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Most walking tours point and stare at New York. With Streetwise New York, You live it!

We explore neighborhoods, recount history and study contrast--but do so knowing that New York’s essence isn’t listed in guidebooks or displayed in museums. The true New York is melted into slices of pizza, hidden in subways, and carried in the ever-changing stories of its 8 million people.


From the swankiest stretches of Fifth Avenue to the grimiest of graffitied alleys, we share stories passed down from our grandparents, gleaned from books, and whispered on street corners.

Our Tours

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FOOD TOURS OF ETHNIC NY NEIGHBORHOODS:

Get an inside look and taste of some of the city's most interesting and delicious areas. Tours designed by Streetwise New York along with Chef and Food Writer Kathy Gunst and Feet in 2 Worlds' Executive Producer John Rudolph.

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STREETWISE BASIC:

This tour visits Manhattan's major sites and explores some of the most popular neighborhoods, revealing their secrets, and leaving you with the comfort and confidence to navigate on your own. Let us know which of New York's top sites you want to see and we'll take you there!

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IMMIGRANT NY:

An exciting and unique tour that has been featured in the Village Voice and the Daily News. The tour focuses on the history, life and foods of New York's past and present immigrant communities by exploring bustling neighborhoods in Queens and Manhattan.

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QUEENS INTERNATIONAL:

The nation's most diverse county is a foodie's heaven with rich streetlife. This tour visits Latino, Indian, Greek, Arab and East Asian neighborhoods. After a day of walking and snacking we end with a stunning view of the New York skyline from Queens.