What To See at Rockefeller Center, Top of the Rock, and Fifth Avenue
Ice skating. High-end shopping. Beautiful views. Elegant art. There are a lot of things to love about Rockefeller Center. Like many of the best sights in New York,…
Gabby Hammond
Gabby has been a tour guide in NYC for four years and can't imagine living anywhere else in the world. Her favorite tour to give covers Wall Street and the 9/11 Memorial because she loves talking about Dutch New Amsterdam and bringing guests to Trinity Church. When not giving tours, you will probably find her ushering at the Public Theater or drinking bubble tea.
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3 Tips For Visiting Rockefeller Center During the Holidays
No other place in New York City can compare to Rockefeller Center during the holidays. With the brightest lights, the biggest Christmas tree, and possibly the most popular…
Top Things To Do in DUMBO and Brooklyn Bridge Park
Brooklyn has some of New York’s most exciting sites and neighborhoods. One of the most famous, DUMBO, has earned quite the fan base, partially due to its catchy…
How To See the Most in 2 Days With Your NYC Sightseeing Pass
So you got your bags packed and your New York City Sightseeing Pass in hand. Finally, you’ve made it to the big city. Now the question is, where…
Best NYC Neighborhoods for Walking Tours (And How To Choose)
So, you’re planning a trip to New York and looking to join one of the best NYC neighborhood tours? The good news is there’s plenty to choose from.…
12 Attractions You Must Not Miss in NYC
So you’re ready to explore New York! Whether you’re planning for a weekend or you’ve been here for years, there’s so much to see that you’d need a…
When To Take a Guided Tour (and When Not To)
As a tour guide, I will be the first to admit that there’s a lot of stereotypes about guided tours that are true. Good and bad. They definitely…
The 5 Most Famous People Buried in Trinity Churchyard
Trinity Church is one of New York’s oldest and most historical buildings. Having been built before even the Revolutionary War, the land has been visited by countless individuals…
8 Must Sees Along The High Line
The High Line is one of New York’s newest and most exciting attractions. Elevated 30 feet in the air, this former railroad has transformed into a modern, peaceful…
How To Walk the Brooklyn Bridge From Manhattan and Brooklyn
Since 1883, the Brooklyn Bridge has been one of NYC’s most popular landmarks. Spanning across the East River, the opening of the bridge revolutionized travel between boroughs and…
The Complete Empire State Building Guide: Know Before You Go
The Empire State Building is on most visitors’ must-do list when coming to New York City. It’s world-famous, and over 4 million people visit each year. Thanks to…
Statue of Liberty Ticket Options: A Quick Overview
Visiting the Statue of Liberty is a must when you’re in New York — no other monument sums the city up so well. For over 130 years Lady…
The 8 Best Parks in NYC (Besides Central Park)
Sure, New York City is an urban landscape with skyscrapers and big-city lights, but we’ve got plenty of parks, too — and I mean besides Central Park. In…
Guide to the 9/11 Memorial & Museum: Where NYC Remembers
Easily one of the top attractions in all of New York City, the 9/11 Memorial & Museum exists today as a place of remembrance right in the center…
3 Days of Free Tours With Your Go City or New York Pass
If you’ve arrived in NYC with your New York Pass or your New York Explorer Pass or New York All-Inclusive Pass by Go City already booked, you want…
Flushing Meadows Corona Park: Yesterday and Today
In between the neighborhoods of Flushing Meadows and Corona in Queens, New York is one of the city’s most iconic and historic parks. Flushing Meadows Corona Park was…
What To See at Edge, NYC’s Newest Observation Deck
New York’s Hudson Yards has quickly become one of the top tourist destinations in the city. Its rapid rise in popularity is due in part to Edge —…
Bronx Murals: Experience the Journey From Graffiti to Street Art
Street art has become something of an attraction in New York City in the past 10-15 years. There are entire tours dedicated to it these days. But you…
Vessel: Interactive Art Installation With Views of NYC
For years the western edge of midtown Manhattan, known as Hudson Yards, was considered one of the city’s least interesting neighborhoods. That all changed in 2015 with the…
The Best Ways To Celebrate Valentine’s Day in NYC
Love is in the air! Whether it’s with friends, a special someone, or solo, Valentine’s Day is a chance to celebrate that joyous feeling that makes life worthwhile.…
Guided Tours During COVID-19: Tips and Trends
This year has been scary and unpredictable for everyone. Even now, as things are slowly heading back toward normalcy, you might still be hesitant and nervous to spend…
The Best Things To Do in NYC in December
December in New York City is the most magical time of the year. No other city in the world celebrates the holidays quite like NYC. If you’re planning…
Best Time of Year to Visit New York
Let’s start by saying, no matter what, New York City is always active. It’s the city that never sleeps, and that is true no matter what the weather…
“No, that’s not the Brooklyn Bridge- that’s the Verrazano-Narrows!”
Spanning the distance between Brooklyn and Staten Island, the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge is undoubtedly one of New York’s most impressive architectural monuments. Unfortunately, most people mistake it for the…
How Fort Amsterdam Turned Into Battery Park
Located at the southernmost point of Manhattan, Battery Park, otherwise known as “The Battery” has followed New York’s history from its very beginnings. The earliest residents of Manhattan,…
History of the Feast of San Gennaro
Every September Little Italy completely transforms into a haven of food, festivities and fun during the lively Feast of San Gennaro. As a highlight of the city every…
NYC Tips Most Tourists Won’t Know
Navigating the streets and the people of New York City is no joke. There’s a reason the city has such a reputation. But the beauty of New York…
Memorial Day Weekend in NYC
Even though summer doesn’t officially hit for another month, Memorial Day Weekend feels like the real start of summer in the city. The beaches re-open, parks are filled…
8 Ways to Celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day in NYC
If you happen to be in town for Saint Patrick’s Day, get ready for one of the city’s wildest, rowdiest and funnest days of the year. There’s no…
Best Places for Shopping in NYC
It’s no secret that New York City is one of the top fashion capitals of the world. For years, 5th Avenue has reflected that with its’ array of…
Fun Activities for Teenagers in NYC
Being a teenager is tough in general, and also quite tricky when you are on vacation. In a city like New York, there are many places that are…
Guide to Preparing for a Trip to New York
Itching for a trip back to New York? Never been, but dying to go? Planning any kind of trip is a series of steps and questions. For each…
Meet Emma Lazarus: The Woman Who Crafted the Legendary Poem of Statue of Liberty
“Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free.” These are the powerful words that Emma Lazarus wrote while envisioning the majesty that would…
Annie Moore: Ellis Island’s First Immigrant
When Ellis Island officially opened on January 1, 1892, the gates of America were opened for millions of people all over the world. For one woman in particular,…
8 Famous Ellis Island Immigrants
Over 14 million people came to America through Ellis Island. It’s one of America’s most historical and prominent landmarks. Almost half of the United States population would not…
Think you know everything about the Statue of Liberty? Think again!
It’s a common phrase that a good teacher will also learn a lot from their students. Speaking as a tour guide, I do find that to be true.…
Best NYC Winter Destinations
Whether you love it or hate it, winter is on its way! With the first snowfall of the season already occurring, New Yorkers everywhere are unpacking their warm…
Top 5 Exhibits in the Ellis Island Registration Museum
Ellis Island is a pretty big place. The island is deceivingly large, the museum is huge, and there are signs and information everywhere. The amount of time and…
A Brief History of Ellis Island
Ellis Island: 1620s: The Dutch arrive in New York harbor and begin building their colony of New Amsterdam. The Dutch would refer to this island as one of…
A Brief History of Liberty Island
1620s: For many years, the island had served the Native American inhabitants of what is now Manhattan. The island was a major source of food due to its…
Meet Frederic Auguste Bartholdi! Eight Facts About the Man Behind the Statue of Liberty
1) Born August 2, 1834 in Colmar, France Colmar is located near the country’s southern border with Germany and is known as the “Little Venice” of France. 2)…
3 Reasons You Should Make Ellis Island A Part of Your NYC Vacation (Even If Your Family Did Not Immigrate Through)
As a tour guide, a question I hear a lot is: “Is it worth it to see Ellis Island?” For those who have no familial connection or relation…
3 Reasons Not To Miss the Statue of Liberty Museum
The Statue of Liberty is without doubt one of the most amazing monuments you will see in New York. That feeling of awe that becomes you as the…
5 Best Food Deals in Chinatown
There’s no question that Chinatown is one of the best neighborhoods to grab cheap, delicious food in New York City. The problem is, with all of these options,…
Walking vs. Bus Tours: NYC Guide
Mets or Yankees? Brooklyn or Queens? Juliana’s or Grimaldi’s? Walking tour or bus tour? A couple of options await you if you’re interested in booking tours. There are a…
How to Buy and Choose Your MetroCard: NYC Guide
Where To Buy Your MetroCard You can buy tickets at most subway stops, which have vending machines. There are also MTA staffers who can assist you at some…
Ways to Travel New York City
So you booked your flight to New York City? Made reservations at your hotel? Booked the best tours of NYC? Great! Once you get here, you’ll also have…
Top 10 New York City Tips: Fitting in on Your Trip to NYC
New York City can be daunting! With all the places to go and people to see, it’s easy to get lost in the shuffle. So, we’ve compiled a…
Untold NYC History – The Legendary Charging Bull
The Charging Bull in Lower Manhattan is a staple of NYC! But how did it get there? What does it mean? The Charging Bull has been seen as…
7 Places to Spend New Year’s Eve in NYC
It’s that time of year again! Time to party, time to reflect, time to set new goals…but, mostly, time to celebrate. New Year’s Eve is an exciting event…