10 Lower Manhattan Tours Worth Booking

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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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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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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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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5.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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6.Wall Street, Financial District Walking Tour Lower Manhattan

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

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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7.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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8.Midtown & Lower Manhattan Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.3 · 8 reviews · from $79

Join a four-hour guided Manhattan tour from Midtown, with stops at Rockefeller Center, Central Park, Greenwich Village, Chinatown, Wall Street, and Battery Park. Italian is available, along with English, French, and Spanish. Guide Luigi has earned special praise for his clear, lively approach.

“guida molto preparata e brava ...si ha una visione ottima di Manhattan; si potrebbe anche fare qualche sosta in piu per esempio nei luoghi più iconici come La 15th strada .”

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9.Hamilton Musical Walking Tour of Lower Manhattan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 1h 30m · from $39

Follow Alexander Hamilton’s story through Lower Manhattan on a 90-minute English walking tour. Hear musical snippets through provided earpieces, visit Hamilton’s grave at Trinity Church, and see Federal Hall, Wall Street, Fraunces Tavern, and the place where Washington became president.

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10.History of Lower Manhattan Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3 reviews · from $50

Spend three hours walking from City Hall Park through the Brooklyn Bridge, South Street Seaport, Wall Street, and the World Trade Center Memorial. An English-speaking guide supplies the history and humor, then wraps up with a New York-style pizza slice.

“Our tour guide was wonderful! She knew so much about the city and had a great sense of humor.”

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