Lower Manhattan Architectural Tour
New York has two main concentrations of high-rise buildings: Midtown Manhattan and Lower Manhattan, each with its own uniquely recognizable skyline. Lower Manhattan is one of the largest business districts in the United States and was characterized by the omnipresence of the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center from its completion in 1973 until its destruction during the attacks of September 11, 2001. In the first decade of the 21st century, Lower Manhattan saw rapid reconstruction to include the construction of the incredible One World Trade Center—the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere and the seventh-tallest in the world. The Downtown skyline received new designs from such renowned architects as Santiago Calatrava and Frank Gehry. In our walk from the new WTC 7 to Battery Park, we’ll walk along Wall Street and see the Beekman by Frank Gehry, a refined high-rise hotel built in 1928. Finally, we’ll stroll through Little Italy to see the Thor building by Marcel Wanders, the new Mercer residences by Jean Nouvel, the Store for Art and Architecture by Steven Holl, the new Museum by SANAA and the new Prada store by OMA.
Private tour: From 1 to 40 participants.
Duration of the tour: 4h.
Meeting point: Will be emailed with your booking confirmation
Period: All year round.
Days: Schedule at your convenience – Contact us
1-4 people: 4 hours – $690, 8 hours – $1200
5-9 people: 4 hours – $890, 8 hours – $1590
10-19 people: 4 hours – $1010, 8 hours – $1950
20-29 people: 4 hours – $1100, 8 hours – $2100
30-40 people: 4 hours – $1300, 8 hours – $2490
Transportation, meals and admission not included.
20% surcharge on Sundays and holidays.
$500 surcharge for visiting a construction site or an architect’s office.
Visits to listed buildings may incur additional fees.
Special requests due to possible changes in these prices.
Additional fee for a translator 4h: $390.
Larger groups: Please contact us.
Travel agencies and Travel professionals: Please contact us for your preferential rate.
Services included: 4h walking tour with an architect. You will see: The WTC by SOM, The Beekman by Franck Gehry, Mercer Residences by Jean Nouvel, The Thor building by Marcel Wanders, The new museum by SANAA, Prada Store by OMA, NY Philosophy Department by Steven Holl.
Services not included: Tips for the tour guide, personal expenses, transfer by subway. Admissions not included.
Accessibility: This tour is possible for people with disabilities in wheelchairs, contact us for the rates and logistics.
This tour is available for the hearing impaired. We can provide a translator for sign language. Please contact us for rates and availability.
Guide: Our licensed guides reserve the right to cancel the scheduled tour due to weather conditions (rain, storm, snow or other). In case of cancellation, we can offer you an alternative date or a total cancellation, in which case we will give you a full refund.
Pet: As much as we love them, they are not allowed.
Cancellation Policy Private Tour: If you send us a cancellation request more than 15 days before the day of your tour, a 50% refund will be given. If you send us a cancellation request less than 15 days before the day of your tour, no refund will be given
Videos and pictures: We reserve the right to record video footage and photographies in connection with future promotional and publicity for MAD Tours and Events on social media and website.
Belongings: Mad Tours and Events is not responsible for any personal items which are lost, stolen or left behind.
Passenger Voucher check-in Instructions: On the day of tour or activity, please arrive 15 minutes early to the tour departure point at the indicated address sent with your confirmation.
Taxes & Booking fees: They are not included in the rate. Those fees will be indicated once you start the booking reservation process.
Request to reschedule your tour: All requests to reschedule your tour must be made in writing and sent to us via email more than 15 days prior to your tour or activity. There are no exceptions. Without an email, we will not be able to reschedule your tour.
Please note that if you do not show up on the day of your tour or activity, your tour is forfeited.
