Lower Manhattan & 9/11 Memorial Walking Tour Semi-Private 12ppl
Overview
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2 hours 30 minutes
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Go back to New York’s origins on this 2.5 hour semi-private (12 Guest Maximum) guided walking tour of Lower Manhattan, welcoming up to 12 guests. Explore Lower Manhattan with NYC’s Top-Rated Guides. Discover the heart of Lower Manhattan with an expert guide who brings NYC’s history, culture, and resilience to life. On this semi-private tour (12 guests max), you’ll journey through iconic landmarks such as Wall Street, the Oculus, and the historic St. Paul’s Chapel. Your experience culminates with a moving visit to the 9/11 Memorial, where your guide provides rich context and meaningful stories that make this an unforgettable tour.
With the highest-rated guides in New York City, this is more than a tour—it’s a deeply personal journey through one of the most significant chapters in NYC’s history. A must-do for anyone seeking a deeper connection to the city.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
100% Satisfaction Guarantee – Important Details We stand by our commitment to providing the best tour experience. If for any reason your experience did not meet expectations, we offer a 100% Guarantee under the following conditions: 1. Contact Us Within 24 Hours – To qualify for any potential refund or resolution, you must reach out to us within 24 hours of your tour. 2. Give Us a Chance to Make It Right – Before posting any negative reviews online, please allow us the opportunity to address your concerns. We take pride in our customer service and are committed to finding a fair solution. To request a resolution, please contact us at after tour. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to ensuring every guest has an amazing experience!
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Castle Clinton National Monument
After arriving at the meeting point you will start your tour with a brief highlight about Castle Clinton, a landmark representing not only the city’s growth but the growth of the nation. Built from 1808 to 1811, it was the first U.S immigration station where more than 8 million people arrived in the United States between 1855 to 1890.
New York Harbor
From here, you will see the New York Harbour, part of the port of the New York. Lying at the mouth of the Hudson river, it is one of the largest natural harbours in the world.
What‘s Included
PROFESSIONAL TOUR GUIDE
DURATION 2.5 HOURS
SEMI-PRIVATE WALKING TOUR
TOUR WILL RUN, RAIN OR SHINE
SEMI-PRIVATE" MEANS GROUP SIZE IS NEVER MORE THAN 12 GUESTS MAXIMUM
Tour Price Does NOT Include Hotel Pickup or Drop-Off (We Recommend UBER or Taxi)
Tour Does NOT Include Gratuities (OPTIONAL)
Options
SEMI-PRIVATE 8ppl Max.
"Semi-Private" Means Group Size Is Never More Than 8 Guests Maximum This option NOT FOR WHEELCHAIRS.
UPGRADE AS PRIVATE TOUR
Private Guide Just For You: Private Walking Tour; Professional Tour Guide Exclusively For You; Duration 2 - 2.5 Hours; Tour Will Run, Rain Or Shine
Reviews
10 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great tour from Mark
benbL3271LO,Apr 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a fantastic and informative tour! Mark was incredibly knowledgeable and made the experience memorable. I’d recommend any tour with Mark!
Great tour to know about the Exchange market history!
O1133UQchristiang,Aug 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00we really loved the tour! our tour guide Kevin was amazingly awesome! He knows a lot of the history and gave us surrounding areas tips an useful information. we absolutely recommend this tour!
Excellent Tour
Jodi M,Aug 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jonathan 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.
An excellent way to tour lower Manhattan and learn about its significant impact upon American history
F7869,Apr 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Rob did a fantastic job of explaining the history and current culture of lower Manhattan. As old as I am, he taught me history of Manhattan that I had never known. It was a worthwhile way to spend the afternoon. His knowledge of the architecture and of the history of the buildings was amazing. The tour was fun and educational.
Great experience
EHM1977,Nov 13, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jeff was great. We really enjoyed the tour. Very good insights about 9/11 Would definitely recommend it to anyone coming to NY
Great tour
FarAway322527,Aug 26, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tour was excellent! Matt was a great guide. He took us to many sites and shared so much information. Highly recommend this tour.
Vacation
SiriF56,Feb 9, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A perfect walk with a perfect guide👍😊 We learned a lot of the history of New York. Very interesting and special for me who is a tour guide myself😊
Nice Tour w/Lots of History
DemosGarrison,Jan 15, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great day with Matt. He was friendly, knowledgeable and tailored the day to our needs and interests.
Very informative even for NYers!
ArielkNJ,Aug 2, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide Katherine was fantastic! She was very engaging and really tried to tailor the tour toward our interests once we got going. She supplemented her stories with pictures, which added some great context. The tour of ground zero was very moving and her personal experience of 9/11 as a NY resident added a very interesting perspective. It's clear that she genuinely enjoys giving tours and I would go on a tour with her again in a heartbeat. I work in lower Manhattan and I still learned a ton - definitely worth it!
Superb description of St. Paul's Chapel; history of the "Big Fire". In depth description of the Oculus' architecture.
cld1776,Jul 3, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ashley's guiding was absolutely outstanding. She's quite well informed. Energetic; enthusiastic; well mannered; interesting person, as well. She seems to know her subject matter cold. My grandson and I thoroughly enjoyed the time she spent with us. Ashley made the tour most worthwhile in every aspect.
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