Excellent. Entertaining and illustrative. Totally recommended.
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- Professional local guide
- Free entry to Fraunces Tavern and Trinity Church
- Photo stops at major landmarks
- Personalized experience for your group only
Excludes
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- visits the outdoor 9/11 Memorial area only. Admission to the 9/11 Museum is not included.
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- Meet your guide back to the iconic Charging Bull statue in the heart of New York’s Financial District. This famous landmark is easy to find and located near Bowling Green Station at evacuation Day Plaza, with the purple umbrella.
Return
- The tour ends near the Oculus and the World Trade Center complex in Downtown Manhattan. From here, guests can easily continue exploring the area, visit nearby attractions, access multiple subway lines, or enjoy restaurants and shopping in Lower Manhattan.
Itinerary
Meet your guide in the heart of New York’s Financial District beside the famous Charging Bull statue, one of the city’s most photographed landmarks and a global symbol of Wall Street and financial optimism.
See the exterior of the National Museum of the American Indian, housed inside the beautiful Alexander Hamilton U.S. Custom House. Learn about Native American history and admire one of the most impressive Beaux-Arts buildings in Lower Manhattan.
Pass by the historic Fraunces Tavern, one of the oldest surviving buildings in Manhattan and an important landmark of the American Revolution. Learn about George Washington’s farewell to his officers and the role this site played in early American history.
See the exterior of the world-famous New York Stock Exchange and learn how this historic building became one of the most influential financial centers in the world.
Walk along the legendary Wall Street while learning how Lower Manhattan became the financial capital of the United States. Discover stories about banking, capitalism, market crashes, and the institutions that shaped the global economy.
Visit the site where George Washington took the oath of office as the first President of the United States. Learn about the origins of American government and the importance of Lower Manhattan during the early years of the country.
Explore one of New York City’s oldest and most historic churches, surrounded by modern skyscrapers in the center of the Financial District. Hear stories about Alexander Hamilton and colonial New York.
Stop at the outdoor 9/11 Memorial Pools to reflect on the events of September 11 and learn about how Lower Manhattan was rebuilt after the attacks. This tour does not include entry to the 9/11 Museum.
Stop at the Oculus, the striking World Trade Center Transportation Hub designed by Santiago Calatrava. Travelers will see its dramatic white steel architecture, learn about its symbolism as part of the rebuilt World Trade Center area, and have time for photos inside or around this modern landmark.
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Reviews
William is a phenomenon and the tour was spectacular. 100% recommended
Excellent William! He oriented us and gave us a lot of info!
Excellent William. You know a lot about everything
Because you can't give 10 stars, otherwise I would have given them without thinking! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ What a wonderful tour and, above all, what a wonderful guide William is. Honestly, we loved it. He is super kind, approachable, generous, and it is very clear that he is passionate about what he does. He has an impressive knowledge of the history of New York. He told us a ton of super interesting and relevant historical facts, with every detail, date, event, and curiosity. It's incredible how much he knows! In addition, he took us to places that are normally left out of tours, took a ton of photos for us, and looked after us at all times. And as if that weren't enough, he gave us many recommendations for places to eat, places to visit, ways to save money, and even how to enjoy the New York skyline from a boat for much less money than with the usual tourist options. It was so much more than just a free tour. We learned a ton and are taking away a lot of information and recommendations that will be useful for the rest of our trip. It is such a pleasure to meet people who are so dedicated, who share what they know so generously, and who really care that you enjoy the experience. Seriously, if you come to New York, take the tour with William! I couldn't recommend it more. For us, an absolute 10. THANK YOU, William! ❤️
Excellent experience with William as a guide who, besides showing us the whole financial district and telling us curious facts, gave us many tips, highly recommended
Perfect!!!! Discovering NY like this is wonderful!!
With William, every corner has a story. He tells you about architecture, culture, historical events, curiosities, and details you would never imagine. He knows what happened hundreds of years ago, what is happening currently, and what is happening right before your eyes. Their knowledge ranges from what is under our feet to what we see in the sky! The most fascinating thing is that they do not just show places: they fill them with meaning, connect the past with the present, and manage to make you see the city with new eyes. I am absolutely delighted. Their passion, generosity in sharing knowledge, and attention to every detail made this tour an unforgettable experience.
Very complete and pleasant, lots of interesting information
Excellent, loooots of info. He knows a lot, gives good tips on what to do and how to save. Getting to know the city and enjoying it
Willian has undoubtedly been an excellent professional! We have enjoyed listening to the history and the thousands of recommendations that he has given us very much! You will be lucky if you visit the city with him by your side
Bring sunscreen. Many useful directions from the guide
It has been a very good experience, the explanations during the tour were very interesting! Thank you very much William
William gave us many tips on places to visit and food, and he showed us many places known from movies
Very complete with a lot of wisdom and quality of tour
excellent !! very complete in the rain but excellent
Wonderful guide, and everything great
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