Guide was fun, energetic, and knowledgable. Couldn’t ask for more. Talked very fast but there was a lot of info to tell.
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- Trinity Church
- Professional Tour guide
- Fraunces Tavern
- Skip-the-line access to some attractions
Excludes
- Food and Beverages
- Gratuities (Tips)
- Paid admission tickets to specific venues
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- FIind us back of the Charging Bull, at the evacuation day plaza with the purple umbrella.
Return
- We Will Finish at the Oculus Center.
Itinerary
The tour begins at Evacuation Day Plaza, just behind the iconic Charging Bull. Here, your guide will introduce the story of Lower Manhattan, from its colonial roots to its rise as one of the most important financial and historical areas in New York City.
Stop at the famous Charging Bull, one of Wall Street’s most photographed landmarks. Your guide will explain how this statue became a symbol of strength, ambition, and financial optimism, while sharing fun facts and local stories about its history and popularity.
At Fraunces Tavern, the guide will take you through the history of this iconic building, known as a meeting place for the Founding Fathers of the United States. You will learn about its importance in the nation’s history and hear stories about the events that took place here. You will be able to explore the interior and see some historical artifacts while the guide shares interesting anecdotes.
Walk along Stone Street, one of the oldest streets in New York City, known for its cobblestones, historic charm, and lively atmosphere. Here, you will discover how this area evolved from colonial New Amsterdam into one of Lower Manhattan’s most popular gathering spots.
At Federal Hall, the guide will take you through the history of this building, where George Washington took the oath of office as the first President of the United States. You will learn about its relevance in history
Stand in the heart of Wall Street and see the world-famous New York Stock Exchange from the outside. Your guide will share stories about the rise of global finance, market power, and the events that made this street a symbol of wealth and influence around the world.
As you continue through Wall Street, your guide will highlight the street’s lasting impact on the global economy and explain how this small area became one of the world’s most powerful financial centers.
The tour continues to Trinity Church, where the guide will speak about the church’s Gothic architecture and its historical significance. You will learn about the famous figures buried in its cemetery and enjoy a moment of peace in this tranquil spot amid the bustle of the city.
The tour ends at the powerful 9/11 Memorial, where your guide will provide respectful context about the events of September 11 and their lasting impact on New York and the world. You will see the reflecting pools and the engraved names that honor the victims.
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Reviews
Gio was a great guide. Knowledgable, and he used electronic media very well to illustrate his points. I would recommend this to folks whose hearing is no longer what it once was. His voice projected very well (he also used a speaker when necessary), and he made sure everyone was stopped and listening before he begin making his point. He was efficient. We covered a lot of ground, but he allowed plenty of time for questions. He seemed attentive to the needs of clients (allowing for restroom breaks and making restaurant recommendations). This was definitely a great value and one of the highlights of the trip.
Gio is a wonderful guide who shows he loves what he does telling about New York. His preparation with stories and photos helped get the details and imagine New York of long ago.
Gio was an excellent guide. Lot of knowledge. A great tour Highlybrecommend
Excellent guide to the Financhial area and Ground Zero in NY. Great information and very interesting guide with very good knowledge. Would highly recommend
Gio was fun,full of information and enthusiastic. He clearly loves his job and puts a lot of effort into it and wants his clients to have a good time. We learned a lot.
Go was outstanding! He is a wonderful young man that is brilliant and has a great personality for transmitting his extensive knowledge to the customer!
Our guide, Gabriel, was very knowledgeable. The tour was mainly on lower Manhattan. At the end time was spent Wall Street and 9/11 memorial. It ran 45 minutes longer than scheduled which made it feel too long. I think it should start with Wall Street and 9/11 memorial which keeps everyone’s attention. Overall lots of interesting information.
Very good tour. Knowledgeable tour guide. We saw quite a lot in the 2hrs meeting point bit confusing.
Our tour guide Gabriel was so knowledgeable and friendly. Definitely recommend this tour for history
Lovely experience and very polite staffs. I complained about a stressful day and their words was a relief
This was the best! Gabriel was so great, very informative. We were very lucky as he said that 10 was a small group and we really got to know him and he got to know all of us which even added to the experience! Highly recommend
Gabriel was a great guide. He showed us around lower Manhattan with knowledge and humor. Very charismatic and entertaining.
Great tour! Gabriel was a so knowledgeable and friendly. We learned about about the history and he provided a ton of NY site seeking tips.
Gio was informative, knowledgeable and personable. The tour was a good length of time.
Gio was enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and provided us with a fantastic survey of the Wall Street area.
If you’re thinking about booking a tour with Gio, don’t hesitate—just do it! It was one of the best experiences of our trip to New York. Gio is incredibly knowledgeable, passionate, and full of energy. We learned so much about the city’s history, architecture, and hidden gems. The tour was fun, engaging, and packed with interesting information that you simply wouldn’t get exploring on your own. It truly gave us a whole new appreciation for NYC. On top of the tour itself, Gio shared tons of great recommendations for restaurants, neighborhoods, and other places to visit, which helped us enjoy the rest of our trip even more. And as a bonus—he’s an amazing photographer! He knew all the best spots and took fantastic photos that we’ll always treasure. I can’t recommend this tour enough—100% worth every minute. Thank you so much, Gio, for making our visit so memorable! We were visiting from Miami with my teenage daughter, and this ended up being one of the highlights of our trip!
It was awesome!!! Highly recommend Geo, very knowledgeable and accommodating!! We learned so much and enjoyed our tour. Answered all our questions and gave recommendations for restaurants, bars and other sites to see.
Gio was great! He answered all of our questions and showed us amazing places!
The guide was excellent really!! Knowledgeable, professional, lively and informative
Gio was an excellent guide. He was very detailed and helpful, keeping the group engaged throughout our walking tour
Such a nice experience with Gio!
Had the best time, thoroughly recommend. Great information, really well paced. Gio lead ours and he was really nice and a great guide! Lots of amazing knowledge and city recommendations
Fabulous walking tour of Wall Street, 911 memorial and surrounding area. Our guide Gio was very fun and informative.
The best way to start vacations in New York City. Gio was very informative, gave us great tips always with a smile on his face. I’ve been doing walking tours all over Europe and I would rank Gio has one of the best guides I’ve ever encontre.
Gio was awesome! 100% recommended
Excellent content. I have lived in NYC for about 30 years, and I still saw new things during this tour. Our guide, Gabriel, was energetic, considerate, and fun.
We had an incredible tour 23rd of June with Giovanni! His tour was thoughtful, informative and very fun! He showed us all the best spots and relevant history. He was full of local tips and recommendations. I’d recommend it to everyone. Thank you 🇺🇸🐂
The Wall Street, 9/11 Memorial, and Lower Manhattan Walking Tour was packed with interesting history and information. Our tour guide was incredibly knowledgeable and shared fascinating stories about Wall Street, the Financial District, Lower Manhattan, and the events surrounding 9/11. It was clear that the guide was passionate about the subject matter and wanted guests to have a meaningful experience. The only downside was the length of the tour. It was advertised as a two-hour tour, but it ended up lasting nearly four hours. While the information was excellent, the extended duration made it difficult for those with other plans scheduled afterward. A better balance between detail and timing would have made the experience even more enjoyable. Overall, I learned a great deal and appreciated the guide's expertise. If you enjoy history and don't mind spending extra time exploring Lower Manhattan, this tour is worth considering. Just be prepared for it to potentially run much longer than advertised.
It was an amazing experience of the Financial District, NYC!! Thoroughly loved it!!
Gio was amazing. Born and raised in New York, you can really feel how much he loves the city and enjoys sharing it with others. We went inside several buildings and places that I definitely would never have found on my own and the old photos he showed helped bring everything to life. What stood out the most, though, was how he treated people: friendly, attentive, empathetic and genuinely interested in everyone’s questions. One of the best walking tours I’ve done. 10/10
Excelent tour! Very recommendable
Gio is energetic, friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. He highlighted many things on the walk which we would just have walked pass on our own without a second thought. He helped with taking photos and gave tips on best angles etc. We enjoyed our walk very much and found it very interesting. It covered lots of ground and went beyond my expectations.
Tour was a very nice experience and Gio was a great and patience guy!
The guide was very knowledgeable. I suspect that he was a history major. We went to a lot more places than mentioned in the description. He was very helpful in suggesting other ideas or helping people plan on seeing other sites they were interested in..
Very informative about all of NYC not just the financial district. I think it is a must before you explore the downtown area on your own.
Excellent experience. Our guide Gio was superior in that he knew the city and so much about the locations we visited. He was very educated and personable with each of us to ensure our experience was great
Muy bueno williams. Nos dio muchos tips
Free Walking tour covered lower Manhattan north to World Trade Center. It was wonderful, my wife who reluctantly joined me loved it also - very glad we went. Our guide Gio was energetic, conversational, highly informative, and took some great photos on the two hour tour. Our group was very small which was great but Gio would have been equally effective with a much larger group. Mature teens (if such exists) to older adults like us all will enjoy if curious and healthy for walking. As Gio is paid by tips it is important to tip fairly - a minimum of $15/person. We tipped more because the service was outstanding.
Very informating and interesting.
Fantastic information! Gio was enthusiastic, and very knowledgeable. He was happy to answer any questions.
Knowledgeable and engaging tour guide. Good overview of the history of the area and specific buildings / landmarks. Good variety and guide was able to answer any questions we had. Lasted just over 2hrs at a pleasant pace
Very enjoyable quick paced walking tour of Lower Manhattan Financial District, and 9/11 Memorial/ WTC area. Covers NYC, American, and world history, architecture, and other sites of interest, including restaurants and cafes. Gabriel was very knowledgeable and kept everything fun and well paced. Would definitely do again.
Our tour guide Gabriel was very knowledgeable and shared great information.
Gio is a great guide. He ensure the tour was an amazing experience. He gave us a lots of details about the city and the financial district. He has an great energy to keep us all interested in.
Gio brought the Financial District to life by showing us hidden spots and details we never would have discovered on our own. My 11- and 8-year-old were fully engaged the entire time, and Gio was fantastic at answering all of their questions and keeping things fun and interesting.
Gio was amazing guide! I like to get to know city at least a bit to understand context and be able to understand the city more! and Gio made amazing introduction to the NYC financial district, giving us tips, telling tories and showing hidden gems. highly recommend!
Our tour guide, Gabriel, was so fun and knowledgeable. We have been in nyc for over 8 years and I learned more than I imagined.
William is an excellent tour guide. The tour was phenomenal.
It was a great experience, we love it.
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