Our tour guide Gary was the best! He was knowledgeable, entertaining, funny & easy-going, all while keeping us moving and on schedule to ensure we got to see everything as promised.
Growing up in Manhattan, he shared personal and historical info & facts that enriched the tour and made it feel special, not just another rattling off sights & landmarks tour. We felt like we got to see or at least go by most of the major "tourist" and historical sites; as many as is possible in one day in a huge and deeply historical & cultural city as New York.
We got great exercise (you will walk, about 6.8 miles by our watches) while getting an up close and intimate tour, and even got to ride the subway as part of the journey. Doing that gave us the confidence to ride the subway later that evening to return to our hotel, instead of paying for an expensive Uber ride.
We ended the tour at One World Trade Center and had opted for the observation deck option with the tour, which we highly recommend! We had also made reservations for dinner on the deck, which we also recommend as long as you're going to pay to be up there anyway. Great food and a special view/experience end to the day.
Thanks again Gary & to TripAdvisor for making great tours like this available! I'd give this 6 stars if it was an option! :D