Tour
8,6 km
3h30
21 audios
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This tour takes you to Lower Manhattan, where among the bohemian houses and business buildings, you’ll discover the tall towers that make up New York’s Financial District, commonly known as Wall Street. Here, you’ll get a feel for the cosmopolitan, industrious and dynamic soul of the city that never sleeps. The Financial District is home to some of the Big Apple’s most iconic landmarks, and is bordered by some must-see neighborhoods like SoHo and Chinatown. Plus, it offers breathtaking views of the Statue of Liberty. You’ll also get the chance to revisit the history of this land, which was colonized by the Dutch in the 17th century, and boasts a history of almost 400 years that has led to its rise as a world-class city and one of the world’s leading financial centers. So what do you say? Ready for some Manhattan action?
Care to know the story behind this street's name? We have to go back in time to 1653, when New York was just a small Dutch colony, much coveted by the English. To defend their colony, then known as New Amsterdam, the Dutch built a wall south of Manhattan. Read more
We all know Broadway as the birthplace of musicals, theater, and shows of all kinds, but did you know that Broadway is actually the name of New York's oldest and longest avenue? Plus, it's also the only avenue in Manhattan that doesn't follow the strict city grid pattern, Read more
Introducing St. Paul's Chapel, one of Manhattan's oldest churches, located on Broadway, just steps from One World Trade Center. It's nicknamed "The Little Chapel That Stood," for it survived the Great Fire of 1776, ten years after its construction, as well as the 9/11 attacks. Read more
Before you is the City Hall, the seat of the New York City Government. Built between 1803 and 1812, it is the oldest city hall in the United States and still houses the offices of the city council, including the mayor's office. Read more
You're now in the legal heart of New York City! On your right, there's the David N. Dinkins Manhattan Municipal Building. It's right next to the New York City Hall and is actually an extension of it. It was built back in 1912 to house the new administrative services of the municipality. Read more
As you'll have gathered from all the colors, smells and little signs decorating the stores, you've arrived in Chinatown! This neighborhood was established in the 1850s, following the arrival of a large number of Chinese immigrants. Read more
From the wonders of Chinatown, you've now stepped into Europe, Italy to be exact! This Manhattan neighborhood, known as Little Italy, is packed with small restaurants and bars with an Italian flair that'll set the mood straight away! Read more
Lower Manhattan is part of the borough of Manhattan, one of New York City's five boroughs. It's the southernmost part of the island, home to the Financial District, as well as neighborhoods like Tribeca, Little Italy, Chinatown, and Greenwich Village. Read more
Before you, you can see the state of New Jersey! Separated from New York by the Hudson River, which flows along the west side of Manhattan, Jersey City is home to a handful of skyscrapers. This eclectic, cosmopolitan city is a mere one kilometer from America's largest metropolis, Read more
Hudson River Park is a rather unusual park, stretching along the river from the Upper East Side all the way to Battery Park, at the southern tip of Manhattan. It spans 550 hectares and includes a dozen or so piers that have been turned into fantastic spaces for everyone to enjoy. Read more
This park's pretty amazing, isn't it? You can't help but crane your neck to look up at the buildings surrounding Teardrop Park. It was designed as a sustainable park and is located in Tribeca, Manhattan's former industrial district. Read more
No doubt about it, you've arrived in the Financial District! There's a sea of skyscrapers all around you, shaping the urban landscape of this world-famous neighborhood. Look up and to your left – that stunning tower reflecting the sky and surrounding buildings Read more
Just across from One World Trade Center, you'll find the entrance to Brookfield Place. This massive shopping mall practically marks the very start of the city's impressive Financial District. Built between 1982 and 1988, this complex of buildings is largely made up of business offices, Read more
You're now standing before one of the twin waterfall pools that make up the 9/11 Memorial. This is the very spot where the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center once stood. Before the horrific attacks of 2001, this was a world-famous business complex, and for a time, Read more
Stunning, bewildering, awe-inspiring… This strikingly unusual structure is none other than the station connecting Manhattan's Financial District with New Jersey. Resembling a bird in flight, this futuristic station, called Oculus, was designed by Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava. Read more
Before we reach the tip of Manhattan, let's talk a bit about the Financial District we're in. Often referred to as the Wall Street district, this world-famous business hub is actually called the Financial District — Wall Street itself is just one street within it. Read more
Welcome to Battery Park, at the tip of Manhattan. From here, you'll enjoy lovely views of the Statue of Liberty, as well as Ellis Island and its impressive Immigration Museum. But before we get to Lady Liberty, let's talk a bit about Battery Park itself. Read more
The Bull of Wall Street, also known as the Charging Bull, is an iconic sight in the Financial District. It was illegally installed in front of the New York Stock Exchange following the 1987 Stock Market Crash, but was eventually embraced by the city in 1989. Read more
Before you is the beautiful Trinity church, nestled among the towering skyscrapers of the Financial District. Its 19th-century neo-Gothic architecture stands in stark contrast to the modern buildings around it. Read more
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