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New York City Hall Park and Newspaper Row Walking Tour 2 hr
AverageTop 31% in New York City
5 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score
- New York City
- 2 hrs
- Updated November 1, 2026
Explore Lower Manhattan’s history, architecture, and newspaper legacy on a two-hour guided walk through City Hall Park and Newspaper Row.
About this tour
Walk through Lower Manhattan’s historic core, where New York’s political, cultural, and media stories have unfolded for more than three centuries. This two-hour New York City Hall Park and Newspaper Row Walking Tour brings the past into view through landmark architecture and the people who shaped the city.
Explore City Hall Park and hear about its place in New York history, then follow the story of Newspaper Row, once a center of the city’s press. Along the way, your licensed NYC guide shares insights into Boss Tweed’s influence and the striking Woolworth Building. Architecture and history commentary adds context to the streets and buildings around you, making this a rewarding outing for curious visitors and locals alike.
Meet your guide in front of the Woolworth Building at 233 Broadway. The tour operates rain or shine, and comfortable walking shoes are recommended. Wheelchair access, nearby public transportation, and stroller use for infants and small children help make planning easier. Choose this New York City Hall Park and Newspaper Row Walking Tour for a closer look at the stories behind Lower Manhattan’s familiar landmarks.
Highlights
- Explore the historic heart of Lower Manhattan
- Trace more than three centuries of New York history
- Hear stories of City Hall Park, Newspaper Row, and Boss Tweed
- Admire the Woolworth Building with a licensed NYC guide
What's included
Included
- Two-hour guided walking tour
- Architecture and history commentary
- Licensed NYC tour guide
Not included
- Gratuities
- Transportation
- Food and beverages
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Viator
5.00 / 5 · 5 reviews
Important information
- Meeting point: In front of the Woolworth Building, 233 Broadway, New York, NY 10038
- Wheelchair accessible; transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
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- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Comfortable walking shoes recommended; tour operates rain or shine
How this score is calculated
This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 5.00 from 5 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.
How the score works and rating distribution in New York City
- Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
- Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
- Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
- The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 7.4. Top 31% in New York City means it ranks in the top 31% of tours in New York City by this score.
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