Lower Manhattan Secrets And History Walking Tour

5.0
(96 reviews)

3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

You can’t take a trip to New York City without touring Lower Manhattan. With a 400-year history, this vibrant neighborhood is bursting with landmarks, relics, and stories. Come discover the birthplace of New York as we know it and experience the city like a true local. On this walking tour, you will journey through time and Downtown NYC the best way possible: on foot!

Explore the city with local certified guides who know every twist and turn on our world-famous streets. You'll benefit from a smaller sized group for a more intimate experience. And what tour of NYC would be complete without a stop at a New York pizzeria for a complimentary slice of NYC pizza.

What's Included

Tour guide
No tour of New York City would be complete without a slice of New York style pizza. Every adult ticket includes a slice of New York style pizza!

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Our tour starts on the steps of the Tweed Courthouse (52 Chambers St., between Broadway & Centre St.). Look for your Guide & black Metro Tours umbrella 10 minutes prior to your tour. Nearest subways: 4/5/6/J/Z Brooklyn Bridge City Hall, R/W City Hall or 2/3 Park Place

End point

We can't have a tour about New York without a slice of New York style pizza! Our tour ends near the World Trade Center at an iconic New York pizzeria

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Brooklyn Bridge

    Learn about the historical undertaking to build one of the most famous bridges in the world

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    South Street Seaport Historic District

    South Street Seaport plays a massive role in the creation of New York City as we know it today. And it gave New York City one of its most famous nicknames!

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Wall Street

    Today Wall Street is the financial epicenter of the world, but it wasn't always that way.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4
    New York Stock Exchange

    Buy! Buy! Sell! Sell! The New York Stock Exchange is one of the most famous buildings in the United States. Learn about how it evolved into the home of the financial market.

    15 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 5
    Federal Hall

    When the colonies finally became free, it all happened right here at Federal Hall. Learn about how this spot in Lower Manhattan helped shape history as we know it.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6

    Learn the incredible story of how this statue came to be and what it really stands for.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Trinity Church NYC

    Trinity Church has welcomed historical figures such as George Washington & Alexander Hamilton. And you'll never believe the stories that came with them!

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 8
    Charging Bull (Wall Street Bull)

    A bull on the loose on Wall Street? There sure is! Learn about how this now beloved Wall Street icon got it's place on one of the world's most famous streets.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 9
    Battery Park

    Overlooking the New York Harbor & Lady Liberty herself, this is one of the most Instagram-worth spots on Lower Manhattan. But there is so much more to learn about the port that as welcomed millions of guests to New York City!

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 10
    One World Trade Center

    We will discuss the events of 9/11 and the massive rebuilding effort that followed. It's here that you will see the resilience of New York City and New Yorkers. We will also offer some time for walking the solemn grounds and for private reflection.

    25 minutes Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Historical Tours
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