I really enjoyed this tour. Why? First of all, our guide, Bruce, was excellent. He was very knowledgeable, he answered all of our questions, he was funny and very welcoming. His depth of knowledge and experience with New York was impressive. Second, the size of the group was small. This makes the experience more enjoyable. The tour was more like a group of friends walking the streets of Lower Manhattan, as opposed to you being just a number in a large group. Third, the food was awesome. The tour took us to some of the oldest establishments within the ethnic communities. Places I never would have found on my own. And we learned so much about the early history of New York! I have been to New York hundreds of times and did the typical tours, the theater, etc. This was something different and educational as well. Lots of walking. Wear good shoes. Bathroom stops along the way. Only criticism I have is that the the tour did not end where it started. It started at City Hall, but ended at a restaurant a distance away. We had a bit of a hard time reorienting ourselves, and getting to a subway. But that aside, I am so glad I took this trip and highly recommend it!