Testimonials
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Tour Operators
We thoroughly enjoyed our step on guide, Jared Goldstein. He was knowledgeable, entertaining and very adaptable. I told him some attractions that my passengers had expressed interest in and he incorporated them into the amount of time we had. He was very considerate of any person who needed extra help or time and answered all our questions. We loved the history he provided as well and what we felt was inside scoop information on modern day events and people. He's very relatable and he knew a bit about [our Plains State,] so he made a connection with all of us. My only regret was we ran out of time with him and several of my passengers expressed that they, too would have liked him longer. He's a keeper.
I have worked with Jared "The Tour Guide" Goldstein for years and wish I have known him longer. We get nothing but accolades for his tours and I never have a second thought about putting him with a family or a corporate group. His knowledge and love for NYC shows in his work. He is very professional, but always fun.
— Eric Gordon, Beyond Times Square CEO and owner.
— Eric Gordon, Beyond Times Square CEO and owner.
We were very pleased with our tour of New York City with Jared. His knowledge of NYC, along with his personal experiences – and his great sense of humor – was a perfect combination for our group.
He was great to work with during the planning of our tour and created a day tailored especially for our group. We received lots of positive feedback from our tour participants and will definitely book with Jared on our next NYC tour.
As a group tour planner, I highly recommend Jared.
He was great to work with during the planning of our tour and created a day tailored especially for our group. We received lots of positive feedback from our tour participants and will definitely book with Jared on our next NYC tour.
As a group tour planner, I highly recommend Jared.
Dear Jared,
... I can't thank you enough for your services. [We] will certainly be in touch with your future groups. Thank you for taking such good care of my clients. I greatly appreciate it. Thank you.
Sincerely,
— Owner (of an American-based private and custom tour operator)
... I can't thank you enough for your services. [We] will certainly be in touch with your future groups. Thank you for taking such good care of my clients. I greatly appreciate it. Thank you.
Sincerely,
— Owner (of an American-based private and custom tour operator)
"We were very pleased with our tour with you. Your knowledge of NYC, along with your personal experiences – and your sense of humor – was a great combination. We received lots of positive feedback from our group. Thanks for all of your assistance and the attention you gave to creating a day tailored especially for us.
We will definitely contact you on our next visit to NYC."
— Family Owned Tour Operator serving the South.
We will definitely contact you on our next visit to NYC."
— Family Owned Tour Operator serving the South.
Testimonial from a client's client, a Tour Operator
Thanks again for your excellent remarks and introduction to our two historical destinations last week. Your "wrap up," which wove the whole day together, was perfect!"— Owner of a California Theater Tour, Tour Operator.
Testimonial from my Client's Client:
"Spoke to E_ today. She said you did a good job last night. [Thank you for working so hard on this job.]""Jared, I meant to tell you that I have been getting great reviews for your tours. Thank you."
— Client in September 2012.
I have provided dozens of tours for her groups of international youth since February 2011.
Jared Goldstein is the reason I became a tour guide. I took a tour with him in 2009 and was so impressed by his professionalism and knowledge that I decided to give it a go myself. Now I run my own company, Boroughs of the Dead, and I love what I do. Most of all, I am happy to be counted among a group of professionals who are passionate and committed to sharing their love of this great city!
— Andrea Janes, Boroughs of the Dead owner and operator
— Andrea Janes, Boroughs of the Dead owner and operator
Individual and Small Group Private Tours
December 2024
Thank YOU Jared!! The gals loved you!! You are truly an AWESOME TALENTED guide!! A gem!! Thank you!! Happy holidays to you as well! See you next year!
— Michele
Thank YOU Jared!! The gals loved you!! You are truly an AWESOME TALENTED guide!! A gem!! Thank you!! Happy holidays to you as well! See you next year!
— Michele
5-Star Review - Metropolitan Museum of Art Tour
August 2024
Great tour with Jared! He is very knowledgeable and tailored the tour to our interests. Highly recommend him!
— Tina_C
August 2024
Great tour with Jared! He is very knowledgeable and tailored the tour to our interests. Highly recommend him!
— Tina_C
5-Star Review
September 2024
Jared was amazing. He made the experience so wonderful! His knowledge, passion for his work and personality was outstanding!! Would recommend anyone visiting the MET to pay the small fee for the tour and ask for Jared if he's available!! Thank you from Shawn, Sofia, Alison, Harry!
— Shawn_S
September 2024
Jared was amazing. He made the experience so wonderful! His knowledge, passion for his work and personality was outstanding!! Would recommend anyone visiting the MET to pay the small fee for the tour and ask for Jared if he's available!! Thank you from Shawn, Sofia, Alison, Harry!
— Shawn_S
Theatre lovers group tour and Jared in front of Stout's Executive Travel tour bus
October 2024
Dear Jared,
Thank you so so much for your amazing tour today. We had a wonderful, inspiring, and very informative time and are leaving New York and the MET grateful and with full hearts. Visiting the MET had been a dream for so long, and we were so lucky to get you as our guide sharing your passion and insights. We hope to be returning to the MET in the near future...
Thank you very much, we appreciated it.
P.S. We also got the book you recommended
— T. and J.
Dear Jared,
Thank you so so much for your amazing tour today. We had a wonderful, inspiring, and very informative time and are leaving New York and the MET grateful and with full hearts. Visiting the MET had been a dream for so long, and we were so lucky to get you as our guide sharing your passion and insights. We hope to be returning to the MET in the near future...
Thank you very much, we appreciated it.
P.S. We also got the book you recommended
— T. and J.
October 2024
Don't hesitate to book Jared!
Jared was an absolutely fabulous guide, and very engaging with our teenagers (who didn't have the museum top of their list for NYC!). We covered many different areas in the Met, and Jared flexed the tour to suit what we were interested in. It really enhanced our visit to hear the stories behind the artifacts. Thank you Jared!
— Gemma,
Hampshire, UK
Don't hesitate to book Jared!
Jared was an absolutely fabulous guide, and very engaging with our teenagers (who didn't have the museum top of their list for NYC!). We covered many different areas in the Met, and Jared flexed the tour to suit what we were interested in. It really enhanced our visit to hear the stories behind the artifacts. Thank you Jared!
— Gemma,
Hampshire, UK
5-Star Review
September 2024
Jared was an outstanding guide. He was very knowledgeable, he told funny stories that kept the tour interesting. I would highly recommend to visitors to take the tour if it is their first time at the [Metropolitan Museum of Art].
— Veronica W.
September 2024
Jared was an outstanding guide. He was very knowledgeable, he told funny stories that kept the tour interesting. I would highly recommend to visitors to take the tour if it is their first time at the [Metropolitan Museum of Art].
— Veronica W.
5-Star Review
October 2024
Absolutely fabulous - Absolutely fantastic. 11am tour with Jared who was awesome. So very knowledgeable in so many areas and his knowledge of art is amazing. Jared went above beyond and felt very lucky to have got him.
— Miss P.
October 2024
Absolutely fabulous - Absolutely fantastic. 11am tour with Jared who was awesome. So very knowledgeable in so many areas and his knowledge of art is amazing. Jared went above beyond and felt very lucky to have got him.
— Miss P.
5-Star Review
September 2024
Jared is a Major League All Star Guide in the City that never sleeps. We (my lady and I) spent a perfect 16 hours over four days with Jared viewing Central Park, the High Line, the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the south side from Battery Park to the Nine Eleven Memorial, along the way we learned a greater appreciation for all things New York. Thanks for the memories. Live long and prosper.
— Michael M.
September 2024
Jared is a Major League All Star Guide in the City that never sleeps. We (my lady and I) spent a perfect 16 hours over four days with Jared viewing Central Park, the High Line, the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the south side from Battery Park to the Nine Eleven Memorial, along the way we learned a greater appreciation for all things New York. Thanks for the memories. Live long and prosper.
— Michael M.
5-Star Review
August 2024
Our tour guide was a former employee of the Met. He had a deep knowledge of everything. He was able to show us a lot in just 3 hours. You could never see as much with the understanding of it without such a great guided tour... Don't try to save a few bucks by not going on a tour of the Met. Worth every penny if you want to appreciate the art and not just look at it.
— Mike_B
August 2024
Our tour guide was a former employee of the Met. He had a deep knowledge of everything. He was able to show us a lot in just 3 hours. You could never see as much with the understanding of it without such a great guided tour... Don't try to save a few bucks by not going on a tour of the Met. Worth every penny if you want to appreciate the art and not just look at it.
— Mike_B
October 2024
Thank you so much for the wonderful tour! We have not stopped talking about how much fun we had and everything we learned.
— Hagedorn K
Thank you so much for the wonderful tour! We have not stopped talking about how much fun we had and everything we learned.
— Hagedorn K
Perfect way to experience the Met
April 2024
Jared was amazing. He used to work at the Met and knows a lot of secrets. Only wish it could've been longer because there are so many beautiful works of art, it's hard to cover it all in 2 hours. But this was the perfect way to hit all of the highlights!
— BH from Virginia
April 2024
Jared was amazing. He used to work at the Met and knows a lot of secrets. Only wish it could've been longer because there are so many beautiful works of art, it's hard to cover it all in 2 hours. But this was the perfect way to hit all of the highlights!
— BH from Virginia
You are the absolute best at what you do. Thank you so much for continuing to give me the best NYC experiences anyone could ask for... I actually feel like I understand Central Park now.
— MW from Wisconsin (Toured with me five times with both family and friends)
— MW from Wisconsin (Toured with me five times with both family and friends)
For my John Lennon's NYC tour
Jared! Thank you so much for your time, your passion...! A very memorable time indeed! I'll treasure it always...as wheels go round & round! ...Two Day Tour
Hello Jared, Thank you for the two amazing days with you. We have seen so many interesting things in NY and learned about the history of the city! The visit to the Bronx and the Italian market was also special....Anyway thanks for the great time. . . Let us know if you will come to the Netherlands again! I will recommend you to friends and family if they go to NY.Central Park Walking Tour
Morning Jared,We both throughly enjoyed your tour of Central Park on Monday. The time fly by but you ensured we saw everything we wanted too see. Tour guide, photographer you are the whole package... Thanks Again.
— K. from Australia, 2019
Testimonial from Girl Scouts of Charleston Carolina area
"Jared, all the girls loved you as well as their parents...we were so blessed to have you as our tour guide!I love New York and will definitely come back and when I do, we will look you up! Thanks again."
"An amazing glimpse of NY's Lower East Side..."
We booked a tour with Jared Goldstein... It was a fantastic glimpse into the lives of the Jewish, Italian and Chinese immigrants living in the Lower East Side of Manhattan.We walked and talked for almost three hours and stopped in many restaurants and stores for mini-visits and refreshments along the way. Jared pointed out lots of interesting places and shared many "inside" stories; he also shared additional suggestions if we wanted to extend the tour on our own.
I would recommend this tour to anyone interested in the history of NYC whether they are native New Yorkers, or not!
— August 2, 2011
Subject: TOUR GUIDE EXTRORDINAIRE!!
Hey JaredJust a quick email to say a BIG thank you for giving me a fantastic tour of New York last week. Am now back in the UK and boy I need to be back in the US. ...
I had an amazing day with you ...!!!
... Take care and speak with you soon.
— E. F., London
August 2, 2011
Review of my World Trade Center Tour
Jared was patient, as two of us arrived at the tour a few minutes late. He handled an awkward intrusion in a funny, professional manner at the start of the tour. The level of information he shared was top notch and full of detail, but also sympathetic and caring.Overall, a very nice young man doing an emotional job in a sacred place.
— "AhisMom", Danville, California
Visited June 2012
Testimonial for Williamsburg and Brooklyn Heights tour: "fun, fabulous and factual day."
"Thank you Jarad* for a fun, fabulous and factual day. Looking forward to next time!— ______________________."
(Private Walking Tour for a couple. We went to Williamsburg and Brooklyn Heights from Chinatown, 9/12/2010.) They referred their friends to me the following year.
* These are actual quotes, so sometimes my name is misspelled.
Testimonial about my John Lennon NYC Tour
"We loved your tour! You were fantastic and made our trip so special. It was so fun walking around in NYC with you. ... Jared. Do you have ANY idea how good you are? Fabulous, actually....Your brains ...blew both me and Robert completely away..."— K.S. from Massachusetts
Jerry* was very knowledgeable and really excited to show me the city; I could tell he loves New York. And it was contagious!
Jerry* knew the history of all the places we visited, and was able to answer all my questions. Plus, he gave me pointers on what other places I should visit on my own.
Jerry* was fun and engaging, and really showed me New York he knows and loves. It was my first time in this city and I would definitely get another tour when I come back. Thanks for a great tour and delicious pizza, Jerry!"
—Nataliya B, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Reviewed November 20, 2012
* These are actual quotes, but my name is really Jared
—Nataliya B, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Reviewed November 20, 2012
* These are actual quotes, but my name is really Jared
Regarding a private tour to Greenwich Village:
"... Ellen and I very much enjoyed our time with you in NYC. Your knowledge and on the fly tour decisions made it a fun and educational day for us. Your help made my first NYC experience a great one. Hopefully we will see you again on our next visit."— Peter and Ellen from Lake Tahoe.
Tour guide Jared Goldstein is smart, warm, and lively and his command of all things Santa /Christmas is almost preternatural for a nice Jewish boy. The thesis of his tour — Mr. Claus was born in New York and this city more or less invented Christmas-as-we-know-it — is convincingly presented with intriguing facts and terrific stories. His route — Federal Hall, Gramercy Park, Madison Square, and beyond — takes us to sites that are both classic New York beauties and perfect settings for his Christmas spiel.
— Judy Richheimer, Tour Guide/Journalist
— Judy Richheimer, Tour Guide/Journalist
Jared Goldstein was more than we could have wished for! He was not only knowledgeable in his guide but was lots of fun. Very personable. Our group was from Waco. TX, all of us loved Jared !!!
—Jill
—Jill
Our tour guide, Jared Goldstein, was just great — very knowledgeable, witty, and entertaining.
— Victor
— Victor
Me and a friend took the Heroes of the World Trade Center Tour in late April with Jared and it was one of the best things of our trip to New York. Jared made us understand more about what happened that day and how it affected the city and the people that lived and still live there. It was emotional but inspiring at the same time.
— Visitor from Portugal
— Visitor from Portugal
He was brilliant. It was amazing to get to know about the heroes of the WTC. I had the chance to talk with Jared afterwards about several aspects I was interested in. I can absolutely recommend this tour to all visitors of NYC!
— Marc from Essen, Germany
— Marc from Essen, Germany
Jared our guide wove poetry and literature into pointing out to us the sites. He told personal stories and gave great recommendations for coffee shops and restaurants. I will be spending more time in the village next time I'm in the city.
— Sarah
— Sarah
He is very knowledgeable about the financial history of New York, and it is clear that he is genuinely excited to show people around and tell New York's story in order to educate people as to the path of the city to being the world's financial center.
Thanks, Jared! From your repeat customers from Chicago and Nebraska.
— Visitor from Midwest, USA
Thanks, Jared! From your repeat customers from Chicago and Nebraska.
— Visitor from Midwest, USA
School Tours
Evaluation sheet form 12 year old on Metropolitan Museum of Art group tour (2024).
Testimonial from a Dance Mom and Director of a Dance Center
"Thank you again for a great NYC experience for our dancers and parents."A Teacher and Curriculum Developer's Testimonial about Brooklyn Bridge tour for teachers
Hello Jared,Thank you for a wonderful tour of the Brooklyn Bridge, we all learned a great deal about the bridge's importance not only to New York's history, but the nation’s as well.
I know the group was very appreciative of your flexibility
...
— Teacher in charge of Florida school district's curriculum development
You were pretty amazing on the tour for Titusville [High School]. Thanks.
—Shelby
Press
The Jewish Daily Forward
"His eyes flash as he waxes rhapsodic about the city’s past. Goldstein... comes well equipped to give these walking jaunts."
Read more: www.forward.com
The New York Times
"The aptly named “Jared the tour guide” reminded me that tour guides don’t always have to be expensive."