In general, I love the Big Onion walking tours. The guides are all beyond knowledgeable and are able to give you lovely tidbits of information that your average guide might not have. We have taken... More

In general, I love the Big Onion walking tours. The guides are all beyond knowledgeable and are able to give you lovely tidbits of information that your average guide might not have. We have taken several tours with Big Onion while in New York, and I'd say most of them were just wonderful. One thing though, beware of the Multi-Ethnic Eating Tour. The history part of the tour was as expected (wonderful) but the eating part was a bit of a joke. Truly, if you are looking for a food tour check out the Foods of NY tours....they can't be beat for New York food tours. For history, most definitely seek out the Big Onion tours.
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A friend and I decided to take the eating tour the day after Thanksgiving, and it was so much fun! Even though something like 200 people showed up, there were several guides and our group was not... More

A friend and I decided to take the eating tour the day after Thanksgiving, and it was so much fun! Even though something like 200 people showed up, there were several guides and our group was not too large. We could hear the guide perfectly, and he was funny, informative, and really knowledgeable. Plus the food was great! I'd definitely recommend this and any other Big Onion tour! FYI - a lot of people tipped the guide at the end of the tour, so bring a little extra cash in case you enjoy it. Our guide didn't solicit but I guess it's not uncommon.
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I just returned home from my trip to NYC. I have to say that a definite highlight of my vacation was the Big Onion walking tour of the Brooklyn Bridge last Thursday. I left NY 28 years ago..and if... More

I just returned home from my trip to NYC. I have to say that a definite highlight of my vacation was the Big Onion walking tour of the Brooklyn Bridge last Thursday. I left NY 28 years ago..and if anyone told me I'd come back and walk across the Brooklyn Bridge..I'd think they were crazy. Your tour guide, Eric was delightful, informative and just pleasant. I forgot my fear of heights. The views were spectacular. Hopefully, I'll be back to NY and will have the opportunity to go on another Big Onion tour. Big Onion is a big bargain in the Big Apple. Heather Malkoff Pros: We gathered on time and orderly and very friendly Cons: none
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Big Onion Walking Tours are really fun, fascinating and a great way to explore the city!! Both native New Yorkers and toursits will love the tours. We have been on several tours and loved them all!!... More

Big Onion Walking Tours are really fun, fascinating and a great way to explore the city!! Both native New Yorkers and toursits will love the tours. We have been on several tours and loved them all!! The tour guides are smart, funny & entertaining!! I'd recommended a tour to everone!! Go and Enjoy!!
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Big Onions Multi-Ethnic Eating Tour was absolutely fantastic. It perfectly satiates any history buffs appetiteand the cultural delicacies just further enriched the experience. The price for the... More

Big Onions Multi-Ethnic Eating Tour was absolutely fantastic. It perfectly satiates any history buffs appetiteand the cultural delicacies just further enriched the experience. The price for the duration of the tour, food and, most importantly, amount of invaluable knowledge passed along is unbeatable. I learned so much about the cultural transformations and integrations as well as the overall destruction and progression of Manhattans Lower East Side. Sprinkled between deep-rooted history were delightful food samples from popular long standing neighborhood food spots. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and enthusiastic. She complimented the history with great stories, pictures and humor. She easily answered any challenging question thrown her way within the context of this tour, other Big Onion tours or anything else we wanted to know about the city! I recommend Big Onion to anyone who would like to learn more about NYCs history in a guided, fun and informative setting. Pros: expert guides, very organized, fun
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My parents were in town visiting this past weekend so I made a reservation for the Multi-Cultural Eating Tour for Sunday. I was amazed at the knowledge of our guide, Annie....and of how much there... More

My parents were in town visiting this past weekend so I made a reservation for the Multi-Cultural Eating Tour for Sunday. I was amazed at the knowledge of our guide, Annie....and of how much there was to learn in such a small area. The tour mainly focused on the Jewish lower east side, Chinatown and briefly in Little Italy. And the tastings ranged from Dominican sweet plantains to dim sum to pickles.....w/ many others in between. Being someone who has lived in the area for about 5 years, big onion gave me a wonderful peak into this city's vast history. My parents were not only impressed with the tour itself, but me...for coming up with such a wonderful idea. For all of you looking for something to do w/ a visitor in town or even a way to pass a couple hours......YOU CAN'T GO WRONG WITH BIG ONION TOURS!!! Pros: educated guides, personable guides, inexpensive
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If you want the behind-the-scenes perspective of NYC, this walking tour is the way togo. The tour leaders are fantastic. Very knowledgeable. Highly recommend next time you are in NYC take this tour.... More

If you want the behind-the-scenes perspective of NYC, this walking tour is the way togo. The tour leaders are fantastic. Very knowledgeable. Highly recommend next time you are in NYC take this tour. It won't dissapoint!
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In a city rich with history BOWT is the way to go. I learn so much everytime a take a tour! I've brought guests from out-of-town, even my elderly parents. We walked through the Green-Wood Cemetery,... More

In a city rich with history BOWT is the way to go. I learn so much everytime a take a tour! I've brought guests from out-of-town, even my elderly parents. We walked through the Green-Wood Cemetery, and even though there were 100 people on the tour we were able to hear the guide very clearly. We totally enjoyed the afternoon! Pros: Good Value, Informative, Fun Cons: Inclement Weather
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I went on my first tour with this company a few weeks ago, it was the Brooklyn Bridge and Brooklyn Hts tour. The tour would have been alot better if it had been a small group. There were too many... More

I went on my first tour with this company a few weeks ago, it was the Brooklyn Bridge and Brooklyn Hts tour. The tour would have been alot better if it had been a small group. There were too many people. It was noisy on the Brooklyn Bridge and I couldn't hear the tour guide. A microphone would have helped. And the tour guide walked and talked with the same people. He should try to mix with the others. And don't let only a few people ask questions. The guide needs to learn how to control the pushy people. Pros: nice views Cons: group was too big, Can't hear tour guide
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I took the Immigrant New York Tour and found it extremely interesting. The tour guide was very animated and brought all the stories to life! I would recommend this tour -- and any other Big Onion... More

I took the Immigrant New York Tour and found it extremely interesting. The tour guide was very animated and brought all the stories to life! I would recommend this tour -- and any other Big Onion tours -- to anyone who wants to learn more about our great city. Pros: Tour Guide (Eric Waki, Subject Matter, Inexpensive
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