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    Top Dog Tours NYC

    635 reviews
    #17 of 746 Tours in New York City
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    About Top Dog Tours NYC
    TopDogTours: New York City wants to intimately take tourists through the real streets of New York City, which at times can be an immensely an overwhelming and complicated place. Our tour guides are local professionals who take pride in the history, culture, and uniqueness in the city that they call home. It is our hope to take the stress out of navigating this city.
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    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Great day with tour guide Liz seeing the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island
    Review of: Small-Group Tour of Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island

    This was an exceptional tour filled with so much more information that we could have learned on our own. Due to the weather (very cold!) and time of year (early Jan) we got our own private tour as no one else had signed up for...More

    Date of experience: January 2019
    Thank DSF99
    TopDogTours, Owner at Top Dog Tours NYC, responded to this reviewResponded 3 days ago

    Hello, We’re so glad you enjoyed your impromptu private tour with Liz. We hope you had a great trip (and stayed as warm as possible) and hope to see you again soon! -The Team at TopDogTours

    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    Soho, Little Italy, Chinatown Private Walking Tour

    Our tour with Rory was excellent. Rory was very knowledgeable and flexible. He showed us all around and gave us so much history. We loved it. Thank you Rory!

    Date of experience: January 2019
    Thank Mommabill
    TopDogTours, Owner at Top Dog Tours NYC, responded to this reviewResponded 1 week ago

    Hello, We're so glad you enjoyed your tour with Rory! We hope you had a great stay here in the city and hope to see you again soon! -The Team at TopDogTours

    Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
    Superheroes in New York Walking Tour
    Review of: Superheroes in New York Walking Tour

    This tour is NOT TO MISS, if you’re a big fan of all things Superheroes and their comics. Just as the legends of New Orleans (vampires and zombies) have truths woven in, these legends include the welfare of our country (Wonder Woman and the United...More

    1  Thank 599cherylc
    TopDogTours, Owner at Top Dog Tours NYC, responded to this reviewResponded 1 week ago

    Hello, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of your Superhero Tour with Joel. We always love to hear when the younger members of the group enjoy themselves as a lot as there is this thought that tours are for the older...More

    Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
    Great tour by Patrick
    Review of: Small-Group Tour of Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island

    My wife and I booked the Ellis Island/Statue of Liberty tour a few months ago. My son and his wife decided to join us at the last minute. We met Patrick at the easy-to-find Castle Clinton and we were on our way. Patrick new how...More

    1  Thank rpn2016
    TopDogTours, Owner at Top Dog Tours NYC, responded to this reviewResponded 1 week ago

    Hello, Thank you so much for the great review of your tour with Patrick! We hope you had a great time here in the city and wish you safe travels! -The Team at TopDogTours

    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    Awesome tour
    Review of: Statue of Liberty et Ellis Island en petit groupe en plusieurs langues

    Took the Statue of Liberty / Ellis Island tour. Sean, our stellar guide, was organized and full of knowledge. Definitely learned significantly more in his presence than I would have on my own. Plus was helpful to just have someone who knew the ropes at...More

    Date of experience: January 2019
    1  Thank KayseGood
    TopDogTours, Owner at Top Dog Tours NYC, responded to this reviewResponded 1 week ago

    Hello Kayse, We're so glad you enjoyed your tour with Sean. W're always happy when guests realize the benefits of having a guide. It's also great you enjoyed your small group! Safe travels! -The Team at TopDogTours

    Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
    Wonderful Tour
    Review of: Ghosts of Greenwich Village: 2-Hour Private Walking Tour

    We have been to New York several times and have done the “usual” touristy things so this time we wanted to do something different. We decided on the Greenwich Village ghost tour and we had a great time! Our guide, Victoria, told us about the...More

    Date of experience: December 2018
    1  Thank Julie F
    TopDogTours, Owner at Top Dog Tours NYC, responded to this reviewResponded 1 week ago

    Hi Julie, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review of your tour with Victoria. We're glad that people of all ages in your group enjoyed themselves. We hope you had a great stay here int he city and hope to...More

    Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
    Holiday tour December 2018
    Review of: Small-Group New York Christmas Holiday Walking Tour

    Was concerned about taking this tour due to the crowds but our tour guide James was a great navigator. He was engaging and informative plus he made sure everyone got the pictures they wanted which is key. He also knew a lot about the area...More

    1  Thank MMJ385
    TopDogTours, Owner at Top Dog Tours NYC, responded to this reviewResponded 2 weeks ago

    Hello, We're so glad that you enjoyed your Holiday Tour with James! One of the best reasons to take this tour is having help to navigate the midtown holiday crowds, so it's great to hear you think James delivered in that department. We love that...More

    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    Finally got to go and this was the best!
    Review of: Private Downtown All Access One World Observatory 9/11 Memorial Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island

    On my bucket list has long been to take our family to Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty and we finally scheduled it the week after Christmas. Having heard horror stories of complications and frustrations and expecting attractions to be crowded, we scheduled with...More

    Date of experience: December 2018
    1  Thank raybrandon99
    TopDogTours, Owner at Top Dog Tours NYC, responded to this reviewResponded 2 weeks ago

    Hello Ray, Thank you for taking the time to leave such a great review of your tour with Liz. We're glad that we were able to make your bucket list experience so great. We hope the rest of your stay was equally enjoyable and hope...More

    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    Fantastic tour guide!
    Review of: Small-Group Tour of Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island

    Took my out of town family on this tour and they loved it! Also this New Yorker learned some new things as well. James was an excellent guide. We moved smoothly through lines, great knowledge to share (not over done), helpful and accommodating! I would...More

    Date of experience: December 2018
    Thank Viccanada
    TopDogTours, Owner at Top Dog Tours NYC, responded to this reviewResponded 2 weeks ago

    Hello, It's great to hear that a local enjoyed our tour! We love having people who live in the area take our tours since we can teach you new things about the city we all love! We hope you had a great holiday season and...More

    Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile
    Super nice tour with a great guide!
    Review of: Small-Group Tour of Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island

    We went out today with James and a small group of people from around the globe. We had a great time with our guide and enjoyed the trip totally.. He knows what he's talking about, is funny, a perfect tour guide and a great entertainer....More

    Thank Sebastian_Rechner
    TopDogTours, Owner at Top Dog Tours NYC, responded to this reviewResponded 2 weeks ago

    Hello Sebastian, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review of your Statue Tour with James. We try to make all of our tours informative as well as entertaining, so it's great to hear that you found this to be the...More

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    Hello, We do have a 2 person minimum to run the tour so as long as other people are signed up the tour will operate. If you are the only person signed up for that day, you will have the option of rebooking for another day... More
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    December 25, 2017|
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    We care very much about the safety and satisfaction of all of our customers, especially when inclement weather occurs! Please contact us if you have questions about a tour you have booked, refund policy and re-scheduling... More
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