Unforgettable New York City Experiences Delivered With the Highest Level of Service
New York Historical Tours is the premier guided tour company of New York City and leading experts in New York City and its history. For over 15 years, we have provided first class New York City experiences through a selection of curated private guided tours and presentations to deliver the excitement of the city exploring many distinct neighborhoods and epic historic themes. We create custom New York City experiences tailored to unique interests and schedules for groups of any size. For special events we can bring a rewarding New York City experience to you on site or online designed to enrich and engage your audience.
First Class Experiences
Private Tours of New York City
Take a personalized private tour with New York Historical Tours for ultimate New York experience. New York Historical Tours provides an exciting selection of inspiring and informative professionally guided walking tours through many distinct neighborhoods of Manhattan and epic time periods of history. Our tours are led by the most knowledgable and professional guides in the industry and are an exciting and informative way to experience New York and explore the best it has to offer. Our private tours are designed to give you the most personal and engaging New York experience to suit your interest and schedule accommodating groups of all sizes. You can choose from any of our neighborhood tours, epic history theme tours or experience an exciting half, full or multi day adventure in New York City.
Tours Through the Neighborhoods of New York
Historic Lower Manhattan and Financial District
Downtown, Tribeca and SoHo
South Street Seaport and the Brooklyn Bridge
Lower East Side, Chinatown, and Little Italy
The East Village, NoHo and Greenwich Village
The West Village, Chelsea and the High Line
Times Square and the Theater District
Majestic Midtown Manhattan Tour
Secrets of Central Park Tour
Highlights of Harlem Tour
Morningside Heights and Columbia University
Historic Brooklyn Heights
Downtown Brooklyn and Dumbo
Roosevelt and Governors Island
Liberty and Ellis Island
Epic History Theme Tours
Legacy of Colonial New Amsterdam and New York
Alexander Hamilton and the Founding Fathers
The Gilded Age: The Heyday of High Society
The Progressive Era: City of Social Influence
The Harlem Renaissance
The Jazz Age: A Celebration of Swing and Style
Christmas in New York: the Holiday Tour
Legendary Ladies of New York
The African American Experience
The Story of Pride
Bespoke Museum Tours
Highlights of the Metropolitan Museum of Art
Highlights of the Met Cloisters
Highlights of the Museum of Modern Art
Highlights of The Museum of Natural History
Highlights of The Whitney Museum of American Art
The Morgan Museum and Library
Day Tours and Itineraries
Explore New York City on a half day, full day, or multi day
tour with itinerary that takes you through the most exciting highlights and makes the most out of your time.
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Group Tours
New York Historical Tours provides fun and rewarding New York City experiences for social group gatherings. We will craft the right experience for your event or occasion designed around your interests, group size, budget and schedule.
Social Group Gatherings
Special Occasions and Celebrations
Birthdays, Weddings, and Anniversaries
Private Parties and Salons and Experiences
Social Club Activities
Get Togethers, Reunions and Alumni
Unique Activities and Events
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tours and services for groups please contact us
Corporate Services
New York Historical Tours provides insightful and rewarding New York City experiences for business and nonprofit organizations. Let us craft the ideal experience for your team designed around your interests, goals and schedule.
Corporate and Organizational Groups
Local Orientation and Onboarding Tours
Presentations and Info Sessions In House or On Location
Outings, Field Trips and Excursions
Motivational Team Building Experiences
 Business and Incentive Travel
Meetings, Events, Conferences, Exhibitions, Conventions
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School, Student and Youth Group Tours
We are leading local experts for guided educational experiences in New York City and provide customized educational experiences year round for student groups; schools, youth programs, colleges and universities. We work with teachers and youth group leaders to craft specialized tours and guided experiences for field tips and day trips in Manhattan and within the five boroughs of NYC. For domestic and international inbound student travel groups we also provide more extensive half, full and multi day itineraries and educational enrichment activities designed to provide the most inspirational and memorable New York City experience.
We offer insightful and in-depth tours on a broad range of subjects in relation to New York City:
American history
Cultural tours and ethnic experiences
Landmark and biographical tours
Art and architecture
Industry and economy
Social sciences
Infrastructure and urban studies
All of our experiences are designed to be immersive and engaging adventures as we encourage students to ask questions and participate as they relate the concepts and ideas they’ve learned to the places where history took place. Let us create a customized rewarding experience that connects to your curriculum and brings the stories behind the city and its history to life.
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Custom Tours and Itineraries
Let us help you create the most unforgettable New York experience with the perfect custom tour designed just for you. Let us know your specific interests and we’ll help you create a custom itinerary that will provide an unforgettable experience and make the most out of your time.
We can create any type of tour on any subject
as it relates to New York City and its history:
Neighborhoods in any of the five boroughs of New York City
Epic History Theme Tours
Art and Cultural Tours
Entertainment, Sports and Leisure
Architectural and Landmark Tours
Industry and Infrastructure
Biographical Tours of Notable New Yorkers
Educational Enrichment Tours
Iconic Locations in Film and Television
Special Access Tours
Heritage and Legacy Tours
Corporate History Tours
Live virtual tours and presentations are also available upon request.
Contact us to discuss how we can craft a unique personalized experience.
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Exceptional Events
Special Events
We are an experienced team of New York City experts, knowledgeable historians, gifted storytellers and dynamic speakers that are available to assist you for your special event. Let us engage and entertain your audience with inspiring content custom designed and professionally delivered in person or online.
Live in-house and online presentations
Live and virtual special events
Speaking engagements, symposiums, talks and lectures
Salons, soirees and galas
Fundraisers, benefits and auctions
Keynote speaker, panel discussions, Q&A
Interactive experiences
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Milestone Celebrations
Celebrate your history with a commemoration.
Historical Consulting
Unique Curated Experiences
Bespoke Special Events
Archival Research
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milestone events, anniversaries and celebrations please contact us(opens in a new tab)
Gift a Gift
Give the New York City experience with the gift of adventure, inspiration, and enlightenment. Purchase a gift certificate for an enriching private tour and give someone an exciting front row ticket to experience the greatest city in the world.
