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Lower Manhattan: History and Secrets Walking Tour
5.0
76 Ratings
New York
Uncover the hidden history and secrets of Lower Manhattan on this engaging walking tour. Explore iconic landmarks, hear fascinating stories, and indulge in a slice of authentic NYC pizza.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Brooklyn Bridge - Learn about the historical undertaking to build one of the most famous bridges in the world
What's Included
- Tour guide
- Snacks
Additional Information
A visit to New York City is incomplete without an excursion to Lower Manhattan. This lively district is teeming with noteworthy sites, ancient remnants, and fascinating tales, all stemming from its 400-year history. Embark on a journey to explore the genesis of New York as we know it today, and feel the city’s pulse like a genuine resident. This walking tour will take you on a chronological trek through Downtown NYC in the most authentic manner: by foot!
Navigate the city accompanied by local, certified tour guides who are familiar with every nook and cranny of our internationally renowned streets. Enjoy the advantages of being part of a small tour group, ensuring a more personal experience. No NYC tour can be deemed complete without a detour to a traditional New York pizzeria for a gratis slice of NYC’s iconic pizza.
Location
Tweed Courthouse
Chambers Street
Our tour starts on the steps of the Tweed Courthouse (52 Chambers St., between Broadway & Centre St.). Look for your Guide & black Metro Tours umbrella 10 minutes prior to your tour. Nearest subways: 4/5/6/J/Z Brooklyn Bridge City Hall, R/W City Hall or 2/3 Park Place
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Federico_c
Aug 27, 2024
Great tour guide! - We had a really great tour of lower Manhattan and learned a ton! Our guide was amazing. She knew so much about the history of the area. Lots of fun facts. The pace was perfect. We had our two kids (16 & 12) with us and they also said it was one of the highlights of our trip. Although it was about 3 hours long, it didn't feel overwhelming. Our guide found spots for us to sit in certain locations and also pointed out bathrooms along the way. We would recommend the tour to anyone who wants to learn about Manhattan.
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Q4048fmwalters
Aug 21, 2024
Good walking tour with many historical details explained. - Great over all early history of lower Manhattan including Fulton waterfront and the Wall Street area. The tour ends at fountains from 9/11/01.
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Heather_p
Aug 12, 2024
Great experience and learned so much! - Love this tour! Megan was so great, accommodating, and knowledgeable. My husband and I are New Yorkers, and it was so wonderful to learn new, fascinating things about our area. Makes you appreciate your neighborhood and surroundings more! Would recommend
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Heatherpu6505vy
Aug 12, 2024
Highly recommend Lower Manhattan History tour - My husband and I loved this tour with Megan as our tour guide. It ended up being a private tour as no one else was scheduled, which made it even more personal as we are New Yorkers and wanted to learn some history about our area. Megan was very accommodating and extremely knowledgeable. I learned some new fascinating things, which will make me look at my everyday surroundings a bit differently now and make me appreciate it even more. Great tour! Would recommend it!
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Christine_k
Aug 4, 2024
Great tour! Do it! - Excellent tour with Meghan! Great guide with extensive knowledge on every aspect of the area we visited. Very accommodating to our small group. Learned tons! Meghan went out of her way to make it a memorable tour for us. Can't say enough good! I highly recommend this tour and Meghan as your guide.
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406jillians
Aug 1, 2024
A great wheelchair activity in historic Tribeca - Meghan was a fantastic guide through the historic streets of Tribeca. Her enthusiasm for architecture was abundant and added to our enjoyment. My husband is a wheelchair user and it was the perfect activity with no stairs!
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Florian_k
Jul 22, 2024
Great walking tour ! - We - my wife, my son and myself - had so to say a private tour with Meghan. It was very informative and interesting. Meghan also gave great tips for photographing - see the shared Photo which has been taken from the 9/11 memorial to the OneWorld Tradecenter. We had a very good time !
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Travelingtori_12
Jul 9, 2024
Best Walking Tour in NYC! - This was the BEST tour i have been on in NYC! Meghan was absolutely phenomenal! I learned so much! She shared fun facts and fascinating insights about the history of lower Manhattan. She gave us time for a restroom break and showed us places to sit in the shade, as July is super hot and 3 hours is a good amount of time to be on your feet. What I liked most is that i felt like i was experiencing lower Manhattan with a friend instead of being led on a tour. My mom and both have a strong background in training and guiding tours and we both plan on going on another tour with Meghan and her company when we return to NYC!
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Victoria_g
Jul 9, 2024
MUST DO - This was the best tour i have been on in NYC! Meghan was a brilliant guide with loads of fun facts and interesting history insights. I learned so much! She also gave us opportunities to use the restroom while on tour as well as many opportunities to sit, since it was really hot and a 3 hour tour. Meghan made us feel like we were discovering secrets of NYC with a friend. I would go on any tour she leads and will be looking her up next time we are back in NYC.
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Jennifer_a
Jul 8, 2024
Great tour! - Megan was a great tour guide! She was so animated and lively and made the stories come alive. We really enjoyed our tour and learned a lot about the history of New York! We'd definitely recommend the tour but be aware that there's a lot of walking and standing!
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