Patrick was our tour...
Clare_N
Jul 13, 2026, 5:09:59 PM
Jul 13, 2026, 5:09:59 PM
Patrick was our tour guide and I would personally ask for him again. He is very knowledgable and answered all of our questions. Top Dog Tours is the way to go!!
About Activity
Stroll through 400 years of New York City history on this informative and entertaining 2-hour guided walking tour. Start off by exploring the early Dutch roots of the city, visit Bowling Green and the famous Charging Bull statue and then stop into historic Fraunces Tavern where George Washington bid farewell to his troops. Spend some time at the 9/11 Memorial and the new One World Trade Center. As an optional add on board a ferry for the Statue of Liberty and get an incredible view of the Manhattan skyline.
What's Included
Includes
- Local guide
Excludes
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transportation to/from attractions
- Admission to the 9/11 Memorial Museum
- Audio Guide that translates tour
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- The tour meets in front of the Alexander Hamilton Custom House at 1 Bowling Green. Our guide will be there to greet you 15 minutes before the tour, which begins promptly at 9:00am. They will be holding a white and blue checked flag with our logo on it. If you are running late, please call our office at (718) 806-1706. Although we do not guarantee that you will catch up with the group, we will do our best to accommodate you.
Return
- Your group will be dropped of outside Castle Clinton where your guide will give your your tickets for the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island
Itinerary
one of the oldest streets in the city
Home of the NYSE
One of the oldest churches in the city and resting place of Alexander Hamilton
Wall Street
New York's oldest public park
Site of the first capitol building for the US
Charging Bull Statue
Entrance to the museum not included. This tour visits the memorial only.
Fort with a colorful history
Tallest building in the western hemisphere. Entrance not included.
Former Custom's House
One of old New York's most famous restaurants
Former office of JP Morgan
Famous statue
Famous NYC restaurant
Language Offered
English - GUIDE
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the tour's designated start time. The tour departs promptly and no refunds will be given for guests who miss the tour due to being late
There is a decent amount of walking, please wear appropriate shoes
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
If canceled because of dangerous weather, you will be given the option of an alternative tour date or full refund
Tour operator reserves the right to deviate from the route of the tour in the event of marches, parades, and circumstances beyond tour control
Once the tour begins, if you make the decision to not follow the guide or their instructions, we cannot guarantee we can reunite you with the group.
Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult at least 21 years of age.
Operated by Top Dog Tours Inc.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
Just book it!
maryfC8348UV
Aug 31, 2025, 9:41:24 PM
Aug 31, 2025, 9:41:24 PM
Fantastic tour! The guide was extraordinary! He was so knowledgeable, patient and kind. We learned so much about the history of the area. I cant say enough wonderful things about this tour.
Downtown Tour
mljd42017
Sep 29, 2024, 2:55:47 PM
Sep 29, 2024, 2:55:47 PM
Jus what we wanted entertaining, educational, and comprehensive. Liz did a terrific job. Recommend booking this tour. Thank you Liz.
Fun and informative!
971dyanab
Sep 6, 2023, 10:37:45 AM
Sep 6, 2023, 10:37:45 AM
We had a great tour! Loved that it was a nice small group and we were able to go and see all of the sites. Our guide Liz did a great job taking us through all of the sites and sharing all of the great info on each place. Perfect start to our time in NYC.
Perfect Downtown Tour!
Dyana_B
Sep 5, 2023, 6:59:03 PM
Sep 5, 2023, 6:59:03 PM
Great tour to start off our weekend. Liz our guide was awesome, we lucked out and it was a small group so we got to ask any and all questions we had along the way. Saw all of the sights as we made our way through the downtown area. Liz made sure to take time to explain all of the areas of the tour and I appreciated her expertise as a guide. Would recommend this to anyone looking for a quick tour that covers a lot of great history and sights.
Great experience
Margaret_K
Jul 23, 2021, 10:34:52 AM
Jul 23, 2021, 10:34:52 AM
We had a great experience. Our tour guide was fun and very knowledgeable. She told us stories and interesting facts about the places we visited.
Great Walking Tour of Lower Manhattan
haroldp855
Jun 30, 2021, 10:47:36 AM
Jun 30, 2021, 10:47:36 AM
Had a great tour with Patrick. We had the Sunday morning tour and it was just the 3 of us (kids are 9 and 12). He kept everyone engaged, showing us historical points of interest, the 9-11 memorial, stock exchange, etc. He did a good job relating to the kids and asking them questions. Highly recommended!
Walking Tour
hephonidec
Dec 31, 2020, 9:15:57 AM
Dec 31, 2020, 9:15:57 AM
He did an amazing job at explaining everything around and was very helpful. It was a very long walk but really interesting.
Downtown
LIgal25
Nov 28, 2020, 11:40:19 AM
Nov 28, 2020, 11:40:19 AM
Enjoyed our tour, it was just the 3 of us. Patrick our guide was knowledgeable and full of downtown history.
Excellent
Lucia R
Dec 24, 2019, 12:32:38 PM
Dec 24, 2019, 12:32:38 PM
Joel our guide was knowledgeable, interesting, friendly and personable. It was truly a private tour as there were just three of us. We toured the statue of liberty, Ellis Island and visited Trinity church, Alexander Hamilton gravesite, Wall st and ended witb the somber 911 memorial. Along the way Joel provided historical information. The tour lasted about five hours and we never felt rushed. We were unable to licate the meeting point but a phonecall to the company provided directions and they stayed with us on the phone until we met our contact. Well done.
Fantastic group tour by Rory!
Elisa M
Nov 9, 2019, 11:49:45 AM
Nov 9, 2019, 11:49:45 AM
Our family of three were the only ones in the terrific downtown tour given by Rory, a British theater director who knows his history and delivers it well. He tailored it our interests and added some stories specifically to interest our 10-year-old. Lots of interesting landmarks and history that we would not have discovered on our own. Highly recommended. (And we found out that he also gives a superhero tour of NYC, so if we come back we'll definitely do that!)
Downtown NY and 911 Memorial Tour
Hans v
Nov 7, 2018, 4:17:18 AM
Nov 7, 2018, 4:17:18 AM
We were lucky and had our tour guide Liz for just the 2 of us. We got a lot to know about Down town and we were especially interested in the Dutch history ofcourse! Also the 911 Memorial was very impressive and I never knew the details that went into the construction and planning. We enjoyed the tour very much!
Great way to start our trip
pascamb
Jul 10, 2018, 4:52:01 PM
Jul 10, 2018, 4:52:01 PM
The title should tell you everything. We chose this tour to start our 4 day trip to New York as it appeared to offer the ideal mix of old, new and of course Iconic. On all accounts it delivered and more. James our guide was knowledgable and friendly, keeping an even pace through out the tour and all the time providing us with facts and figures about the areas we were visiting. At the end of the tour we were given priority tickets for the pedestal tour of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island and as such we were able to skip the queues and board the ferry almost immediately, which given the number of people and the heat was probably worth the tour cost on its own. If you are unsure who to use to which tour to go on I really recommend this company, this tour and James (though of course he may not be your guide).
Downtown Walking Tour
Susan_S
Jul 9, 2018, 5:00:59 PM
Jul 9, 2018, 5:00:59 PM
I highly recommend the tours of Viatour. We received exactly what was expressed in the on-line description-no hidden surprises! Our guide, James, was informative and entertaining. We thoroughly enjoyed him!
Historic downtown and 9/11 tour
Danielle W
Dec 31, 2017, 7:57:07 PM
Dec 31, 2017, 7:57:07 PM
Our tour guide was amazing! Liz did so well! It was just me and my husband and it was beyond cold outside but we managed to enjoy the tour and have a very good time! Would strongly recommend!!
Sean was fabulous! We were so lucky...
mom2dcb
Aug 23, 2017, 4:18:10 PM
Aug 23, 2017, 4:18:10 PM
<p>Sean was fabulous! We were so lucky to be the ONLY people on this tour. Sean knew so many details about the history of the city. The sites were perfect companions for our trip to New York. He was very helpful with planning our independent tour of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. His pace was perfect and he allowed a couple of stops for bathroom breaks or drinks. He was the perfect guide! A</p>
We had such a great tour with Sean...
LISA_MARIE25
Jun 3, 2017, 8:27:19 AM
Jun 3, 2017, 8:27:19 AM
<p>We had such a great tour with Sean! He was very personable and well informed. We saw lots of really great sites!</p>
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