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Alexander Hamilton spent much of his life in New York City, and with this walking tour inspired by the Tony Award-winning 'Hamilton' musical, you can take a deep dive into the Founding Father's life and the making of the hit Broadway show. Whether you have already seen the show, plan to see it soon, or simply love the cast album, this tour provides context to the story and its songs as you explore lower Manhattan.

Prebook and save time by combining a tour of Downtown Manhattan, the 9/11 Memorial, and the Statue of Liberty. See where Manhattan began, at Fort Amsterdam. Visit Bowling Green Park and the famous Charging Bull. Finally, walk through the space of the former World Trade Center, where the tragic events of 9/11 took place, and then take a ferry ride to Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty, featuring pedestal access tickets.

The architecture of NYC’s Financial District is some of the city’s most impressive and oldest, but if you explore alone you could miss out on some lesser-known and harder to find spots. Prebook this Lower Manhattan downtown walking tour, and go with a guide who knows the best ways around the busy city and what hidden gems to stop at. See everything from Wall Street to the Helmsley Building.

Lower Manhattan is home to so many of New York City’s iconic sights that it can be hard to know where to begin. See the highlights in just hours with this private walking tour that takes you through the area’s history-making moments from Dutch colonial settlers to the birth of the New York Stock Exchange. Walk in the shadow of the modern skyscrapers and end at the 9/11 Memorial.

The story of New York City is rooted in the history of the Financial District, from the founding fathers to the global financial industry, and everything in between. Unpack the rich history of this area on a private walking tour, with your own personal guide to regale you with stories. You can stroll Wall Street to learn about the stock market, check out landmarks like the Charging Bull and Trinity Church, and even see the World Trade Center Memorial—all with your guide leading the way.

From Dutch settlers to the international business hub of Wall Street, the story of Lower Manhattan is both central to New York's history and its current role as a global metropolis. Uncover the story of this historic stretch of the Big Apple with a small-group tour. From Bowling Green to Trinity Church, you can hear the history of the city, learn about the Founding Fathers, and address the tragic events of 9/11—all with a guide to lead the way.

If you're only in New York for a short time, tick off multiple Big Apple highlights in a matter of hours on a small-group walking tour. Venture to Wall Street, visit the 9/11 Memorial, and ascend the world-famous Empire State Building. Continue to Chinatown and Little Italy, hop the subway to Greenwich Village (own expense), journey up to Grand Central Terminal, see the Chrysler Building, and Times Square.

Unravel the life of Alexander Hamilton, one of the USA’s founding fathers, on this private Lower Manhattan walking tour. Avoid having to research his story via guidebooks and smartphones; and let a guide lead you to sites associated with the great 18th-century politician. Explore the Financial District, see where he lived and worked, and hear about his life—all a curtain-raiser to seeing “Hamilton” the musical on Broadway.

Designed for those who enjoy a good game, this New York City scavenger hunt leads you on a trail through Lower Manhattan’s top monuments, plus some tucked-away curiosities not often found in guidebooks. Using your smartphone, solve puzzles and follow clues to stay hot on the trail, learning fascinating New York trivia as you work your way through Wall Street, Ground Zero, and Battery Park.

Ditch your smartphone and guidebook to delve deeper into the history of New York City with a guide on this small-group walking tour. Stroll through Lower Manhattan—the site of the original 17th-century Dutch settlement known as New Amsterdam—and unravel its history and evolution as you visit its historical locations. See Wall Street, Bowling Green, and more; and hear tales and insight about the early city that many miss.

See downtown Manhattan with ease and efficiency on a private walking tour that hits the area’s top landmarks, including Battery Park, Wall Street, Alexander Hamilton’s gravesite, and the 9/11 Memorial. The private tour ensures the full and undivided attention of your guide, whose presence allows you to absorb the sights without the stress of navigating on your own.

Spend your morning learning about one of the nation's biggest tragedies during this Lower Manhattan tour of Wall Street and the 911 Memorial. Explore the Financial District and walk in the shadows of Wall Street's towering skyscrapers as you learn about the history of finance and banking from your guide. Then, head to the 9/11 Memorial, where you'll discover the history and impact of this dark day's events on the city and on the world.

Visit two of New York City’s essential districts in one day on a small-group combo tour of Lower Manhattan and Midtown. See where past and present collide as you learn about the city’s Dutch colonial roots layered under the economic powerhouse of Wall Street, and remember those lost at the 9/11 Memorial. Then head uptown to walk among landmark buildings like the Empire State Building and New York Public Library as you explore Midtown's architectural legacy.

Skip the effort of exploring Lower and Midtown Manhattan on your own with this private walking tour. With a guide to lead the way and furnish you with historical tales, it’s an easier and more enlightening option than sightseeing alone. Hear stories of Alexander Hamilton, visit Wall Street, and the 9/11 Memorial Plaza; and then head uptown to see the Empire State, Grand Central, and lesser-known treasures many visitors miss.

We focus on a fun, candid, and local experience. Our tours are different from the usual format. John-Tours are your friends in New York City. We want to share our love for this city and it's unique role in making the United States the country it is today.

Save time by combining sightseeing with a workout on on this leisurely 5-mile (8-kilometer) Lower Manhattan run. Swap running by yourself for a fun group experience, get coaching tips, cover more signature sights than if walking, and gain insight into attractions you might otherwise miss. Highpoints include crossing the Manhattan and Brooklyn Bridges for early-morning harbor and skyline views; seeing the Charging Bull statue, and receiving a souvenir medal.

This private NYC walking tour takes the stress out of navigating New York's neighborhoods, covering all of the city's top attractions on foot. Start in Downtown Manhattan; visit Wall Street, the 9/11 Memorial, and One World Trade Center; then ride the subway uptown to see the Chrysler Building, Rockefeller Center, and the lights of Times Square.

Discover tales of the treachery that characterized Revolutionary War-era New York that you may never hear otherwise on this small-group walking tour. Meet your guide—a specialist in the era—in Lower Manhattan, and set off to see the sights connected with some of the period’s most notorious acts and perpetrators of espionage. Learn about the Culper Spy Ring, visit a former red-light district and British jail; and more.

This tour tends to be small groups and features many of the hidden secrets and fun stories about the early days of New York. Plenty of stops for refreshments, photo ops and bathroom stops. Refreshments not included. Private / custom tours available .

Travel by boat and foot for a true city tour with great views and relaxed pace. With an expert local guide by your side you'll get real insight into the Big Apple, exploring hidden hangouts and local color as well as those must-see icons. You’ll see top attractions like the 9/11 Memorial and neighborhoods like the Village. This is a walking tour aimed to make you feel like a local and introduce you to New York's hidden gems! Learn about history, art, food and architecture while discovering the city's secret sites. • 6 to 8 hour walking tour of New York’ hidden treasures with an expert guide • Enjoy a walk on the High Line  • See the world's most famous skyline riding on a ferry on the East River • Small-group format ensures a personalized experience This is a custom private tour, the itinerary can be modified on the clients request.

Make the most of your time in New York City on a tour that takes you to an array of city landmarks from Central Park to the Statue of Liberty. While traffic, crowds, and an overwhelming number of options can make it hard to squeeze all these sights into one day, a guided tour makes it easy. See it all without worrying about transportation, logistics, or deciding where to go next.

Explore two sides of New York City on a walking tour that visits Wall Street and the 9/11 Memorial. While the dynamic history of Wall Street can be confusing to many visitors, visiting on a guided tour makes it easy to learn more about the capital of world finance—making the outing ideal for history and finance buffs. Incorporating a stop at the 9/11 Memorial adds a must-see NYC site to your day.

If you love coffee, you will enjoy this tour greatly: here come exciting and remarkable places where you can buy and drink coffee mixed with Wall Street world-known attractions. Visit these coffee shops to feel that warm atmosphere yourself! In the city of self-made great businessmen, creators and inventors it is a sin not to taste their power source – coffee.

(STILL OPEN FOR OPERATION IN THE MIDST OF CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK) This tour is presented by a 5th generation local who was twice featured in the New York Times for tour guiding. On this tour we will explore the zany and unusual history of how New York City became the unofficial capital of the world that it is today. From peg legged Dutch governors, to pirates, to slave revolts, and riots -- we discuss the history that often gets passed up on in favor of more mainstream subjects. If you are looking for something that is off kilter, this is the tour for you!