FAQ ABOUT SIGHTSEEING IN NEW YORK

HAVING CLEAR IDEAS AND INFORMATION BEFORE GETTING TO MANHATTAN

Q: Is people obliged to hire licensed tour guides in New York City?
A: Yes, because the regulationns of the DCA ( Department of Consumers Affairs ) state that the visitors coming to New York and needing tour guides have to use only licensed tour guides.
Q: How to I get to the Empire State Building ?
A: The Empire State building is at the moment the tallest building in New York city and it's a good tip to try buying the tickets in advance in order to meet less line when entering.
Q: I have only one day at disposal in New York: what you suggest me to visit?

A: If you have only one day at disposal is better to go to visit directly Ellis Island and Liberty Island because the line to get to the boats is in high season around one hour and it's good to stop in both islands, Liberty and Ellis.
Q: Can we go on top of the Statue of Liberty?
A: Unfortunately, the Statue of Liberty is closed. Both the torch and crown observatories are closed to visitors. There is a small museum in the base of the Statue of Liberty that is open to tourists.
Q: Do you have to buy tickest when you hire a private tour guide?
A: Not, it's not requested, unless there are other places to visit together like the Empire State Building, the Statue of Liberty or other museums.

Q: Where the tour guide use to meet the customers?
A: The guide uses to meet the customers directly at their hotels or in other places: it depends from the agreements.
Q: Time and distance of my walking tours A:All tours last approximately 2/3 hours. I walk between one and two miles during these two hours. I use to maintain a moderate walking pace, stopping at various sites along the tour.
Q:What hotels do you pick up from?
A:I use to meet my customers at most hotels in New York City.
Q: Are gratuities included in the tour price?
A:Gratuities are not included in the prices listed, we feel that tips should be at your discretion and should be earned not expected. This encourages tour guides to work extra hard to make your day more special.