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Step off the beaten path and into the rhythm of a city that never truly sleeps. Our one-of-a-kind walking tours dive deep into the untold stories, scandalous nights, and legendary figures that shaped New York City's cultural heartbeat.  From the glitz and grit of the golden age of nightspots to the crooning-voiced rise of Frank Sinatra on the city's stages, we don't just guide you through history - we resurrect it. 
 
These are not your typical history tours. These are immersive experiences, peeling back layers of lost glamour, exclusive haunts, and marquee moments that defined the soul of 20th century New York. Whether you are a native New Yorker or a curious traveler, you'll leave with the stories you won't hear anywhere else - because they have been waiting in the shadows for someone like you to find them - one story, one street at at time.

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Historical Walking Tours of New York City

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“An unforgettable journey through the captivating history of New York City. Highly recommended!”

Our Guides

MEET YOUR GUIDE

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Andrew Neuman

A native New Yorker, Andrew brings an insider’s knowledge and a performer’s spark to every step of the tour. A graduate of Fordham University and Fordham Law School, he’s worn many hats in his native city — attorney, actor, mixologist and storyteller — all of which inform his vivid, entertaining walks through the storied streets of New York. 

With a lifelong passion for New York City,  he delves into the city’s past with both heart and humor.

 

A former Assistant District Attorney and legal counsel to the NYPD, he’s also worked inside City Hall, giving him an up-close understanding of the inner workings of the city.  Andrew is a New York City licensed guide and member of the Guide Association of New York (GANYC). But it’s his theatrical chops that truly set his tours apart: a former member of the Emmy Award-winning political satire group The News in Revue and a longtime performer with New York’s beloved Gilbert & Sullivan society, The Blue Hill Troupe, he knows how to bring history to life with energy, wit, and a twinkle in his eye.  

Whether you're a visitor or a native, his tours promise not just the facts — but flair, storytelling, and a genuine love for the city that never sleeps. 

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Photo Credits: Library of Congress

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