NYC: Lady Liberty, Financial, & Lower Districts Guided Tour

NYC: Lady Liberty, Financial, & Lower Districts Guided Tour

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Experience New York like never before with a walking tour through its financial heart, iconic landmarks, and powerful memorials—rich in history and culture.

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Highlights

Capture panoramic views of New York Harbor and the Statue of Liberty
Visit Ellis Island, the gateway for millions of American immigrants
Discover immigrant stories at Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration
Walk through Ellis Island’s historic halls, once bustling with newcomers
Explore New York’s Financial District, filled with history and significance

Description

Experience the dynamic history and culture of New York City with a thoughtfully curated walking tour that guides you through the city’s most significant and iconic landmarks. Explore New York’s financial power, freedom, and its journey through moments of profound loss and recovery. Your exploration begins in the heart of New York’s Financial District, where the city’s towering skyscrapers rise as symbols of its economic dominance. Walking through the bustling streets, you’ll feel the energy of this global financial hub. Then, your guide will lead you along Wall Street, introducing you to the New York Stock Exchange and the famous Charging Bull. Dive deep into the history of this area, explaining how New York evolved into the financial capital of the world. The tour then shifts from financial might to a place of solemn reflection: the 9/11 Memorial. Located where the Twin Towers once stood, this sacred space honors the nearly 3,000 lives lost in the attacks of September 11, 2001. As you stand beside these powerful symbols of remembrance, you’ll have the chance to reflect on the events of that day and the resilience that followed. Learn how this site stands as a testament to New York’s strength and spirit of unity. After this moving experience, the tour continues to the peaceful Battery Park, a green space located at the southern tip of Manhattan. Here, you’ll enjoy stunning views of New York Harbor and the Statue of Liberty. From this vantage point, you can gaze across the water at Lady Liberty, her torch held high as a symbol of hope and freedom. Hear the fascinating backstory of this iconic statue, which was gifted to the United States by France in 1886. You’ll hear stories about its enduring significance and what it represents for both the city and the country. More than just a monument, the Statue of Liberty stands as a beacon for millions of immigrants who arrived in America in search of a better life. The next stop is Ellis Island, a place rich with the stories of the millions who passed through its doors between 1892 and 1954. Once the busiest immigration station in the United States, Ellis Island holds the history of more than 12 million immigrants, each one carrying hopes and dreams of a new beginning.

Includes

Guide Walking tour at the 9/11 Memorial Walking at the Financial District Roundtrip ferry Access to Liberty Island with an audio tour Access to Ellis Island with an audio tour Entry to the Statue of Liberty Museum Entry to Ellis Island National Immigration Museum

Important Information

• This tour is not private • There is mandatory airport-like security screening before boarding the ferry • The ferry ride to the Statue of Liberty can be windy and cold, so bring a jacket
All prohibited items are confiscated and retained by the park police • Backpacks and large bags are not permitted inside the 9/11 Memorial or Statue of Liberty • Important notice for last-minute bookings (on the same day or from one day to the next): in case of a lack of places the customer will be placed on the day following the booked date
'Skip the Line' means that instead of waiting in the normal long queue, the customer enters a fast, priority queue, together with the other customers who have chosen this option