Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Do I need to make a reservation?
A: Reservations are required for our Greenwich Village, Historic Districts and All-in-One walking tours and for groups of 6 or more.  Walkups for these 3 tours will be permitted if space is available.

Reservations for all other tours are not required, but strongly recommended.  Reservations help us determine the number of guides we need to ensure that our groups remain manageable and enjoyable, and allows us to notify you of changes to the tour due to weather or anything that could disturb the tours.   

Click here to make a reservation or multiple reservations           

1. Choose the date and provide # of guests and press UPDATE.
2. Choose your desired tour.  If you would like to book multiple tours, please choose the city tab and choose again BEFORE pressing "Book Now".
3. Provide an email for confirmation. If you can't be reached by email on the day of the tour, please provide a mobile number.

Q: Do the tours ever get cancelled for weather?
A: The show must go on! Dress appropriately for the conditions. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.  However, extreme weather (blizzards, prolonged heavy rain, etc) may cancel or postpone the tour.  Please contact us or check the website for updates.  

Q: Do the tours end where they start?
A: No.  Each tour ends at a different location.  For a map and directions from the tour, including mass transit, please click on the locations.  The Lower Manhattan tour ends at City Hall Park.  The Midtown tour ends at 30 Rockefeller Center.  The Greenwich Village tour ends at Astor Place.  The Historic Districts tour ends at the intersection of Mott and Canal Streets.  The All-in-One tour ends at  30 Rockefeller Center.

Q: Can you recommend the best place to eat after each tour?                                                                       A:  That's a good question.  With over 24,000 eating establishments in NYC, it's really difficult to say what is best.  Click the tour name to find the highest rated establishments on Yelp for each tour ending.  Your can expand the geography and choose the type of cuisine.  Lower Manhattan, Greenwich Village, Historic Districts, Midtown Manhattan, All-in-One and Central Park.

Q: What is an appropriate tip/gratuity?
A:  That's a good question.  Since our tours are free, and we work just for tips, it's really up to you; how you like the tour and what your financial situation is?  These are important determinents.  With that said, we average about $8 tip per person on our 2 hour tours and about $25 tip per person on our All-in-One 6 hour tour.  However, we like to think of our tours as "name your own price".  You let us know what you think.  Don't like the tour?  Don't waste your money!  Love it?  Then we appreciate whatever you feel is fair.  How can you beat that?  It's the best money back guarantee in the business.

Q: Do kids like these tours?
A: Yes! All of our tours are suitable for children.  However, our All-in-One tour may be a bit long for small children. 

Q: How long are the walks?
A: Most of our tours are a little over one mile (1.6k) in length.  The tours are approximately 2 hours in length.  Our AIO tour is roughly 4 miles of walking and lasts 6 hours.  

Q: Can we bring our dog?
A: We love dogs! We welcome dogs on our tours as long as they are on a leash and are well behaved. If your dog becomes a problem, we may have to ask you to leave the tour. 

Q: What subways can I take for the Lower Manhattan Walking Tour?
A: You can take any of the following subways:
Bowling Green Station: ,
Whitehall Street: ,
South Ferry Station: , ,
Broad Street Station:, ,

Q: What subways can I take for the Midtown Manhattan Walking Tour?
A: You can take any of the following subyways:
Times Square - 42nd St Station: , , , , , , , ,  
42nd St - Port Authority Bus Term. Station: , , 42nd St - Bryant Park Station: , , ,

Q: Where can we park near the tour?
A: Although we recommend that you take public transportation, we do understand that some will come with their own vehicles.  Please visit the lower manhattan information page to plan your visit. For the Midtown Manhattan Tour, please visit parking information. 

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Q: How much does it cost to do a private tour with NYC by Foot?
A:Check our "Private/Group Tours" link for details.