Private Tour in New York with an Italian Guide and Hotel Pickup

This private tour in New York with an Italian guide runs four hours on foot: a licensed guide all to yourself, picking you up at your hotel and building the route around what you want to see. It starts at $590 for a group of up to eight people, so the cost is shared among everyone taking part. It is the New York walking tour for those who want an Italian guide without sharing them with anyone.

What sets this apart from a group tour is not just the language: the route is yours to decide and the guide adapts to your pace, your curiosity and your timing. Below you will find how the pricing works, the suggested itineraries, what is and is not included, and the details to send us when booking.

Private Tour in New York with an Italian Guide: Price and Duration

The rate starts at $590 for the whole group, not per person: that is the detail that changes the whole calculation. Splitting the rate among the participants brings the cost per head down as the group grows, which is why it is worth weighing it against how many of you there are. As this is a “from” rate, the exact amount depends on the date you choose.

The tour lasts four hours and takes place on foot. The base format covers one to eight people; groups of nine to fifteen carry a $1,180 supplement, added to the rate for your chosen date.

Book Smartly

Booking online reserves the guide exclusively for you on your chosen date, as the terms on this page state: it is the reason the booking stops being refundable after the 72-hour mark. With us you get customer support in Italian before and after your purchase, a physical office a short walk from Times Square at 324 West 47th Street, and an automatic confirmation that serves as your ticket.

What the Tour Includes

• A licensed Italian guide, dedicated exclusively to you for four hours.
• A custom itinerary, agreed before departure.
• Hotel pickup or collection at any address you prefer, and the tour ends wherever you like, not at a fixed point.
• Practical advice from the guide on transport, timing and alternatives along the way.

Not included are transfers, which are your choice and at your expense if a taxi or the subway is needed during the tour, and the guide’s gratuity, which is customary in the United States at around 15% but remains optional.

The Three Suggested Itineraries

The route is agreed together, but if you have no fixed idea these three work best within four hours on foot. You can pick one or propose your own.

1. Midtown & Wall Street: the two faces of Manhattan in one afternoon, from the Midtown skyscrapers to the financial district. The right choice for a first visit.
2. Greenwich Village & Wall Street: from the low houses and crooked streets of the Village, which escape the grid, to the heart of finance. The contrast is the point of the route.
3. Wall Street & Dumbo (Brooklyn): Lower Manhattan and then across to Brooklyn, with the skyline seen from the far bank. This one works best in late afternoon.

When booking we ask you to provide: the name and address of your hotel for pickup, a phone number and your preferred itinerary. These are the three details the guide needs to arrange the collection.

The tour is on foot and the guide will suggest the best options if transport is needed between two areas. Worth knowing: our urban explorer is also a good photographer, so you can hand over your phone without regrets.

Why a Private Guide Rather Than a Group Tour

The difference shows after half an hour. On a group tour the pace is set by the slowest participant and the questions are asked by other people; on a private tour you stop where it interests you and skip what does not. With children, or with anyone who walks slowly, that is the difference between a good day and a race.

Then there is the part that appears on no programme: a guide who lives in the city takes you to corners that are on no list, and answers practical questions about the rest of your stay as you walk. If you are still building your days, our daytime activities in New York show what fits well around a four-hour walking tour.

What to Know Before Booking

• What to send us: the name and address of your hotel for pickup, a phone number and your preferred itinerary.
• December needs an email: in December availability has to be checked first, so write to us rather than booking directly.
• Being late does not extend the tour: if you arrive late, the duration stays four hours from the agreed start time.
• Cancellation: free up to 72 hours before your selected date, after which the tour is non-refundable and non-changeable. This applies in case of sudden illness too.
• Comfortable shoes: four hours on foot in Manhattan is more than it sounds, especially in summer.
• Transfers: your choice and at your expense, with the guide advising on the cheapest option.

If you would rather hand the whole plan to people who live the city every day, Il Mio Viaggio a New York can support you from choosing experiences to the full programme for your stay.

Please Note

After booking you will receive an automatic confirmation that serves as your ticket. If it does not arrive, check your spam folder.

Transfers are not included and remain your choice.

For December you will need to email us to check availability.

The company accepts no liability for damage, accidents, personal injury or loss of belongings during the tour. By booking, you agree to the terms and conditions shown on this page.