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Private Fifth Avenue Walking Tour
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Overview
Experience the world's most iconic avenues and learn it's hidden secrets with your Private Guide!
Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation Summary: There is a 10% non-refundable cancellation fee for holding the tour guide and the tour date. The balance of the tour is fully refundable up to 14 days before the tour date.
Meeting Point: New York Public Library, Fifth Avenue & 42nd Street
Group Size: Maximum 14 people
Accessibility: Stroller and wheelchair accessible
Description: Join a captivating tour of 5th Avenue, one of the world's most iconic retail streets, guided by a local expert. Discover the dazzling displays and hidden history of this famous avenue, perfect for both tourists and locals alike. The tour highlights notable sights such as the New York Public Library and Rockefeller Center, while also granting access to some of NYC’s renowned hotels and landmarks through a partnership with the Fifth Avenue Association. For an elevated experience, upgrade your tour to include breathtaking views from the Top of the Rock observation deck. Enjoy delicious food stops featuring unique offerings like Indian street food from The Kati Roll Company, specialty drinks from Honeybrains, and gooey cookies from Chip City.
What is Included: - Enough food for a light lunch
- Licensed NYC tour guide
- Water at most stops
What is not Included: - Tour guide gratuity
- Hotel pick up/ drop off
- Alcoholic beverages
Itinerary: 1. Meet Your Guide and Introduction
Gather with your local expert at a designated meeting point. Get an overview of the tour and the fascinating history of 5th Avenue.
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Explore Iconic Landmarks
Stroll down 5th Avenue, visiting notable sights such as the New York Public Library and Rockefeller Center. Discover the stories behind famous hotels, shops, and churches along the way. -
Food Tastings
Enjoy curated food stops, including a unique Indian street food dish from The Kati Roll Company, a specialty drink from Honeybrains at Saks Fifth Avenue, and a delicious cookie from Chip City. -
Upgrade to Top of the Rock
Opt for an upgrade to access the Top of the Rock observation deck for stunning views of the city, along with the thrilling new adventure, The Beam. Conclude the tour with unforgettable vistas of NYC.
Highlights: So what sets this experience apart from other Manhattan Food Tours?
We believe that truly experiencing a place “like a local” means having meaningful engagement that supports local, community-based organizations and learning about their causes and the people making them happen.
On your tour you will hear the term “social impact”, but what does that really mean? For us, social impact is making sure that we have a positive impact on the communities we live and work in, as well as the amazing places we explore with our tours. Just as we carefully select the places you’ll visit and the food you’ll try, we have also carefully selected our social impact partners to showcase the amazing work being done in our communities. Your patronage on this tour directly helps support multiple community partners, building a robust sense of community everywhere we visit.
Check in Details: Arrive 5-10 minutes before your scheduled tour time to check in with your guide who will be wearing a blue Like A Local Guide badge.
What to Bring: Help us ditch the single use plastic and bring a reusable water bottle!
Be sure to wear comfortable shoes, this is a walking tour after all!
Special Requirements: Children 3 & under are welcome to join for free! Please note if you would like for them to have their own servings at food stops it is necessary to purchase a child ticket.
Disclaimers: Tours run rain, shine, and snow, so come prepared for all seasons!
Faqs: - How far do we walk?
About 1.5 miles
Meeting And Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
Meeting point
Street: 476 5th Ave
City: New York
Country: US
Postal Code: 10018
Province: NY
Additional Info
We know the world is full of choices. Thank you for choosing us to show you the city we love!
Here are the details you need to know:
Meet your guide 5-10 minutes before the tour starts, at the New York Public Library, 476 5th Avenue, New York, NY. Meet your guide by the lion on the left, which is Patience, the southernmost lion. If you're looking at the museum, there are two lions, meet at the one on the left.
Tours run rain, snow or shine. Please dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes.
A couple more important notes:
Gratuity for the tour guide is greatly appreciated and encouraged for their hard work.
Let’s make some memories! During the tour, tag us on social media! Our Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & TikTok handle is @LikeALocalTours. We love to share fun photos and posts with our followers!
Like A Local is committed to supporting local, community-based organizations with a cause. A portion of every ticket sold is donated to Tourism Cares, Reach the World and the Human Impacts Institute. Through our Social Impact Tours, we offer meaningful engagement and funds to our local non-profit and community partners.
The Like A Local Team
Cancellation Policy
There is a 10% non-refundable cancellation fee for holding the tour guide and the tour date. The balance of the tour is fully refundable up to 7 days before the tour date. Inside of 7 days we have already begun prepping for your tour and cannot offer a refund.
