About:
I'm David, a lifetime New Yorker, and I'd love to be your guide and show you around. I have a passion for traveling around the world and for sharing with visitors from all over the world what makes New York City such a special place—its history, culture, food.
I've enjoyed much professional success and memorable personal experiences in New York as a catering and event planning small business owner, as a teacher at the Institute of Culinary Education, and as a volunteer for many organizations around my neighborhood in the East Village. These experiences have deepened my love and broadened my appreciation of my hometown.
Let me show you New York’s must-see sights and hidden gems as only a New Yorker can, experience the best places to dine, shop, and have fun! At the end of your tour, you’ll have a better appreciation of this unique metropolis.
Education:
- University of Rochester, BA in Economics and Psychology
- New York City College of Technology, advanced schooling in Hospitality Management
Training:
- New York State Restaurant Association
- National Association of Catering Executives
- Guides Association of New York City
- Leading Caterers of America
- Trip School
Personal Interests:
- Board of Directors, AIWF’s Days of Taste
- Advisory Board, Fiver Children’s Foundation
- Fathering Forum, Founder & Chairman of the Board
- Program producer for God's Love We Deliver
- VP, Leadership Development, MDI
- Board of Directors, Stuyvesant Park NA
Special Tours:
I'm always happy to craft a unique tour based on your interests or something special you want to experience in New York City.
You're a history buff? The city is rich in historical institutions, neighborhoods, and events. You're a culture maven? Broadway, theater, music, museums, galleries, pop-up events—the city has it all in spades. You're a foodie? Let's check out the most delicious food from all over the world, conveniently located across all five boroughs.
Just tell me what your special interests are. We can just start with a few keywords and go from there!
Languages:
English
Availability:
On request
Services Offered:
Convention Staff
Corporate Meeting Staff
Hospitality Desk & Staff
Lecturer
Tour Escort
Tour Guide
Tour Consultant
Tour Manager
Tours Offered:
Art & Architectural Tours
Bicycle Tours
British Colonial History
Celebrity-Focused Tours
Central Park
Chelsea
Chinatown/Little Italy
Culinary Tours
Downtown Manhattan
Dutch New Amsterdam
East Village
Grand Central Terminal
Greenwich Village
Hell's Kitchen
Lecturer
Lower East Side
Music
Olde New York
Private Tours
SoHo
SoHo & NoLita
South Street Seaport
Times Square
TriBeCa
Upper West Side
Walking Tours
Wall Street/Financial District
Featured Tours by David Turk
Best of NYC with a Local, Walking Tour (4hrs)
Explore New York City as a true New Yorker does: on foot! Join me as we traverse the vibrant neighborhoods of New York, each with its own distinct personality. Together, we'll encounter iconic landmarks, relish in local delicacies, and enjoy some of NYC's world-class attractions.
New York City Highlights—Walking Tour
New York City has been pictured in movies, TV shows, music videos, and more. Experience the scenes you are so familiar with when you visit the city that never sleeps!