Lower Manhattan Attractions & Things to do

What better way to take in New York City's most iconic landmarks, than sailing along the Hudson River? From the majestic Statue of Liberty to the towering Freedom Tower, our cruise provides unparalleled views of some of the city's most famous sights.

Once aboard our serene, eco-conscious vessel, you will unlock the magic of New York City in all its glory. Take a perfect selfie with Lady Liberty on our open-air rooftop deck and enjoy our cozy indoor space complete with a full-service bar and concession area, available year-round. Book now for an unparalleled adventure through the heart of the Big Apple!
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes.

Make your stay in New York City a memorable one by taking to the Manhattan skies for an exciting helicopter tour of New York City that departs from Downtown Manhattan. We offer state of the art Bell 407 aircraft!

Don't get fooled by low prices and outdated aircraft offered by our competitors that only fly out of New Jersey. Our New York City Helicopter tours offer spectacular aerial views of Manhattan. This memorable 12-15 minute flight will take you past the Statue of Liberty, Central Park, New York's financial district of Wall Street, and the humbling sight of Ground Zero. Catch a glimpse of the magnificent Empire State Building and historic Ellis Island for a truly birds-eye view of New York City!
Duration: 15 minutes.

See New York City sparkle, on an evening panoramic tour of the city! Experience awesome New York City sites at night, as you hop aboard our comfortable tour bus for a comprehensive, fully-guided bus tour of NYC at night.
Your tour guide will accompany you and will get off with you at each stop, helping you see a different side of New York City!
Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes.

Explore New York City in a luxury SUV on a private, customized tour. This 4, 5, or 6-hour tour of the Big Apple is geared to match individual or group interests and preferences. Whether you are an architecture buff, celebrity hound, or sightseeing aficionado, your tour will be unique to you. Travel in a luxury SUV with a native New Yorker and licensed tour guide. Endless possibilities include: Wall Street, the 9/11 Memorial, Central Park, Grand Central Terminal, the Brooklyn Bridge, the Statue of Liberty, the Empire State Building, or lesser toured areas of NYC like Brooklyn, Queens, or the Bronx.
Duration: 6 hours.

Experience the magic of Manhattan's famous winter and holiday attractions! Led by a local New Yorker and licensed tour guide, you'll discover the city's top sights and gather insider travel tips for the season. Enjoy the comfort of a private driver who will whisk you away to the city's most picturesque locations, perfect for those holiday photo ops destined for this year's greeting cards. This festive, non-denominational tour is enjoyable for everyone, especially families with young children. Join us and create unforgettable holiday memories – we can't wait to welcome you!
Duration: 4 hours.

Embark on a 75-minute cruise from Pier 40 and experience the Statue of Liberty up close, along with stunning views of the Brooklyn Bridge, Manhattan skyline, and Ellis Island. With a live guide, learn fascinating stories about New York's iconic landmarks.

Why You'll Love It:

Up-close views of the Statue of Liberty and NYC landmarks
Expert live guide sharing interesting historical insights
Convenient departure from Pier 40 in Manhattan
Book your Statue of Liberty Cruise today for a memorable NYC adventure!


Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes.

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.

We have bikes for everyone, including children's bikes, adult bikes for varying heights and eBikes (16+).
Duration: 2 hours.

Discover New York City's most secretive speakeasies on this guided, 3-hour, small-group walking tour in Lower Manhattan. 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 host details the history of Prohibition and the causes and effects that led to pass and enforce the 18th amendment.
Duration: 3 hours.

Fall in love with New York City as you explore by bike at your own pace. Discover Lower Manhattan's famous sights including Little Italy, Chinatown, Battery Park and Wall Street, and coast across the Brooklyn Bridge for incredible views of the New York skyline. A map and bike lock are included, so you can easily navigate the city and stop anywhere you like to shop, eat and sightsee by foot. Biking is one of the best ways to experience the Big Apple, and with several rental options, you have the flexibility to create your own sightseeing itinerary. With the full-day option, you can cruise farther north through Manhattan to visit must-see sights such as Central Park!

Bike rentals regularly sell out weeks in advance during the peak season, so book ahead of time to avoid disappointment!
Duration: 4 hours.

This 5 hour tour lets you see and experience the three big attractions in NYC

Brooklyn Bridge
Statue of Liberty
Manhattan and its historical & iconic buildings and sights

We start in Brooklyn at the foot of the world famous Brooklyn Bridge at York Street Metro Station,

Get a great photo of the Manhattan Bridge from Dumbo. After our quick tour of Brooklyn, we walk across the Brooklyn Bridge. See the best views of the Manhattan skyline. Lots of photo opportunities here and its one of the best experiences in Manhattan

Once we have crossed over the bridge we head into Lower Manhattan. You will see a lot in this area. China Town, Little Italy, 5 points, 9/11 memorial, Ground Zero, Woolworth Building, City Hall, Wall St & The NY Stock Exchange

Our last stop is Battery Park. You will be taking you to the Staten Island ferry. The ferry is free to all to use and it gives the best sights of The Statue of Liberty. You will head on board the ferry and it is an hour round trip past Liberty
Duration: 5 hours.

Explore what is left of Dutch New Amsterdam in today's New York City! In this small group walking tour, you'll hear about New York’s founding myths and facts while standing in the very spots where they all happened. With Manhattan’s first map in hand and your experienced guide you will trace the streets of Manhattan in 1667. Physically touch history as you spend time finding out why Bowling Green has its name and why it’s been so important in our city’s history!
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes.

Unlimited Biking will outfit you with a brand new lightweight Cannondale Quick NEO e-bike. With an efficient aluminum step-through frame and ergonomic touch points including handlebar, grips, and saddle, this e-bike offers a comfortable ride, and a fun and easy way to explore one of the world’s most famous parks.
Duration: 1 to 8 hours.

This is one of the most complete Bike Tours of Manhattan, starting in Lower Manhattan with a Ride along the Manhattan Waterfront through Battery Park and along the Hudson River Green Way.  You will explore The Upper West Side. The ride include a 3 mile loop through Central Park - the Most Visited Park in the United States. This tour takes you through Mid-town Manhattan towards Times Square and visits Madison Square Park, West Village's Washington Square, SOHO, Little Italy & China Town. The Most Complete Tour offered of Manhattan from any other Tour Operator.
Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes.

[Best Valued 2-Hour Experience. All tour guides use large 11" x 17" photos to add richness to your experience.] Wall Street is a renown symbol of economic might and ironically also the embodiment of corporate greed. This tour provides a deep insight into how consulting firm, investment banks, and financial markets work. Going forward it covers the 2008 Financial Collapse and the headline news of GameStop. Then proceed to a detailed understanding of how cryptocurrencies work.

No Wall Street tour will be complete without a full explanation of why in 2020, oil prices plummeted from $18 a barrel -$37. Yes, oil producers were paying people $37 a barrel to take it off their hands. This tour exposes financial charlatans and is the perfect primer for those interested in how finance and financial markets operate.

We’ll visit the Wall Street District and the World Financial Center.

Duration: 2 hours.

Step into the scandalous history of New York City on Purefinder New York’s ultimate tour of felons, grifters, and opportunists! The Outlaws Who Built Manhattan takes you on a thrilling journey through the shady dealings, audacious schemes, and larger-than-life characters who shaped the city’s evolution—and its skyline.

Main Features:

From Raucous to Riches: Learn how Manhattan’s most notorious noisy neighbors helped launch the city’s “old money” dynasties.

Pills, Potions, and Power: Discover how Manhattan-made concoctions reshaped the city’s demographics and created lasting ripples.

Pirates and Landmarks: Uncover the surprising connections between infamous outlaws like Captain Kidd and iconic New York sites.

Law and Disorder: Dive into the murky origins of the NYPD and FBI and their dubious rise to power.
Duration: 2 hours.

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.
Duration: 2 hours.

Step aboard one of our 1920s-style yachts with teak decks, large observation windows, and aesthetically-pleasing decor for a leisurely weekend brunch cruise. Cruise around NY Harbor, seeing all the major sights while enjoying a prix fixe brunch served in our main salon. Our menu is packed with delicious New York State foods and local goods from NYC purveyors: fresh bagels and bakery, seasonal fruit, craft meat, fresh seasonal salad, frittata, a classic smoked salmon display, and pastries.
Duration: 2 hours 45 minutes.

This is a private tour which means it is just you and your party on board. You will be sailing on our beautiful classic sailboat named Tara. Tara is a classic sailboat and one of a kind in NYC. You will sail past Elis Island and the Statue of Liberty and learn about the history and some unique stories on their construction. You will also get a beautiful view of the Brooklyn Bridge and learn about the construction.
Duration: 1 hour.

[PRIVATE TOUR]

We will be exploring the busiest rapid transit system in the Western world!

Highlights:

• Uncover abandoned stations hidden in plain sight, including the famous 1904 City Hall Station.

• Explore a deep station where you would have needed scuba equipment only 10 years ago during catastrophic subway flooding.

• Remember the 9/11 terror attacks and stand on subway platforms which had totally collapsed under the WTC 20 years ago.

• Discover how to get to an old wine cellar under the Brooklyn Bridge from inside a subway station.

• Experience the newest downtown stations and discover the PATH train to New Jersey.

• Learn about subway technology and how the subway operates 24/7.

• Explore the past, present, and future of mass transit in the region.

Your licensed tour guide is from NYC and is an AICP certified urban planner and Guides Association of NYC member.

Note: Tour only visits public areas and tour route/length may vary slightly based on the MTA’s schedule.
Duration: 2 hours.

Lower Manhattan offers some of the most unique neighborhoods, iconic landmarks, and breathtaking sights that you won't find anywhere else in New York City. Our Dutch tour goes out daily, and is a 2 hour experience that encompasses essential must-see attractions! Our guides provide in-depth narration and stops for photo opportunities at famous sights and hidden gems throughout the tour.
Duration: 2 hours.

Tour around NYC's energetic center on this comprehensive Manhattan highlights tour focusing on neighborhoods in detail based on cultural, historic or culinary themes. Choose from a 4-, 5- or 6-hour tour. With a separate driver and private guide, not only will you have the luxury to see the New York City sights by private vehicle; you will also have the opportunity to hop out and explore NYC on foot with your professional and enthusiastic tour guide.
Duration: 6 hours.

We can’t think of a better way to really get familiar with NY than with a Local by your side! Focusing on a neighbourhood of your choice, discover loved by locals places and get an insight into what life is like for New Yorkers. You’ll see the most famous attractions in the area, but we’ll show you a few hidden gems on the way too! Your route will be fully personalised to what you want to see, and of course include a few spots to stop and refuel with a coffee, a craft beer or some street food.

Our handpicked hosts are culinary connoisseurs and history buffs, bakers and bankers, students and seniors. Like the people who travel with us, they have different backgrounds and interests – but they’re all so passionate about the place they call home, they choose to spend their free time sharing it with the like-minded travelers matched to them.

Your meeting place and time as well as your itinerary are flexible, so you can plan and experience with your host to meet your needs.
Duration: 2 to 8 hours.

Our tour is meticulously designed to reveal the secrets and wonders of Upper, Middle and Lower Manhattan, taking you beyond the usual destinations to explore the iconic settings of legendary productions such as "Sex and the City", "Ghostbusters" and the series " "Friends."
Discover the hidden corners and immerse yourself in the legends of its historic streets, in an experience that redefines tourism, leading you to an authentic connection with the spirit of New York.
Each experience is meticulously tailored to your interests and needs. Our expert guides are prepared to offer you personalized recommendations, ensuring that your trip is as enriching as it is unforgettable.

Every detail of your tour is designed to provide you with an unparalleled experience, from the elegance of Upper Manhattan to the dynamism of Lower Manhattan, passing through the unmistakable energy of Middle Manhattan.
Duration: 4 hours.

What is a Cupcake? Learn as we visit some of the best small bakeshops in NYC that New Yorker look for. We will take you to hidden secret bakeries starting in the West Village & continuing to the East Village as we search, during Bakery crawl for the best the city has. From the mini classic butter cream cupcake to Red Velvet cream cheese cupcake to the local bakeries with new flavor released daily. Let's go and find your favorite Cupcake.
This Bakery Crawl will take 90 minutes & we will walk about 1.5 miles & visit the local bakeries plus taste some of the most desired cupcakes New Yorkers Rave about. Let's not forget the art & music we will experience as we crawl to the next bakery through the famous Washington Square Park & the street's of the Village.
Our guest will leave with a a newly discovered love for New York's Bakeries & the Village. We will have opportunities to look and shop at the bakeries to take home so goodies. Please remember to bring a bottle of water with you.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes.

Explore lower Manhattan on a 2-hour guided, private tour. 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.
Duration: 2 hours.

Experience the very best of New York City on private guided tour that takes you to the most exciting and iconic sites and discover some special hidden places hidden in-between. Learn about the history and hear incredible stories of ordinary and extraordinary people and events that changed our world.
Duration: 6 hours.

If you are tired from the urban and busted Manhattan, the best place to deep down into the history of the city is to visit the Vintage Lower Manhattan. The tour is lead within a small group and a guide who will dip you into the culture of the culture of social change and the historical architecture that within ages shaped the today’s Soho. The Vintage Lower Manhattan combined different restaurants, shops that are ideal for history and culture lovers of New York.
Duration: 90 to 120 minutes.

Join Mike, a seasoned New Yorker and tour guide with 30+ years of experience, on a curated walking tour designed to show you the hidden gems & iconic landmarks that make NYC one of the most fascinating cities in the world. Mike’s deep knowledge of NYC’s history, architecture, & culture sets this tour apart from others, as he weaves together stories that highlight the rich diversity and complex layers.
Whether you’re strolling through the elegant streets of the Upper West Side or wandering the bustling markets of Chinatown, Mike’s anecdotes & insider tips will give you a true local's perspective on New York. Perfect for first-time visitors and those looking to dive deeper into the heart of the city, this tour is a blend of historical insight, cultural exploration, and memorable experiences. From iconic sights like Central Park and Grand Central Terminal to the vibrant neighborhoods of Greenwich Village & Brooklyn Heights, every step of this journey reveals a new facet of New York City.
Duration: 6 to 7 hours.