Private New York Downtown Highlights Half Day Tour

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Offered in: English

Overview

Don't get me wrong: I love the hustle and bustle of Times Square and Midtown Manhattan. But I'll let you in on a little secret: few New Yorkers actually spend much of our time there. Come along and explore the city we really live in instead!

Greenwich Village. The Lower East Side. SoHo. Chinatown. Wall Street. The World Trade Center. These are iconic parts of the city, and on this half-day tour, you’ll catch them all at your own pace, experiencing the city on foot just like locals do.

From the idyllic, celebrity-filled neighborhood of Greenwich Village (what other neighborhood can claim to have been the home of Taylor Swift, Bob Dylan, and the cast of Friends?), to the colonial origins of Wall Street, downtown is the cultural hub of New York City, home to the city's most notorious establishments and exciting history.

Follow along as you discover how true New Yorkers have lived for hundreds of years and continue to influence the city's most iconic neighborhoods.

What's Included

  • Private, guided tour with an officially licensed NYC tour guide
  • Snacks Food stops are available, but not included in the cost of the tour
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Meeting and Pickup

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Guests can either meet at the meeting point or arrange for a private pickup, in which case the guide will meet the guests at a set location and then travel with them to the tour's starting point

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Washington Square
New York, NY 10012, USA

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

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PX3P+XG
New York, NY 10004, USA

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What To Expect

Greenwich Village

New York's most pristine neighborhood, featuring townhouses from the 1700s and pop culture stops galore
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45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

SoHo

New York's fashion and shopping center, featuring iconic cast iron architecture
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45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Little Italy

The iconic Italian center of New York City
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Chinatown

The vast, authentic center of Chinese immigrant life in New York City
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Financial District

The financial capital of the world, featuring Wall Street, the 9/11 Memorial, and the Charging Bull statue
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private New York Downtown Highlights Half Day Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

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  • Private, guided tour with an officially licensed NYC tour guide
  • SnacksFood stops are available, but not included in the cost of the tour

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).

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