Lower Manhattan & Ground Zero Exclusive Guided Walking Tour
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Go back to New York’s origins on this 2.5 hour privateguided walking tour of Lower Manhattan. Explore Lower Manhattan & the 9/11 Museum 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 private tour, 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.
Departure Point
- Inside Battery Park, on stairs opposite the entrance to Castle Clinton
Duration
2 hours and 30 minutes
Languages Available
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Castle Clinton National Monument
26 Wall St, Battery Park, New York City, New York
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.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: New York Harbor
, , New York City, New York
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.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: SeaGlass Carousel
Battery Park, Enter the park across from 17 State Street, New York City, New York
Next you will pass the Seaglass Carousel, a fish-themed carousel that represents a symbol of recovery in the area, which suffered damage from Hurricane Sandy in 2012. You will be able to appreciate the carousel’s design, as design along with construction took nearly a decade.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Bowling Green
Broadway & Whitehall Street, New York City, New York
Next you will visit Bowling Green, New York’s City’s oldest park. According to tradition, this small public park served as the council ground for Native American tribes and was also the site of the sale of Manhattan in 1626 to Peter Minuit.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Charging Bull (Wall Street Bull)
26 Broadway, , New York City, New York
During the tour you will also visit the Charging Bull, a bronze structure created by the Artist Arturo Di Modica who illegally dropped the sculpture outside the New York Stock Exchange. The sculpture became an instant hit as soon as it was set up at Bowling Green.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Trinity Church Wall Street
89 Broadway, New York City, New York
Next you will visit Trinity Church, a historic parish church which began in 1696, located near the intersection of Wall Street and Broadway. During your visit you will see the graves of Mr and Ms Hamilton in the Trinity churchyard, along with the monument dedicated to them near their resting place.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Wall Street
New York City, New York
You will then walk along the Wall Street, the renowned eight-block-long street running through Lower Manhattan. Known for its role in the international financial system, it is easily one of the most famous streets in the world.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: New York Stock Exchange
11 Wall St, , New York City, New York
During your time on Wall Street you will see the exterior of the New York Stock Exchange, the world’s largest stock exchange. Founded in 1792, it is now a designated National Historic Landmark.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Fearless Girl
8 Broadway Street, New York City, New York
In front of the New York Stock Exchange, you will see what is known as the Fearless Girl, a bronze statue by Kristen Visbal which depicts a four-foot tour girl. The statue is considered by many to symbolize and promote female empowerment.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: House of Morgan
23 Wall St, New York City, New York
Continuing down Wall Street, you will also see the exterior of the House of Morgan, an office building formerly owned by J.P. Morgan & Co. Built in 1913, the building is known for its classical architecture and was designated a New York City landmark in 1965.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Federal Hall
26 Wall St, , New York City, New York
You will also visit Federal Hall, the name given to the first of two historic buildings located at 26 Wall Street. While the original Greek Revival structure was completed in 1703, the current structure built in 1842 is one of the best examples of neoclassical architecture in New York.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: St. Paul's Chapel
209 Broadway, b/t Fulton Street & Vesey Street, New York City, New York
Afterwards, you will make your way to St Paul’s Chapel, a chapel part of the Parish of Trinity Church Wall Street. It was considered a “chapel-of-ease for those who did not want to walk a few blocks to Trinity. Upon completion in 1766, it was the tallest building in New York City.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Zuccotti Park
Liberty St., New York City, New York
From here, you will make your way to Zuccotti Park, formerly known as Liberty Plaza Park. The park was heavily damaged in the 9/11 attacks and underwent subsequent recovery efforts. The plaza is now used as the site of several events commemorating the anniversary of the attack.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: One World Trade Center
285 Fulton Street, New York City, New York
Next you will see One World Trade Center, otherwise known as the Freedom Tower. The tallest building in New York, it stands today where the Twin Towers once towered over the city.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: The National 9/11 Memorial & Museum
180 Greenwich St, World Trade Center, New York City, New York
You will then pay a visit to the National September 11 Memorial, a tribute of the remembrance and honor of those killed in 9/11. The Memorial’s twin reflecting pools feature the largest manmade waterfalls in North America. Here you will see the names of every person who died in the attack, inscribed into bronze panels edging the Memorial Pools.
Duration: 10 minutes
Additional Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Maximum of 12 people per tour allowed
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Notes: The tour route may be affected by national celebrations. When this occurs, we will provide guests with an alternative route still being able to see all the highlights on the tour. In these cases we are unable to provide refunds or discounts. No large bags or suitcases are allowed during this tour. We recommend comfortable shoes, a bottle of water, umbrella in case of rain and hat during summer. Due to increased security measures at many attractions some can’t be visited from the inside.
- Private Walking Tour
- Tour Will Run, Rain Or Shine
- Professional Tour Guide Exclusively For You
- Duration 2.5 Hours
Exclusions
- Tour price does NOT include hotel pickup or drop-off (we recommend UBER or Taxi)
- Tour price does NOT include gratuities (optional)
Redemption Instructions
• TOUR MEETING POINT: Inside Battery Park, on stairs opposite the entrance to Castle Clinton
• It is imperative that you provide us with guests MOBILE PHONE NUMBER (including country code)
• Recommended Dress: Comfortable and weather appropriate
Please arrive at the meeting point at least 10 minutes prior to the tour's scheduled departure time.
Babylon Tours NYC:
1(917)999-0380
If calling from outside North America dial
0019179990380
babylontoursinfo@gmail.com
www.BabylonTours.com
Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
The tour identified in this promotion is made available through Viator. Groupon is not affiliated with or sponsored by the Babylon Tours New York City in connection with this deal. Please contact Groupon customer service for all inquiries related to this offer. Inquiries placed to Viator will be directed back to Groupon.
This offer is not eligible for promo codes.
Go back to New York’s origins on this 2.5 hour privateguided walking tour of Lower Manhattan. Explore Lower Manhattan & the 9/11 Museum 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 private tour, 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.
Departure Point
- Inside Battery Park, on stairs opposite the entrance to Castle Clinton
Duration
2 hours and 30 minutes
Languages Available
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Castle Clinton National Monument
26 Wall St, Battery Park, New York City, New York
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.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: New York Harbor
, , New York City, New York
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.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: SeaGlass Carousel
Battery Park, Enter the park across from 17 State Street, New York City, New York
Next you will pass the Seaglass Carousel, a fish-themed carousel that represents a symbol of recovery in the area, which suffered damage from Hurricane Sandy in 2012. You will be able to appreciate the carousel’s design, as design along with construction took nearly a decade.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Bowling Green
Broadway & Whitehall Street, New York City, New York
Next you will visit Bowling Green, New York’s City’s oldest park. According to tradition, this small public park served as the council ground for Native American tribes and was also the site of the sale of Manhattan in 1626 to Peter Minuit.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Charging Bull (Wall Street Bull)
26 Broadway, , New York City, New York
During the tour you will also visit the Charging Bull, a bronze structure created by the Artist Arturo Di Modica who illegally dropped the sculpture outside the New York Stock Exchange. The sculpture became an instant hit as soon as it was set up at Bowling Green.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Trinity Church Wall Street
89 Broadway, New York City, New York
Next you will visit Trinity Church, a historic parish church which began in 1696, located near the intersection of Wall Street and Broadway. During your visit you will see the graves of Mr and Ms Hamilton in the Trinity churchyard, along with the monument dedicated to them near their resting place.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Wall Street
New York City, New York
You will then walk along the Wall Street, the renowned eight-block-long street running through Lower Manhattan. Known for its role in the international financial system, it is easily one of the most famous streets in the world.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: New York Stock Exchange
11 Wall St, , New York City, New York
During your time on Wall Street you will see the exterior of the New York Stock Exchange, the world’s largest stock exchange. Founded in 1792, it is now a designated National Historic Landmark.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Fearless Girl
8 Broadway Street, New York City, New York
In front of the New York Stock Exchange, you will see what is known as the Fearless Girl, a bronze statue by Kristen Visbal which depicts a four-foot tour girl. The statue is considered by many to symbolize and promote female empowerment.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: House of Morgan
23 Wall St, New York City, New York
Continuing down Wall Street, you will also see the exterior of the House of Morgan, an office building formerly owned by J.P. Morgan & Co. Built in 1913, the building is known for its classical architecture and was designated a New York City landmark in 1965.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Federal Hall
26 Wall St, , New York City, New York
You will also visit Federal Hall, the name given to the first of two historic buildings located at 26 Wall Street. While the original Greek Revival structure was completed in 1703, the current structure built in 1842 is one of the best examples of neoclassical architecture in New York.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: St. Paul's Chapel
209 Broadway, b/t Fulton Street & Vesey Street, New York City, New York
Afterwards, you will make your way to St Paul’s Chapel, a chapel part of the Parish of Trinity Church Wall Street. It was considered a “chapel-of-ease for those who did not want to walk a few blocks to Trinity. Upon completion in 1766, it was the tallest building in New York City.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Zuccotti Park
Liberty St., New York City, New York
From here, you will make your way to Zuccotti Park, formerly known as Liberty Plaza Park. The park was heavily damaged in the 9/11 attacks and underwent subsequent recovery efforts. The plaza is now used as the site of several events commemorating the anniversary of the attack.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: One World Trade Center
285 Fulton Street, New York City, New York
Next you will see One World Trade Center, otherwise known as the Freedom Tower. The tallest building in New York, it stands today where the Twin Towers once towered over the city.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: The National 9/11 Memorial & Museum
180 Greenwich St, World Trade Center, New York City, New York
You will then pay a visit to the National September 11 Memorial, a tribute of the remembrance and honor of those killed in 9/11. The Memorial’s twin reflecting pools feature the largest manmade waterfalls in North America. Here you will see the names of every person who died in the attack, inscribed into bronze panels edging the Memorial Pools.
Duration: 10 minutes
Additional Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Maximum of 12 people per tour allowed
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Notes: The tour route may be affected by national celebrations. When this occurs, we will provide guests with an alternative route still being able to see all the highlights on the tour. In these cases we are unable to provide refunds or discounts. No large bags or suitcases are allowed during this tour. We recommend comfortable shoes, a bottle of water, umbrella in case of rain and hat during summer. Due to increased security measures at many attractions some can’t be visited from the inside.
- Private Walking Tour
- Tour Will Run, Rain Or Shine
- Professional Tour Guide Exclusively For You
- Duration 2.5 Hours
Exclusions
- Tour price does NOT include hotel pickup or drop-off (we recommend UBER or Taxi)
- Tour price does NOT include gratuities (optional)
Redemption Instructions
• TOUR MEETING POINT: Inside Battery Park, on stairs opposite the entrance to Castle Clinton
• It is imperative that you provide us with guests MOBILE PHONE NUMBER (including country code)
• Recommended Dress: Comfortable and weather appropriate
Please arrive at the meeting point at least 10 minutes prior to the tour's scheduled departure time.
Babylon Tours NYC:
1(917)999-0380
If calling from outside North America dial
0019179990380
babylontoursinfo@gmail.com
www.BabylonTours.com
Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
The tour identified in this promotion is made available through Viator. Groupon is not affiliated with or sponsored by the Babylon Tours New York City in connection with this deal. Please contact Groupon customer service for all inquiries related to this offer. Inquiries placed to Viator will be directed back to Groupon.
This offer is not eligible for promo codes.
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