DON'T do this tour. There are plenty of other food tours in NYC that you can do instead which will…read moregive you a much better value and experience than Adrienne's. Where to begin... I did the Carroll Gardens tour, aka Cool Down on Court Street, on Sat July 28 with two friends who had a gift certificate. Our first stop was Milk bar, which I had been to before, but I was excited to try other things I hadn't tasted yet. All we were given was a sample size dollop of cereal milk ice cream, served in those small taste tester cups you get at a fro yo place. That was it. Our second stop appeared to be a local Italian deli, but I can't say for sure because we weren't taken inside. As we stood outside on the sidewalk, Adrienne pulled a container of soppressata out of a paper bag that she had been carrying and passed it around for us to try. She said it was from the same deli, but who knew if that was true? It became very clear at this point in the tour that she was being incredibly cheap, and that we were going to get the tiniest sample portion at each stop. Not to mention that soppressata is supposed to be stored in a refrigerator. Given that it was a hot summer day, Adrienne created a potential food safety concern by not storing it properly. Who knows how old it was?? I hope no one got sick! The next stop was at a pastry shop, where we had a pastry that was like a cross between a bagel and a biali. For a group of 8 people, she bought 2 of these and cut them into four pieces, so that each portion size was a few bites. She did the same thing at the sandwich shop. By the end of the tour, we were all still hungry. At our last stop, a sit down restaurant, we asked Adrienne if we could order more food because we were still hungry, and she told us that she was ordering dessert and that we'd be fine. We each got half of a dessert, a small piece of chocolate cake that was split into two. The tour was advertised as 2.5 hours, yet we arrived at the last stop only 1.5 hours in and were expected to sit at the restaurant for the last hour. The little amount of food we received at each stop did not nearly justify the $50 cost for the tour, so PLEASE find another tour - there are great ones in NYC for the same price where you don't leave hungry and dissatisfied at the end. By the way, I emailed Adrienne to explain my dissatisfaction and to ask her for a 50% refund, and she was most unprofessional in her response. So here I am writing my first Yelp review instead. I suspect the positive reviews that are on here are written by her family and friends (indeed her mother wrote the first one, as she says herself). Adrienne's dad was on the tour with us, along with another guy that was clearly a friend, so take that as you will. Whatever you do, avoid this tour!!!

Please note - I HAVE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST HERE: This is my daughters enterprise…read more That being said, those of you whom know me, will understand, I have my integrity to protect, so I'm not going to steer you wrong! Adrienne puts together a very interesting, and more importantly entertaining tour, that not only gives you a slice of NYC, sights and history, but a taste of NY and it's edible culture too. Her tours are very good value, and in addiition to feeding your mind and your body, you get a little walking excercise in the bargain. A great way to experience the magic of this city.

We are so glad we chose this tour. Krikor was so thoughtful and knowledgeable every step of the…read moreway. His food selections and tasty tidbits of history about each establishment made this food tour exceptional even in the extreme heat! It was the perfect way to kick off our NYC visit. Whether you are a local or visiting, it is absolutely worthwhile.

His knowledge of the people & places frequented by the denizens of inhabitants of the Lower East…read moreSide is truly impressive. We were lucky to have met Krikor on this private walking tour and found him to be a wonderful guide with a grip on history and tragedy. His music background is very fitting and all the more enriching on this tour in particular. He took us by way of the mercantile Dutch, German, Polish, Indian, Ukrainian, devout English and Native American followers and Jewish diaspora who have lived across 300 years worth of history of the LES. Krikor's Armenian and German heritage helps as he lived over 10 yrs in the neighborhood and knows it inside out. He invites you with him to visit the Farms (Bowery in Dutch) of what used to be the hinterlands of old NY when it was just a small enclave restricted only to Wall Street during the New Amsterdam Era. What you appreciate after the trip is over is the immense rich history comprising the LES from days gone by until Physical Graffiti, and Madonna! Be prepared for Godfather movie locations and the Aids Riots of the 80's. Dress Appropriately for an awesome walk down those down and trotted streets. Heels are ill advised.

Beat day ever In Brooklyn! Was a great bike tour but also a past present and future history of…read moreBrooklyn! Five plus stars. Ask for John!

Horrible bike tour and a complete waste of my time. John the guide was rude and and inattentive. He…read morealso showed up late and ended the tour early. When I asked for a refund he threaten to sue. What a joke.

Grazie Nicola!!! I've been living in nyc since 2007 and, for once, I wanted to offer my parents an…read more"official tour", different from the experience they always got from going around the city with me. They loved it!!! We chose to explore Wall Street and I learned so many things I wasn't aware of! He's funny, very well prepared and super patient. My dad had so many (even not related) questions about history, music, locations, culture and literature: Nicola had all the answers ready!!! We were all very impressed by his knowledge. I'd highly recommend him to anyone: you'll definitely get a great NYC experience!

I was skeptical of hiring Nicola at first because of some of the reviews but after communicating…read morewith him directly I felt he was very professional and knowledgeable. I decided to take a chance and follow my gut instead of listening to the other reviews and my tour ended up being exactly what I wanted! Nicola took us to some of the normal spots you might expect in a NYC tour like The Statue of Liberty, Rockefeller Center, and Central Park, but he also took us to some amazing locations that you would never expect. He took us to this cute Italian district in the Bronx that had the best pastry's and mozzarella I have ever had! All the while he showed exceptional knowledge about random information throughout the entire tour. In the end, we had an absolutely blast and I would definitely hire him again! (p.s. He was incredibly friendly to us so I am not sure how some people perceived that he was rude)

My cousin who I hadn't seen in 40 years, booked a 6 hour walking highlight tour thru NYC because I…read morewas flying out from Los Angeles and wanted to see Manhattan. Trevor was fantastic! It was uncanny that he has a theater background and I have a film/ TV production background so we had a lot in common there. We had some spots that were a must-see and he accomplished all of them in that time. I would have never been able to navigate this alone and my cousin lives on Long Island and rarely goes to the city so she would not have been able to be a tour guide. If they had this company in Los Angeles, I would sign up to be a tour guide because this is such a fun experience. You cannot go wrong booking them for your next visit to the Big Apple

Best way to tour NYC!! Took the 6 hour personalized highlight tour and enjoyed it very much. Wish…read moreother major US cities offered something comparable. Tour guide was very good.

My friends and I enjoyed a stay of 10 days in N. York. We hadn't been there before, so we decided…read moreto contact with John in order to not get lost! He speaks a perfect spanish so it was a reliable and a friendly service! A really good choice. We saw the most important buildings and places that you have to see if you visit this city: Time Square, Broadway, The Fifth Avenue, Brooklyn Bridge, Wall Street, Chinatown, Chrysler, Empire State and Rockeffeler buildings, Grand Central Park... Moreover he took us to a wide range of fantastic restaurants and pubs. It was an incredible experience, John was professional, punctual and helpful with a great sense of humor! Thank you very much once again!

Thoroughly enjoyed every second of our 3 hour walking tour through Lower Manhattan. We had our…read moretour guide Garritt all to ourselves and he was amazing. The stories he told were very informative and interesting. Not your typical bland tour where the guide spews off memorized facts. Garritt taught us a lot about the area that we would've never known. I high recommend this tour to anyone wanting to get your steps in and learn a lot about the history of Lower Manhattan. Having an awesome slice of NYC pizza at the end of the tour was icing on the cake!

I recently took a Glamtour in NYC with two of my friends from college and we had an absolute blast!…read moreEven though I am a native New Yorker I had never explored its various boutiques and vintage stores. My tour guide really made it a unique experience. We felt like we had our very own fashion stylist. I even purchased a few pieces I had thought I couldn't "pull-off" but my tour guide showed me exactly how a statement piece can be incorporated into an everyday wardrobe. For example, all the top designers seem to be using fringes on all their pieces (jackets, skirts, bags, etc) and my tour guide helped me choose a beautiful faux leather skirt with fringe detail for a work trade show. It's a unique piece that no one else has and will definitely be a staple in my wardrobe for many years!