New York City Manhattan Walking Tour by Subway and Ferry

See Manhattan unfold from its busiest crossroads to its historic waterfront on a full-day private walking tour. With an expert guide, explore the city’s architecture, history, and neighborhood character on foot, by subway, and by ferry.

Begin in Times Square, then walk through Midtown and along Fifth Avenue toward Central Park, discussing the city’s development, zoning, architecture, and public art. Continue downtown by public transit and on foot, passing Herald Square, Madison Square, Greenwich Village, SoHo, Little Italy, Chinatown, the Lower East Side, City Hall, the Financial District, and the World Trade Center. At the 9/11 Memorial, pause before boarding a commuter ferry up the Hudson River to Hudson Yards, then return to Times Square and Midtown.

This New York City Manhattan walking tour connects famous sights with the stories behind their built environment. Bring comfortable walking shoes and budget for subway and ferry fares, then discover how the city’s neighborhoods fit together.