New York Gallery Tours

I took a tour today of Soho Galleries today and i was so impressed! I had a fantastic time with my three friends, and will absolutely be back for another tour. Tour guide Rafael Risemberg, Ph. D took a small group — 25? of us around to six galleries that I would NEVER in a million years, on my own, have known about, let alone gone to. Each one was a short walk from the other. I had an absolutely lovely, enjoyable, educational experience. The group was comprised of all types of people. This was so quintessentially NY. Fantastic. I will absolutely go on more New York Gallery Tours — with my family and again with friends.
Risemberg did the ground work selecting the locations, doing the background work, ensuring that the galleries knew we were coming — gallery staff were on hand to answer questions. I can not tell you how enjoyable it was, and all for a very reasonable price. Amazing way to spend the afternoon.
Highly, highly recommend. I am truly shocked that there aren’t more reviews. Where are you fellow UnilocalERS??? Get out and see a New York Gallery Tour and come back and report!!!

Went on the tour a couple weeks ago and while it was an informative tour it felt lacking a bit on the rush through the gallery. Although there was a decent amount of artist interaction and chance to ask a few questions, some of the passion was lost.
Found a good website since though to research your own tours at
so you can see what is going on and openings and make your own judgement rather than missing out or having «no refunds» when an out of town guest’s flight is delayed. Save time, money and go on your own pace. Enjoy life.

Sally W is right, Dr. Rafael Risemberg keeps large groups moving. I was amazed at the quantity of quality galleries were covered. The amount of footwork he dedicates, prior to each tour, is amazing. The fees are especially reasonable. Every tour is well worth it.

I just came from the LES Gallery Tour. The man who guided us is so enthusiastic and passionate about art. He is so infectious with his love that I ran to the computer to see what other tours he gives. I think he has a great personality. Very upbeat person. I can’t believe I am the first person to be Unilocaling about this tour. It is great. He gives one free tour with every ten you purchase via a punch card. And he gives $ 5 off if you sign up on his website.

The man who guided us, his name is Rafael Risemberg, Ph.D. He explains in the beginning of his tour he quit his tenured teaching job to pursue his passion of art and showing people his passion of art as a tour. I think he made a great decision. He did get his Ph. D in arts education. I think he is mad cool, interesting, passionate and I am so happy to be the first to Unilocal about him.