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Joseph

Cohen

8 years of experience
New York, NY
United States of America (USA)

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About

 

Visit www.ExtraordinaryNewYork.com

I’m passionate about New York. I know its streets, its stories, its secrets. Where to find the most exciting and original shopping experiences. Off-the-radar art galleries and exhibits. And, of course, the absolute best pizza, donuts, dim sum, pastrami sandwiches and delectable meals at every price range. Most of all, I love sharing my enthusiasm for this great city with visitors, who inevitably feel like old friends when it’s time to say goodbye. Years of tour guide experience — enriched with a career as an award-winning copywriter and author of five bestselling books (over one million copies in print)  – ensure that every personalized Extraordinary New York adventure is filled with discovery, imagination and a generous splash of humor.

I can’t wait to meet you! 
 
 

Tours Offered & Destination Knowledge

Cultural/Specialty ToursGeneral Walking ToursLocal GuideMulti-Day Tour Director/LeaderPrivate Tours

 

I am the preferred choice of New York's leading hotel concierges. My walking tours of New York's most fascinating neighborhoods are tailored around the interests, ages and discovery wish-list of every visitor. Tours can be customized to match a guest's enthusiasm for art, architecture, fashion, food, theatre - name it! Luxury car and driver tours are also available.

Greenwich Village Is All-Ways a Charmer

Lower East Side - the Ultimate Melting Pot

Feeling Wonderful in Central Park

The Metropolitan Museum's Absolute Best

A Stroll through Broadway Musical History

Brooklyn Bridge's Early Morning Magic

Lower Manhattan's History, Heartache and Brilliant Renewal

Gilded Age Mansions and High-Class Gossip

 

 

Fun Fact!
I have written 5 bestselling books selling over one million copies. My newest book is "Trader Joes, Take Me I'm Yours! - The fun starts at TraderJoesImYours.com
Hobbies & Interests
Spending hours planting and maintaining my terrace - pure joy; creating decorative art from shards of pottery - it's called picassiette; reading to blind students - a truly rewarding experience; snorkeling in St. John -ahh; mastering tagine cooking - delicious memories of Morocco.

Virtual Tour Experience

I have just started offering live virtual walking tours to small groups in Europe. It's a great way to share the history and happening energy of New York's most unique neighborhoods. Everyone loves the immediacy of these walkabouts. They're fun. Informative. With lively conversation all along the way.

Testimonials

“Joseph planned a memorable car & driver adventure for our youngsters 2,4 and 7. No easy task! From dinosaurs at the Natural History Museum to an ice cream party in SoHo to the Sea Glass Carousel downtown, Joseph mapped out every detail perfectly. He’s a kid at heart. Our kids loved him. Highly recommended.”
The Wicke Family
Chesterfield, England

“My godson is still talking about your Broadway musical tour. Thank you for creating a memorable custom tour! You showed us where all the legendary musicals got their start. We loved hearing about haunted theatres and Broadway superstitions, and your historical photos of the Great White Way and Times Square added so much. You even worked in a memorable tour of Rockefeller Center.  We learned a lot and you made it so easy and fun.  PS: A big thank you for treating us to cheesecake at Juniors!”
Cheryl & Jake
Oak Park, Illinois

“Really glad our hotel concierge recommended Joseph. My husband and I hadn’t been to NYC for 32 years. For over 8 hours, we felt like we had a real city insider – and great new friend! – by our side. Joseph made the 9/11 Memorial feel especially poignant and personal. He knew we would love Katz’s delicatessen and we sure did!  (Of course, we relived the famous scene from When Harry Met Sally.)  Totally stuffed, we made our way down Orchard street, where Joseph shared many stories of the immigrant experience. He then escorted us on a personal tour of the magnificent  Eldridge Street Synagogue. Joseph is smart and funny and kind. He gave us a beautiful day.
Myrna & Ethan
Beverly Hills, CA

“Fantastic guided stroll through Central Park and tour of the Metropolitan Museum. It was a drizzly morning and it didn’t matter. Joseph made the history of Central Park come alive as we made our way up to the Met. Well before our visit, Joseph inquired about our art interests and what we might want to see. We love American decorative art, and Joseph showed us treasures we would NEVER find on our own. We made the most of every minute instead of getting lost in a map. The perfect day was topped off with a relaxing stop at the Member’s Lounge where we had coffee and dessert. We appreciate the effort and care that made our tour very special.”
Martin and Erica Simon
Chevy Chase, Maryland

“Five Stars for the Greenwich Village tour – all the way to Hudson Yards. Looking forward to telling our Toronto friends about Extraordinary New York Tours. Joseph is very knowledgeable and charming. Every block of the Village prompted a fascinating story about architecture, celebrities, gay rights, theatre, hidden courtyards – even pizza!  After walking the HighLine and learning its history, we arrived at Hudson Yards and the incredible Vessel climbing sculpture. Did we hike to the top? No way! Over wine, Joseph gave us all sorts of dining and sightseeing suggestions for the rest of our stay.
Erica, Christine & Toby
Toronto, Canada

Details

Gateway Airport(s)

JFK,LGA, EWR

Licenses

New York City (NYC)

Training

Language(s)

English

Additional Education

General Availability

My customized walking and driver tours of Manhattan and Brooklyn are available 7 days a week.

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