NYC Lower Manhattan Walking Tour

Walk through the streets where New York City began on this guided Lower Manhattan tour. From the Dutch settlement of New Amsterdam to the modern financial district, the neighborhood’s landmarks reveal more than 400 years of history.

Meet your licensed guide outside Fraunces Tavern and explore historic sites including Stone Street, Trinity Church, Federal Hall, Wall Street, the New York Stock Exchange, Bowling Green, and the Charging Bull. Continue past the South Street Seaport, the Oculus, the 9/11 Memorial, and Brookfield Place. Along the way, hear stories of George Washington’s inauguration, Alexander Hamilton, the Revolutionary War, the development of Wall Street, and the city’s changing waterfront. The route also showcases historic churches, financial institutions, hidden streets, and striking architecture.

Available in English or French, this 3.5-hour walking tour offers a lively introduction to Lower Manhattan’s past and present, with a group photo provided after the experience. Put on comfortable walking shoes and discover the stories behind the city’s most recognizable landmarks.