Uncovering the TRUTH About Downtown NYC (Not What You'd Expect!)

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[@SarahFunky]

If you enjoyed uncovering the shocking truth about Downtown NYC in this video, you wouldn't want to miss my brand new in-person "Must See Downtown: Statue to Skyline" walking tour! Join us for a captivating two hour adventure through Lower Manhattan's iconic sites and mind-blowing history - book your spot at funkyexperiences.com/must-see-downtown. Get my FREE 3-day NYC guide: invite.bublup.com/-Tof5joJelG1

[@hangingwithjen]

Seriously, if anyone is taking a trip to NYC, especially first timers, BOOK A TOUR. My family had a great time on our tour with Sarah. Best part was the tour was customized and personalized to what we wanted to see in Manhattan and Brooklyn and we learned a lot of great facts and info about the city.

[@SarahFunky]

Thank you so much@@hangingwithjen ! It was awesome showing you around!

[@user-cv8oi8pm3p]

My God ❤😇🇺🇸🙌

[@erikaahlander9550]

Would it work to have the two walking tours on the same day? I am arriving a thursday afternoon, and thinking it would be a good start of my week in NYC to have the two walking tours on friday..

[@SarahFunky]

It would as long as you have a break for a meal in the middle 😃@@erikaahlander9550

[@Tiffanyhall556]

Love This Definitely Do Part 2 🙂

[@SarahFunky]

Thanks Tiffany! Maybe I will!

[@Tiffanyhall556]

@@SarahFunky you welcome, I love the videos. I was born and raised in nyc and I love to see the history behind our city.

[@russozelinsky]

Criminal illegal aliens. Not 'migrants' Victims of police brutality are getting compensated in millions. So why not apply the same approach to crimes committed by illegals? Let's keep the DIMS busy this year. Victims of crimes committed by Illegal criminal Aliens living in the U.S. should file a $50 billion class-action lawsuit against agencies at all government levels for failure to enforce existing laws. Proactively seek legal advice and engage in wholesale activism on the political front.

[@shaunosullivan4433]

We arrive on 15/03 and are there for 6 nights, your videos have been very helpful, Thank you

[@luplew1444]

This video is amazing and informative. Definitely do as many more parts as needed. I have been to this area hundreds of times and knew very little about the background. Your videos unlike many other youtubers never get old. They just keep getting better. The content and quality is so professional.

[@SarahFunky]

Your support means the world to me! I appreciate you watching and enjoying my content.

[@rodolfosarudiansky]

@Sarah Funk I´m a quadriplegic from Brazil, I went to NYC maaaaaaaaaany years ago. Doing a tour like this to me is tough, at least, near impossible, so, trully, from my heart, thank you for the ride.

[@lilcazza3838]

Aussie here, been a subscriber for a while. Loved this video, such a fascinating story on how Brooklyn Bridge was built. Wow! Please do a part 2.

[@JLau-janbgobh]

I came to NYC as a teenager. I'm now very old. Thought I knew a lot about the city but I've just learned some new information from this video. Loved it. Please do part 2!

[@lorenanascimento4720]

Sarah, what an amazing video! I've seen some other videos about one or two of those places, but this one here, with this amount of history infos along... just... THANK YOU! Now I have to figure out how to include this tour in my trip 😅🫶

[@SarahFunky]

Thank you for your kind words! It means a lot to know my content is appreciated.

[@russozelinsky]

Criminal illegal aliens. Not 'migrants' Victims of police brutality are getting compensated in millions. So why not apply the same approach to crimes committed by illegals? Let's keep the DIMS busy this year. Victims of crimes committed by Illegal criminal Aliens living in the U.S. should file a $50 billion class-action lawsuit against agencies at all government levels for failure to enforce existing laws. Proactively seek legal advice and engage in wholesale activism on the political front.

[@miq_vc]

Love this kind of informative videos of NYC . Please do a part 2. I'm going to visit this beautiful city in June and this got me thinking of booking a tour.

[@SarahFunky]

Thank you for your kind words! Part 2 is definitely on the horizon, and your support means a lot!

[@AC-lc3tz]

Yes, Please a part 2. I love the history of NYC.

[@TravelingThruLife]

I live in this neighborhood and I still enjoy watching the video.

[@aol6983]

Part 2 please Sarah, it's the first time anyone has explained downtown to me and it looks fabulous.

[@catalinabartlett]

Loved the stories you shared. Thank you!

[@ttmm2759]

I'm from Asia ，learned a lot about the city of New York from your video. Looking forward to visiting NYC😊

[@RebeccaWife1Mom4]

Love this video and the history! Another please 😊

[@vivianesantos6006]

Thank you Sarah that was fantastic!

[@sammieg4145]

Yesss! Part 2! We’re coming in June and I love this video! Such great information!

[@heybrymar]

Loved this! Thx Sarah 🗽

[@dlswa0310]

We love this type of video. Ready for part 2

[@pxw3]

I learned so much! Thank you!

[@stephanieglennon1414]

So informative and cool! Please do part 2! 👏🙌🌻

[@OnTheVerge1]

such great video with awesome detail. ❤

[@sandracarbajal874]

I loved it! Do a PART 2 PLEASE!

[@nancyleahparents7519]

Love this Please do a part 2 😊

[@mrkenwu1]

This was such a fun video! Thank you, Sarah!

[@yf2734]

Thanks. Very informative. Appreciate all the history.

[@jolo244]

We are doing this tour right now! Thank you!! And thank you for the cookie recommendation. They were so good.

[@Fin9919]

Love this video. Very informative. Thank you.

[@darlataddeo6376]

This was so interesting!!!! Part 2 please!

[@janicescott7123]

Thanks for sharing 😊

[@amweg]

Hello Sarah. We were in NYC for a week, unfortunately we have to fly back to Switzerland this evening. Your videos helped a lot with preparing what we were going to watch, how and where. Thank you very much and keep it up! Kind regards from Lower Manhattan

[@feelfresh77]

This was such a great video. I would even say this is one of your best! Keep this stuff up, insanely interesting and i wish I would have know this before I visited last year.

[@casenda8653]

Great video!! Would love to see more of those.

[@johanramirezmontesinos1485]

This must be the best NYC tour I've ever seen. Thank you so much!

[@michaelhillman2959]

Very informative and entertaining . Not only are you so well versed on the city, you really enjoy relaying all this info to otherwise ignorant fellows like myself. After listening to one of your videos , I feel like I have been educated and have gained a nice chunk of knowledge. I thank you for that.

[@Aaditya10021]

I referred all your videos prior to my visit to NYC earlier this week , those helped a lot ! 😊 Love from India ❤

[@SarahFunky]

Looks like I'm your virtual tour guide! Happy to be of service.

[@dr.mentrelyoung1260]

Well done!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@eddiee2558]

Wow! Thank you for this video! Such interesting stories! Thank you!

[@joannekatende]

Wow! Thank you so much for all this history!

[@unknownkitchenchallenges]

this was amazing, thanbk you so much for all the information

[@nicchick36]

So interesting- and love your passion for New York!

[@hopeformeyettrumbull8858]

Amazing!!!! Great video

[@Cheryl-AnnOfficial]

This was class! Absolutely love hearing the history!

[@Lovelifeandtravel]

I’m staying in that area next week (from Auz) so really enjoyed learning about it. Great video! Thanks for sharing!

[@s.macintosh-jc9rf]

Hi Sarah, Well you have done it again! You are a natural communicator with enjoyable presentation. I’m addicted to your channel and thank you for your continuing efforts. Best Wishes, Peter

[@SarahFunky]

Wow! Thanks so much Peter!

[@Regine_t]

Just unbelievably amazing!

[@user-yl3iw7yq3r]

Absolutely loved this video. Super informative and engaging. Definitely a +1 for part 2. I normally never comment on KZbin videos but this video definitely warranted a huge KUDOS. Enjoyed every bit of it!

[@SarahFunky]

Looks like we've got a sequel in the making! Stay tuned for more engaging content coming your way.

[@lakeeshacarter8608]

Sarah what a awesome video keep up the good work

[@suefitz2498]

Fabulous! Please do part 2. I love lower Manhattan. ❤

[@mtmarco8900]

Very interesting! Thank you sooo much!

[@marcelmp_]

I Looved this video. Super interesting!. More please 👏🏼👏🏼❤️❤️❤️

[@tamali]

Wow this video was amazing.

[@mybabybookpage]

Part II please. ❤️

[@ericdudley4169]

So glad to see you! I thought when you moved we might not see you and your wonderful channel! How do you spell relief! Great video by the way, please do a part two. very informative!

[@ritaneri7134]

Great Video!!!

[@dp5916]

This is one of the best Video ever from Manhattan. Thank you so much.

[@themediterraneanguy]

such a great , video about NYC , thanks Sarah

[@ManmayaMehta]

I am visiting NYC this May and this part of the city was not on my go-to list. Now it is! Thank you, Sarah.

[@graemarra9417]

Wasn't expecting this to be a tour video. It was awesome! Love hearing the cool history of NYC.

[@SarahFunky]

Expect the unexpected, right? Glad I could surprise you with a tour video!

[@mikefavors7466]

Awesome video, please do a part 2! Just booked a tour for when I'm next visiting.

[@SarahFunky]

Thank you so much for the support! I'm thrilled to hear you enjoyed the video!

[@ronrose2322]

Loved this episode. Really-more like it loved the history lesson.

[@kstishko6771]

This is exactly the video i was looking for

[@lauracortez4857]

More videos like this!! ❤

[@evang6681]

I learned a lot in this video thanks

[@JustinOquendoNetwork]

Congrats!!!

[@mahimasabherwal4813]

Wow Sarah amazing! A real master class about NY! I did do one of your tours and it was fantastic!

[@TravelChannelOne]

Here for the red manicured nails,the Birkin bag,Prada coat and the black Doc Martens. Love how you style these.Amazinng walkthrough

[@mybabybookpage]

I was recently in NYC with family and friends during Christmas time. We stayed at The Mark and our concierge tour guide failed in comparison to you. I'm putting your name in for next time!! Do you also do Harlem and/or Jazz tours?

[@brianmchale6668]

Good Job, Thanks

[@larryt67]

Great video

[@cindypelletier9365]

Great video...yes, part 2 please :)

[@carmenkraft9311]

I wish I had known about this area when we visited NYC but there is so much to see! Please do a part 2

[@michaelaeellington1376]

Hi, Sara I really liked your tour video about Lower Manhattan, especially the part about the history of why we celebrate New Year's every year and the history of how the Manhatten Bridge was built all those years ago without electricity. I didn't know that a bunch of Elephants were able to walk on the Bridge in order to prove to people that they could do it too.

[@Ahmed.Khaled93]

love you from Egypt ❤ i like your content , hope to visit NYC someday ❤

[@danymacneed]

One Day I be there again, and if I can I will search for your tour! Thanks for the video.

[@AnnaColberck]

Very interesting material, thanks!

[@SarahFunky]

I'm just here to entertain and drop some knowledge bombs!

[@linda-ti1un]

❤ part two please ❤️

[@user-ey2ku4hy6g]

Not long came back. Thanks for all the tips from your vids. Amazing place coming back in December 😀

[@SarahFunky]

December is going to be even more amazing with all the new content I have planned!

[@Allen-by6ci]

Nice job Sarah

[@UNDERTAKER2621]

Great video! I never knew the history of the Brooklyn Bridge. Something I took for granted before had such a negative, yet positive, aspect to it.

[@SarahFunky]

Who knew a bridge could have such a dramatic backstory, right? History is full of surprises!

[@UNDERTAKER2621]

@SarahFunky I would love to join your tour, and if you could do more of these meetings, that would be great.

[@thomasg9005]

Love the history lesson !

[@SarahFunky]

History is like a big storybook that we get to explore together. Glad you're enjoying the journey!

[@christianhansen3292]

nice info Mrs Sarah Funk

[@hankahail1510]

I'm heading to NYC for the first time in 2 weeks. And I can´t wait to tell my friend about interesting history of Brooklyn Bridge, thanks to you ♥ Please do part 2.

[@rutdwin]

Great story 👏 👌

[@wu05354207]

nice tour of new york, very interesting !

[@SarahFunky]

Thank you!

[@BrusselsDude]

The history of the bridge was fascinating.

[@cindee1794]

This was cool, thanks Sarah! I have not been to that area of the island and now I will have to check it out the next time I make it up there.

[@SarahFunky]

Discovering new places is always exciting, glad I could inspire you to explore!

[@breannarg]

Going to Pace and living in the seaport was an amazing

[@adventureswithcarl123]

Very informative video of the history of new york city! Will definitely book one of your tours when I do my annual vacation to NYC in November! Thanks for sharing beautiful lady😘😘😘 xox

[@SarahFunky]

Your support means the world to me! Can't wait to have you on one of my tours in November!

[@adventureswithcarl123]

Your welcome beautiful lady😘😘😘xox! Was wondering do you still do private tours or do you just have your hand picked guides doing the tours now

[@SarahFunky]

I have hand-picked guides. They are awesome! My tours can always be enjoyed on KZbin though!@@adventureswithcarl123

[@adventureswithcarl123]

Thanks for letting me know beautiful lady😘😘😘xox

[@clowchan]

Love the Seaport area. Honestly my fave in all of the city Pier 17 is also an excellent concert venue. Saw Ben Folds and the Violent Femmes a few years back

[@henrikpettersson2886]

This was an excellent video. :)

[@SarahFunky]

Thank you!

[@chrislopez816]

Pier 17 has some great concerts during the summer! I saw Blondie there a few years back and it was amazing! We were on a roof top with views of Manhattan, Brooklyn and the Brooklyn Bridge!

[@oysero]

Hi Sarah, I am from Croatia and I will be visiting Miami and NYC this year, can't wait! I will spend 1 week in NYC, based on your videos, I think this is enough to explore most of the city. Any suggestions, tips? :D

[@user-cv8oi8pm3p]

Thanks for sharing 😍🙌😇🇺🇸

[@nycityslicker2024]

Great vlog I use to service the elevator in 17 South street . Soon as I seen the elevator door i cought a flashback. They use to have the ships 🚢 models in a cases in the middle of the floor really nice they must have moved them to a different location. SHAZZAM Big🍎

[@070anika]

Would love a part 2 and 3 and 4. :)

[@user-dr7by9dx8l]

Love NYC. Best wishes from London.

[@MsLurva]

Really interesting! Different talk from many other ny talks on youtube. 😊

[@uhar2411]

Loved it. Especially the last iformation about the elephants...never heard before.

[@SarahFunky]

I'm so glad you loved it!

[@Howster69]

Please do a Part 2

[@benjamincarlier]

Waouw!! You're something else!