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Tips & Recs from Irene - A NYC Dream Stay by your Local Guide
In this section, Irene, our VP of operations and licensed Local Tour Guide in New York City, has rounded up all the top articles to help travelers make the most of their time in the city. Articles range from food and restaurants to shops and culture, and anecdotes and everyday life in NYC.If you want to know more about NYC from how to organize your trip to how to live the city as a local discovering hidden corners and gems, and experience the everyday life .. Here are the top articles for you!
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Find out who participates and how to book your favorite restaurant
Seize the opportunity to try some of the best NYC Restaurants during the popular Restaurant Week. Available twice a year. Find out when it is scheduled, why you should take advantage of it and how to book your favorite Restaurant.
Date: 01/21/2026 - 02/09/2026
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Exclusive Itineraries in New York in English
It is not always easy to guess the right Itinerary ... especially in NYC, so many things to do & see and and not enough time to do everything! Here, find some ideas on how to choose and customize an Exclusive Itinerary based on the areas and activities that interest you the most to discover the city with a different "set of eyes"!
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The World's Most Visited Destination
Times Square is known as the crossroads of the world, but there are many things that you may not know yet, let's see them together
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Speakeasy Bars in NYC (Part II)
There is always something new to discover in New York, but be careful, this is a place that takes us back over 100 the years ... to a "old New York" - Let's get this adventure started!
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One of the coolest things about traveling is when we get to know a place that just locals can find. In the days of Prohibition (1920-1933), a speakeasy was an illegal booze bar hidden in an unlikely spot behind a heavy door, its location – and often a secret password – known only to a select few.
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Are you traveling to New York with children? Lots of tips to help you plan your best New York vacation for you and your family -- where to stay, what to see, when to travel and more!
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The True Origins of Gotham
Among the popular nicknames of New York, we find the legendary Gotham City dating back to ... Read on!
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Spots and tips for your Vacation!
Burgers in NYC? How to change your mind on one of the dishes that everyone thinks they know and that is too often mistaken for Fast Food! Careful, I give you a true gourmet delight -- The Classic Hamburger.
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The Bull and Its Epic Story
Wall Street, today a synonym for power and money, has withstood its share of chaos–market crashes, bombings, recessions, Occupy movements – in its years as the financial center of New York.
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For oyster lovers, but not only, I want to point out one of my favorite places, for brunch or to enjoy the sunset over the bay!
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Happy Hour makes you happy!
In New York City, Drinks and Cocktails speak Italian! Let's meet on one of the famous rooftops in Manhattan or Brooklyn for panoramic views accompanied by a tasty Aperol Spritz!Let's see some of the drinks and places to choose for your Happy Hour.
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Flying above New York
Flying over New York City is one of the MUST experiences to do, but have you ever thought about doing it at night aboard an helicopter with no doors?
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Neighborhood by Neighborhood Guide
Some small Bakeries and Pastry Shops that we recommend visiting when you come to New York; plus few tips tips on the best cupcakes you can find in the Big Apple. Do you want to know which ones are our favorites?
Categories: What to know - Food & Restaurants
Loved by New Yorkers and tourists
We compiled our favorite iconic tourist attractions below, and the good news is there are so many great things to do in New York today that there’s enough to go around.
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This is part 3 of our compilation with some of our favorite iconic tourist attractions.
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This is part 2 of our compilation with some of our favorite iconic tourist attractions.
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New Yorkers may loathe having to constantly move around slow-walking tourists on the streets, but in the end, we love many of the same city spots that sightseers do (admit it).
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Unforgettable holiday in New York, fantastic tour operator Irene, who introduced us to the city in all its beauty by telling us the story and describing passionately the life of the place. [...] Irene, I was able to see a Yankees tie as a fan, a dream of mine in the drawer..thanks for your help. Top. Thanks.
From TripAdvisor - May 2025
During my recent trip to New York, I had the pleasure of meeting Irene who accompanied us on a tour of the city, and the experience was unforgettable. From the first moment, she was welcoming, knowledgeable and incredibly passionate [...]
From Google - Feb 2025
We relied on them to organize a group tour in New York. Professional, precise, helpful, friendly. We can only thank Mr. Tony, who followed us impeccably in the planning, and his daughter Irene, an extraordinary guide, who showed us New York in a way that we will not forget. [...]
From Google - November 2024
I am the owner of a Travel Agency. We are Italian in Erba, Eolo travel, I brought a small group and I entrusted myself to Tony. We received great service from start to finish. Punctuality and excellent guides.Thank you for the wonderful experience!!!
From Google - May 2024
Irene? as I have already said elsewhere, she truly deserves all the compliments that are paid to her. Available, friendly, prepared, in short, if you need an Italian speaking guide in New York, she is the right person. You deserve 5 stars and more!
From TripAdvisor - April 2024
An extraordinary experience: I had the pleasure of having Irene as my guide for two days and thanks to the passion she puts into guiding you through the streets of NYC, the anecdotes, the trivia she lets you discover, and the facets she shows during the tour you can't help but fall even more in love with this wonderful city.
From Google - February 2024
Excellent guide, excellent organisation, Irene always ready to respond, available in every topic with competence, you can feel the passion for her work. Her voice accompanied our tour, we will miss you!
From Google - January 2024
[...] unique, very professional, courteous, friendly we can only write positive adjectives, you made us feel at home and have the desire to return. Super recommended. Erica, Marco, Annalisa and Giuseppe.
From Google - December 2023
We did 2 tours together with our guide Irene in one day, Hoboken and the East side. What can I say, in addition to the wonderful places, she has made everything more magical [...]
From Google - January 2023
Irene was a FANTASTIC tour guide! She was so knowledgeable about the area and was so patient with all our questions. We stopped to use the bathroom and we got coffee halfway through, she was so kind! It was a pleasure learning about Brooklyn from you!
From TripAdvisor - April 2022
I’m the biggest fan of Fall activities, but haven’t had a chance to do anything beyond Apple Picking in NJ. I decided to take a last minute 2 day trip with a friend in Hudson Valley, but didn’t know where to start [...] Thankfully I was able to use New York Welcome to do the hard work for us [...]
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