Jeremy Wilcox is a licensed tour guide, small business owner, and a New York native. He also served 3 terms on the Board of the Guides Association of New York City (GANYC), one of the oldest and most active tour guides associations in America, where he remains an active member.
He specializes in off-the-beaten-path walking tours for those looking to explore the oft-missed parts of New York City. Whether you've only been here once, or a dozen times, there are countless amazing sites and neighborhoods to explore for the first time. Even most New Yorkers do not get around to seeing them all.
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FAQ
Q: Why should I choose you?
A: I am an officially licensed tour guide with the City of New York, and a member of the Guides Association of New York (GANYC), an organization consisting of the best of the best in this industry. You will be getting a vetted professional, and a lifelong New Yorker who knows this city inside and out... its history and its trends and changes.
Too many tours are static, overloading you with information, while covering very little ground. You don't want to stand on a corner for 20 minutes listening to a lecture; you want to see New York. That's why I focus on show versus tell. I will show you what you really want to see, give all the key facts and hidden secrets, and take questions as we go. This city is vibrant and alive-- your tour should be as well!
I can pass on my knowledge and make you feel right at home in this little town of ours.
(You can also see my 5-star reviews from past customers here & here.)
Q: What kind of tours do you offer?
A: I offer small-group walking tours only.
Public tours regularly available on our calendar, private tours on request. Generally, my regularly-scheduled public tours are in the morning, with most afternoons left free for me to take custom + private tour bookings upon request. But I can take private requests for mornings too, if made enough in advance.
For those seeking vehicle-based tours, I apologize, I do not provide those, but can make recommendations.
Q: How much do tours cost?
A: Rates vary per tour.
In general, public tours are $35-40 per person.
Private tours of my regular/listed tours start at $100/hr (per group, not per person) for a small group of up to 10. Larger groups will have higher rates. Private, custom tours will start at $150/hr for a small group of up to 10. Inquire for details.
Q: How do I book?
A: Please use the booking button on each tour's page.
For custom tour requests, please contact me to arrange booking.
Q: How come I cannot book as a single traveler?
A: We welcome all kinds of travelers. However, please note that our booking system is set up so that the first booking on any given date cannot be one person. This is simply to avoid a potential scenario where a tour might end up with only one customer, which would not be financially viable for us. We appreciate everyone’s understanding with this business policy.
Once any given date has gotten 2 or more bookings, it automatically opens that date up to a single booking.
Q: What is your cancellation policy?
A: I will accept cancellations for a full refund if arranged 48 hours before the planned tour time.
No-shows will not receive a refund.
All tours are rain or shine. In case of severe weather, you will be contacted to arrange a rescheduling or a cancellation/refund.
Q: How will we get to the tour?
A: Upon booking a tour, I will email you all the details, including the meeting time and location.
All of my tours begin and end near subway stops, to make it easy for you. We do not recommend taking cabs, due to traffic.
Q: How much is there to see?
A: NYC has 5 boroughs-- Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx, and Staten Island-- and you could easily spend multiple days exploring just one of these. Even many lifelong New Yorkers still miss out on many areas. By planning a tour around your interests & needs, I will make sure you get a personalized look at the places you want in the time you have here.
Q: Who are your tours for?
A: Anyone and everyone! Young, old. First-time visitors, seasoned regulars. If you're excited to see the sights, I am excited to show them to you.
As they are walking tours, however, a tour guest would need to be able to walk a mile or more comfortably.
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