Discover Unique Adventures and Hidden Gems in New York

Explore NYC & Long Island History

Welcome to Big Apple Fanatics! For more than 25 years we have conducted history and sightseeing tours of famous and secret spots in New York. All of our tours are unique and written, researched, and refined by us. We offer walking tours of New York City and boat rides in Long Island Sound.

Our tours were created for those that love our city’s history and are looking to gain rare insights into NYC’s iconic gems as well as lesser-known stories. They can be in the cozy lobby of the landmark Algonquin Hotel, standing inside a fort built in 1794 on Governors Island, or exploring the waters on a Long Island boat cruise. Discover historic places, beautiful locations, and incredible scenic views. Founded by Kevin C. Fitzpatrick, an award-winning author and licensed tour guide with expertise in everything from cannons to cocktails. He has written extensively about the Jazz Age, as well as authors, actors, and soldiers.

You won’t find these same experiences given by another tour company. We offer tours for those who want to explore the hidden gems of New York beyond the usual tourist spots. All our guides share a passion for history and literature, and if you also have a genuine passion for Old New York try a tour with Big Apple Fanatics Tours!

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26 Years of Unique Storytelling

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26 Years of Unique Storytelling

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About Big Apple Fanatics

Meet the Man Behind Your NYC Adventure

Big Apple Fanatics Tours was founded by Kevin C. Fitzpatrick, award-winning author and editor of eight books tied to New York history. He is a licensed NYC Sightseeing Guide and has been designing and leading these unique tours of New York and Long Island for over 25 years, bringing a wealth of knowledge and a sense of humor to each journey.

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…Kevin was very knowledgeable on all things Dorothy Parker(and friends), The Algonquin Hotel and The New Yorker Magazine… Kevin was the best tour guide and I highly recommend this tour when visiting NY(or even if you already live there-as we do).

Lora C

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Kevin Fitzpatrick’s UWS Manhattan Dorothy Parker Lit Walk is the third walking tour I’ve taken with Big Apple Fanatics–and it most definitely won’t be the last!…The material is meaty and meticulously researched, the pacing between stops flawless. Mr. Fitzpatick is a skilled raconteur who knows his subject matter inside and out…

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…Not only does Kevin possess an encyclopedic knowledge of Parker and other classic Big Apple characters, their haunts and their shenanigans, he takes it degrees further with a journalist’s knack for telling good stories and engaging the audience. He knows his stuff, in other words, and the results are fascinating, whether it’s Jazz Age Manhattan or the best of the worst dive bars…

Bruce B

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Kevin was an excellent guide and we had a very funny and interesting evening with him and some of his friends. Next time we will book the literature tour. For sure. Highly recommended!!!

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…wrote the guidebook to the Island. In the two hour tour, I was able to get an overview of the island. Fitzpatrick mixed history with antidote and kept us moving through the island’s history…

RoccoAS

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…Kevin was informative and able to answer questions from ourselves and the others in our group. Kevin is a pleasant person and we look forward to another walking tour soon.

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I cannot put into words how great the Algonquin Round Table tour with Kevin Fitzpatrick was but I’m sure going to try!… He was an absolute pleasure to work with and his vast knowledge of the dynamic topic at hand was beyond impressive… I would highly recommend participating in any tour that Kevin offers as a fun and engaging way to learn more about New York City’s rich history and cast of vivacious characters…

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