Walking tours in New York City

A walking tour gives you New York City at street level, with someone to explain it. The most comfortable months are April to June and September–October, with highs around 71°F (22°C).

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Top walking tours in New York City

SoHo, Little Italy, and Chinatown Walking Tour in New York 4.9 (3,345) 2 hoursFrom $25View
The Soul of Harlem Walking Tour in New York 5.0 (246) 2.5 hoursFrom $60View
Taylor Swift’s New York: A Walking Tour 4.9 (82) 2 hoursFrom $40View

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How to pick a good walking tour

Free tours are paid in tips at the end. Paid tours cap the group size and usually go deeper into one theme.
Wear shoes you can walk in for two to three hours, often on cobbles or hills.
Book an early start in hot months. Guides keep to the shade, but midday streets still bake.
Pick one theme (old town, food, history, street art) rather than a tour that tries to cover the whole city.

New York City month by month

Averages for New York, 1991–2020.

Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F (°C)	40 (4)	42 (6)	50 (10)	62 (17)	71 (22)	80 (27)	85 (29)	83 (29)	76 (25)	65 (18)	54 (12)	44 (7)
Low °F (°C)	28 (-2)	29 (-1)	36 (2)	46 (8)	55 (13)	64 (18)	70 (21)	69 (21)	62 (17)	51 (11)	42 (6)	34 (1)
Sunset (15th)	4:53 pm	5:30 pm	7:02 pm	7:35 pm	8:06 pm	8:29 pm	8:26 pm	7:55 pm	7:06 pm	6:17 pm	4:38 pm	4:29 pm

Questions

When is the best time for walking tours in New York City?

April to June and September–October. Expect highs around 71°F (22°C). The least comfortable months are January and February.

Where can I book walking tours in New York City?

The tours above book on Viator. Compare group size, duration, what is included and the cancellation terms before you pick one.