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New York, from our side of the street.

A city of stories.
Your kind of people.

We believe the best way to know New York is on foot, with someone who knows it by heart. Our local guides connect the city's history, food, and culture through stories you won't find on a map.

Meet the people who make every walk a little more personal.

Get to know your guides  
The people behind the walks

Meet your local friends.

William Carver

William Carver

Tour guide

William Warren Carver is a native of Nashville, Tennessee — America's “Music City.” He comes from an extremely culinarily gifted family: his parents owned a catering business during his childhood, and his older brother is a chef. He knows his way around a kitchen!

William moved to NYC to pursue his dream career in musical theatre. His work has included two national tours, regional productions, and an off-Broadway show.

He loves meeting new people from all over the world and sharing a bit of himself and his favorite city.

Nashville roots · Food & musical theatre

Seth Garrett

Tour guide

“I'm Seth, a licensed professional tour guide with 4 years of experience guiding in Manhattan! After doing it for that long I can't help but put in personal touches and stories of the many people and things I've experienced while working as a guide.

My goal is to give an unforgettable experience to help you understand not only the history of this city but also what makes it truly unique.

And if you have a need for recommendations for the rest of the trip I've got a whole list I share with everyone at the end of each tour!”

Manhattan stories · Personal recommendations
Rose Fox

Rose Fox

Tour guide

Rose Fox has been a tour guide in NYC for 3 years and is passionate about food culture, theater, and finding the most unique experiences possible in any city she visits.

She has led over 400 tours focused on food culture and history on the Lower East Side, and loves giving tours all over the city. Outside of guiding, she hosts variety shows in NYC and a weekly bingo in the East Village.

Her tours offer a welcoming experience, a wealth of information, and unique recommendations to help you make the most of your time in the city.

Lower East Side · Food, culture & theater
Lake Wilburn

Lake Wilburn

Tour guide

Lake Wilburn is a Columbus, Ohio native (Go Bucks!) who later attended the University of Michigan (Go Blue!). As a Gemini, he revels in the duality of all that life has to offer.

He comes from a family of lawyers, therapists, storytellers, musicians, and artists, and has followed a path in the arts himself. He moved to NYC in 2019 to pursue acting, performing across the US in regional productions and around the world on cruise ships.

He writes his own music and loves finding creative adventures with friends, old and new. Lake enjoys meeting people from all walks of life and learning from them as they experience the city in a new way.

Columbus to NYC · Music & storytelling
Come walk with us

A local friend.
A whole new perspective.

Small groups. A relaxed pace. Room for questions, discoveries, and that extra bite. This is our city. We can't wait to share it.

Explore Chinatown & Little Italy with a guide who brings the neighborhood's food, history, and culture to life.

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