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Your Tour in the City of Dreams
On a New York City Tour, experience the enchanting charm of NYC's hidden gems and iconic landmarks. Our exceptional excursions offer a captivating exploration of the city's must-visit attractions. Immerse yourself in the true essence of NYC as our experienced, licensed guides lead you on an unforgettable adventure. Choose from various tour options, including personalized private tours tailored perfectly to your interests and schedule. Discover the authentic spirit of NYC with NY See Tours and book your adventure today!
NY See Tours: Explore the Beauty of New York City
Welcome to the vibrant world of New York City tours! If you’re ready to immerse yourself in the captivating energy of the Big Apple, you’ve come to the right place. Explore the city through a new lens with NY See Tours.
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Manhattan Project Tour - Oppenheimer in NYC
Get ready to embark on an exciting and illuminating Manhattan Project Tour along beautiful Riverside Drive to explore the fascinating atomic history of New York City with NY See Tours. Discover the birthplace of the groundbreaking Manhattan Project, which ultimately led to the creation of the atomic bomb. Visit the sites where Dr. Robert Oppenheimer, known as the "Father of the Atomic Bomb," was born and raised on the picturesque and still mostly unchanged Riverside Drive.
Manhattan Project Tour $65
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Coney Island Fireworks Tour: A Night of Fun and Fireworks
Every Friday night from June 23rd until August 25th, the Coney Island Fireworks show spectacularly lights up the night sky over Coney Island. Join us as licensed tour guide Brooklyn Jim leads you on a fun-filled three-hour tour to one of America's favorite amusement parks.
Fireworks/Coney Island $50
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Central Park Secrets Tour: Exploring the Hidden Gems of New York City's Most Famous Park
Central Park is enormous; eight hundred and forty-three wooded acres. Within those confines are hidden areas rarely seen by out-of-towners. The North Wood abounds with waterfalls, ravines, deeply wooded arbors, a world-renowned bird sanctuary.
Public Tour $50 | Private Tour $400
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Central Park Private Tour: Explore New York City's Renowned Green Space
NY See Tours offers fully guided, immersive private tours of Central Park. With your input and our guidance, you will explore Central Park and learn its fascinating history. Who were the visionaries that created it?
Private tour $400
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Central Park Geology: The Making of a Landscape
Our Central Park tour offers unique insight into Manhattan's fascinating geology. The park is one of the few places where one can still see Manhattan before all the construction eliminated the original landscape.
Public Tour $50 | Private Tour $400
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Chelsea Highline Tour: The Ultimate Guide to New York City's Most Popular Public Park
New York is a city of neighborhoods, and few districts have changed more over the city's 400-year history than Chelsea and the West Side. This area has been home to military forts, the meat packing industry, maritime trade, factories, and the Trans-Atlantic passenger trade.
Public Tour $50 | Private Tour $400
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Cryptocurrency Tour: A Beginner's Guide to the World of Crypto
The world of cryptocurrency is advancing at a rapid pace. There are daily stories in the media about its ascendancy. This introductory walking tour is designed for the cryptocurrency novice; it will provide a primer on this emerging technology and financial system.
Public Tour $50 | Private Tour $400
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Coney Island Fireworks Tour: A Night of Fun and Fireworks
Every Friday night from June 23rd until August 25th, the Coney Island Fireworks show spectacularly lights up the night sky over Coney Island. Join us as licensed tour guide Brooklyn Jim leads you on a fun-filled three-hour tour to one of America's favorite amusement parks.
Public Tour $50
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Downtown Manhattan Architecture and History Tour: From the Dutch Colonial Period to the Present Day
Manhattan's history is unique among the cities of the United States. New York City shaped this country and the world. To understand the city, you have to start where it began. Join us to explore the streets Alexander Hamilton, George Washington, and Aaron Burr knew well.
Public Tour $50 | Private Tour $400
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Dyker Heights Christmas Lights Tour: The Most Spectacular Lights in New York City
For many years, the houses and mansions of the Dyker Heights section of Brooklyn have been adorned with the boldest and brightest displays of Holiday lights anywhere in New York City. After a scenic drive through Manhattan and into Brooklyn, you'll stroll the streets of the Heights, dazzled by the lights and decorations.
Adults $95 | Children $85
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The Fascinating History of Fifth Avenue: A Walking Tour
Explore the forgotten history of Fifth Avenue. Join us for a two-hour walking tour along Manhattan's most famous thoroughfare. What do The Great Gatsby, the creation of television, the largest mansion in New York City, James Bond.
Public Tour $50 | Private Tour $400
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Grand Central Terminal: A New York City Icon
Grand Central Terminal enters its second century and continues to evolve as New York City's indispensable transportation center. Discover the genius and ingenuity behind the creation of this groundbreaking masterpiece.
Public Tour $50 | Private Tour $400
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Greenwich Village Walking Tour: A Cultural and Historical Journey
Greenwich Village, or "The Village," as New Yorkers call it, is one of Manhattan's most famous and influential neighborhoods. It has something for everyone, great food, unique shopping, and a richly fascinating history.
Public Tour $50 | Private Tour $400
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Ghosts of New York City: A Walking Tour of Old Manhattan
Lower Manhattan is the oldest part of New York City; it is an excellent location to learn about groundbreaking public art and architecture. The southern tip of the island, the Battery, is the birthplace of modern America.
Public Tour $50 | Private Tour $400
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The Mafia in Manhattan: A Tour of New York City's Organized Crime
Join us to explore Little Italy's Mafia history on a two-hour walking tour of one of New York's most famous neighborhoods and its connections to some of America's most fearsome bad guys.
Public Tour $50 | Private Tour $400
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Medicinal Mushrooms in Central Park: A Nature Walk
Mushrooms have been used throughout the world for millennia as food and medicine. On this two-hour walking tour, you will be introduced to the fascinating realm of medicinal mushrooms.
Public Tour $50 | Private Tour $400
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Titanic Legacy Tour: The Untold Stories
On your New York City Titanic tour, you will discover the indelible legacy the Titanic has left upon these shores. At the tour's end, you will see the former Pier 54, where the RMS Carpathia docked, bearing the 712 surviving souls.
Public Tour $50 | Private Tour $400
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The Rebirth of Lower Manhattan: An Evening Tour of the World Trade Center
Your tour of the World Trade Center 9/11 Memorial begins as the sun is setting and the crowds have thinned. Then, the Memorial is more tranquil, and the sound of the rushing waterfalls calms.
Public Tour $50 | Private Tour $400
What They Say: NY See Explorers
New York City | Tour Reviews
Alison
- Customer
"Thank you Fred for an awesome tour! I love the fact that this tour not only includes easy transport from Midtown Manhattan out to Dyker Heights and a walking tour of some of the best holiday lights but also includes a tour and history of everything we pass on the way there and more holiday lights on the way back!! A wonderful way to see NYC during the holiday season!!"
"Thank you Fred for an awesome tour! I love the fact that this tour not only includes easy transport from Midtown Manhattan out to Dyker Heights and a walking tour of some of the best holiday lights but also includes a tour and history of everything we pass on the way there and more holiday lights on the way back!! A wonderful way to see NYC during the holiday season!!"
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stu026
- Customer
"Fabulous tour- the whole family enjoyed it- the bus ride to Brooklyn was so informative and full of snippets of facts and information about the districts we passed through- yes it’s pricey but we had so much more for our money"
"Fabulous tour- the whole family enjoyed it- the bus ride to Brooklyn was so informative and full of snippets of facts and information about the districts we passed through- yes it’s pricey but we had so much more for our money"
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Renee_H
- Customer
"JA was so educated - wise - funny - learned so much on the tour . He led us through the streets - but gave guests option to walk on their own"
"JA was so educated - wise - funny - learned so much on the tour . He led us through the streets - but gave guests option to walk on their own"
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William_H
- Customer
"Large bus tour with on board guide. Left on time with a mix of families, couples, both old and young. Guide was knowledgeable, informative, but a bit corny. Drove through several Manhattan areas including Chelsea, Meatpacking, then Dyker Heights (the crown jewel), Brooklyn for Manhattan skyline view, Washington Square and Rockefeller Center. Dyker heights was crowded and the group moved slow, but we were free to explore on our own as we had the departure time and location spelled out. Lights are ridiculously amazing and worth the trip. The tour bus will drop you off at the numbered cross streets as you make your way north on 5th (?) Ave. to Rockefeller, but you'll miss the famous tree. Otherwise, tour ends and you need to find your way back to your hotel (there is a subway station at Rockefeller, FWIW)."
"Large bus tour with on board guide. Left on time with a mix of families, couples, both old and young. Guide was knowledgeable, informative, but a bit corny. Drove through several Manhattan areas including Chelsea, Meatpacking, then Dyker Heights (the crown jewel), Brooklyn for Manhattan skyline view, Washington Square and Rockefeller Center. Dyker heights was crowded and the group moved slow, but we were free to explore on our own as we had the departure time and location spelled out. Lights are ridiculously amazing and worth the trip. The tour bus will drop you off at the numbered cross streets as you make your way north on 5th (?) Ave. to Rockefeller, but you'll miss the famous tree. Otherwise, tour ends and you need to find your way back to your hotel (there is a subway station at Rockefeller, FWIW)."
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Yesmerald
- Customer
"We really enjoyed the Christmas lights. The guide was very friendly and knowledgeable and kept us entertained during the bus ride to Dyker Heights providing a lot of interesting information about NYC. Once you arrive to Dyker Heights It can be a bit fast paced for some people if you choose to stay with the tour guide which I highly recommend if you don’t want to get lost. Forget about stopping to get hot chocolate or ice cream and treats from vendors. You won’t have time and will be left behind if you do, you have the option to go your own way and see the lights at your own pace but it’s better to follow the guide as he has some interesting info about some of the houses. This tour gets you into the holiday spirit 😊. I recommend this tour."
"We really enjoyed the Christmas lights. The guide was very friendly and knowledgeable and kept us entertained during the bus ride to Dyker Heights providing a lot of interesting information about NYC. Once you arrive to Dyker Heights It can be a bit fast paced for some people if you choose to stay with the tour guide which I highly recommend if you don’t want to get lost. Forget about stopping to get hot chocolate or ice cream and treats from vendors. You won’t have time and will be left behind if you do, you have the option to go your own way and see the lights at your own pace but it’s better to follow the guide as he has some interesting info about some of the houses. This tour gets you into the holiday spirit 😊. I recommend this tour."
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Beckymartin721
- Customer
"The guide is wonderful the lights are beautiful this should be on everyone's bucket list. We have done this 2 years in a row and still learn something new each trip."
"The guide is wonderful the lights are beautiful this should be on everyone's bucket list. We have done this 2 years in a row and still learn something new each trip."
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Denise_Y
- Customer
"Our guide Dave I believe his name was , he has so much knowlegde of New York. Everything was beautiful so worth it"
"Our guide Dave I believe his name was , he has so much knowlegde of New York. Everything was beautiful so worth it"
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SamVicC
- Customer
"I’ve wanted to do this tour for ages so when we booked our dream trip to NYC from the UK, this was a must on the list. It did not disappoint. We were picked up and greeted by the lovely Ray. He was amazing, so knowledgeable and funny telling us everything he knows, it was a lot! Once at Dyker Heights, Ray takes you around some of the best decorated houses you’ll ever see whilst constantly giving you Information. He showed an interest in his guests, where they were from etc. That was really nice. The houses blow you away. Some really get into the festive period. We came on the 1st December so not everyone had decorated but it was an incredible experience. I highly recommended this tour and trip. We’ll definitely do it again when we come back."
"I’ve wanted to do this tour for ages so when we booked our dream trip to NYC from the UK, this was a must on the list. It did not disappoint. We were picked up and greeted by the lovely Ray. He was amazing, so knowledgeable and funny telling us everything he knows, it was a lot! Once at Dyker Heights, Ray takes you around some of the best decorated houses you’ll ever see whilst constantly giving you Information. He showed an interest in his guests, where they were from etc. That was really nice. The houses blow you away. Some really get into the festive period. We came on the 1st December so not everyone had decorated but it was an incredible experience. I highly recommended this tour and trip. We’ll definitely do it again when we come back."
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Georgina_O
- Customer
"Fred was an amazing guide from historical facts, to knowledge of all the trials, to amazing fun and laughter through the whole tour. Highly recommend. Even for those NYC residents who have never ventured into the North Woods (me)."
"Fred was an amazing guide from historical facts, to knowledge of all the trials, to amazing fun and laughter through the whole tour. Highly recommend. Even for those NYC residents who have never ventured into the North Woods (me)."
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Ann_T
- Customer
"Fred the tour guide was wonderful and knew so many people in the Park and on the tour. We walked a lot and there were some steep parts"
"Fred the tour guide was wonderful and knew so many people in the Park and on the tour. We walked a lot and there were some steep parts"
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NY SEE TOURS
NY See Tours is a New York City tour agency that has been joyfully providing guided tours in the city since 2010. Its founder, Fred Pflantzer, is a native New Yorker who has never lost his enthusiasm for all things NYC.
Our goal is to share with you the love and excitement we feel for this wondrous city we call home.
NY See Tours is a trusted and well-reviewed tour agency that has provided unforgettable NYC tours for numerous individuals, couples, families, and friends since 2010. Fred Pflantzer, the proprietor of NY See Tours, is a rare breed, a native New Yorker. Born on the lower East side of Manhattan, Fred has never lost his passion for all things New York, his charming NY accent, and sense of humor. Fred has been a licensed professional tour guide since 2010.
Why Should You Explore NYC With an Experienced Tour Guide?
New York City features many iconic landmarks, vibrant neighborhoods, and rich cultural experiences. While it’s tempting to venture out on your own, exploring this vast city with the assistance of an experienced tour guide can greatly enhance your visit. Here’s how:
Insider Knowledge and Expertise
Experienced New York tour guides possess in-depth knowledge of New York City’s history, culture, and hidden gems. They are well-versed in the city’s intricate narratives. You’ll learn fascinating insights that may otherwise go unnoticed.
Access to Local Recommendations
Experienced New York tour guides possess in-depth knowledge of New York City’s history, culture, and hidden gems. They are well-versed in the city’s intricate narratives. You’ll learn fascinating insights that may otherwise go unnoticed.
Time Efficiency and Convenience
Experienced New York tour guides possess in-depth knowledge of New York City’s history, culture, and hidden gems. They are well-versed in the city’s intricate narratives. You’ll learn fascinating insights that may otherwise go unnoticed.
Safety and Security
While New York City is generally a safe destination, having a tour guide by your side provides an added layer of security, especially in unfamiliar neighborhoods or crowded areas. New York tour guides are knowledgeable about the city’s safety measures and can offer advice on how to navigate urban environments, avoid potential risks, and keep your belongings secure.
Enhanced Cultural and Historical Understanding
Experienced New York tour guides possess in-depth knowledge of New York City’s history, culture, and hidden gems. They are well-versed in the city’s intricate narratives. You’ll learn fascinating insights that may otherwise go unnoticed.
Personalized Experiences
Experienced New York tour guides possess in-depth knowledge of New York City’s history, culture, and hidden gems. They are well-versed in the city’s intricate narratives. You’ll learn fascinating insights that may otherwise go unnoticed.
Unique Experiences
Perhaps the most significant takeaway is the unique experiences that can only come through a tour guide. For example, a tour guide may take you into their favorite dive bar. They may know of a neighborhood block party that only happens so often. They could tell you a story about an ordinary building. The context tour guides can provide gives you a unique look at the city that you may not find anywhere else.
