When I decided to book this tour, I was mainly interested in the skip-the-line tickets for the Ferry to Liberty Island (the regular ticket-waiting line can be extremely long). At home and in front of my computer the Wallstreet walk and 9/11 Memorial visit were nice additions to the ferry tickets.
But as soon as the tour started (near Wallstreet), Rachel's enthousiasm, knowledge and wit captured us, leading us to all these important places and their stories. Not only the standard, official stories, but also anecdotes and less known facts. She isn't just a guide, she is a performer, bringing that extra that makes a tour unforgettable. Thank you, Rachel.
To anyone who wants to visit Wallstreet and the 9/11 Memorial on their own : don't. Take this tour, and profit not only from the skip-the-line ferry tickets, but learn some things that aren't written in the popular city-guides. The price of this tour (and honestly, of all the Viator tours I have already taken) is very fair, and the Viator voucher is actually a "no Worries" voucher !
Tour guide was outstanding for wall street and the 9/11 memorial. Being left to our own devices on liberty and Ellis islands was a disappointment though. Nonetheless we managed.
The walking tour was fun and stimulating. Our tour guide was knowledgeable and interesting as he added unscripted details to the tours. The tour highlights was 911 memorial, the church and of course the Statue of Liberty! A downside be ready to walk a lot which we didn't realize how much prior to the tour. Great excercise!