Hi, I'm Jen.
NYC Tour Guide always in search of, never finished.
Gathering details, spinning them through a creative machine, delivering them to the destination of the bigger picture.
One guest or hundreds—by foot, bike, bus, or ferry—the search is always the same:
how do I get real New York to connect with real guests.
Why This Exists
Supporting tour operators by street, by water, and by season has brought countless highs. Their platforms have placed me in front of people I never would have met otherwise. All of it has led me to this moment.
Now, I wish to share a service that captures my "top secret" guiding formula.
What Makes These Tours Different
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Personal — connecting us to New York City and to one another
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Landmark + Local — always pairing the iconic with the everyday
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Small bus tours — keeping the focus on the city without losing each other
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All seats equal — all guests priority
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Presence of mind — leaving space for the unexpected moment, the silly, the adventure, and the memory you take home
Connection to the Neighborhoods
Less-traveled neighborhoods and outer boroughs are essential New York stops. Without them, the Big Apple is just an apple.
Introductions to these areas are intentional and well thought out, sometimes a touch of “I could live here.”
Iconic landmarks make for beautiful photos and bucket-list movie moments, while the lesser-known neighborhoods are more relatable and often create the deepest, lasting connections. Bottom line: we need both.
Who These Tours Are For
Who Will Love This Experience:
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Curious, open-minded guests
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Plays well with others and enjoys all forms of people
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Comfortable walking and being on their feet
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Dressed for the weather and ready to roll with it
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Traffic-tolerant, understands that city flow is part of the adventure
Who It Might Not Be For:
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Guests seeking a fully seated or stationary experience
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Those who prefer a rigid schedule with no surprises
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Anyone easily stressed by crowds, traffic, or changing city rhythms
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Back-to-back activities with very little space scheduled in between (if traffic slows us down)
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Children who aren’t quite ready for a guided experience yet