• Tour Status

    April 25th
    Walks running as scheduled.

    • Explore New York’s Layered History

    Take a Big Onion Walking Tour and discover New York's rich history through memorable stories and little known facts.

    Popular Tours

    Brooklyn Bridge and Heights Walking Tour

    Brooklyn Bridge and Heights Walking Tour

    A walking tour across the Brooklyn Bridge and into the city's first landmark district.

    East Village Walking Tour

    East Village Walking Tour

    A walk exploring the world of hippies, hipsters & immigrants.

    Gangs of New York – The “Official” Walking Tour

    Gangs of New York – The “Official” Walking Tour

    This history of the legendary Five Points. A guided walking tour created in partnership with the film "Gangs of New York".

    Lower Manhattan Walking Tour: Forging the Historic Metropolis

    Lower Manhattan Walking Tour: Forging the Historic Metropolis

    Walk in the footsteps of George Washington, Alexander Hamilton & others on this broad-reaching tour of today's Financial District.

    About Us

    Now offering Rover Tours in the Hudson Valley!

    Since 1991, Big Onion Walking Tours has led locals and visitors alike on innovative and exciting tours through New York’s ethnic neighborhoods and historic districts.

    Our educator and graduate student guides lead the most comprehensive and thought-provoking tours available. Take one today!

    See our Covid-19 Health and Safety Guidelines.

    Tour Nitty-Gritty

    Cost $30 $15 for virtual tours Lower pricing for students and seniors

    Length 2 Hours 1 hr virtual tours Starts on time!
    Advanced Booking Required for all tours Advanced booking is required for walking and virtual tours

    Why Tour With Big Onion

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    Factual

    Each tour is deeply researched and based on factual information.

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    New York Experience

    As varied as the city we serve, we offer over 30 tours, in 20 different NYC neighborhoods.

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    Expert Guides

    History grad students, certified by NYC, you can’t get any better than that.

    What are those free tours about?

    'Pay-what-you-wish' tours

    You know what they say...you get what you pay for. ‘Pay what you like’ tours are guided by freelance guides that develop the tours themselves. Who are the guides? How historically accurate are the tours? Can you ask them questions along the way? Big Onion prides itself on its deeply researched, factual and fun tours. We hire and pay real historians to give you a glimpse into the fascinating history behind the city and encourage discourse throughout the tour.


    More About Us

    Look Who Thinks We'Re Awesome

    “Astoundingly informative tours”

    Time Out New York Guidebook

    “Best Place to Take Out-of-Town Guests”

    The Village Voice

    “Great way to experience the city”

    800+ 5-Star Reviews
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    Private Tours

    Have a special event or large party?

    Field Trips We specialize in unique out-of-the-classroom excursions. We can assist in integrating our tours into an academic curriculum.

    Private Tours Our walking tours are great for families, team building, special events, and entertaining clients.

    Email us or call (212) 439-1090 to arrange.

    Gift Certificates

    The perfect gift!

    Gift Certificates All tours are available for Gift Certificates. Give multiple tickets and deliver by email. The perfect last minute gift they won’t forget!

    Find out more about our Gift Certificates.

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