It was cold and wet out and she did what she could to keep us inside but also made sure we saw all the memorials. My son is 11 and he LOVED it!!!! Highly recommend!!!
Knowledgeable Local Guides
Private Tour
Walking Tour of Lower Manhattan's Key Sights
Visit some of NYC’s best-known sights and learn about their history with your very own local New York tour guide. Discover more about New York’s influential financial district and visit the site of George Washington’s inauguration, Federal Hall. Learn more about the 9/11 tragedy and visit the site’s memorials.
Highlights
Enjoy a fully guided tour of NYC’s Financial District
Explore symbolic sights such as the Charging Bull and Fearless Girl Statues
Visit the World Trade Center and learn about its tragic past
Visit the memorials dedicated to the victims of 9/11
Choose a personal tour style with our friendly guides
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Trip Details
Price
$459.00 (up to 10 people)
Departure time
11:00 AM
Meeting point
90 Broad St, New York, NY 10004 (meet outside the building)
Availability
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday in March to December
Duration
3 hours
Group size
Private Tour
Included
- Snack, bottled water, plus choice of coffee, tea or soft drink
- 1 licensed NYC guide
Not included
- Admission to the 9/11 Museum
- One World Observatory
What to bring
Comfortable shoes, a camera, a hat, sunscreen, and weather-appropriate clothing
Tour staff
An experienced, professional NYC local who can offer suggestions and recommendations for other things to do in NYC after your tour.
Participation requirements
The walking tour covers approximately 4 miles, so guests should be able to stand or walk for long periods at a time. This tour is wheelchair & stroller accessible.
What You'll Do
Explore the area around Wall Street on this tour of NYC’s financial district, as your local guide will take you around key sites like the Charging Bull statue, the Fearless Girl statue and the Canyon of Heroes. Marvel at beautiful architecture at Trinity Church, a building brimming with interesting stories and closely intertwined in the area’s history. Make the most of a New York Stock exchange external tour and see the Federal Hall, the location where George Washington took the oath of office to become the first president of the U.S. Pass through an important protest center Zuccotti Park, which was the location of the 2011 Occupy Wall Street movement.
Enjoy complimentary hot & cold drinks and snacks, then visit the World Trade Center and learn about its history, from the construction of the complex in the 1960s, through the tragic events of September 11th and the aftermath, and finally into the current stages of reconstruction. Visit the memorials which commemorate the tragic events of 9/11 and the buildings which celebrate the regeneration of this area.
Once the tour is over, you can continue discovering more about the history by visiting the 9/11 Memorial Museum. Guests will have to purchase these tickets independently as they are not offered with this tour. Don’t forget to ask your friendly guides for recommendations about any further activities!
Frequently Asked Questions
Tours operate in all weather conditions. Please check the weather and dress appropriately. In the unlikely event that tours are cancelled customers will be given the opportunity to rebook based on availability or receive a full refund.
We ask guests to plan to arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure. Earlier if possible. We recommend this just in case there are any travel difficulties like traffic or train delays.
Tipping is not mandatory but it is customary. For small group tours if you thought the guide did a great job and would like to tip them they will be very grateful.
The meeting point can be found on the trip details section of the tour page prior to booking and is also included on your confirmation voucher once you have booked your tour. Please feel free to email us to confirm the meeting location.
Have more questions? Check out our FAQ page!
Check Out What Our Guests Are Saying
We had a fantastic tour with Debbie Mason. Thanks, Debbie for a great day! Your knowledge is unsurpassed and your sense of humor was much appreciated. Thanks for including my grandson in your teaching lessons. Cathleen B, February 2020
Great tour! Our guide, Marc, was a wealth of knowledge and very courteous! Highly recommend this tour.
