Overview
2 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
This tour is for people who've never been to New York but who want to use the subway and buses like a New Yorker! We will give you the self confidence in effortlessly traveling uptown, downtown, & crosstown whether by bus or train! 4 million people do it every day, so why not you? We will help you and your companions get the most out of your limited time here and plan your agenda!
We will meet you at your hotel, or at the Bryant Park Fountain at Sixth Ave and West 41st Street, demonstrate how to get around via subway, bus, taxi, or foot, and give you the official NYC Subway Map and show you how to read it!
Pick a neighborhood or from the list above, and we will show you around that place, or we can design a personalized walking tour for you starting at your hotel. After our 2½ hours together, you’ll be a confident, educated NYC traveller!
This is a customized tour, if the date you want isn't available, email me and I may be able to accommodate you.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Rockefeller Center
Rockefeller Center is the heart of Midtown Manhattan, I will show you around 30 Rock and the fabled underground concourse and help you understand its significance for world communications and media.
Grand Central Terminal
Walk over to Grand Central, New York's most spectacular train station, home of many famous movie scenes and all Metro North Commuter Trains.
Options
Welcome to New York City Tour
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Tutorial on how to navigate New York City like a Pro!
New York City Subway and Manhattan Bus Maps
MetroCard or Credit Card for use on NYC Subways and Buses
if you need me to pick-up in NJ or Queens, will be an additional $5.00 per person charge.
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
7 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great introduction to NY
Jane W,May 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A great introduction to New York for first timers! Ann was great and gave us heaps of great information and historical facts. Would Definately recommend this tour
Passionate and overflowing knowledge
Stay45586221873,Aug 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ann was amazing! Her knowledge of Manhattan was bountiful, and we thoroughly enjoyed every moment of our excursion! This was definitely the highlight of our stay in New York City, and in our opinion, Ann should get the “tour guide of the year award”!
Ann McDermott was a...
sherri v,Apr 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Ann McDermott was a fantastic, fun and patient guide. Highly recommend!! Really showed some hidden gems in the city!!! Answered all our questions and so easy to talk with. So knowledgeable!!! Didn't even lose us on the subway!!
Thanks so much, Ann!
Wendy M,Jan 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Ann is an amazing person and a gifted teacher! I learned alot about navigating the NYC transport system. While I don't yet feel like an expert, I can now get from point A to point B and back again! This experience is definitely worth the time & money.
Great help
Preston S,Oct 27, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Learning about public transportation, layout for the city and her willingness to assist with any concerns during our visit by text.
First time in NYC.
Preston S,Oct 24, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ann was awesome, very informative, knowledgeable and even invited us to text her if we needed any assistance while we were visiting New York.
Great experience
Sheba W,Dec 7, 2022
- Review from Viator
5.00Ann was awesome. We were able to ride subway. See Rockefeller center with Christmas tree, Macys with Christmas decorative windows, to name a few. Totally recommended.
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