The Real New York
Let a real New Yorker introduce you to the real New York.
Find the little places for
big memories.
Stroll above Manhattan streets on the High Line. Poke into the happening shops of Brooklyn. Savor the ethnic murals and delicious foods of the Bronx or Queens. Ferry your way past Lady Liberty to a neighborhood in Staten Island.
Spend two to four hours getting the insider scoop from volunteers who actually live here. We’re not professional tour guides. We’re the people of New York. Proudly representing our city. And sharing its joys.
Take a minute.
Meet one of our nearly 300 greeters.
“Exceeded expectations by 1,000%.”
—S. Gunthe, Hamburg, Germany
“He has real passion and knowledge of his home town.”
– DRDin, Brisbane, Australia
“Like meeting your best friend’s uncle who was willing to share his time with you.”
– Deana K, Petaluma, California
“Gave us info and input only a New Yorker could give.”
– Zazouette01, Saint-Genis-Pouilly, France
“One of our group was in a wheelchair. Bob was mindful of the challenge and didn’t miss a beat.”
– HSW1226, Spartenberg, South Carolina
“I was sooo happy!”
– Michiko S, Chiba Prefecture, Japan
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Your love for NYC, your support throughout this tragic pandemic, and your belief in the power of one-to-one global connections are solely responsible for Big Apple Greeter's survival and adaptability in 2020.
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