Walking Tour of Lower Manhattan with a local 9/11 survivor

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Sunset across the Hudson River. — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Chinatown... dumplings optional. — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

A fantastic tour at a normal pace with a little bit of everything for visitors to New York City. We will walk lower Manhattan, visiting locations of historical significance (like NYC City Hall and the 9/11 Memorial), others that are interesting in popular culture (like the Ghostbusters HQ and the courthouse steps from multiple law and police dramas in TV and film). We will be making one stop for real New York Pizza (payment for your food and drink is entirely up to you). A full list of stops is included in "Tour Details". The tour will end at the World Trade Center site, where I will share my experience as a local on the morning of September 11th 2001.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–12
Audio guide: English
Guide: English
Operated by: Michael K.

Ages: Youth (0–5 years) · Adults (6–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Fee free!

Not included

Not included: Private transportation

Itinerary

GhostBusters Firehouse Company 8

15 min

Famous from all of the Ghostbusters movies, this is still an active firehouse. We will be able to step inside... unless they are out on a call.
Foley Square

10 min

A quick stop at the courthouse made famous in so many NYC-based police and legal dramas.
City Hall Area

10 min

City Hall, the Woolworth building, Park Row, and amazing views of the Brooklyn Bridge and a brief history of my favorite way to cross the east river.
St. Paul's Chapel

Passing by

NYC's oldest standing church and witness to some of the city's most important events.
Federal Reserve Bank of New York

Passing by

Housing more than $400 billion (with a "B") in gold... not available for withdrawal.
Trinity Church NYC

15 min

Incredibly important historically, both as the climax of the "National Treasure" movie and as the final resting place of Alexander Hamilton.
Wall Street

15 min

See the NY Stock Exchange, Federal Hall, the House of Morgan, and the Fearless Girl statue. Hot stock tips not included.
Canyon of Heroes

15 min

Where the ticker tape parade was invented and home to the "Charging Bull" statue.
Bowling Green, New York

15 min

The oldest park in NYC with it's original 1773 fence.
Battery Park

20 min

We will spend some time walking through the park, take in the single best view of the Statue of Liberty and visit Castle Clinton.
The National 9/11 Memorial & Museum

30 min

We will spend a good bit of time here to discuss my experiences as a local on September 11, 2001. We will not be going into the museum itself, although you are more than welcome to return on your own.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Also known as "Ghostbusters HQ", look for your host with a "Lower Manhattan Tour" sign with the last name of the reserving person on it.

End point

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
We will make a stop where you can get some real New York pizza and something to drink about half-way through (payment is entirely up to you).