• Tour Status

    October 3rd
    Walks running as scheduled.

    • Explore New York’s Layered History

    Take a Big Onion Walking Tour and discover New York's rich history through memorable stories and little known facts.

    Popular Tours

    Gangs of New York – The “Official” Walking Tour

    Gangs of New York – The “Official” Walking Tour

    This history of the legendary Five Points. A guided walking tour created in partnership with the film "Gangs of New York".

    Greenwich Village Walking Tour

    Greenwich Village Walking Tour

    Stroll through one of New York’s most picturesque and historic neighborhoods.

    Historic Harlem Walking Tour

    Historic Harlem Walking Tour

    Emphasizing the Harlem Renaissance, this guided walking tour looks at the history, architecture & people of this remarkable neighborhood.

    Upper East Side Walking Tour: A Clash of Titans

    Upper East Side Walking Tour: A Clash of Titans

    A walking tour exploring the splendor and history of the East 60s & 70s.

    About Us

    Now offering Rover Tours in the Hudson Valley!

    Since 1991, Big Onion Walking Tours has led locals and visitors alike on innovative and exciting tours through New York’s ethnic neighborhoods and historic districts.

    Our educator and graduate student guides lead the most comprehensive and thought-provoking tours available. Take one today!

    Tour Nitty-Gritty

    Cost $30 $15 for virtual tours Lower pricing for students and seniors

    Length 2 Hours 1 hr virtual tours Starts on time!
    Advanced Booking Required for all tours Advanced booking is required for walking and virtual tours

    Why Tour With Big Onion

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    Factual

    Each tour is deeply researched and based on factual information.

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    New York Experience

    As varied as the city we serve, we offer over 30 tours, in 20 different NYC neighborhoods.

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    Expert Guides

    History grad students, certified by NYC, you can’t get any better than that.

    What are those free tours about?

    'Pay-what-you-wish' tours

    You know what they say...you get what you pay for. ‘Pay what you like’ tours are guided by freelance guides that develop the tours themselves. Who are the guides? How historically accurate are the tours? Can you ask them questions along the way? Big Onion prides itself on its deeply researched, factual and fun tours. We hire and pay real historians to give you a glimpse into the fascinating history behind the city and encourage discourse throughout the tour.


    More About Us

    Look Who Thinks We'Re Awesome

    “Astoundingly informative tours”

    Time Out New York Guidebook

    “Best Place to Take Out-of-Town Guests”

    The Village Voice

    “Great way to experience the city”

    800+ 5-Star Reviews
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    Private Tours

    Have a special event or large party?

    Field Trips We specialize in unique out-of-the-classroom excursions. We can assist in integrating our tours into an academic curriculum.

    Private Tours Our walking tours are great for families, team building, special events, and entertaining clients.

    Email us or call (212) 439-1090 to arrange.

    Gift Certificates

    The perfect gift!

    Gift Certificates All tours are available for Gift Certificates. Give multiple tickets and deliver by email. The perfect last minute gift they won’t forget!

    Find out more about our Gift Certificates.

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