Group tours of New York City can sometimes pass sights too fast, or not even stop at attractions you’re most interested in. This private New York City tour with a professional photographer lets you customize the tour stops to suit your interests. Select from any number of popular locations, like Times Square and the Theatre District, Central Park, Midtown Manhattan, and the Brooklyn Bridge.

Go on a private walking tour of NYC with a personal photographer
Customize the tour to suit your interests
Take home at least 75 digital color photos as a memento of your trip
An easy-to-find starting point for a stress-free start

What's Included

Customized, private walking tour with a licensed NYC tour guide, personal, vacation photographer
At least 75 color photos from the tour delivered via zip-file and photo gallery no later than 48 hours after the tour
Personal orientation to New York City so you can get the most out of your stay
Invaluable insights & knowledge about NYC from a native
Subway Tips and Tutorial to make the most of your time and save you transportation expenses in NYC

Subway MetroCard
Hotel Pick Up. To ensure we maximize our time & photos, meeting location detailed on voucher is best

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

209 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036, USA
The New Victory Theater, 209 West 42nd street, Between 7th & 8th Avenues, (Theater has steps on two sides), Meet at the entrance of the New Victory Theater box office, Directly Across the Street from Aladdin.

End point

Brooklyn Bridge Boulevard
Brooklyn Bridge Blvd, Brooklyn, NY 11201, USA

What To Expect

This private, customized 2-hour walking tour of New York City begins in Times Square. All tours can be customized by your professional tour guide and photograph. Suggested locations are below:

The bright lights of Times Square and Broadway serve as the heart and soul of New York City. These locations provide an unmistakable backdrop for any New York City adventure.

Spacious Central Park is a stunning setting for pictures. No matter what time of the year it is, the possibilities here are endless. It would be very easy to spend two or three hours here.

What about Midtown Manhattan? It includes some of New York City’s most famous landmarks, like Rockefeller Center, St. Patrick's Cathedral, Grand Central Station and Radio City Music Hall. A photo outside any of these buildings is a photo to remember.

Lower Manhattan features New York's more eclectic neighborhoods. SoHo includes the Cast Iron Historic District, which consists of 26 blocks and approximately 500 buildings, many incorporating cast-iron architectural elements. There are also the winding streets of Greenwich Village, which includes historic Washington Square Park. Both neighborhoods provide great photo opportunities.

And finally, the Brooklyn Bridge offers a stunning panoramic view of the Manhattan skyline. Get some pictures on the bridge with the city in the background. Perfect.

Also, while roaming the city, find out from the guide where the best places are for dining, shopping and entertainment.

No later than 48 hours after the tour, the photographer will deliver at least 75 color photos via zip-file and photo gallery.

Times Square

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Central Park

35 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Upper East Side

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Plaza

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Brooklyn Bridge

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Greenwich Village (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Frequently Asked Questions:
Not wheelchair accessible
How will I get around the city?
Stroller accessible
Most of the tour will require a good deal of walking, however, because the tours are exclusive to your group, you can and will go at a pace that you are comfortable with. There may be occasions when you will need to go from one part of NYC to another (Times Square to the Brooklyn Bridge). The most efficient way to travel is by subway ($2.75 per person, per ride). If you prefer a cab this can be arranged (no more than 4 people to a cab). The cost will be at the expense of the group, usually about $10 - $15 from most points within Manhattan. If you do take a subway ride, this will be documented as part of the New York City experience.

Service animals allowed
How will I receive my photos?
Near public transportation
Your photos will be delivered via zip-file and photo gallery no later than 48 hours after your tour.
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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Reviews

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Great pics and local advice

Jennifer_H, Jan 2024

Marc was great. He not only got us some great photo opportunities but he gave some great local advice. Definitely recommended and our vacation pictures came out amazing.

Must do start to an NYC trip

Sherri_C, Dec 2023

This was the best way to start our trip to NYC! We were able to hear about the neighborhoods and history of the city, get tips on riding the subway, all while having great memories saved with our photos. I couldn't recommend this tour more!

Marc the Master!

Britt_R, Dec 2023

Marc was AWESOME! Professionally gave us a tour, advice on the city, and took wonderful pictures of our group all at the same time. Photos were in our inbox the next morning. Worth. every. penny. BOOK HIM!!!!!

Excellent Excellent Tour

Tara_C, Nov 2023

Best $$ I ever spent on a vacation. This was the highlight of our trip to NYC and the bonus is we have amazing pics to have forever. Everyone that visits the city should absolutely do this!

Informational and Picture of a Lifetime.

Kaylona_F, Sep 2023

Booked this for the first day of our visit in NYC. Couldn’t have found a better tour guide. This IS a must book. May seem a little touristy - but if you are like us and travel to see the city, honestly this is the best way to get a handle on navigating the city. We loved it!

Great photos and wonderful tour!!

Kathryn_R, Aug 2023

The photos are spectacular and the tour is the best too!! Marc was knowledgeable about the area and was quick with his photos. You don’t have to stand around and wait. The tour covered a lot of great places you must see!! My 2nd time with Marc!!!

Marc is the best!

Samantha, Aug 2023

We booked this tour as part of a bachelorette trip. Marc was amazing! Just a note that this isn’t so much an in depth tour of New York as it is an opportunity to get some great photo memories—as a group who had been to NYC before but rarely gets photos of us all together it was a really fun way to spend a few hours. Marc asked us at the start of the day whether we had specific things we wanted to see/places we wanted to go, and what else we had planned for the trip so we wouldn’t be repeating things we were seeing on our own. He was amazing at making sure we got great shots without the insane crowds of people around, and he made sure we ended up seeing places of New York none of us had seen before. Would 100% recommend.

Best walking tour ever!

Ceri_E, Jun 2023

We had a fantastic morning with Marc who took some amazing pictures and took us to lots of places we wouldn’t have seen as well as lots of tips for getting around and what to do during our stay in NYC. The photos were brilliant, looked like we were the only ones on a busy Brooklyn bridge ! I can’t recommend him enough, definitely one of the best tours I have done!

NYC Adventure's

Melissa_M, Jun 2023

My daughter and I came to NYC on a mission to find my brother. While there looking we also wanted to take advantage of learning about the area and Marc helped us do just that! He took this Law & Order fan to the legendary court house! Thank you Marc!

Perfect Park Photos

Zachary_L, May 2023

Marc was amazing! The photos came out fantastic! We would highly recommend Marc as your next tour guide/photographer. He’s super nice and professional.

Wow… A MUST DO!!

Gaynor_G, Apr 2023

Marc was a wonderful knowledgeable guide. He helped us plan our itinerary for our visit, helped us figure out the subway and took some amazing photographs. This is a real must do in New York particularly at the beginning of your trip

NYC 30th birthday

Tiana_W, Feb 2023

This was such an incredible experience, Marc; our tour guide & photographer is knowledgeable & personable. He made us feel at home in NYC! Not only do you get an awesome tour you also get amazing photos to cherish. We received our photos the very next morning! This was my daughter’s 30th birthday & Marc made our day one for the books!

NYC on December

Jennifer_P, Dec 2022

Mark is an amazingly kind guy and a truly new yorker who knows how to get perfect shots in crowded spots. He really knows how to get shots that make us feel like we where part of the city. During the session, he was allways giving us great tips about what to do in New York, where to go and how to get there. Whe truly loved the experience with him and we couldn't be more happy with the memories of this amazing city that we take with us the in Mark's photos.

100% worth the time and money

Sarah_S, Dec 2022

Marc was great! Made the walk and pictures easy and fun! I had my two kids with me and he kept the energy going so they didn’t get bored or tired. He even went the extra mile to find batteries with some vendors we walked by for my Polaroid camera. I appreciated going through the city with a true local and love the photos we captured along the way!

Memories captured

Peter_J, Nov 2022

Marc was fantastic. Giving a bespoke tour, with a depth of keeping in all districts. When we received the photos we were very pleased with the quality, inventive composure. Excellent tour and excellent photos. Fantastic memories captured.

No profesionalism

Seidy_L, Nov 2022

Today we received the pictures . Nothing looks as profesional pictures, I have a feeling about it since we see the photographer, he was super intense when we meet, he did everything on a rush and he made Us feel uncomfortable all the tour, we feel like we does a favor to us, I had a photo sesión with other photograph at time square and the difference was huge, this potografer never look at the picture most of the picture we look unconfortable and distracted, we paid $290 and the result is nothing good, anybody can take better pictures with their own phone

Response from Host, Nov 2022

Unfortunate guest feels this way. Photos were of very high quality. Client was never rushed, All their many requests were accommodated. Our track record for the past 19 years providing insightful tours, delivering professional photos speaks for itself. We have 550 reviews on Viator, over 630 on TripAdvisor and hundreds on other sites. 5 stars across the board.

Loved this experience!

LaFaith_W, Oct 2022

Marc was very accommodating. Our flight was cancelled and we couldn’t make our original appointment. He was able to reschedule us and we had the best experience. This was for my daughter’s 13th Birthday and she now has amazing photos from this most special time of her life. Marc knows the city extremely well and is very passionate. You can cover a lot of ground in 2 hours! I will surely recommend him to my friends/family.

Fabulous photographer

Wendy_S, Oct 2022

Thanks Marc! You created memories we shall always cherish. It was a marvelous day in NYC touring with you!!

Wonderful experience

Saritha_K, Sep 2022

Kennedy is well aware of all the places and spots for beautiful pics .He is an excellent listener .made our experience memorable with NYC .Had been to City before But this an amazing experience.

Friendly, Informative, Accommodating

Tricia_B, Sep 2022

Our photographer was Mark. He was very informative on our tour and knew where all the best shots were. He was so accommodating to the photo shots that I had preplanned and really wanted even though they were not on the tour route. I highly recommend Mark!

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