An amazingly cool experience for locals and visitors…read more My husband summed it up... "That is the best tour I have ever been on" and "I look at the neighborhood entirely differently now." We walked around Gowanus, got schooled on graffiti and street art, visited a studio, talked neighborhood history, learned architecture stories past and future, met an artist and her dog on a bridge, found art objects left by another artist to be "gifted to the finder." Loved by kids (8 years) and adults.

Rich was incredible and flexible. Our group had a great time on two separate tours with him.read more

This is such a great tour, and a fun way to learn about NYC. i am a local and always wondered what…read moretales and mayham lies beneath these buildings. The 2 hour walking tour of the hells kitchen area is a must book! I booked online directly with the website and paid about $35 per person. On a friday night at 8 pm, this was a great way to kick off halloween season with my friends. I had a few questions along the way, but owner Elise always answered my emails quickly. Meghan our tour guide was incredibly informed, animated and a sweetheart to spend the night with. she was engaging and really was into the stories and facts about this area of town. My suggestion? Meghan should have a microphone or something better to project her voice. she was great, but it was hard to hear at times due to the loudness of the city and her voice being on the lower side. I also think her candle lit lantern should be brighter or bigger. we had issues finding her, but to our surprise we were within a few feet from her. my favorite part of the tour and what made this unique were the candy that Meghan gave us in the beginning, and the sheet at the end with all of the facts and story names that we heard. i have been on so many tours and always have to rush taking notes or googling things as the tour happens that i end up loosing info or missing out on hearing items, but this printed out list of facts was a HUGE help.

Wow!! I was hoping for a fun night of spooky stories & was instead gobsmacked when treated to…read moresomething truly unique! The inimitable Meghan is the Beyoncé of tour guides! Actually, "tour guide" brings to mind those boring school trips we all inevitably experienced at some point during childhood. She instead gifted us with a lively, fascinating journey, which was equal parts TED Talk, one-woman-show, & incredible (as well as incredibly macabre!) NYC history lesson! The whole experience was as wildly entertaining & informative as it was inspiring, even to this jaded, native New Yorker. Highly recommended!!!

Governor's Island is a small island with ferries coming from Manhattan and Brooklyn. Lots of grassy…read morefields all over the place. I find it kind of boring until I got to the 4 slides in the lower part of the island. The 4 slides are very big especially the first one that looks like a mini roller coaster. The hardest part is getting up to the top. There are several ways getting up. Either you go up a muddy trail that has a sharp incline with rope on the side for assistance or climb up boulders next to the slides. These slides are a lot of fun and the best thing the park can get. There are several trailers of bathrooms for women and men all around the park. Most of the park is kind of dirty looking especially around the park next to river. It's just a bland plain black gravel pavement to walk on. It's not sophisticated or pretty enough like some parts of the park as you go inside the grassy fields. I did see some signs saying some parts of the island are under renovation to make it prettier so that's good. I will definitely come back to visit when they finish renovating. Came here for a NYCRUNS 3K marathon and it was all around the island. The gravel pavement was kind of hard and rough to jog on although it was flat so it was easy when it came to that.

I ran a 5K on Governors Island and as it was a beautiful sunny day I explored a bit. Its a…read morebeautiful place with many historic buildings open to explore, art exhibits, food court area with many local vendors, great views, and overall a lot to see and do. Or, just relax in one of the chairs on the house front porches and chill out. Its a nice opportunity to get away from the hustle and bustle of Manhattan, and easy to get to by a quick ferry ride.

Visited some friends in North Williamsburg and instead of grabbing a Lyft or Uber back to Dumbo, I…read moredecided to hop on the Waterfront water taxi--and honestly, it was such a great choice! Super quick, easy, and the views are amazing. The North waterfront has gorgeous condos and a killer skyline backdrop, so the ride feels like a mini adventure. Prices are way better than rideshare: $4.50 for a single ride, $29 for a 10-ride pack, or $15 for a 2-day pass. The taxi runs about every 15 minutes and connects North & South Williamsburg, Dumbo (Brooklyn Bridge), and Wall Street. It's not just for visitors--lots of residents use it as a convenient way to commute to and from work. Perfect if you want something affordable, scenic, and stress-free. Quick tip: Try riding around sunset for incredible views of the skyline, and grab a coffee before boarding to make it even better! Highly recommend giving it a try--you'll save money and get a view that Uber just can't offer!

This beautiful esplanade provides a calming oasis. It's a…read moregreat way to calm one's mind and take in the beauty of the surrounding Manhattan skyline. There is plenty of seating to catch up on reading, work or just sitting still. The East River ferry stops here to transport you to Manhattan. The waterfront is close to Bedford Avenue, the Main Street for shopping, dining and drinking. If you are in the mood for further wandering, Domino Park is very close by. All in all a great "getaway" in Brooklyn.

The Witches of Wall Street tour led by Alexa yesterday was intriguing and thorough. So many…read morehistories I had never heard before. Always great to learn new things about your own city. Alexa was a good storyteller and answered all of our questions. Each member of the tour felt included. I would recommend!

I took the "THE UNCANNY UPPER WEST SIDE" tour and it did not…read moredisappoint! I am from the Upper Westside so I was curious to learn more about my neighborhood. I'm going to try to entice you and not spoil the experience because it is thoughtfully curated and should be experienced live, in person. We started with one of the inspirations for Ghostbusters! Right off the bat, I was hooked as I love that movie and anything Dan Aykroyd. We learned about a Secret cave in Central Park, the iconic Dakota Building, we passed by Needle Park, where "Waiting for Mr Goodbar" was filmed in 1977 (RIP Diane Keaton!), and saw, among other sites, where James Baldwin lived and discussed art and films, like "The Exorcist" with Toni Morrison. That was a fascinating film review to read and learn about! You finish the tour where Edgar Allan Poe wrote and first published one of the most famous poems ever written, "The Raven", in The New York Evening Mirror on January 29, 1845. I had no idea I lived so near to such fascinating history! I'm grateful to B.O.T.D. for being such cool teachers! I am very much looking forward to taking additional tours with you to continue this unique journey of my complex and beloved City.

My wife and granddaughter recently visited New York and booked several sightseeing tours through…read moreReal New York Tours. We wanted a knowledgeable, top-notch guide to help us experience the city, and they exceeded our expectations. From the planning process to the tours themselves, everything was handled professionally and efficiently. Our guide was outstanding--knowledgeable, personable, and passionate about New York. They customized the experience, shared fascinating insights, and made every stop enjoyable. Our experience with Real New York Tours was exceptional. They delivered first-class service in every way, and I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a memorable and well-organized New York City sightseeing experience.

2nd tour with this company.This time we had the pleasure of Luke being our guide on our Midtown…read moretour.We had an absolute blast and Luke's knowledge of all things New York was outstanding.We were sad when the tour was over.Thanks Luke your are a star.Highly recommend booking a tour with these guys -they are the best .

Wonderful tour with knowledgeable guide for historical Church in New York City. I actually live in…read moreNYC and pass by this beautiful Church for many time when I chill out in Soho. When I found out this place is only catacombs in NYC, I decided to book a tour. I learn so much of history of St. Patrick church that this church is the original before they built St. Patrick 's Cathedral on 5th Ave. I was amazing knowing the history of catholic in New York and mystery behind. The underground was great, some people might say it was short time but maybe because I took a tour at the last round so I feel I spend amount of time down there with no rush. Even it only one level underground but the tomb is deeper than that but with the security and lots of reason they completely seal the tomb so no air in and out of the tomb and no one tough inside for centuries.

It wasn't quite what I was expecting, but it was still interesting. The tour lasts about an hour…read moreand a half. I have to say the guides were great. You could see how much they enjoyed what they were doing. Our guide shared lots of fascinating stories about St. Patrick's Old Cathedral Basilica, the history of Catholicism in New York City, and the NOLITA neighborhood. Anyone who's into history would definitely enjoy this. That said, I do think it's a bit pricey for what you get, but if you are really interested in NYC history, it's worth doing.

The tour guide was very pleasant and knowledgeable. He took us from Chinatown to Washington Square…read morePark. We saw so many places including The Raven Knight Social Club, where John Gotti did business. It's now a clothing store called Den of Thieves. I'd definitely suggest it.

If you're a fan of the mafia, this is definitely the tour to do our tour guides. gave us the…read moreabsolute best tour that you would absolutely imagine and all the food we tasted and the pastries at the end were amazing