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Katrina

Scaglione

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

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“Fear is for people who don't get out very much.”

About

After nearly 15 years in New York City and as an Art Director, I’ve learned that every great story begins with curiosity — and a good sense of direction. My passion for life took me from agency boardrooms to far-flung adventures, including a year each in Australia and China, chasing inspiration and embracing the unfamiliar.

That same spirit now guides my work as a NYC tour guide. Through my one-woman company, I craft experiences that blend history, pop culture, and sometimes food,  offering visitors an insider’s view of the city I proudly call home. I find deep joy in helping people connect with a place, whether it’s their first visit or their fiftieth.

I bring patience, humor, and respect for people from all walks of life, along with the storytelling instincts of a seasoned creative professional. I’m thrilled to be channeling my experience and curiosity into this new chapter: guiding guests through the ever-evolving story of New York City.

Tours Offered & Destination Knowledge

Cultural/Specialty ToursFood & Drink ToursGeneral Walking ToursLocal GuidePrivate ToursTour Business Owner/Operator

Tours I offer: 
• Breakfast Food Tour through Midtown Manhattan
• Women-Owned Food Tour through Greenwich Village & SoHo
• Strange & Sensational Stories of Midtown
• Haunted Greenwich Village Tour (Seasonal)
• Private custom tours in Manhattan 

Destination Knowledge:
• NYC (local)
• Colorado (15 year resident: Denver, Boulder, Ft. Collins, and mountains)
• Los Angeles, CA (1 year resident, annual visits)
• Richmond, VA (2 year resident)
• Upstate, NY
• New Orleans (1-month visits for 3 years)
• Gold Coast, QLD, Australia (1 year residence)
• Fuzhou, FJ, China (1 year residence)

Fun Fact!
I grew up showing dogs, just like "Best in Show".
Hobbies & Interests
• Travel (obviously) • Art, Design, Photography • Architecture • Baking • Gardening • Soccer Fan • Golfing

Virtual Tour Experience

None

Testimonials

"I recently booked the "Women Owned Businesses Food Tour", looking for a fun afternoon activity for a variety of ages. We all had the best time! Our tour guide was friendly and knowledgeable, offering up interesting history and trivia. Overall, we really got a "locals" feel of NYC, and supported the ladies! Would definitely recommend, and look forward to booking with them again next time we're in NYC!"

"We took the breakfast tour with our lovely guide, Kat. If you are looking to do some Manhattan sightseeing WITH SNACKS this is the tour for you! It was a great “last day in NYC” event before our flight out. I will definitely try another tour with this company when I come back!"

"Kat was phenomenal — she took our group all around Rockefeller Center and told us about things I never even noticed after living in the city for 18 years! She was well informed and such a pleasure to be with. We all loved it and already planning our next adventure with her."

"I was looking for a fun way to see the city and what better way than a breakfast tour. Kat, my tour guide, was super kind and had a bunch of really fun and interesting stories about the places she took us including the buildings and the restaurants. She answered all my questions like a professional and seemed to love what she was doing. All in all for the amount of time and food I got on the tour, it was more than worth the money I spent. 100% would do it again."

"I had such a great time on this tour! I am a local, but I figured a tour guide would know the history and have fun facts. Kat certainly was knowledgeable, friendly, warm, and answered all my questions. She didn't mind repeating the information, because repetition is how I absorb information. I'm certainly glad I went and plan to join on future tours. I have already suggested to a few friends that we should sign up on a future meet up!"

Details

Gateway Airport(s)

JFK, LGA, EWR

Licenses

New York City (NYC)

Training

Guides Association of New York City Certification

Language(s)

English, Spanish, Italian, Mandarin

Additional Education

Guides Association of NYC Certified

General Availability

All

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