New York: Private Lower Manhattan History Tour
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EUR 148.00

2 hours


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English

Overview

Lower Manhattan may be known for its Wall Street business tycoons, but it has a much bigger story to tell. From the American Revolution to Dutch settlement and beyond, this private tour reveals the wealth of history in Lower Manhattan and offers a deeper understanding of how New York became what it is today.

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New York Historical Tours

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Great Downtown Tour!

tommyf569, Apr 2026

We had a great tour with Dan! He was extremely knowledgeable and kept the stories moving for our easily bored 12 year old. I lived in NYC for five years (two in downtown) and never saw some of the sites he pointed out to us. It was a great tour and well worth it!

Great tour of Lower Manhattan

susanhG1867IV, Apr 2026

Absolutely top notch tour of lower Manhattan, the oldest part of NYC. Our tour guide Dan was very knowledgeable and adjusted the tour to reflect to our interests, more around political history. There is plenty of that in Lower Manhattan. His anecdotes and insights really brought to life this fascinating corner of NYC, even on a sleepy Sunday am. It was easy to book a tour, and the ~two hour timing g was perfect for us.

Financial tour with Mindy

pama661, Aug 2025

Mindy was so much fun!!! She added colorful stories to our tour. We learned all about Battery Park area, The Stock Exchange,Trinity Church, The Statue of Liberty and our founding fathers. She had so much information, we wished we had not made lunch reservations so she could keep going. Mindy was awesome!!

11K steps in and didn’t realize it!

nicolewK2315ZB, Mar 2025

Kevin Draper, our tour guide, was nothing short of AMAZING! He made learning about history fun! He is such a great storyteller!! I never knew there was SO much going on in NY; stuff that I had briefly seen in movies and in the news and to tie it all in different locations was awesome! Can’t wait to go back, contact Kevin again and hit up a different part of the city!! We didn’t realize how much we walked in 2 hrs until it was all over bc we were so wrapped up in his stories. Bravo sir, BRAVO!!!

Itinerary

  • Bowling Green

    Uncover some exciting moments in history at New York City's oldest park.

    10 minutes
  • Battery Park

    Learn about the significance this location had on the evolution of the city.

    10 minutes
  • Fraunces Tavern Museum

    Revisit the American Revolution at New York's oldest tavern.

  • Stone Street

    Discover the secrets behind this historic district.

    10 minutes
  • Wall Street

    Learn how the area developed to become the financial capital of the world.

    10 minutes
  • Trinity Church NYC

    See this historical church from the colonial era to modern times

  • New York City Hall

    The seat of government and municipal center of New York City

Meeting Point Map

Location

Address

3825 State St, New York, NY 10004, USA

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Experience

Highlights

  • Check off multiple landmarks in Lower Manhattan in one tour
  • Learn things about New York that most travelers miss
  • An ideal introduction to the city for those interested in history
  • Private tours allow for a tailored approach to suit your interests
  • Inclusions

    • Private tour
    • Expert local guide

    Exclusions

    • Gratuities

    Additional Information

    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Comfortable walking shoes are highly recommended
    • This is a walking tour conducted at a leisurely pace
    • Children 7 and under are free per accompanying adult
    • Dress appropriately for the weather

    Guide Languages

    • English

    Cancellation Policy

    • A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.

    • No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.

    from
    EUR 148.00