Experience the stories that forged America’s most iconic city. On this unforgettable 3-hour journey through Lower Manhattan, you’ll stand where presidents took oaths, touch cobblestones walked by revolutionaries, and feel the enduring spirit of a city that rises again and again.
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Meeting Point
Cleveland Pl & Kenmare St
- The meeting point is at the little square by the Charging Bull
Charging Bull
Kickstart your adventure at Wall Street’s famous bronze symbol of courage. Feel the energy of this "gift to New York" – secretly placed after the 1987 crash to inspire hope.
Bowling Green & The Custom Houses
Walk through Manhattan’s oldest park (1733), where Dutch traders shaped a global port. Admire the stunning museum that once collected America’s earliest trade riches.
Castle Clinton
Step inside the stone fortress built for war… that became a beacon of hope for 8 million immigrants seeking freedom.
Stone Street Historic District
Follow original 1658 cobblestones beneath your feet! Savor the charm of gaslit alleys where pirates once drank – now buzzing with pizza parlors and pubs.
Federal Hall
Stand where George Washington became America’s first president! See cracks from 9/11 in the same walls that witnessed the birth of the Bill of Rights.
Trinity Church
Find peace in a soaring Gothic sanctuary. Pay respects at Alexander Hamilton’s grave and hear how this "little chapel that stood" became a 9/11 rescue hub.
9/11 Memorial & Museum
End with quiet reflection at the twin waterfall pools – a tribute to lives lost. Marvel at the Survivor Tree: a living symbol of rebirth after devastation.
Ending Point
Oculus, World Trade Center Station
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
licensed bilingual guide. English-Spanish.
entrance fees (if applies)
drinks, snacks
tips
* This tour involves a lot of walking, so make sure to wear comfortable shoes.
* This tour is not recommended for those with severe back/knee problems.
* This tour is wheelchair accessible.
NYC insider + licensed guide with a twist: After leading tours across Ecuador’s wild landscapes for over a decade, I now reveal New York’s hidden heart. I’ll help you skip the clichés, unlock local secrets, and fall in love with the real city.
$290/ per group