“…you'll see fascinating historical sites that you won't find in a typical guidebook… "Death in New York," "The Psychiatric History of New York" and "Hell Gate," explore the city's darker side through meticulously researched and theatrically presented historical narratives.”
notpracticing March 2024 TripAdvisor 5*
The Outlaws Who Built Manhattan is superb as all the others have been. Beautifully structured, thoroughly researched, delivered with clarity and enthusiasm, and enlightening from start to finish. And fun, even. If you compared the Purefinder tours to other New York walking tours, you would say they are by far the best. But you can't compare them. They are literally incomparable. Well-chosen slices of the always interesting New York story, and fascinating looks at the often-unknown people that make the story, vividly brought to life.
kate m Feb 2024 TripAdvisor 5*
Krombie’s tour showed me a side of NYC I never knew existed. I was awestruck by her knowledge, empathy, inclusiveness and wonderful humour. I walk with a cane, and she made the tour so accessible and safe. The best tour I’ve ever done in any part of the world.
Maggie K Jan 2024 TripAdvisor 5*
A wonderful tour! Krombie is so knowledgeable and funny, she carefully curated this tour to showcase the various circles of society that influenced Oppenheimer's upbringing, moral philosophy, and career. We heard about the thriving expat Jewish community on the Upper West Side, along with the intellectual, scientific, and artistic circles that influenced him. Even though this is a relatively new Purefinder tour, Krombie seems like she already has an excellent grasp of material and was happy to answer questions or elaborate further. Highly recommend, looking forward to another tour with her soon!
Annie T Dec 2023 TripAdvisor 5*
A delightful and thought provoking idea for a date or tour with friends!
We loved the Oppenheimer tour. It was compelling, eye-opening, and thought provoking. Our guide was brilliantly informed, and find ways to tie so many different movements of the time into the conversation. So while it was Oppenheimer focused, you really got a sense of society, politics and the city at the time!
rodeonyc November 2023 Tripadvisor 5*
Second tour with Purefinder . Highly educational walking tour filled with Krombie’s endless knowledge and theatrical delivery. My partner is a lifelong New Yorker and we have both lived on the upper west side for many years. We had no idea that Oppenheimer, his ancestors, and his children had such a presence and influence here. Many cool factoids about the man and his contemporaries who resided here. These tours are the best in NYC for sure.
Ella R November 2023 Tripadvisor 5*
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I have done this tour twice now and let me just say, it is so worth doing (multiple times even!). I enjoy it so much and just hearing about how the city has handled death over time is fascinating. Krombie is the best tour guide and she has so much great information which she conveys in such a fantastic way. She keeps you so engaged throughout the whole tour which is great! I cannot rave about this tour enough!
Fergus G. August 2023 Yelp 5*
Very stimulating, entertaining and informative three hours. Well researched and presented. Moves from the history of early asylums to the arrival of psychoanalysis from Central Europe with plenty of fascinating diversions along the way. Highly recommend. Great way to spend an afternoon. FG
Julianne Potter August 2023 Google 5*
Krombie is hands down, one of the best storytellers I’ve ever met. I went on the extended version of her Death in New York: Extended tour.
Krombie’s tour is meticulously organized, with information presented in an enticing and logical way for patrons to easily absorb. Whether you have minimal knowledge of the subject matter (me) of have read her book, you will enjoy the experience.
A few highlights include:
- visiting the “gentleman’s cemetery”
- standing on a site of 120,000 corpses
- the unique anecdote that pertains to the Lincolns and the Booths
A. C.B. August 2023 Google 5*
This was one of the best walking tours we've ever done. K. is full of deep and detailed knowledge, she explains everything very well, has a fantastic witty humour and one discovers places in NYC you would never see or notice without her. The tour is 3 hours and every second is worth it! Simply fantastic and there are so many historic facts, stories, secrets - we immediately ordered her book and can't wait to indulge in it.
Highly recommend this interesting tour and wonderful K.
Lawrence Henderson July 2023 Google 5*
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Krombie's "Death in New York" is excellent! I highly recommend this tour because it offers more than just macabre tales - it's also a fun and engaging look at New York's history. Krombie's strengths lie in her vast knowledge of the city, sharp sense of humor, and warm personality that shines through.
As a lifelong New Yorker, I was surprised to gain new insight into places I pass daily but had no idea of their importance. Krombie brought these spots to life with her captivating storytelling.
This is a truly unique tour that teaches you about New York while also entertaining you. I highly suggest taking Krombie's tour for an experience you won't forget.
Regula Bubb-Abderhalden July 2023 Google 5*
A fabulous tour with astounding stories on first settlers, slaves, catholics and jews, walking and passing sites that got a whole new meaning now! An accomplished and engaged guide with great knowledge, fascinating to listen to her!
Júlia Both July 2023 Airbnb Experiences 5*
“The tour was very thought provoking and jam packed with interesting information. The way our guide wove the history of psychiatry into each location and memorable celebrities was very easy to understand and remember. Really recommend!”
Paula Moraes July 2023 Google 5*
It was a wonderful experience. K is a kind person, very interested about city and the important subject that is death. I had to buy her book because I was excited to know more! Highly recommended.
Nazzarena Labò Frederick, MD June 2023 Airbnb Experiences 5*
“If, like I do, you need a tour that's really interesting and / or on a very niche topic, why not follow who literally wrote the book on it? Whether you're a long-time new yorker, a frequent visitor, or or simply a tourist who nonetheless wants to stay off the beaten path, this is for you. Like an urban Charon, K. will lead you through Hell gate, literally the once turbulent tidal strait that separates Astoria from Randall's/Wards islands, and metaphorically, the stretch in the East River where New York City tries to wash all its dirty laundry or at least to keep it out of sight. This tour, charmingly narrated, comprehensive, and meticulously researched, and is a fun, 3h romp through rarely seen spaces and forgotten times alike. It might well be the best I've taken in the city. So I'm looking forward to taking the Death in NY tour as well as the Psychiatry in the UES that K also developed and leads, and to reading the corresponding books she authored, one of which is available while the other is forthcoming.”
Sacred Heart June 2023 Google 5*
I just took the Psychiatry in New York Tour and it was just exceptional. One of the best walking tours I've ever done, and I've done plenty. Full of interesting information, beautifully delivered by Krombie. I'm amazed that she could put the information together so well and make it so interesting, and doubly amazed that she could map it all out in a single section of the City. It was everything a tour and tour guide should be.
Sabrina Palladino June 2023 Google 5*
Krombie is a font of knowledge, impeccable research, passion for the subject with a great sense of humor to boot! Highly recommend.
Kathy Le June 2023 Airbnb Experiences 5*
“It was amazing to hear new and unique things I haven’t heard of before about NYC. K was so funny and knowledgeable that we gladly went over the 2.5 hour slotted time. K is definitely great at her craft!!”
Josie2295 May 2023 Tripadvisor 5*
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A must for locals and tourists alike
We were REALLY impressed with this tour. The tour guide is incredibly well versed in the topic at hand. She has researched, and committed to memory, an impressive amount of detail and very effectively selected the most interesting facets of her book (of the same name) to create a unique experience like nothing else on offer in the area. Her delivery is impeccable - engaging, succinct, and executed with passion and humour. As a local, you are bound to learn something new and as a tourist, you will be astounded by the fascinating history of the area! Very very highly recommend this absolute gem.
Rebecca April 2023 Airbnb Experiences 5*
6 reviews
I work in the mental health system so I think I know a fair bit about the history and intricacies but I learned so, so many things on this tour! I left the tour with a long list of things to research further when I got home. K has an incredible amount of knowledge and expresses it in a very engaging and interesting way. It’s amazing to see how much of this history happened in New York. One of the highlights to me was how K always spoke with respect and dignity for people who were suffering or institutionalised, never poking fun at them or ridiculing them but highlighting the cultural and societal barriers that they faced throughout history. Fabulous tour - I can recommend it to all mental health professionals.
jeffrey miller April 2023 Google 5*
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Great Death tour with Krombie yesterday!!! She is a wealth of information and kept us interested and engaged throughout the tour. Put on your walking shoes and go!!!
Anton Moyseyenko April 2023 Google 5*
The psychiatric tour was excellent! Quirky and informative.
Tiffany Mills March 2023 Google 5*
Krombie is an exceptional tour guide! First, there was a misunderstanding in my learning of the initial meeting point a month ago. She tried earnestly to get me to where they were at that day, it simply wasn’t a go, as I was miles away from where they were at. She graciously invited me to her next meet up for the same event, I was so taken aback at the superior customer service, I decided to come to this event. She took us from Wards Island over into Randall’s Island, all throughout had brief stopping points to discuss in thorough detail—by a near 100% memory the history that went behind Hell’s Gate and everything that encompassed it. She was captivating, FUNNY, interesting and made the tour a good one!! This is a tour that should not be missed!!!
Lily Kam March 2023 Google 5*
Even a cold, rainy and dreary day in what should be spring in NYC couldn't stop Krombie from leading her fantastic tour of the Psychiatric history of NY. For those seeking old artifacts, ruins or the ghosts of lost souls, look elsewhere - those things won't be found on this tour. What you will find is a plethora of knowledge on the history of psychiatry and how it shaped the past and present of NYC. Krombie enthusiastically weaves together a compelling tale of people and places leading us to the state of mental health care in NYC (and the United States) today, with some fascinating twists along the way. For a fun activity off the beaten, I highly recommend spending an afternoon with Krombie and Purefinder.
Meredith March 2023 Airbnb Experiences 5*
5 reviews
K was amazing! The tour was exceptionally thorough. She was very accommodating as well, and when I was running late kept me up to date on the location of the group. She was very knowledgeable about the subject and was very engaging. It was a treat to get to take her tour and I highly recommend!
dorothy zachmann March 2023 Google 5*
Krombie was a fantastic tour guide! We did her psychiatric tour of NY and she is well informed and an excellent raconteur!
Clayton S Reynolds March 2023 Google 5*
Very interesting tour, with the guide being extremely personable and knowledgeable. [Alas, the one bit of information that will remain with me longest has nothing to do with death and cemeteries but, instead, the derivation of the Duane Reade name.]
Brett Kaplan March 2023 Google 5*
This was a super tour! I learned so much about the city that I did not know and was riveted by every word!
anna burgansky March 2023 Google 5*
Thoroughly enjoyed this unique tour in NYC. Looking forward to joining for other tours!
Lisa Poelle February 2023 Google 5*
My husband and I took the Hell Gate walking tour Sunday afternoon. What a fabulous experience - our guide was SO knowledgeable about the little-known but fascinating history of that area and she was SO entertaining, too! I highly recommend it!
Dalia February 2023 Airbnb Experiences 5*
Absolutely loved it! K was super knowledgeable and the topic itself is fascinating. We great way to spend an evening. I bought this experience as a surprise date night for my and my partner who was born and raised in NYC and he absolutely loved it. I highly recommend!
William Bifulco February 2023 Google 5*
What an amazing tour. I learned so much about the city I love and the field I work in. Our tour guide made the tour interesting and fun. What a great way to spend a few hours learning about NYC. I recommend the tour to anyone and everyone.
wendy renshaw February 2023 Google 5*
The Death in New York tour was fascinating i learned so much and had great time. Krombie is a great tour guide.
Luciana M Feb 2023 • Friends
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A wonderful entertaining and informative tour!
One of the best tours I have ever been on! The locations were great everything about it was outstanding. Extremely informative through entertaining story telling!
Do it! You will really enjoy it!
Ella R January 2023 Google 5*
I had the pleasure of doing the Psychiatric History of New York tour this past Saturday and it was phenomenal! Krombie the tour guide is wonderful and so knowledgeable. I did the Death in New York tour last May and when I knew I was coming back to the city I just knew I had to embark on the Psychiatric History of New York tour. It did not disappoint. I would highly recommend doing one of the Purefinder tours. You will not regret it. Best tours in New York and one of the most unique ways to see the city. 😃.
Anup Kaur January 2023 Google 5*
Both entertaining and informative!!! A wonderful time!!!
Shannon & Blake December 2022 Airbnb Experiences 5*
One of the greatest tours we have ever been on! Super informative about things we had no idea about. The stories were great. The locations were great everything about it was outstanding.
Emily S December 2022 Google 5*
I took the History of Psychiatry in New York tour on a cold December afternoon and loved it! Krombie is a skilled storyteller who seamlessly wove together carefully researched social and medical history with a bit of celebrity gossip and architectural criticism. I think this tour would appeal to anyone with an interest in psychiatry or NYC history, regardless of one’s level of knowledge of either, or really anyone who wants to spend a few hours learning, walking and being entertained. Thank you Krombie for helping this native Upper East Sider see her old haunts in a new light!
Elizabeth Lowry November 2022 Google 5*
We did the Psychiatric Tour of New York, which was fascinating! Krombie is an excellent guide--engaging, sure-footed, and highly knowledgeable! Highly recommended.
Cathy Gutierrez November 2022 Google 5*
I have taken many history tours in my day and this was among the absolute best. Our host was incredibly knowledgeable, very funny, and interested in all of us on the tour. We have already booked a second one with her. 11/10 recommend.
Olga Nikolic-Litwin November 2022 Google 5*
New York City never ceases to amaze me nor did our tour guide, Krombie. Her knowledge but especially her dynamic and fun style kept me deeply engaged throughout the whole tour. Krombie's ability to see connections and patterns between seemingly unrelated events and people dealing with mental health and social subconscious during the history of this city is truly remarkable and creative. I warmly recommend the tour for everyone, even those who are professionals in the mental health field. I plan to join her other tours and invite my friends as well.
October 2022 Google 5*
Last Sunday my friend Joanne and I went on one of the best walking tours I have ever been on. And I've been on a lot! This one, led by a woman named Krombie, was above and beyond my expectations. She is extremely knowledgeable and passionate about what she is sharing on her tours. She is very engaging and friendly and fun. All of the things that make a great tour guide. We are scheduled to go on more of her tours and suggest that you do the same. You will not be disappointed!
Deb Victoroff October 2022 Google 5*
I have been taking walking tours in New York City for 20 years and I have never been on a more fascinating, comprehensive, stimulating and educational one than this! Khira offers a depth and breadth of knowledge about New York City and the history of psychiatry that will make your jaw drop. The walk is lovely - a wonderful thing to do with visitors from out of town or people who've lived here their whole lives - and the pace is just right, but the real treasure is the knowledge you'll walk away with. You'll be amused at how many times someone in the group says: "Wow!" "No Way!" "That is amazing!" and how many times you say it yourself. Go - this is special.
Kristine Benoit October 2022 Google 5*
I did the Hell Gate tour on a whim and was so happy I did! Krombie is a fantastic storyteller and conducted a tour that was truly “off the beaten path.” If you’re looking to do something different in NYC or just have a fascination with the macabre like I do then I highly recommend checking out her tours. I intend to sign up for the Psychiatric History of NY tour next time I’m in town!
Rochel deOliveira October 2022 Google 5*
The Purefinder tour led by Khira was a complete turn-on! Khira's knowledge about the psychiatric history of NYC (and the history of New York in general) is rich and relevant. Her lively personality, witty humor, and ability to infuse a fascinating spin on topics ranging from the Sackler family to the Butcher of Tompkins Park was unforgettable. I learned a lot about the history of immigration and how the management of mental illness in an urban society has evolved over the years. Will definitely take other Purefinder tours and invite my friends.
IJY Aug 2022 TripAdvisor 5*
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Best Walking Tours in NYC by Fantastic Storyteller with Deep Knowledge
I took the Hell Gate tour and the Psychiatric History of New York tour, both guided by K. Krombie, the BEST, FANTASTIC storyteller with amazing depth and breadth of knowledge based on her thorough research/investigations of the relevant history. Through her tours, I, a NYC resident, was totally mesmerized afresh by the richness of the city’s history behind both familiar and unfamiliar landscapes, buildings, architectural structures, murals, etc., including those which no longer exist or were buried under the ground. I highly recommend K. Krombie’s guided tours to anybody, NYC residents and tourists alike, who are drawn to the curious and unique history of NYC. I am looking forward to taking her Death in New York tour next.
Penelope F August 2022 TripAdvisor 5*
Review of: Hell Gate Guided Walking Tour in New York City
Krombie gave a comprehensive 2 hour tour of Randalls and Wards Islands and the Hell Gate strait with unflagging enthusiasm on one of the hottest days of the year.! While her tour was clearly thoroughly researched,, her tone was never once pedantic and we were rapt the entire time. Krombie is a treasure! I highly recommend any of her tours, but this one is particularly magical.
Mary Ann Ludwig August 2022 TripAdvisor 5*
Review of: The Psychiatric History of New York Walking Tour
Fun An interesting walking tour
Very informative and friendly walking tour. The host had an encyclopedic memory for names and dates and history. She has a great personality and made the tour really interesting and enjoyable.
Jonny Dollar August 2022 TripAdvisor 5*
Review of: Hell Gate Guided Walking Tour in New York City
The tour was fascinating, informative, and highly entertaining. Amazing amount of history, humor, and intrigue told in that really kept my attention. Lots of information on the many NYC urban myths that are actual real events I have heard over the 30 years I have lived in New York City. Highly recommended.
Matilda C August 2022 TripAdvisor 5*
Deep dive into fascinating histories
Review of: Hell Gate Guided Walking Tour in New York City
Krombie is a passionate and fun storyteller who took us on a whirlpool (excuse the pun) tour of the Hell Gate water from the vantage point of the fascinating and scenic Ward’s/Randall’s Islands. So much information was packed into a tour that covered such intriguing histories as sunken ships, spies, potter’s fields, burial grounds, explosions, movie locations, and the peculiar social institutions that once dotted the islands, as well as the institutions that now exist. Highly recommended for those who like delving into lesser known histories of NYC, and who like exploring spots that even some New Yorkers don’t know about.
bosbinn July 2022 TripAdvisor 5*
Wonderful tour through the history of Hell Gate.
Review of: Hell Gate Guided Walking Tour in New York City
There were so many parts of this tour that I liked...It's hard to choose one experience. Among my favorites, however, was the tour guide's ability to tell the story of the history of Ward Island, Randal's Island and the surrounding area with such enthusiasm and command of the subject. I knew so little about Hell Gate, but came away with a significant appreciation for the journey people had taken to develop this part of New York City.
For future travelers, wear good walking shoes since there is a lot of territory to cover. Believe me, it will be worth it!!!
7JSime July 2022 TripAdvisor 5*
Great information and insights!
Review of: The Psychiatric History of New York
What an amazing experience! I signed up for this tour not knowing quite what to expect, but it was one of the best walking tours I have done in a while. Krombie is very knowledgeable and has done her research well. She delivers the Information with great humor and is passionate about what she does. I strongly recommend this tour to anyone who has an interest in the subject matter. Despite the topic, the tour was great fun.
Beverly Devine, NY
Review of: The Psychiatric History of New York
We had so much fun learning about the loony bins and the nut cases that made them special. K. Krombie is exceptional, she is well researched and exciting.
John R July 2022 TripAdvisor 5*
Beverley Devine July 2022 Email Submission 5*
I agree with all the wonderful reviews I've read relating to K. Krombie and the 'Life and Death in Lower Manhattan' tour. I've been on other tours in the same area, but none can compare to the detailed researched information provided by our guide. Learned so much about the history of people and populations that lived during the early development of Manhattan. Whether you live in the City or are traveling through, try to save time to join this tour. I promise you'll love it.
A R June 2022 TripAdvisor 5*
The "Life and Death in New York" tour was fantastic. My wife and I live in Brooklyn, and the guide exposed all sorts of little nooks and crannies with cemeteries, burial grounds, churches, cenotaphs, and other things we didn't even know existed in Lower Manhattan. Wow.
K. Krombie has encyclopedic knowledge of the subject matter, and New York City history in general, and is funny and engaging without losing the substance. I would highly recommend this tour, and I'm looking forward to trying one of her other tours in the future.
June 26, 2022 (TripAdvisor/yelp) 5*
Cat Lady 730
Good morbid fun in Manhattan
I loved this walking tour! Krombie is the history teacher I wish I had, with encyclopedic knowledge of fascinating and bizarre stories from New York City's past up to today. Krombie keeps it creepy, from the last U.S. execution for the crime of piracy to the jail where Jeffrey Epstein committed suicide (or did he?). She is clear, engaging, and great with questions. I've lived here for 20 years yet it was almost all new to me. I've ordered and can't wait to dive into her book, Death in New York.
June 25, 2022 (TripAdvisor) 5*
Mark L. Manhattan, June 2022 Yelp 5*
This was a fun and informative afternoon walking tour. Krombie is an engaging guide, weaving a compelling and often eye-raising history of Psychiatry in New York City. She provides helpful context and is open to questions and discussion.
B1617ZSalexandrac June 2022 TripAdvisor 5*
GET TO KNOW KEY MOMENTS OF LIFE AND DEATH IN MANHATAN ( total inmersión in just 2.5 hours )
Krombie , thanks a lot for sharing in a light form the history of life and death in New York City.
We enjoyed your tour, the facts and the importance of specific events held in this historical city. The NYC history is so broad and you have summarised some of the key moments of the last 400 years in 2.5 hours. ⚠️take a hat and sunblock during sunny days.
AC, Jun 18, 2022 (TripAdvisor) 5*
I loved starting at NY Harbor, looking at the islands and thinking about the history of NYC. From there Krombie spun an epic story of significant NYC burials, churches, friends and foes, scandals, body-snatchers, disinternments — her depth and breadth of knowledge is remarkable. Fantastic and funny storyteller, happy to engage and answer questions. All outdoors and entirely covid-safe. We booked it for a staff outing and it was a great time, ending with drinks in a Chinatown bar. Highly recommended!
Kaltfan, June 13, 2022 (TripAdvisor) 5*
“Ladies, Gentlemen - whether you live in, are visiting, or will be soon be visiting NYC, you MUST sign up for this tour!! OMG! It was so fascinating that it will be one of, if not actually THE most interesting tour you will ever go on. And all because KROMBIE, our tour guide, was fabulous! What she had to research, remember, and shared with us was so interesting that I may do this tour again! Yep, THAT good! You'll see. And for sure I will do another one of her tours.”
—Joan B., May 2022 (TripAdvisor) 5*
"Will Change Your Outlook on Big Pharma and the history of modern psychiatry . . . "
—Paul, May 2022 (TripAdvisor) 5*
“Wonderful tour. Krombie gives an excellent history and fascinating neighborhood walk on a topical and very relevant subject.”
—George A., April 2022 (TripAdvisor) 5*
“This tour weaved together an astonishing tapestry of the psychiatric field's impact not only on the neighborhood but on the city as a whole with lots of nods to modern culture at large. Entertaining, enlightening, and sometimes alarming all at the same time, this tour was thoroughly researched and led by a guide who tied it all together with humor and a knack for storytelling. I would highly recommend this tour for visitors looking for something different in their tourism or for those living in NYC who seek surprising details hidden right under their noses.”
—Katie B., April 2022 (TripAdvisor) 5*
“This is a wonderful and unique tour of lower Manhattan, an area well covered by tour guides, but none like this! K. Krombie has a remarkable ability to recount specific details of New York history coupled with a storyteller's ability to weave it all together.
The guide is affable, very funny and professional :)
I highly recommend to locals as well as tourists who are looking for something off the patten path.
Look forward to participating in other tours offered by this guide!”
—Britta C., March 2022 (TripAdvisor) 5*
“Krombie gave a spellbinding tour of the darker aspects of New Amsterdam and early New York’s history, presenting fascinating facts, connections and coincidences on the topic of Death in New York. She’s clearly done a ton of research and has huge passion for New York. Killer stories, great experience - Highly recommend!”
—Elizabeth T., March 2022 (TripAdvisor) 5*
“This is a fantastic tour!! The tour is based on original research that K. Krombie has done for her book which I plan to buy. She has planned an extremely informative, amusing and surprising series of stops on a walking tour around lower Manhattan. I am a New Yorker born and raised in the West Village and we went places and saw things that I had never known existed much less visited. She knows her subject absolutely and presents it with enthusiasm and charm. She also knows plenty of other things that she has discovered in her adventures and researches around the city. I was constantly amazed to learn about events and places I have walked by a thousand times. I recommend her tour to anyone. It is very, very good and well worthwhile.”
—Withebread, March 2022, (TripAdvisor) 5*
“Absolutely a great walk, as many learnings as unexpected surprised, totally mastered by our guide, K.Krombie. Her deep knowledge and pictural storytelling made it a great experience.”
—Ted B., March 2022 (TripAdvisor) 5*
“One of our favorite New York walking tours — and we have done many! The time flew by, even on a
cold winter day. K. Krombie (the guide, and author of the book) knows her history, and provides details
I’ve heard nowhere else before. Highly recommended.”
—Valerie Y., Feb. 2022 5*
“Thank you for an outstanding tour yesterday - Death in New York. I saw and learned of things in Lower Manhattan that I'd never seen or knew before, even though I lived there for nearly 8 years. Your delivery was impeccable, replete with examples and tidbits of information from the long ago past to the current day. Really enjoyed spending a cold February morning with you walking around my former neighborhood and experiencing it with your perspective. I've now purchased your book and look forward to learning more. Thanks so much!”