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  • 5/5 Abigail G. 6 months ago on Google • 7 reviews
    Cliff was nothing short of AMAZING! If you are visiting New York and want a thorough, knowledgeable, and fun experience you have found the right place. We loved that our tour was completely customizable as we had interest in lower Manhattan, East River and Statue of Liberty for this particular journey. Michael, Jecenia and Alex had a blast. We can’t wait to book another tour and explore different parts of the city! Cliff’s private drivers were also professional and the car impeccable. We had ourselves a memorable day and look forward to being in touch to plan our next NYC adventure. However, until then we will enjoy all of the knowledge and beautiful photos Cliff gifted to us. Cliff is the Big Apple’s greatest gift!

  • 5/5 Henrica B. 6 months ago on Google • 1 review
    Cliff gave our group of 6 a fantastic day, full of facts and fun. A wonderful memorable 5 star experience!

  • 5/5 Lucy N. 6 months ago on Google • 3 reviews
    We had a great time with Cliff and Raj. Cliff is full of NYC knowledge and Raj has max skills behind the wheel. Thank you both for the lovely day!

  • 5/5 brenda p. 5 months ago on Google • 2 reviews
    He was great good sense of humor and took me to all the great places .

  • 5/5 Jonathan 4 months ago on Google • 18 reviews
    Great tour and experience ! Thank you Cliff !

  • 2/5 Lori S. 3 months ago on Google • 1 review New
    I took this tour along with 2 other family members. Between us, we have done tours in the U.S., Europe, Africa, and Central America so this was not our first rodeo with a tour guide. I am disabled and needed some help. Cliff was quite considerate of my disabilities and I appreciated that very much. He also had a lot of info to share about NYC and kindly purchased us a slice of NY pizza. If you decide to take a tour with Cliff and you don’t know much about NYC, there are a couple things to be aware of. We thought we were getting an experienced tour guide and driver. Cliff had not worked with this driver before our tour and they got into some heated arguments. We felt sorry for the driver and that really put a damper on the tour. Since we were charged by the hour, our route to places with Cliff took longer than when we took a cab the next day and revisited the same places. I’m not sure if that was because of misunderstandings between Cliff and the driver or just to extend the time the tour was taking. For some reason Cliff felt it was necessary to make his political views known to us in which we didn't care about and didn't pay to hear that. Then he shared his views on wars and the "stupid military." He also bragged about how he dodged going to Viet Nam. We are a military family and he knew that. We thought it couldn't get any worse but it did when we headed to the 911 Memorial. He gave his opinions on how dumb the firefighters and first responders were and it was their fault so many were killed, thus the 2 star rating. I've never heard anything so disrespectful in my life. He was aware that we had lost a friend who was a paramedic from another state who was working in NYC and felt it was his duty to run to the towers and try to save others. Our family also has a lot of first responders and we all hold those involved in 911 with highest esteem. We were insulted on several levels and did not get what we paid for. At that point we told him we were done and to take us back to the hotel. I was the one paying for the tour and Cliff making me discuss the price in front of the others was uncomfortable. If you are a Republican, military family, or family of first responders, this is not the tour company for you. You deserve better. We were offered Cliff’s book for free if we gave him a 5 star review. You have the potential for a 5 star review Cliff, but you need to have the tour more organized with your driver and leave your political opinions, thoughts on the military, and insults to the brave men and women of NYC who gave their lives while attempting to save others to yourself.

  • 5/5 Darren F. 4 months ago on Google • 6 reviews
    I highly recommend this experience if you are seeking a first class, family-friendly way to really experience NY and all it has to offer. I contacted Cliff to book a last minute private tour of NY city for our family of 5. He was very accommodating and quickly called back to confirm. We were assigned Marta as our tour guide and she exceeded our expectations. She asked us a few questions and created an itinerary that allowed us to see many places in a 5-hour tour. The tour started on time and ended at the exact time we requested. My personal favorite was Brooklyn Heights and the stunning views of lower Manhattan from the other side of the East River. Marta shared a lot of fun facts, history, and was able to answer all of our questions. My kids loved the quick stop at Economy Candy and our visit to NYFD ladder 8 to see where the original Ghostbusters movies was filmed.

  • 3/5 Pete B. 4 months ago on Google • 5 reviews
    Took Cliff's private tour and was very disappointed. Prior to the tour, the morning of the tour to, and during the tour, we discussed our must-see stops, such as the 9/11 Memorial, the Vessel, the Brooklyn Bridge, Wall Street, and others. However, we missed most of these and instead visited sites we had told Cliff we had already seen or had no interest in. Cliff outsources his drivers and buses, so we were unable to eat, drink, or have snacks in the vans. For lunch, we wanted to have a quick stop somewhere since we couldn't do a pickup or fast service. So, on Cliff's recommendation, we had lunch at his mediocre authentic Italian restaurant just to see his old picture on the wall. The food at the restaurant was mediocre, and we wasted over 1 1/2 hours there when we could have visited other places much faster. Moreover, Cliff's commentary mostly revolved around how he was the best and how we should be grateful and give a big tip to the driver (really him). However, when we tipped the driver, Cliff also asked for a tip. Cliff knew I was paying for the trip but tactlessly went over charges in front of my group. Throughout the day, Cliff failed to point out and discuss important sites, instead focusing on non NY-related info and working to maximize his tip. If you're unfamiliar with the city and its attractions, this tour might be okay, but having experienced many group and private tours, I can confidently say that this was the worst. For several people on the tour who were visiting NYC for the first time and hoping to see the must-see sights, wasting the day on nonsense and visiting unwanted places was a costly mistake.Also he will be filling your day with off color jokes that no one thinks is funny.

  • 5/5 jessica g. 6 months ago on Google • 1 review
    I had an amazing time on our city tour, it exceeded all my expectations! It was informative, fun, and a great way to explore the iconic landmarks and hidden gems of the beautiful city. The guide (Cliff) created perfectly balanced tour and was very knowledgeable & engaging. I left with a deeper appreciation for the city, I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting the area!

  • 5/5 Nancy F. 8 months ago on Google • 4 reviews
    Tour was excellent and even started a little early as they arrived and we were ready. My family consisted of 9 and one was only 6 and it was very well planed out and we were able to get out where we wanted and accommodated bathroom stops as well as provided much interesting facts by Cliff, our guide. He took pictures, asked questions as well as answered ours, besides adding humor to our tour! I loved Grand Central Station as never been there before. Highly recommend this tour company!

  • 5/5 Leah S. 5 months ago on Google • 5 reviews
    Cliff's tour was a once in a lifetime experience. His knowledge of New York City, his life experience that he shared with us, and his sense of humor provided us with an unforgettable tour of the Big Apple. If you get the opportunity to experience New York City with Cliff Strome take it, you won't regret it and you will be smiling the whole time you're with him. Shoutout to our amazing chauffeur Bin who navigated the city so well. I will be returning to NYC in the future and will be sure to take another tour with Cliff as there is still so much to experience here.

  • 5/5 Christel C. 7 months ago on Google • 2 reviews
    Our family had a wonderful private tour of New York City. Cliff was our tour guide - wonderful experience. If you want to see NYC from a beautiful, private van with a knowledge and entertaining host, Cliff is your man. (Note: Our family were aged 2 - 70 ... good for all ages.)

  • 5/5 Drea S. 1 year ago on Google • 2 reviews
    We had the absolute best 3 days with Annie from Cliff’s team. She was so fun to be around, was so kind and patient with all our questions, and showed us literally anything and everything we asked for. We could not have had a better time for our first family trip to NYC. I highly recommend this company their whole team is simply amazing!

  • 5/5 Maria H. 1 year ago on Google • 7 reviews
    We visited NYC for my daughter’s 16th birthday and kicked off the first day with a 4 hour tour around NYC. It was the perfect start to our trip and we all had the best time with Cliff. I would highly recommend that you have him show you around the city. I look forward to seeing the sites with him again real soon.

  • 5/5 Kinch 1 year ago on Google
    We were a group of 5 spending a week in New York City together. It was planned as a special trip - we had all worked together for many years. Cliff did a private tour for us and it was amazing. Cliff was incredible - we really wanted authenticity, and he has spent his life in Manhattan. It showed. His knowledge of the area, the sights, the sites, the highlights, the history...it was fantastic. I loved that he was flexible and we could change things up as the day went on. He got us access to things we wouldn't have even known about. And the stories...this is no "tourist event" - Cliff is authentic. Our driver, Jose, was amazing as well - how he navigated the city was something to see. I would so highly recommend Cliff and his company that I will absolutely book him again even if I just go back with 1 other person. A+++

  • 5/5 Megan G. 1 year ago on Google
    We had a great day with Cliff in NYC! Cliff loves New York and it was obvious he wanted us to have the best experience possible. We came with a few ideas of our own and he was quick to suggest other things our 3 boys (12, 10, and 7 years) would be sure to enjoy. This was truly the perfect way for us to see as many things in the City as we could (Top of the Rock, Grand Central Terminal, Subway, lunch, Statue of Liberty and Economy Candy-all in one day!)and as efficiently as possible. We left feeling like Cliff was an old friend and will definitely call him next time we're in the Big Apple!

  • 5/5 Linh N. 1 year ago on Google
    We had a hilarious and informative day of sightseeing with Cliff! We traveled with 2 teenagers, who can be difficult to entertain, but Cliff went out of his way to ensure that the things they were interested in were part of the tour. He took us out to Rucker Park, so my boys could see where some legendary players have played. Our day was customized to what we wanted to see. Cliff and his driver made the day effortless and entertaining. In addition to seeing historic landmarks, we also got to try the best pizza in NYC, and he even took us to ride the subway so we could experience being a New Yorker. He gave us some beautiful portraits that he took of Central Park as a souvenir. We really felt like VIPs!

  • 5/5 Dawn R. 2 years ago on Google
    It was our 1st trip to NYC and we wanted to spend our first full day there with a personal and private tour. Cliff responded to my email promptly with a personal phone call and immediately began planning our individualized tour. He knew I had 2 teenage daughters so he had the perfect tour guide in mind……Nancy!!! And she was just the one we needed! She was super knowledgeable and fun! She was upbeat and you could tell she loves NYC and was very enthusiastic about her job! Our driver was top notch as well! He navigated around the city like the best of them! Kudos to perfecting a hard and talented job! This company comes highly recommended from our family! We will definitely contact them again upon our return visit. Thanks to Cliff, Alene, our driver and our wonderful guide Nancy!

  • 5/5 Charles J. 1 year ago on Google
    We came to NYC to celebrate my niece’s high school graduation. She is interested in musical theater. I had contacted Cliff several weeks before we arrived and he arranged the most amazing customized tour for us. It couldn’t have gone better. We saw so much of the city in 4 hours. Cliff was an amazing tour guide and his driver, Raaz, was equally amazing. I recommend this tour company without reservation. You will be so happy you took advantage of their superior service and experience. Not only did they give us the best tour we could have hoped for, they also provided numerous recommendations of places of interest we visited and restaurants we enjoyed during our visit. Thank you so much, Cliff!!

  • 5/5 Leah H. 2 years ago on Google
    Our tour was phenomenal. By far the best part of our trip. We had 3 adults and 4 kids ages 6-11 and the tour kept us ALL engaged! The kids got to move and eat at iconic places the adults greatly appreciated visiting. Annie was an amazing, personable, knowledgeable guide and Cliff who organized the tour was exceptional at communication before, during and after our trip. HIGHLY recommend.

  • 5/5 Solovey Properties L. 1 year ago on Google
    TOP NOTCH! Amazing and informative tour! Our guide was Annie who was so pleasant, patient, kind and lot of fun! We loved everything about the tour! Thank you Cliff and Annie!

  • 5/5 Hannah C. 2 years ago on Google
    AMAZING EXPERIENCE! Right from the get go Cliff was super responsive in creating a very personalized experience for our family. Our tour day with Marta was phenomenal we hit all the spots we built with Cliff plus some. Our older boys (college age) have a new found love for the east coast and our toddler can't stop talking about the "Americas Lady" (Statue of Liberty). We highly recommend this experience for anyone who wants to truly know the history of the city. It was excellent! 10/10 Recommend!

  • 5/5 Kristen S. 1 year ago on Google • 2 reviews
    Our family, ages 14-80 years old, started our first full day in NYC with a tour led by Cliff and couldn't have had a better way for our trip to start. From the minute Cliff met us at our hotel, he was so personable and full of life. We learned more about the city then we could have ever imagined and yet he delivered all the information in such a fun way that even our two teenage boys were engaged the entire time (they only used their phones to take pictures which is definitely a rare and yet pleasant surprise). Cliff knows exactly where to go, enter, view etc. all parts of the city! When asked to make an obscure stop not planned in the day, he adjusted without hesitation as if it was part of the tour...truly amazing. We are so grateful for the most amazing, special experience for our family and the memories will never forget, thank you Cliff!!


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