Free Walking Tours through the Alternative New York

It was a small group and we had a chance to chat with Steve, who was nice and friendly. I learned a lot about Queens and had a great late lunch/ early dinner, composed of numerous treats from all around the globe. I would recommend this tour.

David was an incredibly knowledgeable tour guide with a true passion for anthropology, architecture and history. He took us to some really cool authentic hidden gems! The tour was insightful and entertaining.

Kassi's tour was really interesting and fun - a perfect combination to explore mid Manhattan and a great introduction to our first NY experience :)

a real new yorker showing the real new york i loved it

Kassi is knowledgeable, friendly, and helps to promote a variety of restaurants/businesses that are local and very good.

Great information and pace, highly recommend

Interesting tour especially the jews neighborhood However, we had booked the tour in english but it was totally in Spanish!!

Very enjoyable tour with Kassi, deep knowledge and delivered in a very informative way! Bravo Kassi

The locations the tour visits are very good. We had a problem being put on the Spanish tour when we booked an English tour (we don't speak Spanish). There was a person to translate for us but they only translated 5-10% of what was being said. The main guide seemed very good and did give us some information in English. In his defense, he had a large group of Spanish speakers to take care of. Overall, we still enjoyed the tour even though I'm sure we would have taken a lot more away if the tour would have been in the language we booked.

Great guide - great tour. Saw lots of great places we would have walked by including the delightful story of the Puerto Rican community and la puente. Thanks David!

It was amazing! Thank you so much, we had a wonderful time.

Kassi was wonderful.

The tour was very interesting and funny. Kassi told us a lot of information about the city and gave us a lot of tips. The tour is very well organized.

Luis did an amazing job touring us around Williamsburg. His insights and knowledge were vast and he was so knowledgable. We learned so much about this area that we didn't know. He was professional, smart and helpful. I would highly recommend a tour with guruwalks and especially Luis! Such a great way to see a neighborhood and learn the history of the area.

Luis was an outstanding guide. He led us through the different areas of the neighborhood, immersing us in its history, sharing anecdotes, and helping us discover small hidden spots we would have never found on our own. Throughout the tour, he made sure we understood everything (since it wasn’t our native language), and afterward he also showed us part of the Latin neighborhood, giving us very detailed tips and recommendations. I absolutely recommend him, one of the best experiences in New York!

What a wonderful Tour with a excellent and well prepared young lady from Bogota/Columbia. We had a great conversation full of informations and fun.

Really cool, give the tour a try!

Eine tolle Tour durch Jackson Heights! Viel über die Nachbarschaft, die vielen Nationen, tolle Restaurants und Shops erfahren.

Es war eine außergewöhnliche Tour, die sehr viele Seiten der williamsburger Geschichte gezeigt hat. Luis war sehr sympathisch, geduldig und hat alle unsere Fragen super beantwortet. Außerdem haben wir sehr gute Empfehlungen bekommen. Viele Dank!

Luis ist ein besonderer Guide. Er hat sich sehr viel Zeit für uns genommen, ist auf unsere Wünsche eingegangen und hat die Tour zu einem wirklich unvergesslichem Erlebnis für uns gemacht. Absolute Empfehlung!

We did a few NYC tours over a couple of days and this was stand out the best one. Davide combined personal experience with great historical knowledge and took us into places which we wouldn’t have found by ourselves like the little Puerto Rican bar and managed to make the visits really natural so we didn’t feel awkward. He’s genuinely interested in his subject has a great delivery of the info and I’d highly recommend his tours.

I had such a great experience with Kassi — I actually got lost in the heat of a Christmas market, and she was kind enough to contact me right away so I could rejoin the tour. That level of care says everything about how dedicated she is. Having this experience with a true local meant so much. She shared helpful insider tips like how to get cheap Broadway tickets, where to find affordable keepsakes that won’t break the bank, and even the best spots to grab a bite in Hell’s Kitchen after the tour. Her bio describes her as a longtime New Yorker, storyteller, comedian, history lover, and licensed NYC Gold Star Tour Guide — and she truly lives up to it. She brings the city to life with her energy, humor, and real insider knowledge. If you want a guide who’s passionate, attentive, and genuinely fun to explore with, Kassi is the perfect choice. Highly recommend!

I joined a free walk tour in Midtown NYC with Kassi and had a great experience. We started at Grand Central and moved through Bryant Park and Times Square before finishing in the Hells Kitchen neighborhood. Kassi kept the group engaged, shared interesting stories at every stop, and made the walk feel fun and effortless. It was a great way to explore the area, and I highly recommend her tour

The tour was full of helpful tips and intersting stories about NYC.

Eine tolle Erfahrung. Man sieht Dinge, die man als "normaler" Touri nicht sieht. Ein absolutes Highlight war der Besuch einer traditionell jüdischen Bäckerei. Natalia konnte man sejr gut verstehen (auch als nicht-Muttersprachler). Sie war sehr freundlich, sympathisch und hilfsbereit. Ich würde die Tour jederzeit wieder machen und anderen empfehlen.