Lower Manhattan tours, things to do and tickets

Discover New York City's most secretive speakeasies on this guided, 3-hour, small-group walking tour in Lower Manhattan and Greenwich Village. Take a friendly stroll to discover NYC's most secretive speakeasies, hidden behind unmarked doors, coffee shops, restaurant kitchens, and more. Skip the lines with reserved tables, sip craft cocktails, and turn back the clock to the roaring 20s while the tour guide details the history of Prohibition and the causes and effects that led to pass and enforce the 18th amendment.

Take a song-by-song stroll through Hamilton’s rise and eventual fall as New York’s foremost Founding Father. This tour is designed for folks who have already seen or plan to see the 11 Tony Award winning Broadway production or those just addicted to the cast album. The tour puts the songs, history and lower Manhattan locations into perspective. The tour matches up individual songs with their actual location, including some bonus stops that help illuminate the time and place that Alexander Hamilton lived and died in. Each guest receives a Personal Listening Device to insure you hear every word and note, no matter how noisy the city gets. 

Explore Lower Manhattan including Wall Street and the Financial District for an appreciation and understanding of NYC’s financial and political history. Visit the 9/11 Memorial to reflect and learn of the events of that day and its aftermath. This attraction-packed tour is essential to understand the birthplace of New York and the United States.

Relax and unwind on this 1.5-hour evening Jazz cruise on a 1920s style yacht. This cruise features a main glass enclosed observation cabin with comfortable bench seating throughout, as well as an open bow. Each booking party will be assigned a private table separated by Plexiglass. Listen to live music by the jazz trio, whose members may play anything from classic jazz standards by Gershwin, Cole Porter, and Duke Ellington to new renditions of Motown songs, R&B grooves, and today's hits. Cruise along the Hudson River and experience many major lower Manhattan sites.

Come explore lower Manhattan on two wheels! Cycle around Manhattan’s southern tip, climb uphill into the City Hall area, then up onto the Brooklyn Bridge itself. This will be a steady climb of about 15 minutes, stopping at the Brooklyn-side tower of the bridge for photos. You’ll be about 160 feet (about 50 meters) up.

Experience the breathtaking beauty of New York City on this private, 2-hour cruise around lower Manhattan aboard a 30' luxurious powerboat. Get an unobstructed view of the Manhattan skyline, Freedom Tower, Brooklyn Bridge, Empire State Building and an up-close, personal view of the Statue of Liberty! Passengers are free to bring any food or drinks onboard the boat.

Explore the waters around Manhattan on a 1-hour private sightseeing cruise. Select a departure time, then climb aboard a luxurious, 28-foot powerboat cruiser and enjoy a relaxing and comfortable journey around lower Manhattan. Enjoy breathtaking views of the Freedom Tower, the iconic Brooklyn Bridge, the Statue of Liberty, and much more without the hassle of waiting on long lines or large crowds!

This delightful boat cruise departs New York City's North Cove Marina, located adjacent to the Freedom Tower and 9/11 Memorial, every day. Each private tour is limited to only six passengers, ensuring that riders can sit back and enjoy the iconic landmarks of New York City without waiting in long lines or sitting on overcrowded ferries.

Biking is the perfect way to see lower Manhattan. The area is rich in architectural, historical and cultural beauty. You’ll go from the Lower East Side to Little Italy to Chinatown, the City Hall area and the World Trade Center quickly and easily.

Explore the streets of SoHo, Little Italy, Chinatown, and the Lower East Side on this guided private art tour of Lower Manhattan. Led by a native-born New Yorker, tour guide, and talented muralist, this adventure is the only street art tour led by a licensed New York City guide who is also an active member of the art community. Uncover some incredible murals in Lower Manhattan and learn about the history of the famous neighborhoods without feeling like a tourist.