Lower Manhattan Secrets And History Walking Tour

Overview

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.

City: New York City

Wed 25 Dec

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Starting at $49.99

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Wed 25 Dec

Starting at $49.99

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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!

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
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What To Expect

Brooklyn Bridge

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

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!

Wall Street

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

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.

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.

Fearless Girl

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

Trinity Church

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

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.

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!

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.

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Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (41)

Rolando_M

Dec 2021

Learned so much about the beginnings of NYC and it’s critical part in the country’s history. Our guide Meghan was friendly, informative, and so enthusiastic.

Response from Host

Jan 2022

Thanks so much for your kind review and for choosing Metro Tours for your NYC walking tour!

danielhZ206EB

Nov 2021

We enjoyed our tour guide, Meghan. She was extremely knowledgeable, fun, and made the experience pleasant. If you want to learn about interesting tid bits of lower Manhattan history, definitely take this tour. The weather was great, and our tour guides walking tempo was perfect! There was no question asked that she did not have the answer to. She was pleasant, funny, and provided information about the art, architecture, and history of the area. We highly recommend it to learn more about this incredible city!

Response from Host

Jan 2022

Thanks so much for your kind review! We agree, Meghan Sara is such a great tour guide storyteller! Thanks again for choosing Metro Tours for your NYC walking tour!

rachelm8499

Oct 2021

Meghan was incredible! She is a wealth of knowledge and you can tell how passionate she is. We were the only group signed up for our slot so we got a private tour which was a lot of fun. It felt like walking around the city with a friend and we learned so much. We would highly recommend this tour!

Response from Host

Oct 2021

Thank you for your kind review! We couldn't agree more about Meghan Sara, she is a New York City walking encyclopedia and an amazing storyteller! Thanks again for choosing Metro Tours for your NYC walking tour.