My girlfriend and me we had an AMAZING day with you guys, the guide was super nice we were all around Central Park and we never tough that was that incredible place!! This guys knows New York City as any other people in the city, for sure. We have the best pictures EVER, we definitely recommend the tour photoshoot Thanks for everything guys.. See you soon!! read more

I can't express how many wonderful memories were made during our first trip to New York while on this photo tour of Central Park. I found the Gotham City Tours photo tour through Central Park on the Groupon website and I am so glad I did. I recommend this tour and this company to EVERYONE going to New York. The staff is easy to reach with questions via phone,email, and is exceptionally courteous and professional. We met with Luke, our personal tour guide and photographer, on a chilly December day. He was fantastic! He made us feels comfortable and, as my then boyfriend (now husband) and I walked through Central Park, Luke snapped over 150 amazing professional photos. Some of us just doing what we do...walking and holding hands, laughing and talking. Other photos were of us in front of landmarks and historical fountains, statues, lakes, and in front of the architecture of NY. At the beginning of the tour, Luke took a few shots of us in front of the Plaza Hotel and told us that by the end of the tour we would know more about Central Park than NY natives. It was true, we tested some NYers in the bars later. It's hard to choose which is the best part of our experience with Gotham City Tours because it truly was amazing. Unlike other places that take professional photos, Gotham City Tours takes all the photos, and emails them all to you. You aren't made to choose a few out of the over 100 that they take and then charged for them. Every single picture is yours! It's been almost a year since we went to NY and we still love our pictures. Two days later, we got engaged, and our photos and our memories from our time in Central Park are even more special. There is so much to do in New York, especially around the holidays. I think it would be a great photo opportunity for families, friends and couples alike. Thanks again!! We will be back. read more

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My wife and I have gone to New York the past few years to celebrate our wedding anniversary. This year we thought we would try something different. I ran across Gotham City Tours and it had good reviews (especially about this guy named Sid) so, I contacted them to see if we could arrange a walking tour and photo shoot of Central Park. Sid was the one who contacted us. We arranged the tour and met up on the agreed day. It did not go as smoothly as it could have. Sid realized that he was missing a piece of equipment and needed to go get it before we started. He offered to pay for breakfast somewhere while we waited, so we started 30 minutes late. While it would have been nice to start on time, I mention it because I think it speaks to the character of Sid and the company. One, they called as soon as they were aware of the delay. Two, they were willing to do something to make up for the inconvenience. While the delay could be perceived as a negative, a company that is upfront with the customer scores points with me. And by the way, we got the full two hours plus a little more. As we went through the tour, we got much more than a history lesson. It was obvious to me that Sid is one of the few tour guides we have had that is 100% engaged in his work. I got to see Central Park through the eyes of someone who REALLY LOVES Central Park. We learned the history but we also learned about the ecology. Sid was pointing out things that I would not have known I was missing: birds, fruit, why you don't get eaten alive by mosquitos, why the winning design for the Bethesda Fountain could have been considered nepotism, what the numbers on the street lamps mean, why Yoko One decided against a statue for John Lennon and so many other things. And It has been a little over 48 hours since we completed the tour and Sid has already sent us the link to the 300+ photos. I just spent lunch with my wife and she oooh'ed and ahhh'ed over them. I don't know if Sid is the sole proprietor and therefore the only person on staff. If he is, you get an engaged tour guide who is passionate about his work and who will keep you entertained and give you some good photos to boot. If there are other guides on staff, I would still ask for Sid. When we go out there again, we will look Sid up for a tour of another location, maybe Prospect Park or Midtown. read more

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Thank you Sid and Gotham City Tours for an amazing experience! My boyfriend and I were visiting New York for the first time and I wanted to plan something extra special to commemorate our trip. I found GCT through Groupon and saw that they had three options available, including a Couples Photo Shoot which was perfect for our occasion. I contacted them through their website form and Sid responded almost immediately. We scheduled the appointment, and because I was hesitant to purchase the Groupon in case something came up and we weren't able to use it, he even offered to let me pay in person on the day of the event at the Groupon price. Fast forward to our tour and photo shoot the following week, everything was absolutely perfect! + Professionalism - On the morning of our appointment, Sid called to confirm and provide directions to our meeting point. He also allowed me to text him if I had any questions or concerns. + Flexibility - I had checked the forecast a few days before the photo shoot and was disappointed to see that it was going to rain that day. When I contacted Sid, he offered to let us reschedule but said he would still be happy to shoot in the rain if we didn't mind it. That morning, my boyfriend and I took the subway but accidentally got off at the wrong stop, leaving us on the opposite side of Central Park from our meeting point with Sid. He told us not to worry and made the effort to cross the park and meet us at our location. + Duration - The GCT website says the tour and photo shoot typically last about 90 minutes. We were with Sid for about two and half hours and did not mind AT ALL. He took his time making sure we got good shots at the many different locations where we stopped. At no point did we feel rushed, or more importantly, bored. + Quality of Tour - This was not your typical "Here is a statue built in 1869..." blah blah tour. Sid gave insightful facts and trivia about the history, architecture, and landscape of the park and monuments. I feel like I know more about NYC and Central Park now than I do about my own city! + Turnaround Time for Photos - Sid mentioned we would receive our photos via Dropbox within a week after the shoot. We received them only THREE days later. + Quantity of Photos - The tour and photo shoot package includes 100 images, which I thought was a plentiful amount. I also read other reviews from people who received an impressive 200+ images. But when we opened the Dropbox link, we didn't expect to see... a whopping 687 images!! Isn't that insane?! That's more photos than some people take in a lifetime! + Quality of Photos - We are so pleased with the results! Not only are the files high-resolution, but the images themselves are gorgeous! Sid captured the lighting, the backdrops, the subjects *ahem* amazingly. He included all the photos taken, so you'll have the option of downloading the perfect one where everyone's pose and smile and makeup is on point, or the one where someone blinked and someone's mouth is open and someone is doing something weird with their hand. It's your prerogative! Sid went above and beyond with his services, and we highly recommend him and Gotham City Tours to anyone looking to learn more about NYC while looking fabulous! read more

Sid was our guide and he was simply amazing. I've tried many guides around the Central Park and I love to read and I ready a lot about Central Park. However, Sid was the best and I learned a lot from him about Central Park. He knows every single part of Central Park and he even tells you true stories that you don't find on books nor online. Worth every penny. read more

We took a Central Park tour with Luke who was also our photographer and extremely knowledgeable about the area, very professional demeanor. The pics turned out great and they were sent to us quickly which is a huge plus. Highly recommended. Just wear comfortable shoes. read more

We got our pictures taken from here and it was an amazing experience! Our photographer was knowledgable and we learned a lot about the locations we photographed in. I highly recommend any tour by Gotham. What a great time! read more

My boyfriend hired Gotham City Tours to take pictures of us in Central Park and it was the most amazing experience ever. Our photographer was Luke and he was beyond amazing. Very professional and down to earth man. I had a blast and our pictures came out beautiful! We are planning on doing this every season. read more

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The photo tour was awesome! I've lived in the area pretty much my entire life but I can honestly say that I've never been to most of the spots our tour guide took us to in Central Park. He was very knowledgeable and made the entire experience so much fun. I would highly recommend the photo tour, there were some really awesome spots, especially on a nice day. read more

We had an amazing day on Sunday with our photographer and guide Sid. The shoot took close to 2 hrs. and my husband and I walked from 72nd through the park to Columbus Circle taking beautiful photos throughout. Ladies, bring a pair of comfortable shoes along with your heels so you can get on the rocks and walk all over comfortably. It was a great experience and I'd recommend Gotham to anyone wanting great photos in a beautiful setting. Also they send you your pictures very quickly, all of them to do with as you wish, can't beat that! Thanks again!! read more

Took the Central Park tour with my family last month and it was the highlight of our trip. I have two teenagers and even they loved it. Luke was awesome! So nice and very knowledgeable. He knew so much about the history of Central Park and New York. I would recommend this tour for sure! read more

I'm reviewing them as Poor because I did not get what was advertised on their website. There are many other companies that have better prices. The ONLY reason I chose Gotham City Tours was because the description for a 2 hour Bike Tour said it included a Photo Shoot, which in my opinion validated the high price. Our tour was ok. The guide was nice and all but there was absolutely no photo shoot involved. I was expecting the guide to have a camera. He did not. Our guide took probably 3 pictures of us. All in which I was searching for nice spots and had to ask him each time. Very disappointed. It was our first time in NYC and I was hoping to have a much better experience with such a reputable company. So basically we spent $130 for a 2 hour bike tour when we could have easily paid HALF of that with someone else. I did contact the owner and he has yet to give me a reply as to why we did not get what was advertised. read more

We loved the tour! It was so informative and interesting! Luke, our guide, was very attentive, knowledgeable, and thoughtful. I love that the tour was so private. My mom and I both had a great time. We'd highly recommend it and plan to go back for more! read more

Sid offers a top quality guide and photo experience in Central Park. He's a pro that's been doing it for years, and has honed his skills to a tee. As a fellow guide, I vouch for Sid, his knowledge, his personable delivery, his candor, and his dedication. I've taken his walking and horse and carriage tour, and was very pleased with each. read more

My wife and I spent a lovely two hours with Sid on a tour of Central Park this past weekend. His knowledge of the park is impressive, and he showed us some great spots for photography. We received the tour as a gift from our son, and even though we grew up in New York, Sid's tour showed us a side of Central Park that we never knew about. We highly recommend Gotham. read more

My boyfriend and I had planned a walk through Central Park and decided it would be nice to have some photos taken as well. We booked with Sid and, when the morning came, he didn't show up. We called and called, but he was nowhere to be found. We gave up on the idea and eventually just took a walk on our own. My boyfriend seemed particularly upset, which I found strange because he usually doesn't like taking a lot of pictures. As it turns out, my boyfriend proposed to me that day and was planning on getting it all on film. He had specifically discussed it with this guy and had it all planned out. Sid later called and apologized and asked if we could reschedule. Reschedule our engagement??? This guy is a joke. My proposal was wonderful nonetheless, but I don't think my (now husband) will ever get over it. read more

Don't buy a groupon for this place. As soon as you mention it they say they don't have any booking available until a month out. They purposely black out their availability during busy tourist months like December. If you go to book on their website they have wide open availability. Completely dishonest, rude and unprofessional! read more

We had a great tour of Central Park - very interesting information about the history of the Park and really interesting detours in areas we've never been to, even though we were all New Yorkers and spend a lot of time in the Park. The photography was great too - what a nice treat to have great family photos. I highly recommend this to tourists and New Yorkers alike! read more

My husband and I really enjoyed the couple's walking tour with Sid. We learned a lot of small interesting details we had not known before. We love our photos! It was a great experience and we would definitely do it again! read more

We had Sid as our tour guide and he blew us off with all these interesting and meaningful facts about the history of the park, and the intelligence as well as dedication the team had put in back then. Made us really appreciative about having this wonderful park right in our home town. We are delighted to see all the great pictures that Sid took as they definitely brought us good memories about the day. Will definitely come back to Gotham to explore other parts of this wonderful Central Park. read more

Our Gothom City Tours experience was outstanding. I surprised my wife for her 40th birthday and wanted to have a brief but informative tour of Central Park. I noticed Gothom City Tours offered a photo package which promised over 100 pictures in addition to the tour and I thought that was exactly what we needed. It was everything we had hoped for (and my wife was pleased)!! The tour was 90 minutes long, very entertaining and informative, and the shots he took were amazing. Sid was very eager to adjust the tour around our interests and was a great guide. Highly recommend Gothom City Tours!! read more