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Lower Manhattan Historic Walking Tour

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Pricing Info: Per Person

Duration: 3 hours

Departs: New York, New York

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

Overview

Walk Through History

Historical, Fun and Flexible with "Ramble Points"

Be transported through time on this entertaining walking tour through lower Manhattan, led by an expert actor/guide showing you NYC through their eyes.

Your tour is a walk through time, with your costumed guide telling enchanting stories throughout — bringing history to life with a lively and entertaining timeline through some of New York’s most fascinating areas. Discover the iconic sights that history made famous, as well as the less-explored streets that add charm and intrigue to this ever-changing city.

At a designated “Ramble Point,” you will have the opportunity to leave the tour if you choose, grab a coffee or visit an attraction, before rejoining a later group (about 1.5-hour interval). Customize your tour without missing out on any of the excitement!

What's Included

All taxes, fees and handling charges

More than 30 Points of Interest

Professional Tour Guide Provides Live Commentary/Performance

Small Groups Only (Less than 15 people)

What's Not Included

Gratuities

Traveler Information

INFANT: Age: 0 - 4
CHILD: Age: 5 - 12
ADULT: Age: 13 - 99

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children must be accompanied by an adult
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Service animals allowed

Cancellation Policy

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

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

Experience may be cancelled due to Insufficient travelers

What To Expect

Trinity Church

The Walk starts across the street from the Trinity Church. As the first guide is from the colonial era, you will hear first-hand fun stories about this over hundred-year old building, how it was being built, who funded the construction and all the marvelous renovations through time. While enchanted by the exquisite structure, your journey will be followed by an entry to the Hamilton Gravesite, where the founding father and his wife Eliza rest.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Federal Hall

George Washington took the oath of office as the first President of the US, and this site was home to the first Congress, Supreme Court, and Executive Branch offices. Let the guide tell you what really happened on the inauguration day and what happened after.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Wall Street

Why Wall Street is called Wall Street? You will finally find out.

4 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

New York Stock Exchange

See through the past and present of this one of the world’s largest marketplaces for securities and other exchange-traded investments. At the same time, appreciate the grandeur architecture of this legendary landmark.

3 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Fraunces Tavern Museum

Bypassing this NYC oldest building, you will hear about the cool stories of this hidden gem with the founding fathers.

3 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Stone Street Historic District

The first street paved with stone in the city, now it is filled with old-fashioned pubs and restaurants. This "old-world charm" in the heart of Financial district conserves the traces of the city's evolving, which will be uncovered by your guide.

3 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Seaport District NYC

Here you will see beautiful East River Harbor view including the Wall Street Heliport, South Street Seaport Piers, Brooklyn Bridge etc. Be prepared to be amazed by how the harbor has come together after the disastrous Sandy Storm.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

1st Ramble Point: where you can choose to leave the tour, ramble around at your own pace - grab a snack, shop, relax over coffee, or visit an attraction - then "Walk On" the tour as the next group passes by!

• Admission Ticket Free

City Hall Park

"Surrounded by centuries-old majestic government buildings that date back to 1812, this park provides a much-needed green spot in a bustling downtown area."

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Woolworth Building

This striking Gothic style building was the tallest in the world from 1913 to 1930, recognized as National Historic Landmark, an iconic structure among New York City Skyline.

• Admission Ticket Free

The Oculus

Santiago Calatrava's $4 billion transit, dining hub and architectural masterpiece. You guide will reveal the stories of designing and building this breathtaking project for you.

3 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

One World Observatory

2nd Ramble Point: Enter into the resurrection after 9.11 and walk through the memories and memorials of the tragic history of NYC. And opportunity to ramble off, explore around and take a moment to see New York City from this tallest building in the Western hemisphere.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The National 9/11 Memorial & Museum

Monument to tragedy, symbol of resilience.

• Admission Ticket Free

Ground Zero Museum Workshop

Waterfalls marking the absence of the twin towers.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Charging Bull (Wall Street Bull)

This bronze Bull sculpture symbolizes Wall Street. Your guide will explain to you why it does and how.

3 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

National Museum of the American Indian

Alexander Hamilton Custom House - home of the Smithsonian Museum of the American Indian.

• Admission Ticket Free

Battery Park

Here you tour will conclude but before it ends, there is still a lot to talk about in the surroundings, like the Castle Clinton, Statue of Liberty etc.

• Admission Ticket Free

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