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James

Muessig

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

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Brevity is the soul of wit.

About

I reside on the Upper West Side of Manhattan and enjoy bicycling in the city and delivering tours to visitors of all ages. I particularly look forward to tours of the Metropolitan Museum of Art and American Museum of Natural History. I’ve designed scavenger hunts of both museums for children who prefer this experience to the traditional tour.

I’ve begun splitting my time between New York and New Orleans. Down in NOLA I’ve created pedicab tours for the French Quarter and Garden District.

In the spring months I enjoy directing tours for students to Boston, New York, Philadelphia, and Washington, DC. I have a new and interesting tour of Arizona from Phoenix to the Grand Canyon coming up in the spring of 2022. I’ve taken a particular interest in this tour because their is an opportunity to learn about topics that aren’t part of my usual repertoire.

I also conduct senior tours of diverse locations including Niagara Falls and Nashville, TN. 

I value variety and new experiences feeling that if one does too much of the same thing inevitably one becomes stale. 

Recently, I received Austrian citizenship so now with the legal right to work and reside in the European Union I expect to be spending more time in Europe each year.

A few years ago I took Trip School’s New England Fall Foliage training. That turned out to be invaluable when I was asked by a tour operator to design a New England tour for them. Later on I took the Trip School Tech in Tourism Course which improved all of my tours. Thanks Trip School!

 

Tours Offered & Destination Knowledge

Bus ToursGeneral Walking ToursLarge Group ToursLocal GuideMulti-Day Tour Director/LeaderMuseum DocentPerformance Group ToursPrivate ToursStudent Tour Director

Arizona - Phoenix, Scottsdale, Sedona, Flagstaff, Grand Canyon

Boston, Cambridge

Chicago

Memphis

Nashville

New Orleans - French Quarter, Garden District

New York City all boroughs, 24-7

Niagara Falls

Philadelphia

Washington, DC

I conduct walking tours, step-on bus tours, and museum tours, both general interest, and specialized

 

 

Fun Fact!
I paddled a dugout canoe of my own design and construction down the length of the Amazon River. Note to website moderator: Does my fun fact have to be true?
Hobbies & Interests
I enjoy touring by bicycle. I don’t do it professionally. This is just for fun. I’ve bicycled across the United States east to west and north to south. I’ve bicycled thousands of miles across India, and also experienced Canada, Mexico, and Central America. I do merge my professional life with my cycling hobby in one way. A few times per year I like to deliver Garden District tours by pedicab in New Orleans.

Virtual Tour Experience

None

Testimonials

My parents are not museum goers, but wanted to experience the Met. Having been to many museums around the world, i thought booking a tour would be great as an introduction to this vast collection. James met us at the door, brought us in thru security and the ticket line, with a quick introduction of the museum history, and led us to the first group of exhibits on early Mexican ruins. Nothing i would really spend much time with as the museum is so huge, but James brought humor and an understanding of these finds that was fascinating (now i am regretting wanting to rush thru these!). Each room and corridor into a new culture, new continent, new era. James delivered facts, stories and insight at every twist and turn. I was so surprised when our tour ended at the roof top of the museum, the 3 hours flew by with my head buzzing about what i had learned, and also wondering if my parents had enjoyed this tour as much as i did. Turns out, the experience brought tears to my step mothers eyes, how she had never invested time into exploring the treasures of a museum, and what she could have missed in her life. They will now be active museum visitors where ever they travel ! Thank you James for a great experience !

Details

Gateway Airport(s)

LGA, JFK, EWR

Licenses

Washington, D.C., New York City (NYC), New Orleans, LA

Training

International Guide Academy 2017 Trip School New England Autumn Training 2019 Trip School Chicago Training 2023

Language(s)

English

Additional Education

Member Guides Association of New York City

Member International Association of Tour Directors and Guides

General Availability

I’m on the go. Drop me an email or text requesting tours, and dates. I’ll respond quickly.
Click below for 2023 Availability Calendar
https://tinyurl.com/2023availabilityJM

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