ExperienceFirst · Lower Manhattan
A 9 a.m. walk from Broad Street past Federal Hall, the Stock Exchange and Trinity Church to the 9/11 Memorial pools and Battery Park. Add the ferry ticket and you carry on to Liberty Island and Ellis Island on your own.
This is Lower Manhattan as one morning, with the Memorial as one stop among several. You meet outside 24 Broad Street and walk past the New York Stock Exchange to Federal Hall, the House of Morgan and Trinity Church, then down Wall Street and on to the Charging Bull and Alexander Hamilton U.S. Custom House. The 9/11 Memorial pools get about 10 minutes on the itinerary. The walk ends in Battery Park after the Canyon of Heroes.
With the upgrade, you get a ferry ticket with reserved line access to Liberty Island and Ellis Island. That covers a self-guided visit to both islands and the Statue of Liberty Museum, but not the crown or the pedestal. Security on the islands is airport-style and run by the U.S. Park Police; small bags go in lockers, and large items aren't allowed.
Two things to know. The 9/11 Museum is not part of this tour. And if the Statue closes for weather while the walk still runs, the listing says there is no refund; you can reschedule or get tickets for another day. For a full day at Ground Zero instead, see the All Access 9/11 Experience.
Wait outside the front entrance; don't go into the building, which has nothing to do with the tour.
The Stock Exchange (passing by), Federal Hall, the House of Morgan, Trinity Church and Wall Street.
A photo stop at the Charging Bull and the Alexander Hamilton U.S. Custom House.
The names around the pools in the footprints of the towers.
The ticker-tape parade route, then Battery Park by Castle Clinton, where the walk ends.
Board with reserved line access, visit the island and the Statue of Liberty Museum, and stop at Ellis Island on the way back if you like.
★★★★★Our guide Amy was extraordinary. Highly recommended this tour. Amy’s knowledge on f the history of New York was fascinating so much so even our teenage children were intrigued. The walking portion was beautiful and an easy walk. The Statue of Liberty experience is definitely worth the add-on!
★★★★★Perfect day of sightseeing and learning. Our guide Paul was kind and eager to teach us things. We started on Broad Street and ended at Battery Park for the ferry ride. Outstanding!
★★★★★Dave our tour guide was definitely a pleasure to be around! Our group was small only 7 of us but he made sure we were always together. He was respectful on not speaking so loud and paused to continue conversation when loud noises were around to make sure we heard him. [...]
★★★★★Well organized and David was very knowledgeable. I would recommend it without reservations. Great for the price.
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Only with the upgrade. It adds a round-trip ferry ticket to Liberty Island and Ellis Island with reserved line access. Crown and pedestal access aren't included.
No. The tour stops at the 9/11 Memorial pools, which are free; the Museum isn't included.
At 9 a.m., outside the front entrance of 24 Broad Street. Arrive 15 minutes early.
If the Statue closes for weather while the walk runs, the listing says there's no refund; you can reschedule or get tickets for another day. Our tour comparison lists the Ground Zero-only options.
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Wall Street, the Memorial and Battery Park, with a Statue of Liberty ferry option.
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