Hello! A New Yorker for almost 30 years, I’m a storyteller, comedian, history lover, and licensed NYC “Gold Star”(the top recommendation of the NY Dept. of Consumer Affairs) Tour Guide. Can’t wait to show you my beautiful city, tell you my favorite tales, and give you the REAL nitty gritty on this gritty city!
Join me on an adventure through 3 of Downtown Manhattan’s most iconic neighborhoods!
We begin in Greenwich Village- the beating Bohemian heart of New York. Next we’ll explore Soho- the quintessential artist’s enclave in the 1980’s, now the home of chic boutiques and the world's largest remaining collection of gorgeous cast iron buildings. We wrap things up in Nolita- a part of Little Italy until the 1990’s, this charming little neighborhood is home to mob history, New York’s only basilica, and the best cupcake in NYC (the “Little Cupcake Bakeshop.”)
Every neighborhood in NYC has it’s own unique character- you’ll experience 3 in only 2 hours! We’ll talk history, architecture, culture and have a few laughs along the way. Come and spend some time with a real New Yorker- I’ll show you my favorite spots, and give you the real scoop on what it’s like to live in this glittering global city.
I will meet you near the fountain in Father Demo Square. Look for the lady with long white hair and the orange umbrella!
Beautiful Church opened in 1924, when this part of the Village was an Italian neighborhood.
This cast iron beauty was the home of America’s first department store.
The famous club where Beatnik’s read poetry, and the folk rock movement was born.
The first official police headquarters now home to chic Expensive condos.
The old hangout of New York’s most notorious crime family
New York’s first cathedral, and only basilica.
Best cupcake in NYC!
In the Soho of the 1980’s, this was home and gallery to 3 major artists.
Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).