Real New York Tours Real New York Tours focuses on private tours to give people the personal attention and flexibility for their New York experience. The day belongs to you, so we can add, subtract or substitute specific sites within a private tours itinerary as long as they fit within the time frame of the tour. We also understand that certain groups might want to take longer lunches, more time at specific sites, or perhaps want to simply walk slower. Depending on these factors we may or may not be able to hit all the sites mentioned on our tour itineraries. Please keep this in mind when taking your 500th picture of the squirrels in Central Park. Our tours are done by subway and walking so if you have any serious mobility issues please let us know ahead of time so we can discuss an itinerary and other options that are available to you. Real New York Tours goes out in rain, snow or shine. We do have indoor options sites we can visit on bad weather days. This will lessen (not eliminate) the amount of outside time we spend in bad weather. Real New York Tours does reserve the option to cancel a tour if we think the weather could be hazardous. If you want to cancel your tour because of bad weather or for any other reason we require a 48 hour notice and you will not be charged. So please do keep a close watch on the weekly weather report for our area during the time of your planned visit. THE BIG APPLE Private Tour From the pastoral serenity of Central Park to the gritty back streets of Chinatown, this tour covers it all. The Big Apple Tour is for people that truly want the full perspective of all New York City has to offer. We'll explore the history, architecture and pop culture of many diverse neighborhoods. If you want to be dropped off back at your hotel after your tour please let your guide know at the beginning of the tour. Please know that this may cut into tour time so please advise your guide on what sites are most important to you. Otherwise your guide will assist you with directions to get back to your hotel. Sites include: Times Square Central Park The Dakota Strawberry Fields Greenwich Village Washington Square Park Soho Little Italy Chinatown Brooklyn Bridge Wall Street Ground Zero Saint Paul's Chapel And more! Incase of bad weather, we may visit: Saint Patrick's Cathedral South Street Seaport Rockefeller Center Cathedral of St. John The Divine Grand Central Terminal World Financial Center Chelsea Market Federal Hall Mulberry Street Pub Tour time: 6 hours Pricing: 1-4 guests $350 Total / 5-8 guests $400 Total For larger groups email for price plan A DOZEN APPLES Group Tour Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday @ 10:00am For those who are perhaps on a budget and still want to get a private tour feel, you might want to explore our Dozen Apples open tour. Most of the sites of the Big Apple Tour, open to only 12 guests to keep things intimate. Subway costs will roughly be $10, so your best bet would be to purchase the all day unlimited "Fun Day Pass," which cost $8.50. If you can, please purchase your metrocard before your tour, or if you need help your guide will assist you on the day of your tour. You can also check out our "How to Buy a Metrocard" video on our blog. For lunch we will stop in Greenwich Village for some amazing  pizza and for desert, gelato and sorbet Must reserve your spot! This tour moves at a rapid pace. If you have any mobility issues that prevent you from walking long distances at a quick pace we suggest you book a private tour which allows you to walk at your leisure. Tour departs at 10:00 a.m. One of our guides will meet you at Paramount Plaza, 1633 Broadway bet 50th St and 51st St. Across the street from The Winter Garden Theater. The tour frequently ends in the financial district but this is subject to change. Your guide can assist you in directions on how to get back to your next destination. Tour time 6 1/2 - 7 hours $70 per person - Limit 12 Guests THE HALF APPLE Private Tour For those folks who perhaps don't have time for the Big Apple Tour, the Half Apple will certainly at least wet your whistle and leaving you yearning for more. There are two options for the Half Apple Tour. The Downtown Half Apple and the Uptown Half Apple. If you want to be dropped off back at your hotel after your tour please let your guide know at the beginning of the tour. Please know that this may cut into tour time so please advise your guide on what sites are most important to you. Otherwise your guide will assist you with directions to get back to your hotel The Half Apple Private Tour - Downtown Downtown Tour Includes: Greenwich Village Washington Square Park Soho Little Italy Chinatown Brooklyn Bridge Wall Street Ground Zero Saint Paul's Chapel Incase of bad weather, we may visit: Chelsea Market World Financial Center Mulberry Street Pub Federal Hall Fraunces Tavern South Street Seaport Tour time: 3 hours Pricing: 1-4 guests $250 Total / 5-8 guests $300 Total For larger groups email for price plan The Half Apple Private Tour - Uptown Uptown Tour Includes: Grand Central Terminal Times Square Rockefeller Center Saint Patrick's Cathedral Millionaires Row 5th avenue Central Park Incase of bad weather, we may visit: Cathedral of Saint John the Divine. Tour time: 3 hours Pricing: 1-4 guests $250 Total / 5-8 guests $300 Total For larger groups email for price plan DOWNTOWN DOZEN Group Tour Every Sunday at 10:00am This tour is for folks that might not have time for the full six hour tour or those who might merely be on a budget. It is essentially the same itinerary as the "Downtown Half Apple" but with a small group of up to 12 people which still allows for a personal, intimate experience. This tour can be done solely on foot therefore you are not required to buy a metrocard, except for whatever subway fare you might use to get to the meeting site and then to get home later. The tour starts at 10am and ends 1pm, so make sure you eat a hearty breakfast because we will not be stopping for lunch. You are more then welcome to pack your own snacks though. This tour does also require a steady pace so if you have any mobility issues please do look into our private tour options. This tour meets outside Village Cigars at 110 7th Avenue South, located just above the Sheridan Square/Christopher Street station. The tour frequently ends in the financial district but this is subject to change. Your guide can assist you in directions on how to get back to your next destination. Tour time 3 1/2 - 4 hours $40 per person - Limit 12 Guests GROW YOUR OWN APPLE   Grow Your Own Apple gives people the opportunity to build their own Half Apple Tour. You can combine any 2 or 3 of the following tours. If you choose to do Harlem or Brooklyn Heights in your mix you will only be able to choose 2 because of their proximity to the other neighborhoods. The pricing is the same as the Half Apple Tour. This tour takes approximately 3 1/2 - 4 hours. Five Points: Gangs of New York Tour Historic Harlem Tour Brooklyn Heights Tour Immigrant Experience Tour Lower Manhattan: The Dutch & English Days Rock & Roll Tour Literary Tour THE BAKED APPLE PUB CRAWL This tour hits three of New York's oldest pubs. At each we will enjoy a beer, discuss New York history and how these establishments played a role in the fabric of social life and the arts. Along the way to each pub we will tour the sites as we gently stumble through thc city. Hopefully you will be able to remember the history by time we are done. This one is a blast! Tour time: 3 hours Pricing: 1-4 guests $250 Total / 5-8 guests $300 Total For larger groups email for price plan Real New York Tours is committed to doing affordable tours for people truly excited about our great city. In these tough economic times we know things are tight. If you are a student, senior citizen, or simply traveling on a tight budget and need some financial compassion, call me and I will personally try and work something out for you. Our goal is to share this great city with you and we will do our best to make it happen.

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