Lower Manhattan Guided Walking Tour with 9/11 Memorial - Private
About this activity
Discover Lower Manhattan’s colonial roots, Wall Street landmarks and the moving 9/11 Memorial with an expert guide dedicated to your party. A 2.5-hour private walking tour for up to 12 guests.
Highlights
- Visit the iconic 9/11 Memorial
- Discover Wall Street & NYC's Financial District
- See the powerful Charging Bull sculpture
- Explore historic Trinity Church grounds
- Experience One World Trade Center views (outside)
Full description
Trace New York City’s story from a 17th-century trading post to a global financial capital on this 2.5-hour private Lower Manhattan walking tour for up to 12 guests. Begin at Battery Park with views of New York Harbor and the Statue of Liberty. See the Charging Bull and Fearless Girl, walk Wall Street past the New York Stock Exchange and Federal Hall, and visit Trinity Church, where Alexander Hamilton is buried. Continue to the twin reflecting pools of the 9/11 Memorial, One World Trade Center and Zuccotti Park. Your expert local guide is dedicated exclusively to your party and brings the district’s colonial history, architecture, finance and resilience to life. Attraction admission, food and drinks, hotel pickup and drop-off, gratuities, and luggage or coat storage are not included.
Included / Excluded
- Exclusive private walking tour (max 12 guests)
- Professional expert local guide
- In-depth exploration of Lower Manhattan landmarks
- Admission to attractions
- Food and drinks
- Hotel transfers
- Gratuities
- Luggage or coat storage
Itinerary
Battery Park and Castle Clinton
Meet at Castle Clinton, then explore Battery Park, New York Harbor views, the SeaGlass Carousel and Bowling Green.
Wall Street and the Financial District
Walk from Bowling Green past the Charging Bull and Fearless Girl to Trinity Church, Wall Street, the New York Stock Exchange exterior, Federal Hall, House of Morgan and St. Paul’s Chapel.
Meeting point
Start Location
Castle Clinton National Monument, New York, NY, USA
New York County, Castle Clinton National Monument, New York, US
Meet the guide outside Castle Clinton in Battery Park, at the south end of Manhattan. Arrive 10 minutes early.
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Know before you book
- Tour is fully outdoors and requires moderate walking
- Maximum group size is 12 guests
- This walking tour is not wheelchair accessible.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing
- Bring water and sun protection for sunny days
- Umbrellas/rain gear recommended if forecast calls for rain
- No available luggage or coat storage—pack lightly
- Arrive 10 minutes early to meet your guide
Cancellation policy
Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
Reviews
We booked this tour to get as much as possible out of our time at The Met. What we didn’t know we were getting was a personalized experience full of captivating stories about the artists' lives and the people who brought the art to the museum. Robin was a wealth of knowledge and a highlight of our trip to New York!
Spent a great day with Charlie he was very engaging and shared lots of information and entertaining stories with us. He took great care of us and we would recommend him for any future tours.
Mark, tour guide for the Metropolitan Museum is an outstanding teacher: engaging; entertaining; professional; personable; experienced and deeply knowledgeable as a result of a lifelong passion and relationship with the Met. He loves what he does and cares deeply about sharing his knowledge and insight to spark curiosity and inspire his clients--his students--to understand context and meaning of each piece or work of art reviewed. My wife, a retired professor emeritas and myself both left thoroughly impressed and grateful to have been taught by best and most captivating guides we have had the privilege of meeting on one of our many travels and adventures. Hire the best. Hire Mark. Worth every penny and every minute of your time you can afford at the Met. Like us, you will look forward to coming back for another teaching session from Mark. In my case, hopefully we will be back on my birthday next year! (Thanks again Mark!)
Frequently asked questions
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Additional information
Meet your guide at Castle Clinton in Battery Park. Arrive 10 minutes early. This outdoor walking tour runs rain or shine and is not wheelchair accessible. Wear comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing. The 9/11 Museum is not included.