I’m a life-long New Yorker– meaning I don’t own a car, I walk fast and I wouldn’t dream of living anywhere else. In addition to giving tours and constantly exploring my city, I also write often about New York. My work has appeared in The New York Times, Forward, New York Magazine, and elsewhere. I always have new stories to share about what it means to live here from the daily to the extraordinary.

 After a year stuck indoors working as an engineer, I needed a change. I wanted my only number crunching to involve finding the right SPF for the best tan. My plan was to give tours for a summer and figure things out. I then discovered that I loved sharing what makes New York so incredible. Years later, I’m still at this temporary job balancing my analytical and creative side by sharing the New York experience with people from around the world. I also perform comedy across the US and Canada.

I came to New York in the 90s, when I was still a teenager and I fell in love with this fascinating and mysterious city. I became a tour guide when I was 18 and this took me to different cities and countries, but I always came back to New York. Few people have the opportunity to do what they truly love, but I consider myself one of those fortunate few. I love sharing anecdotes, history, culture, and everything the Big Apple has to offer. Let’s walk together to make a truly memorable New York experience!

I’m a born and raised New Yorker and dedicated guide leading groups across four continents. But my home always will be New York, the cultural, economic, and, of course, cuisine capital of the US. Whether you’re interested in American history, music, immigration, art, architecture, film, or even organized crime, there is no place better than NYC, and (almost) no better guide than me. In my spare time I’m a musician and animator, and can answer any questions you may have about Christopher Rouse or Fleischer Studios.