Local guides in New York
People who live in New York and show you the real city by the hour — food, nightlife, culture, and hidden gems. Roavi calls them Local Friends. Message them directly and plan your trip with someone who actually lives there.
7 Local Friends3 languagesFrom $5/hrFree to message
Kevin Reyes
outgoing and super chill
$5/hrView
Amanda Joy
Elegance in her presence, depth in her soul.
English, Spanish
$55/hrView
✓ VerifiedMiriam Ferreras
Lets make great memories!
English, Spanish
$27/hrView
✓ VerifiedAmbar Torres
fun connection with a local easy laughs, great energy I might be your person 🗽
English, Spanish
$30/hrView
✓ VerifiedAlexandra Torres
English, Spanish
$40/hrView
Miriam Ferreras
English, Spanish
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✓ VerifiedOscar Garcia
Here to help you discover
Spanish, English, Italian
$75/hrView
How it works
- 1
Find someone you like — their languages, what they love, their rate.
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Message them, free — agree the plan and the price in the chat.
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Meet and go — and pay them directly what you agreed.
New York Travel Guides
Where to Stay in New York: Midtown, Chelsea and the Village, the Upper West Side, the Lower East Side, Williamsburg, Long Island City or Harlem, by the Trip You Are Making, With 2026 Prices (2026)Solo Travel in New York: Things to Do Alone in NYC, Where to Stay, Eating Alone and How to Meet PeopleThings to Do in New York City: 25 Spots Only Locals KnowBest Food in NYC: Where New Yorkers Actually EatIs New York City Safe? The Real Guide for 2026New York Nightlife: Where New Yorkers Actually Go Out, by Neighbourhood (the Lower East Side, the East Village, Williamsburg, Bushwick, Harlem, Queens), the Hours, the Prices, Comedy, Jazz and the Subway Home (2026)
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