklyn"

Carlos was an excellent guide; he shared interesting details about each place we visited. He was very accommodating when taking photos of our family group and was friendly throughout the entire...

by Mariana García

Reviewed on May 22, 2026

"Una visita imperdible!"

It was wonderful to visit Central Park with Miguel, who was friendly and professional the whole time! I highly recommend taking this tour and visiting the most beautiful spots in Central Park ????

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