5 History Walking Tours in New York City We Would Walk Twice

1.#1 Rated NYC Chinatown Food and History Walking Tour with FNYT

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 171 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $99Our pick

Spend three hours walking and eating through Manhattan’s Chinatown with a licensed guide such as Bert, Farshad, or Chip. You’ll sit down for dim sum, roti canai with curry, Peking duck, and tea, with mochi doughnuts and egg custard tarts along the way. Expect a generous lunch, local history, and a group of up to 18 people.

“The food tour was excellent. We unfortunately missed the first two tastes but caught up with them on the 3rd stop. Our tour guide was excellent.”

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2.Tribeca Architecture And History Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 141 reviews · from $50

Walk from the Tweed Courthouse into Tribeca with a guide such as Meghan Sara, visiting more than 15 sites in a small group of up to 15 people. Expect cast-iron buildings, neighborhood stories, architectural details, pop culture, restaurant tips, and a stop at the Ghostbusters firehouse. The route ends near Tribeca Park after about 2.5 hours.

“The first was our tour guide, Megan. She was wonderful. The way she presented the material was fascinating. I loved watching and listening to her. Her every gesture enhanced her words. She had such a passion for the history and architecRead more”

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3.Lower Manhattan Secrets And History Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 96 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $60

Start at Tweed Courthouse and walk through Lower Manhattan with a guide such as Meghan, hearing stories at the Brooklyn Bridge, Wall Street, Trinity Church, Battery Park, and the World Trade Center. The three-hour tour is limited to 15 people and ends with a slice of New York-style pizza near 110 Cedar Street.

“Excellent tour with Meghan! Great guide with extensive knowledge on every aspect of the area we visited. Very accommodating to our small group. Learned tons! Meghan went out of her way to make it a memorable tour for us. Can't say enough good! I highly recommend this tour and Meghan as your guide.”

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4.Pride Tours NYC’s LGBTQ Historical Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 89 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $30Best value

Meet Joe or another Pride Tours NYC guide at Christopher Park for a 75-minute walk through Greenwich Village. Visit Stonewall, Julius’ bar, Gay Street, the first Pride March site, and the Gay Liberation Monument. The group is limited to 15 people, with morning and afternoon departures in English.

“My wife and I learned so much about the history of the Pride Movement in New York from our tour guide, Joe. It was nice to hear about the community in which the Stonewall Uprising took place and how the pride movement has evolved since the 60's.”

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5.NYC: History of Slavery & Underground Railroad Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 87 reviews · 2h 30m · from $49

Spend 150 minutes walking Lower Manhattan with a licensed English-speaking guide. Visit the African Burial Ground National Memorial, Fraunces Tavern, Trinity Church, Wall Street, and former Underground Railroad locations while learning how enslaved New Yorkers resisted, escaped, and helped others reach freedom. Comfortable shoes and weather-ready clothing are essential.

“Thoroughly enjoyed our tour from start to finish. The guide was super knowledgeable and interesting to listen to. Would highly recommend!”

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