subject: Walk The Talk In The Big Apple - New York City Walking Tours [print this page] Imagine walking through the history of the Big Apple in one of the many New York City Walking Tours. These are, as the name suggests, walking tours of several places of interest in the city. These tours are normally guided and organized by travel and tourism companies for visitors. As the name suggests, a walking tour usually refers to, a multi-day, either full or partial tour of a city, where walking is the main method of commuting.
Touring The Big Apple
There are several cities in which a guided walking tour is organized on a regular basis and New York City is one of the most popular ones. There are many companies which conduct these tours on almost everyday basis. This only shows how popular these tours could get.
New York City walking tours are taken for many reasons. Mostly taken by newcomers to the city or first time visitors, the essence is to know the city in a different light. The past and present, the new and old, the dark side and the fun side, the known and the unknown, all are walked about. There are many who may not know about the erstwhile gangster culture, or the Wall Street etc. Living in a big city like New York is about its people, its social life, its pubs, the eating joints, the friends one makes there etc. In a fast paced life and in the city which never sleeps, it is wise to take things slow. Hence taking New York City tours on foot will not only bring to light the unknown features of the city, but also allow one to absorb it to the full extent.
Types Of Tours
There are different tours taken on a multi-day or night activity. Patrons who want to join can just join one of the tour parties at a pre-designated point, which is called the "meeting point". Most of these tours have to be paid earlier and one can choose from among the many New York City walking tours either private or grouped ones:
* Historical Tours
* The NYC Night Clubs' Tour
* NYC Financial District Tour
* NYC Shopping Tours
* NYC Theater District Tour
* The Empire State Building Tour
* Private SUV and Limousine Tours
After 9/11, the World Trade Center Tour has also become very popular for those who want to see Ground Zero. There are many other tours which involve the national and international guests for an evening of socializing.
Booking A Private Or Group Walks
The New York City walking tours can be organized as per the convenience of the patrons. There are many schools, colleges and universities who would want a private tour organized for them. There are others, who may want a tour arranged on weekend. The options are galore, and the tours are conducted either during the day or in the evening. Hiring a trained guide would make the tour much more enjoyable and knowledgeable.
