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

Highlights

Itinerary

1. 1

   Famous from all of the Ghostbusters movies, this

   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.

   15 minutes•Admission free

2. 2

   Foley Square

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

   10 minutes•Admission free•See on map

3. 3

   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.

   10 minutes•Admission free

4. 4

   St. Paul's Chapel

   NYC's oldest standing church and witness to some of the city's most important events.

   Pass by (no stop)•Admission free•See on map

5. 5

   Federal Reserve Bank of New York

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

   Pass by (no stop)•Admission free•See on map

6. 6

   Trinity Church Wall Street

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

   15 minutes•Admission free•See on map

7. 7

   Wall Street

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

   15 minutes•Admission free•See on map

8. 8

   Where the ticker tape parade was invented and home to the "Charging Bull" statue.

   15 minutes•Admission free

9. 9

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

   15 minutes•Admission free

10. 10

    We will spend some time walking through the park, take in the single best view of the Statue of Liberty and visit Castle Clinton.

    20 minutes•Admission free

11. 11

    National September 11 Memorial & Museum

    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.

    30 minutes•Admission free•See on map

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.

The map shows New York. The exact meeting point is the address above.Open larger map

Pickup

• Everyone meets at the start point

Know before you go

• 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).
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted
• One per booking

Cancellation and refunds

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

• Cancelled and fully refunded if the weather makes it unsafe