This was a fantastic tour and Jorge was an an excellent tour guide (probably the best I've ever encountered in all my years travelling!)
He made the day fly by and feel much shorter than it's 6 hours with his excellent, engaging knowledge and his great sense of humour.
It was so refreshing to have a guide who brought their own identity into the tour narration. Often guided tours are quite rigid and clearly scripted. Jorge is a natural speaker who is genuinely open to questions and wants those on the tour to engage in the sights and discussions of what you see.
He kept the energy, excitement and pace up throughout the day and made us feel genuinely ethused to be there with him experiencing the different New York landscapes.
We chose this tour as we wanted to see an overview of the wider boroughs and go beyond the tourist zones but weren't sure where to start.
6 hours may sound long but it goes by so fast and we got to learn about and experience places such as the true Bronx and a Jewish Hasidic community we otherwise would not have ventured to.
If you're looking to get a sense of New York as a whole and a sense of the different community identies outside of the well known spots in Manhattan, then this is the tour.
I'd genuinely recommend finding out when Jorge is working and booking the day you do your trip based on this/ him as your guide because his jolly nature and thoughtful commentary made this tour what it was.
Finally, it may sound minor to some but I was very impressed at the food and restroom stops that had been planned. It makes all the difference if you're someone with mobility or bathroom needs. Because of this I'd highly recommend to anyone who is looking for an accessible tour in particular. Jorge kept everyone to time without making you feel rushed at each stop and the peace of mind it gives knowing you will be comfortable throughout the day is priceless.
Réponse de l'hôte
Nov 2022
Thank you for taking the time to write such a detailed review. I'm glad Jorge was able to give you a one of a kind experience on the tour. Sounds like he was able to provide a full scope of the city as well as keep you entertained the entire time. I'll be sure to let Jorge know how much you appreciated his tour.