Explore five major areas of New York City on this four-hour walking tour. From the 9/11 Memorial to Chinatown, Little Italy, Wall Street, and Lower Manhattan we will bring you into the heart of what makes this city incredible.
Join us as we share the stories of how NYC came to be. From the reading of the Declaration of Independence to the thriving multicultural present of today. This tour is overflowing with exciting stories you’ll never forget and visits to many of the iconic places not to be missed.
When: 9 am - Tuesdays and Thursdays
Duration: 4 hours
Meeting Point: Inside Battery Park at the SeaGlass Carousel. The nearest intersection is Water Street and State Street. Your guide will be holding a BLUE FLAG.
You will meet your guide in Battery Park where you’ll discover the very beginnings of the city when it was the Dutch trading post New Amsterdam. See the harbor with views of The Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island.
From there you’ll make your way through Bowling Green, the oldest park in New York City and the site where the American Revolution began. Then stop by the Charging Bull and enter the Financial District. You’ll visit Wall Street and learn about the beginnings of the financial market as you see the New York Stock Exchange and the House of Morgan.
Your guide will show the spot where George Washington was inaugurated as the first President of the United States of America and then head to Alexander Hamilton’s grave. After your time with these founding fathers, you’ll march up the Canyon of Heroes and make your way through Zuccotti Park to the 9/11 Memorial.
Spend time in the memorial as your guide brings you through the events of the day and shares with you the many secret parts of the grounds that make it a truly special place to honor those we lost and the heroes of 9/11. Become a part of the story of this tragic event that shaped not only the city but the world.
As you make your way out of the memorial, you’ll visit The Oculus and stop by Saint Paul’s Chapel, the oldest continuous-use building in the city dating back to 1766. This leads to City Hall Park where you’ll explore the center of the city’s government and see some of the beautiful architecture that fills this district.
Then wind your way through Chinatown and experience the energy and history of this vibrant neighborhood. The day concludes just north in Little Italy right around lunch time. Your guide will offer insider tips on the best restaurants in either neighborhood. Dim sum or a classic Italian American feast awaits you after this extensive visit to the heart of New York City.
The tour is accessible for strollers and wheelchairs.
Bookings can be canceled up to 24 hours before the tour start time.
Inside Battery Park at the SeaGlass Carousel. The nearest intersection is Water Street and State Street. Your guide will be holding a BLUE FLAG.
The tour ends in Little Italy on the corner of Grand and Mulberry Street.
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