About CityRover
A different kind of tour company. Private walking tours led by passionate New Yorkers since 2011 — no microphones, no flags, no scripts.
Our story
Like touring with a friend who knows the city
CityRover started with a simple idea: the best way to see New York is on foot, with a local who loves it and a group small enough to have a real conversation.
Every tour is private — just your group and your guide — so we can follow your pace, answer your questions and wander off the beaten path when something catches your eye.
What makes us different
Small, personal, flexible
Intimate
No flags. No microphones. Like touring with a friend — one who is a knowledgeable, experienced and personable guide.
Personal
Private tours only, so you never feel like part of a herd. We help you blend in and see the city like a local.
Custom & flexible
You pick the date and time. We shape the route around your interests, or design a custom tour from scratch.
Meet the Rovers
Passionate New Yorkers
Our guides come from different backgrounds, but share a love of this city and its stories.
Andrew
I don’t own a car, I walk fast and I wouldn’t dream of living anywhere else. Beyond the history-book facts, I love sharing the stories that reveal what it’s really like to live here.
Dan
I planned to give tours for one summer. Years later I’m still fascinated by the sights, smells and sounds of this great city.
Greg
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Patrick
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Sonya
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David
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Reviews
TripAdvisor Hall of Fame
Years of five-star reviews from guests who wanted something more personal than a bus tour.
“We found this tour to be anything but cookie-cutter… Andrew led us to all sorts of interesting, tucked-away places I never knew were there.”
Perfect pastime · TripAdvisor
Come walk with us
Pick one of our private tours, or tell us what you’d love to see and we’ll design a walk around it.