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.
Katherine
K atherine is a bi-coastal actor/writer/producer. As a seasoned tour guide and native New Yorker, Katherine is able to give you all the best tips and recommendations to make your NYC trip a memorable one. She holds her BFA in Acting from NYU Tisch and is a recent graduate of the Terry Knickerbocker Studio. Between Katherine's love of history and expertise on drinking, you are bound to have an incredible time on her tour!
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
J onathan is an aspiring actor based in New York City and will graduate from the Atlantic Theater Company's professional conservatory program in spring of 2025. Please visit his performance at The Atlantic Theatre:
Alyssa
Alyssa is an aspiring entertainer based in New York. Having graduated from Hofstra with a B.S. in Video and Television degree she is equipped with various skills in communication. Hoping to one day be a talk show host she loves to talk to anyone who is willing to engage! She can’t wait to chat and storytell her way through the city with you on your next tour.
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Looking to join the team?
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