About

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Meet the Collective

Meet Our Guides

Seven New Yorkers by birth or by choice — from Cuba, Uruguay, Georgia, Taiwan, Colombia and the five boroughs — united by one thing: the freedom to tell this city’s real stories.

Who We Are

A Collective of Passionate Locals

We are not a company with scripted routes — we are individual guides who chose New York, or were chosen by it. Each of us brings a different life, language, and lens to the same streets. That diversity is the tour.

From Every Corner of the World

Cuba, Uruguay, Georgia, Taiwan, Colombia, and New York itself. Our guides came to this city the same way most New Yorkers did — from somewhere else, chasing something. That immigrant story is New York’s story, and it’s told first-hand.

Driven by Real Love for NYC

Nobody leads free tours for the money alone. Our guides do this because they genuinely can’t stop talking about this city — and pay-what-you-wish keeps every tour honest: we earn your appreciation on every single walk.

Authentic Stories, Not Scripts

No memorized commentary, no corporate talking points. Each guide tells the stories they know best, in their own voice — the freedom of speech that gives “free tour” its deeper meaning.

The People Behind the Flag

Your Guides In Their Own Words

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NADIA

Artist & Teacher

Originally from Cuba

Nadia is an artist and teacher originally from Cuba. Warm, expressive, and deeply connected to her roots, she leads tours that feel like conversations with an old friend. Her earnings help support her mother back home — every tour she gives carries real personal meaning.

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GABRIEL

Weekend Guide

Originally from New York

Gabriel leads weekend tours and is beloved by visitors for his patience and hands-on approach. He has a rare gift for reading a group — knowing when to slow down, when to go deeper, and when to let the city itself do the talking.

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GREG

Spanish-Language Specialist

Originally from Uruguay

Greg came from Uruguay with a family in tow and a deep appreciation for what it means to navigate a new city. He leads Spanish-language tours with warmth and cultural fluency, making Midtown accessible to every Spanish-speaking visitor.

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FREDY

Student, Musician & Polyglot

Originally from New York

Fredy is studying Cyber Security at NYU and has a band on the side. Oh, and he speaks six languages. His tours are energetic, detail-rich, and full of unexpected connections — only someone who lives across multiple worlds could pull that off.

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REBECCA

Born & Raised New Yorker

Originally from Colombia / New York

Colombian-American and born right here in New York City, Rebecca is the rare guide who has the insider perspective of a native New Yorker combined with a deep cultural heritage. When she’s not guiding, she’s on the dance floor — salsa is her second language.

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MARIAM

Art Lover & Antique Specialist

Originally from Georgia

Mariam arrived from Georgia (the country, not the state) and quickly found her place working for one of New York’s high-end antique shops. Her eye for beauty, history, and craftsmanship makes her tours visually and intellectually rich.

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LYLLYAN

The Reluctant New Yorker

Originally from Taiwan

Lyllyan describes her relationship with New York City as an ‘arranged marriage’ — she didn’t choose it at first, but somewhere along the way she fell completely in love. That honest, complex, and ultimately joyful relationship with the city comes through in every tour she leads.

Walk With Us Tomorrow Morning

English daily at 10 AM, Spanish at 10:30 AM & 3 PM. Meet us at 1080 6th Ave — the 42nd St corner of Bryant Park — and look for the orange & black umbrella with the Statue of Liberty.