Lower Manhattan Guided Walking Tour with 9/11 Memorial - Semi-Private (12 Guests Max)
About this activity
Discover Lower Manhattan’s colonial roots, Wall Street landmarks and the moving 9/11 Memorial with an expert local guide. A 2.5-hour semi-private walking tour limited to 12 guests.
Highlights
- Discover the history of Lower Manhattan
- Visit the iconic 9/11 Memorial
- Expert narration from local guide
- Explore Wall Street & Financial District
- Intimate semi-private group experience
Full description
Trace New York City’s story from a 17th-century trading post to a global financial capital on this 2.5-hour semi-private Lower Manhattan walking tour, limited 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 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
- Expert local guide
- Semi-private group (max 12 guests)
- 2.5-hour guided walking tour
- Admission tickets to attractions
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
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 operates rain or shine
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Recommended for ages 10 and above
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes
- Dress for outdoor weather conditions
- Bring water and sun protection as needed
- No storage for luggage or coats
- Allow time to find parking or use public transport
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 is an outdoor walking tour that runs rain or shine; wear comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing. The 9/11 Museum is not included.