Lower Manhattan, Ground Zero & 9/11 Museum: Private Walking Tour

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3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

New York is one of America’s oldest cities and most of its rich history over the past four centuries centres around the southern tip of Manhattan. From the legacy of Dutch settlers to the Al-Qaeda terrorist attacks in 2001, it remains a place at the forefront of the human story. Go with your own guide on a journey around the city’s historic heart.

Your tour starts with the unpretentious tale of the early settlers to the city, from a sleepy Dutch trading post to the dazzling rise of the world's busiest financial capital. You will have the pleasure of visiting Stone Street in the Historic District before moving north, just as the settlers did.

As you make your way through Wall Street, you will discover how an 18th-century street bazaar would eventually become a centre for global commerce.

At the National 9/11 Memorial, your guide will share with you the history of the World Trade Center, discuss the tragic events of 9/11, and walk you through the Memorial’s design.

What's Included

A friendly, professional local guide with first-hand knowledge of the area
Plenty of time to take photos of the spectacular sights
Entrance tickets to the 9/11 Memorial Museum
Food and drink, although your guide will be happy to recommend local favourites along the way
Cost of transportation on the day (if required)
Gratuities (optional)
Hotel pick up, we do recommend a centrally located start point

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Your guide will meet you in front of the main entrance of National Museum of the American Indian, 1 Bowling Green, New York, NY 10004, United States.

End point

This tour ends at the entrance of the 9/11 Museum, with tickets to visit at your own pace.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Learn about New Amsterdam in the Historic District of New York, settled in 1624.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    New York Stock Exchange

    Hear about the modern financial system, as designed by Alexander Hamilton, and see several of the area’s main sites, including the New York Stock Exchange (external) and the Federal Reserve Bank (external).

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    The National 9/11 Memorial & Museum

    Visit the National 9/11 Memorial, and finish your tour at Ground Zero with entrance tickets to the 9/11Musem, where you will be able to explore the museum at your own pace.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Trinity Church NYC

    See several of the area’s highlights, including Trinity Church, Battery Park, the Charging Bull statue and Fearless Girl statue.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Battery Park

    Visit Battery Park throughout your walk in the city.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Charging Bull (Wall Street Bull)

    See the famous Charging Bull of Wall Street.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Tags

Half-day Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Walking Tours
City Tours
Viator Plus
Zombie

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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