The Best New York Walking Tours,
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Interactive walking tours of New York, bring the city to life.
- CityDays brings an immersive new way to have a walking tour in New York
- Discover New York's historic landmarks, secret sights & hidden gems
- Solve fun challenges & puzzling clues to unlock your way
- Optional breaks at top-rated pubs, bars and cafes
- Interactive private tour, you and your team, at your own pace
- Full money back guarantee. We know you'll love it
What to expect on a CityDays Walking Tour
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- Messages sent to your phones - we'll send your walking tour to any international phone number.
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- Clues, challenges, & puzzles - interact with the city to unravel obscured directions and find your way.
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- The perfect difficulty - just the right amount, inclusive for all, with help available should you need it.
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- Landmarks & hidden gems - see New York in a new light, a tour showing off quirks too!
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Find Your Perfect Walking Tour
Each walking tour explores a different area of New York, find the route that suits you best or work your way through! All bookings are fully flexible, alter your booking freely.
Slow Boat to Chinatown
Glamour of Midtown
The Southern Tip
- Story
The Devil In Chelsea
How the New York walking tours work
Clues & Puzzles
Clues don't require any prior knowledge and are made up of two parts:
1) Obscured directions that make reference to the city around you. Unravel their meaning and be guided by your surroundings.
2) A puzzle to be solved once you've followed the directions, search nearby to find your answers.
CityDays aim for an enjoyable, just-the-right-amount, level of difficulty that is inclusive for all! Help messages are available should you need a bit of support.
Guided by clues sent to your phone
- Receive snippets of history, quirky facts and intriguing stories about the areas you visit.
- Pub/cafe breaks along your hunt, all totally optional and some with discounts on food & drinks.
- Make memories at locations along the way, get inspiration from previous teams and share a clever snap!
- Go at your own speed, or go for top spot on the game leaderboard.
NYC might be the city that never sleeps but it would still take many a restless night to unearth all its hidden gems unassisted. Secret City's walking tours take you on an interactive journey of its stunning secrets, revealing it from every angle, making sure you don't miss out.
Discover the historic remains of New Amsterdam amidst NYC's financial district in 'The Southern Tip', or travel to the legendary havens of musicians, poets and progressives in 'The Devil In Chelsea'.
All you need to enjoy our tours is a smart phone and the desire to uncover all this great city has to offer.
New York Walking Tour Reviews
The great things you say about CityDays Walking Tours
Alison's Birthday
We absolutely loved this experience! The clues were a little tricky at times but that just gave us greater satisfaction…
Jack's Mob
Apart from the drizzle, it was great fun wandering around York.
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Very good , a really fun day
The Blonde Detectives
What a brilliant way of seeing a city with fresh eyes even though I have lived and worked in London for many years. A m…
RAB
Really enjoyed the trail! Will be booking again in a different city! Such a great way to explore!
SPUNLY
Really good, throughly enjoyed it. First one we have done and will be doing it again! Good service and clear instructio…
The Geniuses
Really fun, would definitely do another one. I discovered corners, streets, paths and pubs that I never a knew before. …
Kojak
really fun way to get to know the city we live in. a little tough in places, but that's the fun of it. 10/10 would reco…
Ladies who lunch
The cobbled mews, tiny parks, and amazing building show a hidden side to Kensington, we loved the whole experience of t…
Super Sleuths
Great way to pass time, see the sights of the city and pop in to the ‘local establishments’ for some refreshment. Can r…
Lightning Sharks
Had an amazing few hours, saw things we had never noticed before. Loved every minute of it and can not wait to do our n…
Slay queens
Very enjoyable day for daughters 17th birthday and friends
Kenya Girls
What a fantastic day we had celebrating my friend's birthday. It's amazing what treasures are hidden behind the busy st…
Sarah's Sleuths
So much fun to explore around the mews and see some very beautiful parts of London
Awesome Foursome
Great experience! Lots of fun.
SOTS Girls On Tour
Did the painted city tour of Bristol with a group of 6 friends from my 70s music group. We loved it , a really inform…
Swebenny
Lots of fun being tourists in the city we love! Loved all the facts. Thanks Citydays!
Women Sherlock
Had an amazing time. Cleverly written. Suggest comfortable shoes and spare about 3 hours to finish. Answer questions …
GJ Dream
It was a peaceful and lovely walk around the area and enjoyed the historic background. The directions for this one was …
The Hay Rollers
A great way to explore the city in a totally unique way. You see parts of the city that you never knew were there, or y…
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Your Guide To The Best & Coolest NYC Walking Tours in 2023
If you want to know what the best walking tours in NYC are, you’ve come to the right place.
Think of New York City like a hive of secrets: always buzzing, always growing, always changing. For that reason alone, there are hundreds of walking tours in NYC - all specializing in different aspects, neighborhoods, interests and catering for pretty much any niche you can think of. The question is: which one is for you?
To help you figure it out, we’ve come up with a list of the best and coolest walking tours in NYC. Whether you’re a history buff, amateur detective, fashionista, or just an NY nerd, these are our favorite walking tours in NYC that pretty much anybody can do.
Read on to find out more!
The Coolest Walking Tours of NYC
The Southern Tip
One of the best walking tours in NYC for discovering New York City’s roots, "The Southern Tip" is a self-guided journey through Manhattan’s mysterious past.
Beginning at Chambers Street Station in Lower Manhattan, this self-guided tour delves into New York City's Dutch colonial past, weaving through significant landmarks that tell the story of the city's early days to the present.
This tour includes notable sites like The Federal Reserve, where economic history has been made, and City Hall Park, a testament to civic evolution. Along the way, stop by an authentic 17th-century pub, a relic of the past amidst the modern cityscape. The tour concludes with the scenic vistas of Battery Park and the historic Castle Clinton, offering a comprehensive view of Manhattan's transformation from a Dutch settlement to a global metropolis.
Find out more here.
The Devil in Chelsea
For those with a penchant for mystery and history, "The Devil in Chelsea" is one of the most intriguing NYC walking tours.
This murder mystery-style self-guided walking tour leads you through the artistic neighborhood of Chelsea in Manhattan. As you navigate the streets, the tour blends historical facts with a fictional narrative, creating an immersive experience.
Participants piece together clues from their surroundings and unravel riddles along the way, exploring hidden corners and famous spots in Chelsea. This unique approach not only uncovers the area's rich history but also adds an element of suspense and excitement to your exploration of New York City.
Find out more here.
Slow Boat to Chinatown
"Slow Boat to Chinatown" is a captivating self-guided walking tour that meanders through the culturally rich neighborhoods of Tribeca and Chinatown.
This route is perfect for those looking to experience a blend of cinematic history, remnants of colonial New York, and significant historical sites.
You'll start by visiting the iconic Ghostbuster HQ, a treat for movie enthusiasts. As you delve deeper into the tour, discover the remains of a Revolutionary War prison, a silent witness to America's tumultuous past. The walk further unravels the layers of New York's history, showcasing relics and sites from 17th-century New York, offering a tangible connection to the city's early days. This tour is a unique opportunity to witness the historical tapestry that makes up modern-day Manhattan.
Find out more here.
Glamour of Midtown
The "Glamour of Midtown" is a puzzle-filled walking tour in NYC through the Garment District, starting near the iconic Empire State Building.
This self-guided trail showcases a blend of famous landmarks and hidden treasures, culminating at the magnificent Grand Central Terminal.
Along the way, immerse yourself in the fashion world as you uncover Fashion Avenue, Bryant Park and New York’s classic department store, Macy’s, all while picking up historical facts and whimsical trivia.
A must for fashionistas and lovers of all things glamorous, this tour is a celebration of Midtown's unmatchable grandeur and energy.
Find out more here.
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