Foley Square Tours and Tickets

Learn about the spooky side of New York City’s history with a guide to take you through Manhattan. Hear macabre, well-researched stories about hauntings and violence, from the ghosts that allegedly haunt City Hall to the old gangs of New York that used to battle each other in The Five Points neighborhood. Enjoy a good scare whether you’re a tourist or you’ve lived in New York for years.

Lower Manhattan can be overwhelming as there’s so much to see—the National 9/11 Memorial, Ghostbusters Firehouse, Battery State Park, and more. Simplify your visit—especially if it’s your first time—by taking a private guided walking tour with a local. Learn more about Manhattan’s history and the fateful events of September 11, 2001 from your guide who lived through it, and get more personalized attention than on a group tour.

Uncover a unique part of New York City's past, and learn valuable history that many visitors miss, on this slavery and Underground Railroad walking tour. With your guide in the lead, follow the NYC Freedom Trail, and learn how a group of brave men and women created the network that became the Underground Railroad. View former Underground Railroad stations, and discover how New Yorkers risked their lives to help people escape slavery.

Discover a little-known side of New York City on this uniquely specialized walking tour devoted to the city’s role in the Underground Railroad and slavery in the 1800s. Learn from an expert as you walk through the Battery, Wall Street, and Tribeca how and why even free Blacks were in danger in New York. You’ll see landmarks including the African Burial Ground National Monument and the Fraunces Tavern Museum.

Combine sightseeing with a scavenger hunt on this self-guided tour through Chinatown and Little Italy in Manhattan. Enjoy more than 20 challenges as you make your way through the two neighborhoods. Along the way, learn history and discover landmarks such as Roosevelt Park, Foley Square, museums, temples, and more, in a fun and interactive way.

New York isn’t discovered from observation decks—it’s experienced step by step. Join a thoughtfully paced walking tour of Lower Manhattan led by a Licensed Guide who understands where the city changed, where it endured, and how it became what it is today. Starting in City Hall Park, you’ll uncover the civic roots of New York and learn how power, protest, and everyday life shaped its identity long before it became a global symbol. The Woolworth Building captures an era of bold ambition, while St. Paul’s Chapel reflects continuity through centuries of change. At the Brooklyn Bridge, stories of innovation and determination come alive. Chinatown reveals layers of migration and culture, Little Italy preserves traditions amid change, and SoHo’s cast-iron streets showcase its transformation from industry to creativity. Blending major highlights with overlooked details, this tour invites curious travelers to slow down, ask questions, and connect with the city beyond the surface.

Step back in time, and immerse yourself in a bygone era of New York City on this history-themed guided walking tour of Lower Manhattan. With a guide to lead the way and share historical details, you can learn of the social changes, architecture, and culture that shaped today’s SoHo and surrounding areas. The tour is ideal for history buffs and those who want to see a side of the city most tourists miss.

Explore Manhattan and learn the history behind key landmarks from City Hall to Washington Square Park on this interactive, self-guided private scavenger hunt. Download the app, gather your team, choose your roles, then uncover clues, answer questions, and solve challenges while learning about the city's history. Receive digital copies of your scavenger hunt photos for lasting memories.

Don’t bother with generic NYC tours that skip important history. This private walking tour reveals the untold African American story of New York—from Wall Street's slave market origins to Underground Railroad sites. You’ll visit the first Black church, African American schools, and even burial grounds, all with your personal guide who brings hidden history to life that mainstream tours ignore.