Lower Manhattan Tours

Visit New York City’s highlights on a 9-hour tour with a local guide, and learn the history of these all-star destinations as you listen along on a personal headset. Board a ferry for Liberty Island, and take in panoramic views from the Statue of Liberty’s pedestal. Explore the American immigrant experience on Ellis Island, then visit the nerve centers of Lower Manhattan, the Financial District and Wall Street. Pay your respects at the moving Fireman's Memorial and 9/11 Memorial, and finish the day at the stunning One World Observatory.

Take a full day to see the areas of NYC you’ve always wanted to on this private, 6-hour walking tour. Together with your own personal guide, you and your group of up to nine can spend the day exploring the New York sights and neighborhoods that interest you the most. Your customized itinerary takes you to the places you request, and your guide's commentary is based on your interests.

Russian-speaking travelers who want to explore lower Manhattan will love this private walking tour with Russian-speaking guide. Skip the lines as you follow a licensed guide through top attractions, landmarks and highlights--some of which are inaccessible to regular tourists. This popular option is perfect for first-time visitors who want an overview of the area.

Get to know Alexander Hamilton, one of the founding fathers of the United States, on this guided, 90-minute, small-group walking tour in New York City. Visit the Financial District in Lower Manhattan and see where Hamilton lived and worked. Get to know much more about the man as well as his family and friends. It’s a great precursor to the award-winning Broadway musical ‘Hamilton.’

Catch a bird's eye view of the Big Apple during this 12-15-minute helicopter ride over Manhattan. Look out over the Statue of Liberty, Wall Street, the financial district and more. You’ll also spot top sights like Ellis Island and the Empire State Building during this unique sightseeing flight over one of the world's most iconic cities.

A hop-on hop-off New York bus tour allows you to see the city at your own pace and provides easy transportation to top sights. Entertaining tour guides keep you informed when you’re on board, and you can hop off and on the distinctive double-decker tour buses when you wish to check out attractions like the Empire State Building and Rockefeller Center. There are several options and combos to choose from when booking: a 48- or 72-hour All Loops (includes the Uptown Loop, Downtown Loop, Brooklyn Loop and Night Tour), or upgrade to VIP Pass which includes skip-the-line benefits and greater flexibility with buses or add attractions to your tour.

Feel like a true New Yorker with this VIP tour of the Big Apple, offering early and skip-the-line access to the city’s best-known landmarks. Skip the crowds, but not the views, on top of the Empire State Building, and skip the line at the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum. You’ll also make stops at iconic NYC landmarks during a hop-on, hop-off river cruise. Want to add even more? An optional skip-the-line tour of the 9/11 Memorial is also available. It’s a Viator exclusive package that can't be booked anywhere else!

Explore the rich history of some of New York City’s most interesting neighborhoods — SoHo, Little Italy and Chinatown — on this guided 2-hour walking tour. In SoHo, visit the Cast Iron Historic District and learn about 19th-century architecture. In Little Italy, see mob sites and hear about John Gotti, an American mobster who became boss of the Gambino crime family in New York City. In Chinatown, soak up the sights, smells and sounds of the neighborhood.

Step into the shoes of a Roaring Twenties scofflaw on this cocktail tour of Manhattan’s best and most secretive speakeasies. Learn about the history of Prohibition and how New Yorkers responded with an underground liquor scene, and then visit six or seven modern incarnations of these vintage watering holes. Discover the locations and hidden entrances of such hard-to-find spots, and enjoy high-quality craft cocktails while soaking up the nostalgic atmosphere.

Get a better understanding of the September 11 attacks on New York City with this 1.5-hour guided walking tour. With a local guide by your side, visit the National September 11 Memorial and Ground Zero and hear stories about the event that changed a country and the world. See the impromptu memorials that sprang up in St Paul’s Chapel, the incredible reflecting pools and the Fireman’s Memorial. There’s also an optional upgrade to visit the One World Observatory.

Taste your way through New York City’s eclectic neighborhoods on this mouthwatering pizza walking tour! Stop in at three unique and highly rated pizzerias to sample different slices, from Neapolitan to Sicilian. Along the way, learn about the fascinating history and culture of the neighborhoods you walk through. Customize your pizza tour with a choice of itineraries that cover Little Italy, Greenwich Village and the Lower East Side.

See New York City in a city slicker style with this 3-hour private tour in a chauffeured limousine around Lower Manhattan. As you lavishly cruise the streets of Lower Manhattan learn about the history of the city and of each place you pass by. See some legendary landmarks and neighborhoods such as Chinatown, the Lower East Side and One World Trade Center. Cross the iconic Brooklyn Bridge. Consider an upgrade to a 5-hour tour to include Upper and Mid-Manhattan, the perfect way to get to know New York in a day.

Make the most of your time in New York on a private tour of the city’s highlights. Your personal guide and separate chauffeur ensure easy access to locations on the day’s itinerary, which is customized to fit your needs and interests. You’ll see more of the city than you ever could by foot, cab, or public transit, and leave with an insider’s perspective on its most iconic neighborhoods.

Explore the rich history of some of New York City’s most interesting neighborhoods — SoHo, Little Italy and Chinatown — on this guided, 2-hour walking tour. In SoHo, visit the historic Cast Iron District and learn about 19th-century architecture. In Little Italy, see mob sites and hear about John Gotti, an American mobster who became boss of the Gambino crime family in New York City. In Chinatown, soak up the sights, smells and sounds of this neighborhood, home to the largest portion of Chinese people in the Western Hemisphere.

See the best of Lower Manhattan on this Brooklyn Bridge guided bike tour that covers all of the highlights. Navigate the city on two wheels and explore the streets as you make your way from Manhattan's southern tip to City Hall and the iconic Brooklyn Bridge. This easy climb leads to incredible views and prime photo ops, so be sure to bring your camera!

Explore the architecture of New York City’s world-famous financial district on this fascinating 1.5-hour walking tour. Led by a knowledgeable local guide, discover some of the financial district’s most popular downtown buildings as well as some lesser-known and harder to find spots. See everything from Battery Park, the New York Stock Exchange and Wall Street to 28 Liberty Place, the Helmsley Building, Zucotti Park and much more. Also, witness the site of an architectural dig from the 1970s plus both the old and new Staten Island ferry terminals.

Learn the secrets of New York’s subway on a 2.5-hour underground tour with a private guide. Hear stories about the engineering, technology and people behind the subway’s construction. Discover legends and secrets about abandoned levels, hidden stations and fake houses that disguise escape routes around the city. See official and unofficial art as you follow the 1904 line from Bowling Green to Grand Central Terminal, and get a surprising look at places that every New Yorker sees—but few notice.

See Lower Manhattan’s essential landmarks, and learn all about the area’s centuries of history, on this in-depth walking tour. Meet your guide in the morning and set off. Pay your respects at Ground Zero, visit Wall Street and the New York Stock Exchange, and learn why this was the first part of the city the Dutch settled. Upgrade to extend the tour with a visit to the One World Observatory, the 9/11 Memorial & Museum, or both.

See New York City from the waters of the Hudson River on your own private motorboat tour. Enjoy two hours of sightseeing with stops at the Brooklyn Bridge, Freedom Tower (One World Trade Center) and Statue of Liberty. Bring your group of up to six people along with your own food or drink for this exclusive New York boating experience. Your tour departs from a convenient location in lower Manhattan.

Explore the borough of Manhattan on this 4-hour bike tour. Bike through Lower Manhattan, along the waterfront, up into the Upper West Side to explore Central Park, and through Midtown. Visit key districts and landmarks such as Little Italy, SoHo, Strawberry Fields, and much more, covering more than 20 miles of the city. Admire the views of the city and stop for a 30-minute lunch—not included—along the way.

Check out the highlights of Lower Manhattan on this guided tour of the 9/11 memorial, World Trade Center and Statue of Liberty. Venture through the towering skyscrapers to St. Paul's Chapel and the Oculus, and get a taste of local entertainment at Brookfield Place. Add tickets to the 9/11 Museum or One World Observatory to the tour for an all-inclusive Manhattan experience. This is the perfect tour for families and first-time visitors who want to see it all!

Experience the history, landmarks and culture of Lower Manhattan on this Brooklyn Bridge guided walking tour. Follow your friendly local guide through the major highlights and check out the epic views from atop one of the world's most famous bridges. This tour is ideal for first-time visitors or anyone who wants to learn more (and see more) of this city's sites.

Make the most of your time in New York City with 24-hour tickets for a hop-on, hop-off bus tour of Manhattan that includes some of NYC’s key sites. Hop on a double-decker bus for unobstructed views of the city, with a tour guide to point out the landmarks you pass. This 24-hour NYC access pass includes tickets to the Museum of Modern Art and the Top of the Rock observation deck.

Celebrate the Fourth of July on this 8-hour NYC sightseeing tour with a fireworks cruise. First go on a 2-hour tour of the city, and see famous historical landmarks. Then board a boat in New York Harbor, and watch the Macy's Fireworks Spectacular show. On your cruise, enjoy a buffer dinner, and see sights from the water, including the Brooklyn Bridge and the Statue of Liberty.