Whether you are visiting, or reside here without yet fully *living* here, Amy can share what it’s like to be a real New Yorker. She has been in Brooklyn for over 25 years and loves to share stories of the ever changing city. A GANYC member since 2019, she is one of the instructors for its guide certification class, teaching presentation and tour creation skills. Insatiably curious, Amy is always absorbing new information and experiences to enrich her tours. Having studied history and urban planning, she loves New York City’s past, and is also mindful of the way in which New York today is constantly evolving. Fifth Avenue, Lower Manhattan, the High Line and Park Slope are among many excellent places to explore with Amy’s help. As an avid birder, NYC Certified Volunteer Citizen Tree Pruner and former Master Gardener, Prospect Park is a favorite haunt. Amy gave her first tours at a winery near Monticello and has worked in restaurants, so food and libations sneak into just about every talk. She’s dined in the once secret 21 Club wine cellar, been backstage at multiple Broadway shows, marched in the Tartan Day Parade, and danced tango on the Coney Island Boardwalk.
Amy enjoys delivering bespoke experiences for clients in response to their particular needs, interests and requests. As a keen traveler herself, Amy is especially conscious of the needs of her customers and strives, at all times, to make their experience the best it can be. Ask about walking tours for your area of interest, for individuals or a group.
Historic Hotels of Midtown from the Gilded Age to the Jazz Age
Opulent design and unforgettable stories
Exploring the Grand Apartments of the Upper West Side
Before luxury apartments became a defining feature of the Manhattan skyline, convincing New Yorkers to trade private homes for shared buildings required bold ideas, remarkable architecture, and a reimagining of city life.
Revolution in Old New York: Soldiers, Spies & Statesmen
I lead this tour on the following dates only: