About Activity
Discover where New York City began on this guided walking tour through Lower Manhattan. Explore the streets where presidents, merchants, immigrants, and financiers helped shape the city and the nation, from the colonial era to the present day.
Walk through the Financial District with a licensed New York City guide as you visit iconic landmarks including the Charging Bull, Federal Hall, Wall Street, the New York Stock Exchange, Trinity Church, St. Paul's Chapel, and the 9/11 Memorial. Along the way, hear the stories behind these famous sites and discover how Lower Manhattan became the birthplace of American finance and one of the world's most influential neighborhoods.
Perfect for first-time visitors and history lovers alike, this tour offers an engaging look at the people, events, and moments that transformed Lower Manhattan into the heart of New York City.
Departure Point
- Tour begins behind the Charging Bull Statue. Look for your guide in the plaza at the gate entrance to Bowling Green.
Return
- We end at the 9/11 Memorial Pools.
Stop At: Financial District Walk through the historic Financial District, where New York City grew from a Dutch trading post into the financial capital of the world.
Stop At: Charging Bull See the iconic Charging Bull, a symbol of Wall Street, and discover how this unofficial sculpture became one of New York City's most recognizable landmarks.
Stop At: Federal Hall Visit the site where George Washington took the oath of office as the first President of the United States and discover why this location played a pivotal role in the nation's early history.
Stop At: Wall Street Walk along legendary Wall Street and discover how a colonial street became the center of American finance.
Stop At: New York Stock Exchange Stand outside the New York Stock Exchange, the world's largest stock exchange, and discover how this historic institution became the center of global finance.
Stop At: Trinity Church Nyc Visit historic Trinity Church, one of New York City's oldest landmarks, and discover its enduring role in the city's history, including the final resting place of Alexander Hamilton.
Stop At: Discover how Zuccotti Park became the center of the Occupy Wall Street movement and sparked a global conversation about economic inequality.
Stop At: St. Paul's Chapel Visit St. Paul's Chapel, Manhattan's oldest surviving church building, and learn how it became a place of refuge and hope for rescue workers following September 11.
Stop At: The National 9/11 Memorial & Museum Visit the 9/11 Memorial and World Trade Center site as your guide shares the events of September 11, 2001, and the remarkable story of Lower Manhattan's recovery and renewal.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Public transportation options are available nearby Transportation options are wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible Suitable for all physical fitness levels Operated by New York City By Foot For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
Take your money elsewhere; poor customer service experienceMatthew_O
This was a terrible experience. The tour guide did not show up nor were they responsive to my queries as to where they were via the app; only when I reported the incident to Viator did they bother to respond via app. They then lied to Viator about some made up communication and Viator believed them and denied a refund. Take your business elsewhere folks, this wasn’t worth it. And Lori and Viator, do better and treat people with respect.
Highly recommend this tour to learn more about American history and the financial district. Renee was fantastic as our guide!! Jay314
Dec 30, 2024, 11:51:49 AM Our guide Renee was very knowledgeable and explained all the intricacies around American history the Dutch and British occupations of New York, Wall Street and the financial district.
Excellent experienceMichalWD
Dec 27, 2024, 11:21:25 AM Onnel is a great guide, making the history come alive, adding humor to his stories. It was a very cold day and we didn't feel how time passed by. U can see that he enjoys guiding.
Lower Manhattan & 9/11 Tours by foot!morganbJ7332GY
We had a fantastic tour by Jon!
It was a lovely New York morning and we learned all about the city and its history. It is the best way to enter a weekend in the greatest city - understanding why it is so great.
We felt like we gained a lot of knowledge on our country’s history and its beginning.
Also learned a lot of new stories about 9/11 that we had no idea about.
This tour is packed with information, we learned a ton! He was such a lovely guide and even got some great shots of us at different sites along the way!
Would reccomend!
super tour, with some of new yorks history.StephanG786
I like doing this 6-hour tour, and so far, I have done it 6 times. Every time, I learn new stuff. Every tourguide has a different perspective. Joe is an empathetic guide, who answered all our questions. The group was rather small, which was good because we really were walking.
Lower Manhattan, you will be intrigued!gregwR2685XF
I highly recommend this tour, especially if you want to learn about the deep history behind lower Manhattan area. Our guide Jon, was super knowledgeable and uber articulate and easy to understand. He shared the founding history of events and people who got New York started. I was also particularly intrigued by the stories of more modern history of buildings architecture and their owners stories. If you like to learn and walk, this is a great tour.
Amazing and passionate about the history of New York. I couldn’t have had a better guide! Even when it was over he offered to answer any questions as we were exploring on our own. Well worth it.
Jon rocks NYC tours by foot413shaune
Sep 22, 2024, 12:31:29 PM We did this tour with Jon who was extremely friendly and informative. He unlocked the history of the area and really bought it to life as we walked around. He communicated with us before the tour to make sure everything went smoothly on the day which made life easy. I highly recommend this tour for anyone heading to NYC.
Great personalised tripUma_R
Aline was excellent!
Very knowledgeable and a passionate newyorker.
Useful tour.
Lots of history covered too.
A fabulous time!jaholdaway
Booked this tour at the last minute and are thrilled that we did! Garrett was passionate and engaging. While we were familiar with the area, there was much to learn. Garrett's stories made the history incredibly real. A great time. Highly recommend.
Lower Manhattan tourZ2605VWmatthewd
Renée was a wonderful tour guide. She was full of knowledge about the Lower Manhattan area and was keen to share everything she knew. She made the tour feel personable by encouraging any questions we had and took the time to ensure evewas covered. All in all, it was a fantastic tour and I can't recommend Renée highly enough!
Nice tour with nice guideramsuraty2024
This Tour offers an informative and engaging journey through historic and significant sites. The guide was very nice & knowledgeable, making the rich history of the area come alive.
Unforgettable NYC Experiencelaxmanlalg
I have been travelling to different places and this is best value purchase I haved made while on vacation. The tour was amazing with an exceptional tour guide. He is amazing and his energy in unmatched. My son and I learned so much and had a wonderful time. We had am amazing insights about the financial world. DO THIS if in New York one of the best walking tours in New York. Thanks Tours by foot and Garet for an unforgettable experience.
Family TourEscape16501696247
The tour was excellent. We came as a family with a Kid and was very much worried about that if they will get bored but surprisingly Not. We all had fun and learned many facts that were not known before. Thanks to our wonderful guide Garet who made it exciting by telling us fascinating stories about the places.
New perspective on Lower ManhattanW8291LVtaylorm
Jul 23, 2024, 11:50:02 AM Garrett was so knowledgable, he really brought the downtown to life for me in an unexpected way! The tour was so immersive it went by in a flash. Highly recommend to anyone who wants an in-depth view of New York history.
Insightful and Emotional700deepakj
We had a great time. Our guide was very helpful friendly and informative. We got to know about wall street and visited the 9/11 memorial with ample time. Recommended this tour company and will 100% book again.
A Must-Do NYC Tour32chayang
The tour was fantastic and fascinating. Our Guide Garet was knowledgeable and engaging, sharing insights on Wall Street's history and the 9/11 Memorial. The tour was well organised by Tours by Foot and each and every single details were shared by them before or after the tour. I personally like when walk down the legendary Wall Street and stand in front of the New York Stock Exchange where we experience the pulse of global finance and heard different stories of market crashes
A fascinating and moving tour that seamlessly blends the vibrant past of Wall Street with the solemn remembrance at the 9/11 Memorial
