16 NYC MUST SEES for FIRST TIMERS | Advice from a NYC Tour Guide

[@TheMeganDaily]

Thank you so much for watching. Feel free to add anything you'd like to this guide by commenting below. My goal is to help everyone have their VERY BEST NYC experience. Please remember to click subscribe and visit themegandaily.com if you'd like to book a tour.:)

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[@nyccommunitymember]

I'll be the tour guide for the hoods of NYC. That's where the real fun is at! Can't just stay downtown. Gotta come uptown too to spots like the Apollo on 125th and other spots in upper Manhattan where the food is good. Pizza is good but you gotta get a chopped cheese from a Bodega! You gotta experience walking through the projects and just taking a seat on the benches. You wanna experience the real NYC you gotta get outta the bright lights sometimes and go where it's a lil gritty!

[@sharonsemko3046]

I started following you right before our trip to NYC 2 weeks ago. We did your Central Park walk in reverse after visiting the MET. I’m glad I wrote it out! We had no idea how overwhelming Central Park could be but your map made it fun and easy. Watching your videos is inspiring me to plan our next trip there next year! Thank you!

[@ramencurry6672]

Yeah, Central Park is massive. It’s not some small park like you see in other cities. My personal favorite time in Central Park is in the winter with snow.

[@TripHacksDC]

Tours are absolutely the way to see the city. I have taken several in NYC and they re always worth it!

[@ramencurry6672]

You can learn stuff that many locals don’t know. Many locals have never seen anything in New York except a local pizza shop and the usual essentials for daily living.

[@shavondamartin7561]

How much usually

[@knavehart]

Great Video Megan, speaking as a 20+ year New York CIty resident.

[@nyccommunitymember]

I'm here in 2024. Been here since I was born in 1975. I'll be the tour guide for the hoods of NYC. That's where the real fun is at! Can't just stay downtown. Gotta come uptown too to spots like the Apollo on 125th and other spots in upper Manhattan where the food is good. Pizza is good but you gotta get a chopped cheese from a Bodega! You gotta experience walking through the projects and just taking a seat on the benches. You wanna experience the real NYC you gotta get outta the bright lights sometimes and go where it's a lil gritty!

[@61basat]

Wow! Really like the way you take us through the city.

[@andreasherup]

This video gives me so much insight before our trip to NYC next week. Thanks Megan

[@nyccommunitymember]

I'm here in 2024. Been here since I was born in 1975. I'll be the tour guide for the hoods of NYC. That's where the real fun is at! Can't just stay downtown. Gotta come uptown too to spots like the Apollo on 125th and other spots in upper Manhattan where the food is good also. Pizza is good but you gotta get a chopped cheese from a Bodega! You gotta experience walking through the projects and just taking a seat on the benches. You wanna experience the real NYC you gotta get outta the bright lights sometimes and go where it's a lil gritty!

[@petraNord]

Watched the video AFTER our NY-trip 😂, but it seems that we did it not too bad during our 9 days 😊. I absolutely agree to what you say about the Tenement museum. What an unexpected jewel, we had such a great guided tour there and it was amazing to hear and see so much immigration history in such a personal way. At the end of the tour it was almost as if we knew the family we followed listening to their Story told by the excellent guide ❤

[@nyccommunitymember]

I'm here in 2024. Been here since I was born in 1975. I'll be the tour guide for the hoods of NYC. That's where the real fun is at! Can't just stay downtown. Gotta come uptown too to spots like the Apollo on 125th and other spots in upper Manhattan where the food is good also. Pizza is good but you gotta get a chopped cheese from a Bodega! You gotta experience walking through the projects and just taking a seat on the benches. You wanna experience the real NYC you gotta get outta the bright lights sometimes and go where it's a lil gritty!

[@Rahatvlogexperince]

Megan very good information you shared . you are doing great job. keep it up

[@timsarles6977]

We just had a few days in NYC, but with your insightful and honest recommendations we were able to hit a few spots that absolutely made our trip. Thank you, Megan!

[@nyccommunitymember]

I'm here in 2024. Been here since I was born in 1975. Next time I'll be your tour guide for the hoods of NYC. That's where the real fun is at! Can't just stay downtown. Gotta come uptown too to spots like the Apollo on 125th and other spots in upper Manhattan where the food is good also. Pizza is good but you gotta get a chopped cheese from a Bodega! You gotta experience walking through the projects and just taking a seat on the benches. You wanna experience the real NYC you gotta get outta the bright lights sometimes and go where it's a lil gritty!

[@JaymLee98]

Megan reminds me of a Disney princess! Loving watching these videos before my trip to NYC

[@IrfanA7861]

Wow, next week I'll be there and will try to visit all of these places, thanks a lot!

[@nyccommunitymember]

I'm here in 2024. Been here since I was born in 1975. Next time I'll be the tour guide for the hoods of NYC. That's where the real fun is at! Can't just stay downtown. Gotta come uptown too to spots like the Apollo on 125th and other spots in upper Manhattan where the food is good also. Pizza is good but you gotta get a chopped cheese from a Bodega! You gotta experience walking through the projects and just taking a seat on the benches. You wanna experience the real NYC you gotta get outta the bright lights sometimes and go where it's a lil gritty!

[@brucietheshark]

Great video! I'd recommend doing the The High Line as well!

[@nyccommunitymember]

I'm here in 2024. Been here since I was born in 1975. I'll be the tour guide for the hoods of NYC. That's where the real fun is at! Can't just stay downtown. Gotta come uptown too to spots like the Apollo on 125th and other spots in upper Manhattan where the food is good also. Pizza is good but you gotta get a chopped cheese from a Bodega! You gotta experience walking through the projects and just taking a seat on the benches. You wanna experience the real NYC you gotta get outta the bright lights sometimes and go where it's a lil gritty!

[@deborahrobertelli8714]

Tony Dinapolis and carmines 2 of my favorite Italian places to eat with a family style menu!!

[@damianwalsh879]

Going New York in August Megan love ❤️ your video , I’m from london England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 my first time

[@theinvestigator4078]

@The Megan Daily you are so good at what you do! I seen you on Sifat's channel and I subscribed. I think you are going to be famous.

[@Thomas1980]

Fantastic sharing😊 Super nice video! BIG LIKE😍👍👍👍 I'm traveling to New York in October. I am really looking forward to it!

[@nyccommunitymember]

I'm here in 2024. Been here since I was born in 1975. I'll be the tour guide for the hoods of NYC. That's where the real fun is at! Can't just stay downtown. Gotta come uptown too to spots like the Apollo on 125th and other spots in upper Manhattan where the food is good also. Pizza is good but you gotta get a chopped cheese from a Bodega! You gotta experience walking through the projects and just taking a seat on the benches. You wanna experience the real NYC you gotta get outta the bright lights sometimes and go where it's a lil gritty!

[@divinehelps24]

❤This video is amazing! So much valuable information. Thanks for sharing.❤

[@karthikg7593]

@TheMeganDaily Your videos were so helpful to plan our first time New York trip.. your explanation on each place and accessing them made it so easy for us.. We had a great trip as if we knew New York for a long time 😀 Thanks to you. And you deserve more views n subscribers❤️ And your short videos are so informative about New York 👌👌

[@nyccommunitymember]

I'm here in 2024. Been here since I was born in 1975. I'll be the tour guide for the hoods of NYC. That's where the real fun is at! Can't just stay downtown. Gotta come uptown too to spots like the Apollo on 125th and other spots in upper Manhattan where the food is good also. Pizza is good but you gotta get a chopped cheese from a Bodega! You gotta experience walking through the projects and just taking a seat on the benches. You wanna experience the real NYC you gotta get outta the bright lights sometimes and go where it's a lil gritty!

[@freedomthroughspirit]

A "sports game" had me laughing. Not all sports are called games (tennis match for example at the US Open in Flushing Meadows comes to mind). "Sporting event" sounds broader and better. But great video, love your energy and your information. Thank you and cheers. 🤩💜☺ And I love that you mentioned the Tenement Museum.

[@sharonsemko3046]

Thanks!

[@paulamalcomson7533]

love picnic or walking

[@jimrobinett2254]

SO MUCH FUN WATCHING IDE LOVE TO VISIT NEW YORK AND FREEDOM TOWEL

[@projetoaquariodeparede4014]

Very helpful video. Thanks

[@e.sgriffinster4123]

Love you video. I have visited The Empire State building twice and absolutely love the old charm . I've also visited The One World Centre which was amazing with its 360' views. I did a helicopter ride yrs again and can definitely say I enjoyed One World better

[@stormeagle2865]

Funny you mention Julia’s pizza! I’m coming in February and that’s my first stop after walking the Manhattan bridge. Coming to do some street photography and see a concert (it’s my like 7th trip to NY tho) 😊😊 My first trip was with my high school band. We played in Carnegie Hall! Something not a whole lot of people can say!

[@Mrbeahz1]

At 17:17, I love the "My Little Pizza" rating book! And at 13:00, you look marvelous!

[@gheller2261]

Grimaldis instead of Julianas. Then walk the Brooklyn Heights Promenade and stroll into brownstone Brooklyn.

[@Hannah.Williams]

So valuable!!!!!!!

[@jf0817bl]

I just found this and wanted to view it since I'm in NYC a lot, and wondered if I am missing something. I must say that I go to the 9/11 memorial, but I have never been in the museum. That day was so horrific and embedded in my psyche that I don't think I could emotionally handle the museum. Maybe someday I'll be able to settle myself from the horror and do so. Thanks for your video.

[@johannabeneteau6097]

Great video, Thank you Megan!

[@riverrun1616]

We will be there is August ❤

[@ReneWang-lm6uk]

Thx for sharing. Going to visit NYC in a week.

[@nyccommunitymember]

I'm here in 2024. Been here since I was born in 1975. I'll be the tour guide for the hoods of NYC. That's where the real fun is at! Can't just stay downtown. Gotta come uptown too to spots like the Apollo on 125th and other spots in upper Manhattan where the food is good also. Pizza is good but you gotta get a chopped cheese from a Bodega! You gotta experience walking through the projects and just taking a seat on the benches. You wanna experience the real NYC you gotta get outta the bright lights sometimes and go where it's a lil gritty!

[@krishkumarlavudya7958]

Hy Megan..nice to seee your videos it's soo goodddd.....

[@averyhebert335]

Thanks. I love all of your videos and content. Headed there in 39 days. Yes my husband and I are counting down! Come on guys smash that subscribe button!!!

[@elltom88]

Great video!

[@TheHost345]

Thanks for the tip abt central park. I plan to go there this fall 😊

[@francinejaninesarmiento1797]

Watching your vlog made me feel like I was right there with you! Just wanted to ask if you've come across the new V4 of the Bento Bag from Nomad Lane. It's generating quite a buzz among travel enthusiasts, and I thought it might catch your attention for your next adventures.

[@Sonoman023]

New subscriber from Chile…. I would like to take a tour with u…I will visit NYC this next winter with my family… By the way..,great video…really enjoyed it….

[@carlosr6264]

Great video excited for my trip in August.

[@nyccommunitymember]

I'm here in 2024. Been here since I was born in 1975. Next time I'll be the tour guide for the hoods of NYC. That's where the real fun is at! Can't just stay downtown. Gotta come uptown too to spots like the Apollo on 125th and other spots in upper Manhattan where the food is good also. Pizza is good but you gotta get a chopped cheese from a Bodega! You gotta experience walking through the projects and just taking a seat on the benches. You wanna experience the real NYC you gotta get outta the bright lights sometimes and go where it's a lil gritty!

[@anikohaasz3737]

We plan to visit NYC in October, and that will be our first time. I really appreciate your videos and find them very helpful. We'll try streetfood, like you suggested, but would love to taste the best NY bagels (because we've been told not to miss it). Do you have any recommendations, if we eat glutenfree and organic? Can we get that kind somewhere in or around Central Park?

[@TheMeganDaily]

Modern Bread and Bagel.

[@anikohaasz3737]

Thanx a lot, Dear!

[@chloesky1782]

omg that Brooklyn pizza 😋.....thanks for the great tips

[@nyccommunitymember]

I'm here in 2024. Been here since I was born in 1975. Next time I'll be the tour guide for the hoods of NYC. That's where the real fun is at! Can't just stay downtown. Gotta come uptown too to spots like the Apollo on 125th and other spots in upper Manhattan where the food is good also. Pizza is good but you gotta get a chopped cheese from a Bodega! You gotta experience walking through the projects and just taking a seat on the benches. You wanna experience the real NYC you gotta get outta the bright lights sometimes and go where it's a lil gritty!

[@bobosofyan5801]

Thanks for sharing

[@shazianaeem-p8q]

beautiful places

[@jennyjaffa66]

Loved the video & Love your dress- so versatile. Can you tell us where it's from?

[@jacksonamaral329]

Great. Wanna visit this city soon.

[@nyccommunitymember]

I'm here in 2024. Been here since I was born in 1975. Next time I'll be the tour guide for the hoods of NYC. That's where the real fun is at! Can't just stay downtown. Gotta come uptown too to spots like the Apollo on 125th and other spots in upper Manhattan where the food is good also. Pizza is good but you gotta get a chopped cheese from a Bodega! You gotta experience walking through the projects and just taking a seat on the benches. You wanna experience the real NYC you gotta get outta the bright lights sometimes and go where it's a lil gritty!

[@richt.4900]

Baring in mind at how much there is to see, people won’t be short of things to do however, I think you just about nailed it girl👌🏻, getting the quality right is key. I’m bringing my favourite wife over at the end of September from this side of the pond here in England. Cheers m’dears 🍻👏🏻🍺 Happy 4th of July guys 🙃🤗🙂.

[@nyccommunitymember]

I'm here in 2024. Been here since I was born in 1975. Next time I'll be the tour guide for the hoods of NYC. That's where the real fun is at! Can't just stay downtown. Gotta come uptown too to spots like the Apollo on 125th and other spots in upper Manhattan where the food is good also. Pizza is good but you gotta get a chopped cheese from a Bodega! You gotta experience walking through the projects and just taking a seat on the benches. You wanna experience the real NYC you gotta get outta the bright lights sometimes and go where it's a lil gritty!

[@saggydan]

WAIT - the subway is both the cheapest AND least expensive way to get around the city? No way!!

[@ctieco3549]

Yet people still don’t wana pay for it🤦‍♂️

[@kabirahmed1128]

Thanks

[@stevenmorris4492]

Would you recommend going to New York alone?, as I'm thinking of going.

[@peterwilson3733]

Wow best review av seen thank you 🙏 apsalutly amazing

[@pittsburghliving412]

I prefer to walk Central Park and people watch at Bryant Park AND the Highline.

[@gilbertoparas9388]

I'm firstime, idol.

[@bayou__]

Keren ❤❤❤❤ New York city

[@adriansirias87]

Hiii, glad i found your videos, im visiting NY for the first in late May 2023, i couldnt get the pizza place name in Brooklyn, hope someone can reply with it, great video!!!

[@TheMeganDaily]

Julianna's. :-)

[@elainebarn]

Coming over in April. This was helpful, thanks. My daughter is a Friends fan. Can you recommend a reputable company to book tickets for the Friends Experience? Thanks

[@TheMeganDaily]

I'm sorry, I just saw this. In general, I'm always a fan of just booking direct!:-)

[@elainebarn]

@@TheMeganDaily 😂 we did that thanks. Really enjoyed it.👍

[@thegeneral123]

I like the ESB best so far as it's special for me. I don't think top of the Rock was open when I visited last in 2004, I know The Edge, 1 World Trade and Summit One didn't even exist then.

[@krishkumarlavudya7958]

Which company tour guide better.....magi 😊

[@marianamenezes7943]

what was the app you were mentioning about broadway on a budget?

[@TheMeganDaily]

I think you're thinking of TodayTix.

[@johnbatriz7870]

Do you give the Torres in Spanish?

[@pamelabaccay7525]

Hi! which airport in NY is the nearest to NYC attractions?

[@jamisonhayes3696]

Hi Megan, I'm wondering what are the daily rates for a private guided tour for 2 people.

[@TheMeganDaily]

Visit my website at themegandaily.com :-) All the rates for the various tours are listed there.

[@AwesomeSauceRadio]

This video was awesome sauce. I left my butt off when you said you can tell your friends you saw a rat. Do you do tours for people with handicaps?

[@tufailnaul3347]

you have any guide

[@TheMeganDaily]

I do! Fill out the customized tour form on my website themegandaily.com OR book a tour and make sure to tell us what sort of accommodations you need.

[@AwesomeSauceRadio]

megan, going to do it later.i saw your an actress?could i book you for a project around the week of new york comiccon?i will send you a messate via the link you sent me .thank you so much.stay awesomesauce .blind adam out@@TheMeganDaily

[@revivalnow2011]

I WILL BE IN NYC IN MARCH. WOULD YOU GUIDE ME TO VISIT ALL THESE PLACES? I AM A FIRST TIMER I WANT TO PAY ON SPOT. I WILL STAY AT MILLENIUM HILTON UN PLAZA

[@ThePumpkinEye]

where can i get reasonable prices for sports game events?

[@ralphaaa80]

Why would anyone go shopping on holiday?

[@ape4amc636]

I can't find anything online about the climb experience on One World Trade Center??

[@TheMeganDaily]

The CLIMB experience is at THE EDGE in Hudson Yards.:-)

[@gabrielgama2841]

Megan volte urgente a fazer videos de 33 minutos duração

[@alanhargreaves1278]

I like to hire a bike in Central Park, best done at the weekend I believe as it's closed to most traffic

[@TheMeganDaily]

Love that! So many people enjoy biking through the Park!

[@ramencurry6672]

I used to ride my bike around Manhattan. It’s a little dangerous but I actually love it.

[@myworldmeumundo2633]

Lucky you if you can afford shopping on 5th Ave..$$

[@TheMeganDaily]

I will say that A)you can get GREAT deals the high end stores...but there are also stores like Abercrombie & Fitch and Uniqlo as well where us mere mortals can shop.

[@dx42]

Governors Island

[@gheller2261]

Cheapest and least expensive mean the same thing.

[@TripHacksDC]

How come NYC tour guides always say they are licensed? Are there unlicensed guides we need to watch out for?!

[@TheMeganDaily]

Ask this question before hiring a NYC tour guide

[@gabrielgama2841]

Answer in portuguese for me

[@stefankapanski3210]

I was really shocked how crappy the infrastructure in NYC is. Like in a 3rd world city. The metro is a dumpster. Besides the downtown area, a lot of buildings are in a tragic condition. European cities are way better.

[@gabrielgama2841]

Responde em portugues

[@gabrielgama2841]

Megan pare de fazer videos curtos...que eu nao assisto.

[@genevieve730]

What, no side trips to the migrant shelters? Your tour didn’t include this.

[@biancajasmine5068]

Eww this was s bad😂😂😂

[@blueduck5589]

I stopped watching when she said, "The Big Apple." No New Yorker would even think of calling it that.

[@TheMeganDaily]

Well, thank you for taking the time to boost my engagement with a comment! I will tell you, gotta mix it up or else you're be sick of variations of "The city" "NYC" "New York" and "New York City." And... the cool New Yorkers actually will occasionally say The Big Apple.

[@AjitJoshi686]

You are doing a great job. Cheers