ABOUT
TELLTALE TOURS
We make history fun, exciting and applicable in 21st century NYC!! Through the art of storytelling, we'll explore hundreds of years of New York history with a focus on immigration, food and alcohol all while bringing strangers together from around the world.
Our Team
Rory Lipede
(Founder/Owner/Operations Manager)
Rory’s experience as a NYC tour guide spans the better part of two decades and has helped cement her reputation as one of the most sought after tour guides in town. Indeed, Rory had the honor of being named one of New York’s top 8 tour guides. In light of her unwavering five-star reviews and status as a coveted gold star tour guide licensee with the city of New York, Rory is in high demand and most recently received a nomination for women in Tourism. Her exuberance, theatricality, passion and extensive knowledge of the city’s history speak for themselves. Rory continues to grow and foster relationships under the mentorship of many of the most renowned historians of NYC.
She began Telltale Tours to help support minorities, fellow actors and to be able to donate to organizations like Stop Child Trafficking. Book a tour today and see what all the fuss is about :)
Ryan
(Lead Tourguide/Trainer)
Armed with his tour guide background, training in musical theatre, and ability to soak up random history like a sponge, Ryan is excited to hit the streets with Telltale Tours! Originally from San Jose, California, and spending his college years in Miami, Florida, he has always felt the draw of New York City and its rich, vibrant, and oftentimes disturbing history. Come along and have some laughs and drinks soon!
Arielle
From Hollywood to Broadway, Arielle’s ready to show you the secrets of NYC’s past and weigh in on which coast is superior (spoiler alert: New York is!). Actor by day, tour guide by night, she combines her love of storytelling, history, and cocktails to give you an unforgettable experience. Join her and get ready to booze, schmooze, and step back in time.
Walter
Walter is a native, born and bred, New Yorker. Walter loves showing off the nooks and crannies of the city that only a native New Yorker, with a love and passion and history, can do. He has been a licensed New York City tour guide for over a decade.
Jonathan
Jonathan is an aspiring actor based in New York City and graduated from the Atlantic Theater Company's professional conservatory program in spring of 2025.
Amy
Amy is an Actor, Singer, and Improviser who has lived all over the state of New York, but has settled down in New York City, the greatest city on Earth! A graduate of the American Musical and Dramatic Academy, Amy is a true entertainer. With her high energy and love of nightlife, Amy will make your tour experience unforgettable!
Emma
Emma is an actor/singer/playwright who has recently returned to NYC after growing up in the heart of Hell’s Kitchen. Having been raised in both NYC and Virginia, Emma has the unique perspective of both NYC native and tourist, seeing the novelty and beauty of the city while maintaining her classic New Yorker street smarts. After spending several years away from the city, she is pleased to now have the opportunity to share her love for history, expertly crafted cocktails, and her childhood home!
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Looking to join the team?
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