That is not true. The reasons why this tour is terrible include:…read more 1) we were barely given any history whatsoever and walked over the bridge not speaking 2) we were stuck waiting for an hour w/ no idea when the pizza would come and no notice from Bruce that he would be gone (he wasn't with us that entire time) 3) the only "historical" buildings we saw were the pizza place and the ice cream factory- with no history given about them whatsoever and we did not see any other places in Brooklyn besides those Don't waste your money. It had nothing to do with being under-dressed. This would have been terrible even if it had been summer.

Recently took the Soho/Chinatown/Little Italy tour with a few friends. Bruce was a great tour guide…read moreand had picked 6 excellent locations for us to stop at along our journey. I think 2 hours was just right for the tour and we really would not be able to eat anymore food by the end of it - come hungry. For $35 I thought this tour was well worth it, really a neat way to get familiar with the history and transformation of a few Manhattan neighborhoods. Bruce has a number of different tours on his website, I recommend checking them out.

My best friends and I made paid for tickets and made reservations back in April for a June 5th tour…read morewith Fred and he confirmed that he had booked us. I wrote back to confirm several days prior to our tour to confirm and he responded that his tour is fully booked. Thinking he confused us for new bookings, we showed up at our scheduled location in Times Square approximately 20 minutes before our scheduled time 10am. We waited for over an hour and Fred did not show up. We walked to his "office" location which turns out to be an apartment building. I wrote an e-mail back to Fred highlighting my dissatisfaction with the unresponsiveness. Update on 9/22: After NYSee Tours saw this review on Yelp posted several weeks ago, the representative Alex and Fred, the owner both reach out to me, apologized for the "miscommunication" and offered refunds and free tours. However, I will not be needing their services any longer since my trip was back in June. My advice is to make sure you call Fred and confirm your booking several times and ask for his cell phone number so he is reachable at all times, even on the day of the tour.

I definitely would not recommend the Christmas lights tour! They were very disorganized, we had to…read morechange buses because the first bus did not fit everyone (seems easy enough to count the number if seats & the number of people). They took us to Dyker Heights in Brooklyn, which has great lights but then really didn't take us anywhere else of interest. Did a bathroom stop at Nathan's hotdogs, which was odd. The tour guide didn't use a microphone, he just shouted throughout the tour and hoped, or didn't care if, you heard him! Two stars is a gift! If you are interested in seeing an EXCELLENT Christmas lights tour, use A Slice of Brooklyn tours. They take you to Dyker Heights, Bayside and then to a nice bakery for a cannoli and cappuccino! They charge less also! Very well organized, friendly and enjoyable!

I had the media boat for 2 hours for my US Navy retirement party and my guests (mostly military)…read morewere blown away. So much fun! Bjorn was so responsive to questions, and Captain Eric was amazing. He has such a laid-back, upbeat personality - made the experience truly unforgettable and special.

My mom and I had an absolute blast on our boat tour! I booked the 60-minute trip from Chelsea Piers…read morefor our final day in the city. To start, the arrival instructions emailed in advance were accurate and easy to follow and accounted for local construction. Our tour was for us and one couple; Captain Bryant was our captain, and he was an absolute delight. He went through the safety information and told us what to expect from our time on the water as well as some information about our boat before leading us to it right on time. The boat was at the end of the floating docks with a lockable storage container nearby in case anyone wanted to store purses or backpacks. We got a bit of a chuckle once we got on board, because we had never seen seats like this on a boat before! The seats were two across and you sat on one by straddling. Grab bars were at the front. (There aren't any seatbelts!) Captain Bryant told us the seats in the front were the "bounciest", so naturally, that's what we chose. We went slowly out of the marine before -- with a heads up -- our captain got us to what felt like a pretty high speed! My mom and I are both moderate adrenaline junkies and were pretty thrilled. It was a definite rush but never, ever felt unsafe. From there, Captain Bryant alternating between "hitting the gas" and stopping at multiple spots for absolutely stunning views of midtown, downtown, the Brooklyn Bridge, DUMBO, the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, and more. He was super clear, easy to understand, and informative about each stop but never boring. He also took photos (with our own phones) at the stops whenever we wanted, which was very kind. He got us back after the hour -- again, right on time, and we chatted with him a bit about how enjoyable he finds this job. It's clear in the entire experience what a wonderful fit it is for him -- and he is for it. I wouldn't recommend this tour for someone with mobility or balance issues, or someone who would feel exposed and anxious in such a relatively small (but FAST) boat out on the rivers. But for me, it's one of my favorite boat tours I've ever taken anywhere. It was 1000% worth the money (with no upselling!).

David Turk has it all- charm, knowledge, follow through, intelligence, gratiousness, and love of…read moreNYC. The restaurants he took us to were all unique and special and the restaurant staffs had an obvious affection for Dave. Take the food tour in Greenwich Village or any of the other tours Dave leads and you will not be disappointed.

Jake is top tier! I went on the Hell's Kitchen tour with my 11 year old niece and her final summary…read moreis, I won't eat again today so cancel dinner! Lol. I can't put words to this tour that would do it any justice. I knew nothing about Hell's Kitchen going in, when I looked online it said it was a great place for food so I said why not.. but omg it's so much more. Considering I'm here for Broadway week to catch some shows this artistic, creative, theatrical tour was the best way to kick it off!!! You can tell Jake is a theater kid through and through it shows in every part of his tour and it makes it so much better. Just do it! You won't be disappointed. This feels like a tour with a show

Went on my 3rd B.O. walking tour and somehow this is my first review. The other two were years…read moreago, but I remember enjoying them as well. This weekend I went on the Multi-Ethnic Eating Tour and it was exceptional. I forget the name of our guide (he was a PhD student and professor) but he was packed full of info, very comfortable presenting it, and all around a top notch guide. Two hours of lots of food and a moderate amount of walking. Fantastic way to spend an afternoon, highly recommended, and now I have to go on more of their walks.

We loved our walking tour about immigrants in New York City. Natalie was so knowledgable!read more

Said, Rocco, and Garth were the best! Highly recommend! They made us laugh and smile the whole time!read more

Panda Tours with Sayid and his friend, Rocco on the rickshaws was great fun and the best way to see…read moremost of Central Park. My husband and I have been to NYC many several times but this was the first for my sister-in-law and niece so seeing the Park this way, up close and personal, was delightful for all of us. My niece is a huge fan of Gossip Girl and Sayid tailored the tour for her. Both gentleman had quite a bit of knowledge of not only the park but NYC in general. I saw things I hadn't seen before and they were very helpful in taking our pictures at various places. I can't say enough nice things. If you go to NYC look for these guys around 7th and 58th.

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.

Excellent communication prior to booking and they listened to what our needs were. Our tour guide,…read moreRay, met us after we toured the Statue of Liberty and gave us so much information on NYC we are still processing it! Our tour took us to known tourist spots but gave us information we would not have know without Ray. We also got to see hidden gems and learn about the locals. My husband was reluctant to visit NYC, but after this tour he has decided he would visit again! Thank you Ray - for showing us why you love NY and helping us do the same.

I was lucky enough to be on a private tour with Josh - what a day and what an experience. Wow…read more Within 30 minutes, I felt like I had known Josh for years. Josh has the most amazing stories to share, he knows exactly where to go and what to do and he is clearly very passionate and knowledgeable about his home city (former history teacher and taxi driver - great combination!). I learned so much about NYC (Brooklyn in particular) - things you just don't read about in books. We went to some great places and ate incredible food. Highlights of our tour include: - Seeing amazing graffiti in Long Island City, Queens - Eating some of the best pizza I have ever had at DiFara, Brooklyn (going there and seeing how it's made is an experience in itself) - Seeing the different cultural areas of Brooklyn including a tour of the Jewish Hassidic areas - very interesting. - Seeing and learning all about the hipster filled Williamsburg - great views too! - And of course - riding the Cyclone at Coney Island. Josh - you are a superstar. When I come back to New York I will be joining each and every one of your Walking Tours.