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15 Lower Manhattan Tours Worth Booking

29 tours  ·  from $25

Good lower manhattan tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

Guided Bike Tour of Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn Bridge - DUMBO, Brooklyn Bridge Park, and Jane’s Carousel
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Guided Bike Tour of Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn Bridge

1.Guided Bike Tour of Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn Bridge

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 113 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $59Our pick

Ride from 79 Chambers Street through Lower Manhattan, across the Brooklyn Bridge, into DUMBO and Brooklyn Heights, then back toward South Street Seaport. You get a bike or e-bike, helmet, and bag. Guides such as Kevin, Eddie, Paul, and Alex add local history, photos, and practical help.

“This was a really cool experience. Me and my son learned a lot about the history of the area. Our tour guide was fun and knowledgeable. I recommend you have some gloves and dress real warm during the winter.”

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Wall Street, Financial District Walking Tour Lower Manhattan, NYC - Fraunces Tavern and New York’s founding story
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Wall Street, Financial District Walking Tour Lower Manhattan, NYC

2.Wall Street, Financial District Walking Tour Lower Manhattan, NYC

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 108 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $39Top rated

Join a guide such as Gabriel for a 2.5-hour walk from the Charging Bull to the Oculus. You’ll see Wall Street landmarks, enter Fraunces Tavern and Trinity Church, pause at the 9/11 Memorial, and hear lively stories about New York’s past and present.

“such a wonderful experience. Even though it was snowing and cold, Gabriel will bake us a wonderful and lively and fun experience. We learned so much about the city we lived in love. thank you!!!”

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Lower Manhattan Secrets And History Walking Tour - Wall Street and the New York Stock Exchange
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Lower Manhattan Secrets And History Walking Tour

3.Lower Manhattan Secrets And History Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 96 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $60

Spend about three hours walking Lower Manhattan with a guide such as Meghan Sara, tracing stories from Brooklyn Bridge and the Seaport to Wall Street, Battery Park, and One World Trade Center. The small group, capped at 15, ends with a New York pizza slice near the World Trade Center.

“Tour guide Meghan provided a witty and insightful walking tour of Lower Manhattan which we thoroughly enjoyed. Because we were her only two guests, she skillfully tailored the tour to our interests. Meghan was extremely knowledgeable of everything pertaining to the local area. She was respectful of our senior citizen status by finding shady spots and restooms when needed. We enthusiastically recommend Meghan's tour.”

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Lower Manhattan Tour: The Remnants of Dutch New Amsterdam! - The harbor that made the settlement possible
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Lower Manhattan Tour: The Remnants of Dutch New Amsterdam!

4.Lower Manhattan Tour: The Remnants of Dutch New Amsterdam!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 94 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $39

Walk Lower Manhattan with a licensed guide and trace New York back to Dutch New Amsterdam. Mandy, Richard, Gabby, and Gabbie have led this route with maps, stories, and local insight. Expect Bowling Green, Wall Street, Stone Street, the Stock Exchange, and the harbor, all in a group of no more than 10.

“Knowledgeable passionate tour guide, very cold weather, institutional disregard fir thevarcheologic treasures of the real beginnings of NYC”

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Hamilton Live! Walking Tour in lower Manhattan - City Hall Park and the old city wall
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Hamilton Live! Walking Tour in lower Manhattan

5.Hamilton Live! Walking Tour in lower Manhattan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 63 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $199

Walk Lower Manhattan with a costumed Alexander Hamilton, a licensed guide, actor, and historian. Over about three hours, visit City Hall Park, Federal Hall, Wall Street, Fraunces Tavern, and Trinity Church while following the story of colonial New York. Headsets, maps, and a small group of up to four are included.

“Mr Hamilton welcomed us to travel with him on a long walk thru his story So knowledgeable and funny and kind. Bring your most comfortable walking shoes The tour is worth a repeat!”

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Lower Manhattan Tour: Wall Street & 9/11 Memorial - The New York Stock Exchange and the machinery of money
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Lower Manhattan Tour: Wall Street & 9/11 Memorial

6.Lower Manhattan Tour: Wall Street & 9/11 Memorial

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 52 reviews · 2 hours · from $39

Spend two hours with an English-speaking local guide in Lower Manhattan, moving from the New York Stock Exchange and Federal Hall to the 9/11 Memorial and Battery Park. Guides such as Paul K, Tim, Dave, Jessica, and Helena have led this route, which ends with Statue of Liberty views.

“The tour was great. Tim, our guide, a native New Yorker was very personable and informative. It was a well paced tour which we found to be very enjoyable.”

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Death in New York: Extended Daylight Tour (Lower Manhattan) - Civic Center and the African Burial Ground
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Death in New York: Extended Daylight Tour (Lower Manhattan)

7.Death in New York: Extended Daylight Tour (Lower Manhattan)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · 2 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $44

Join author K. Krombie at 11 a.m. for a small-group walk through Lower Manhattan’s burial grounds, churches, funeral businesses, memorials, and former execution sites. The route runs from Battery Park through the Financial District, Civic Center, Chinatown, and Two Bridges, ending at Chatham Square.

“Fantastic tour! I went on this tour by myself and was the only person there not from NY. Krombie was super friendly and hilarious, and shared a TON of fun facts that weren’t even technically part of the tour. I wish I had more time in the city so I could go on her other tours, but they are definitely on my list of things to do next time I come back.”

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NYC: Central Park and Lower Manhattan Electric Bike Rentals - A practical Central Park riding plan
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NYC: Central Park and Lower Manhattan Electric Bike Rentals

8.Central Park and Lower Manhattan Electric Bike Rentals

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 19 reviews · 1 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $25Best value

Pick up a Cannondale Quick NEO e-bike three blocks from Central Park, then ride independently with a helmet, lock, bike bag, and illustrated map. Choose one to eight hours and ask staff for route ideas. You must be at least 16 to ride an e-bike, and the rental ends back at the shop.

“Inbegrepen bij de deal was een fietstas/mand en kaart. Beide niet gehad, de hele dag met een loodzware tas om m'n schouder gefietst. Was beter af geweest met een citybike. De fiets was wel geweldig.”

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Lower Manhattan: From Financial Power to Enduring Hope - From the former Custom House to Fraunces Tavern
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Lower Manhattan: From Financial Power to Enduring Hope

9.Lower Manhattan: From Financial Power to Enduring Hope

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $39

Join guide Jon Noto for a 2.5-hour English walking tour from the Charging Bull to the Oculus. You’ll connect Wall Street, Dutch New Amsterdam, historic taverns, John Wick film locations, and moving 9/11 history in a group of up to 25.

“I had a great tour with Jon. He knows so much about 9/11 and NY history, it’s possible to tell that he is very passionate about it. Thank you Jon!”

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Wall Street, Financial District Walking Tour Lower Manhattan - Starting with the Charging Bull and Castle Clinton
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Wall Street, Financial District Walking Tour Lower Manhattan

10.Wall Street, Financial District Walking Tour Lower Manhattan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 2h 30m · from $31

Meet your English or Spanish-speaking guide behind the Charging Bull, then walk through Lower Manhattan with guides such as William and Williams. See Castle Clinton, Stone Street, Wall Street, Trinity Church, the 9/11 Memorial, and the Oculus in 150 minutes.

“Fue un tour espectacular, es el mejor que he estado. Es importante tomarlo desde el primer dia, William, el guia da muchas ideas de como aprovechar la ciudad de la mejor manera. Recomendado 100%”

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NYC Lower Manhattan Walking Tour & Freedom Tower Observatory - Starting behind the Charging Bull
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NYC Lower Manhattan Walking Tour & Freedom Tower Observatory

11.NYC Lower Manhattan Walking Tour & Freedom Tower Observatory

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $99

Join an English-speaking guide such as Jon or Kassie for a brisk two-hour walk past Wall Street, Federal Hall, Trinity Church, St. Paul’s Chapel, and the 9/11 Memorial. Your ticket to One World Observatory is included, with time afterward to enjoy the views at your own pace.

“We took the Lower Manhattan walking tour with Jon who was an amazing guide! He led us through several historic locations and it was exciting to see places where the birth of America took place. Jon was funny as well as very knowledgeable, a perfect combination. Having tickets for the One World Observatory included in the price made our visit there easier. Excellent experience!”

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3 Hour Lower Manhattan Walking Tour - Wall Street, where finance meets colonial New York
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3 Hour Lower Manhattan Walking Tour

12.3 Hour Lower Manhattan Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $68

Spend three hours walking Lower Manhattan with an English-speaking guide, from Bowling Green and Wall Street to the 9/11 Memorial, Chinatown, and Little Italy. Groups cap at 10, and guides such as Nicky add history, context, and plenty of time for questions.

“This tour was wonderful. It covered the early history of NYC, the financial district, the municipal areas and then Chinatown and Little Italy. Our tour leader Nicky was absolutely fabulous - full of information and no question was too much trouble.”

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Lower Manhattan Tour with Statue of Liberty View - Starting at The Battery with the harbor ahead
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Lower Manhattan Tour with Statue of Liberty View

13.Lower Manhattan Tour with Statue of Liberty View

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $80

Spend about four hours with a certified guide exploring Battery Park, Castle Clinton, and the World Trade Center. You will get Manhattan views of the Statue of Liberty, then learn how to ride the Staten Island Ferry for a closer water view. The tour starts at 1 p.m. and does not visit Liberty Island.

“Our tour and tour guide was excellent. She kept us on time, ensured all families were able to see what they wanted to see or concentrate on. She had in depth knowledge on the area, and the monuments we visited.”

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Guided Tour (with Audio) Hamilton Musical in Lower Manhattan NYC - Fraunces Tavern and Washington’s farewell
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Guided Tour (with Audio) Hamilton Musical in Lower Manhattan NYC

14.Guided Tour (with Audio) Hamilton Musical in Lower Manhattan NYC

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $44

Follow Hamilton’s Lower Manhattan story with guide Dana, an audio soundtrack, and a small group of up to 14 people. You’ll visit Bowling Green, Fraunces Tavern, Federal Hall, and Trinity Church, where Hamilton is buried. Expect about two hours of walking and lively links to the musical.

“My daughter and I came to NYC for the first time. We booked the Hamilton walking tour! My daughter is obsessed with the play. It was an easy process to book. Our tour guide Dana was fantastic. She was extremely knowledgeable about the places we visited and correlated the songs from the play to each stop. She gave us other facts about the city and area in general. The meeting point was easily accessible as we took the subway to get there. We ended the tour at Trinity Church their final resting places. Due to it being Christmas Eve the grounds were closed which was understandable due to the mass…”

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Lower Manhattan & 9/11 Memorial Walking Tour Semi-Private 12ppl - Bowling Green and the Charging Bull
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Lower Manhattan & 9/11 Memorial Walking Tour Semi-Private 12ppl

15.Lower Manhattan & 9/11 Memorial Walking Tour Semi-Private 12ppl

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $51

Walk Lower Manhattan with a professional guide and no more than 12 people. You’ll see Castle Clinton, Wall Street, Trinity Church, Federal Hall, One World Trade Center, and the 9/11 Memorial. Guides including Kevin, Jonathan, Rob, Matt, Katherine, and Ashley have brought strong history and personal insight to this route.

“Jonathan was our guide from Babylon Tours. He was excellent, what a historian. We were a small group of 3 ladies, we were lucky we had a private tour. I would recommend this tour and if you’re lucky to get Jonathan as your guide you’re a winner.”

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