Who founded New York, how did this city become a financial center of the world, and what happened on 9/11? Learn this and more on our history tour of Downtown Manhattan! See the 9/11 Memorial Pools, Charging Bull, Federal Hall, Trinity Church, and more!

Highlights
  • Immerse yourself in New York’s history with a 5-Star Local Guide
  • Explore the historic streets of Downtown Manhattan
  • Learn about Alexander Hamilton, the Founding Fathers, and the early Americans
  • Visit the 9/11 memorial site and learn about the impact of this tragic event
  • Enjoy a small group tour with live commentary in only 1 selected language

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  • 2 Hours
  • Small GroupMaximum of 25 participants
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  • Walking tour
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From the inauguration of the First US President, to the terrorist attack of September 11, 2021 – New York witnessed some of the most important events in USA history. Join our Expert Guide on this walking tour of Lower Manhattan to discover the origins of this amazing city, its culture and people. Explore the past, the present and the future of NYC!

This 2-hour New York City tour is a history lesson that you will never forget. Follow our passionate Local Guide on an exciting journey through Downtown Manhattan, where the story of New York began. We’ll show you The Castello Plan, an early city map showing what the Lower Manhattan’s Financial District looked like in 1660. Our Expert Guide’s vivid stories will help you recreate the city’s timeline and learn about the events and people who shaped its history.

We’ll explore the streets of former New Amsterdam and discover hidden gems such as the Frances Tanven, which has links to George Washington, and the old architecture of the cobblestoned Stone Street. We’ll pass the former Custom House and Bowling Green – the oldest NYC public park. Our Expert Guide will tell us about the city’s ever-changing landscape and show us all the attention-worthy monuments. Highlights include the iconic symbol of Wall Street – the Charging Bull and Trinity Church, where Alexander Hamilton and other early Americans are buried. Another place of interest will be the Federal Hall, located on the site where the Bill of Rights was written – let’s find out who and what inspired the first 10 amendments to the US Constitution!

In the last part of our New York City tour we will visit the 9/11 Memorial Pools (museum tickets are not included), located in Ground Zero. Our Guide will provide us with an authentic account of the events of September 11, 2001 and how that day forever changed the city and its people. We’ll end our tour in front of the Colonial-era Chapel of St. Paul, only a few steps away from the Woolworth Building (which is said to be the first ever skyscraper in New York) and the City Hall Park, where you can rest after the tour. Come join us, and feel up your hunger for history!

Includes
  • New York History Walking Tour of Downtown Manhattan
  • 5-Star Licensed Guide with live commentary in 1 chosen language
  • Historical facts, cultural anecdotes and fun legends about NYC
  • Visit at the 9/11 Memorial
  • Small group of 1-25 people
  • Tickets to the 9/11 Museum
  • Tickets to One World Center

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Meeting point

Meet your guide in front of the The Castello Plan in Peter Minuit Plaza park, 3-15 State St, New York, NY 10004, United States (40.702195208872894, -74.01343373254316)

Important information

What you should know

  • You should arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes early, as latecomers won’t be able to join the tour or receive a refund.
  • The guide will provide commentary in 1 language. Select your preferred language when booking.
  • We will have a maximum of 25 participants.
  • This tour is not suitable for people with disabilities.
  • There is no luggage storage so please do not bring extra clothing, umbrellas, large bags, scooters, etc. Pets are not allowed.
  • Tickets to the National 9/11 Museum, One World Center, and other attractions are not included.
  • We’re not afraid of the sun and rain, so the tour will take place as planned, regardless of weather, so please check the forecast and dress appropriately.
  • It is a walking tour, so we recommend wearing comfortable shoes.
  • Customer Info on the voucher :

1. Please arrive 10 minutes before the tour starts. You will not be able to join the tour or receive a refund if you are late.
2. It is possible to cancel and modify the booking, e.g. change the number of participants, through the portal system on which you made the reservation. Please contact their Customer Service if you need assistance.
3. The guide will arrive 5-10 minutes before the scheduled start time. You may contact us if you arrive during this time but your guide is not there.
4. There is no luggage storage for umbrellas, large bags, suitcases, etc.
5. Pets are not allowed.
6. The tour is not suitable for people with disabilities.
8. Tips are greatly appreciated if you are satisfied with the tour.
9. Did you know that bad weather is a common reason for dissatisfaction with a tour? Don’t let extreme weather spoil your experience, check the forecast and dress appropriately for the conditions, rain or shine.