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Magic made in Manhattan Highlights Tour
Joined 2023
This tour checks off Manhattan bucket list landmarks one by one, the magic often happens in between! Includes but not limited to Central Park, Famous Fifth Avenue, St. Patrick's Cathedral, Rockefeller Center, Radio City Music Hall, Grand Central, New York Public Library, Bryant Park, Empire State Building, and Times Square. Intended to be a complete walking tour. Times vary somewhat depending upon guest very important needs such as Magnolia banana pudding, restrooms, photos, life!
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At your hotel
Hotel
Host to meet guests in lobby of hotel. Subway to starting point in Central Park.
Central Park
Park starting point is Strawberry Fields. Approximately 1 hour in the park checking off park highlights including Bow Bridge, Bethesda Terrace, The Mall, Sheep Meadow, Wollman Rink, and Gapstow Bridge.
Famous Fifth Avenue
From The Plaza to the Empire State Building, it is only 1.5 miles. Here's the catch; there is so much good stuff in between including a few side detours. Includes famous shops, St. Patrick's Cathedral, Rockefeller Center, Radio City Music Hall, Grand Central, New York Public Library, Bryant Park. Allow 2 - 2.5 hours depending upon additional mini-stops per guest wishes!
Empire State Building
Tickets not included, this would be reserved separately by guests at another time. The new Starbucks Reserve opened recently next to the Empire State Building, might be a good time for us to take a 30 minute rest. Coffee and people watching two of my favorite hobbies!
Miracle on 34th Street
Highlighting Macy's magic
Times Square
Highlighting history, Broadway, and traditions of Times Square. Ending point.
Ending Point
Times Square
Want to personalize this tour?
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Includes guide fee, hotel pick-up..
Any subway, beverage, or food costs.
Tour Important Information
Times are not exact, just an estimate. Life happens, again my rule always is no pressure, no stress. We are a team.
My opinion is that walking is the way to experience New York's grid. Dressing for the weather and comfortable shoes will make or break the experience; the clothing is too expensive on Fifth :-)
Any train, food/beverages costs are not included. Very happy to guide us to these places however!
Important message from the supplier
Often I bounce between contractual jobs in in different forms; additionally manage a beautiful Airbnb in upstate New York. If open, nothing better than sharing NYC with you!
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2023
About Tour Guide Jennifer W.
Call me Jen or Jennifer!
For over 10 years, NYC guiding is my side hustle. While it's not uncommon for locals to have side hustles, little did I know that my love of NYC would change me on a cellular level. Number one rule is no stress, no pressure. We are a team and we work together. Big picture thinking is my goal. We will love New York City while loving each other. It's that simple. While many of my guiding years have been by foot, I am an experienced bike and bus guide too----Don't worry, I am not the driver! To walk NYC is to understand it best; soaking up its unexpected serendipity!
$369/ per group
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