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Harvey

Davidson

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

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New York will be a great city when it gets finished being built.

About

See New York City with a native son. I was born and raised in Brooklyn and attended its public schools and colleges. While in high school, I worked part-time as a messenger and learned the city streets and ins and outs of Manhattan’s neighborhoods. Later work assignments made me equally familiar with the Bronx, Queens and Staten Island.

Now, as a licensed New York City Sightseeing Guide, I can make your visit a memorable event. My background includes being a meeting and event planner for leading organizations, including Price Waterhouse and Newsweek, and I’m also experienced in tourism sales and marketing. In addition, I have a Master’s degree in Tourism and Travel Management. This combination is a value added asset for visitors in getting to know the background and reasoning as to why certain things are the way they are and how to go about seeing NYC in an enjoyable way.

From the financial district to the top of the Empire State Building, Coney Island to the Bronx Zoo, the “Jazz Trail” in Queens to taking the Staten Island Ferry or visiting the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, I can be the tour guide for you. So, whether you are one person or a group, interested in attractions, theater, restaurants and shopping, or just wanting to enjoy and make the most of your visit, contact me to be your guide. 

FOR TOUR OPERATORS NEEDING AN ESCORT
Harvey is also available for inbound and outbound tours needing an escort. His experience as a teacher, meeting planner and tourism program manager for the Canadian Consulate General in New York has taken him to destinations throughout the United States, Canada and other parts of the world. He knows the logistical travel requirements of groups and pays attention to the personal needs of individuals. Of equal importance to you as a tour operator is Harvey’s reputation of being honest, knowledgeable, reliable, enjoyable, hospitable and dependable.

More information can be viewed on my website at www.adhoccommittee.org.

Tours Offered & Destination Knowledge

Bus ToursExperience HostGeneral Walking ToursLarge Group ToursLocal GuideMulti-Day Tour Director/LeaderPrivate ToursStudent Tour Director

Basic orientation tours of New York City.

Fun Fact!
I started my career as a teacher and left the profession for business activities and now as a guide I'm teaching again.
Hobbies & Interests
I enjoy sporting events, theater productions, fine upscale dining and traveling (taking a busman's holiday).

Testimonials

"If the Joint Chiefs of Staff had Harvey Davidson to plan D-Day for them World War II would have been over much sooner."

Peter A. Derow

Chairman and President

Newsweek

Details

Gateway Airport(s)

EWR

Licenses

New York City (NYC)

Training

Completed Citysights training program conducted by Lee Gelber.

Language(s)

English

Additional Education

Master's degree in Tourism and Travel Management

Bachelor's degree in Education

Certified Meeting Professional

Certified Hospitality Marketing Executive

General Availability

Limited availability to preferred tour operators and FITs throughout the year.

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