Discover the history of Lower Manhattan on this 2.5-hour small-group walking tour, where the city’s colonial past meets its financial powerhouse present. Explore the area’s Dutch and colonial origins, remarkable architecture and hidden public spaces that reveal how New York grew from a 17th-century trading post into a global capital.

Begin at Battery Park, where sweeping views of the harbour and the Statue of Liberty set the stage for New York’s role as the gateway to America. See the famous Charging Bull and Fearless Girl statues before walking along Wall Street, home to the New York Stock Exchange and Federal Hall, where George Washington took the oath of office. Pass Trinity Church, final resting place of Alexander Hamilton, and admire the towering facades of financial institutions that have shaped global markets for centuries.

Your journey continues to the poignant 9/11 Memorial, where the twin reflecting pools honour the lives lost in the attacks. Stand before One World Trade Centre, a symbol of resilience, before concluding in Zuccotti Park, once the epicentre of the Occupy Wall Street movement. By the end of this tour, you’ll have uncovered the history, ambition, and endurance that make Lower Manhattan one of the most influential districts in the world.