St Patrick Cathedral and Manhattan Walking Tour
Description
Discover the best of New York’s vibrant Manhattan district and see over 20 of the city’s most iconic landmarks. Then learn about the history of Manhattan’s stunning 160-year-old St. Patrick’s Cathedral! The tour begins on Wall St., the oldest part of Manhattan, where you can experience the bustling district and see iconic sights like Ground Zero and the Charging Bull & Fearless Girl at the New York Stock Exchange. Walk to City Hall for glimpses of the Brooklyn Bridge and famous courthouses that took down the Mafia. Next, head to the Five Points, Chinatown, and Little Italy. Learn about their vibrant cultures and get tips on the best local NYC food. We finish the tour near the iconic Flatiron Building. After the tour, explore the religious architecture at the beautiful St. Patrick’s Cathedral and learn about its history with a local expert. The tour is approximately 5.5 hours in duration (3 hours Manhattan Walking Tour & 2 hours at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, with a break in between).
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We start on Wall St. Where we will see many iconic buildings and The NY stock exchange (with Charging Bull & Fearless Girl statues). Walking to City Hall, we glimpse the Brooklyn Bridge and the famous Court Houses that took down the Mafia!
Next, we’ll head to Ground Zero to see and pay respects at the 9/11 Memorial - an incredibly touching tribute to the city's greatest tragedy.
We then go through the 5 Points & Little Italy districts. There is so much history in this area - gangsters, amazing food & iconic buildings (including The Woolworth Building featured in Fantastic Beasts!)
We continue through one of New York’s oldest and most vibrant neighborhoods - Chinatown!
Walking up towards Midtown Manhattan, we’ll see a true New York icon at the famous Flatiron Building - get your camera ready for an amazing photo opportunity! Your walking tour ends here, close to many of New York’s best attractions.
After the tour, take a short break before heading to beautiful St. Patrick’s Cathedral. With an expert guide, explore the religious architecture and learn about it’s fascinating 160-year history.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(1)
Enjoyed the self guided tour with the iPad provided. You can do the tour without out it but the information you get from listening is the best
