Private Tour of the Financial District and 9/11 Memorial

1. St. Paul's Chapel
   15m
   Our tour starts at St. Paul's which was the church Washington worshipped at when he was a resident of New York. The church survived the attacks at The World Trade Center became an R&R center for first responders working at the site after the attacks.
2. The Oculus
   15m
   An amazing structure built as part of the recovery after the attacks; The Oculus is beautiful inside and out. Built to resemble a bird in flight, the exterior of the building belies the enormous subterranean space, as underground at The Oculus is a massive transportation center and a shopping mall housing over 60 stores inside a sun-drenched 160-foot-tall hall.
3. The National 9/11 Memorial & Museum
   30m
   At the National 9/11 Memorial I'll give you a history of the World Trade Center, the events of 9/11 and explain The Memorial design. I'll share some of the poignant 9/11 stories and show you the names of some of the heroes at their spots on The Memorial.
4. FDNY Memorial Wall
   5m
   A beautiful memorial in bronze relief on the wall of "10 House" where FDNY Engine 10 and Ladder 10 are based. The closest firehouse to the World Trade Center, they were the first to respond on 9/11 and lost six of their members.
5. NYC Guide Pro
   At the National 9/11 Memorial your tour guide will give you a history of the World Trade Center, the events of 9/11 and explain The Memorial design. They will share poignant 9/11 stories of two heroes and take you to their spots on the wall.
6. Federal Reserve Bank of New York
   Pass by
   We'll see the building that keeps more gold than any other building in the world and is the key bank in the Federal Reserve which determines US monetary policy.
7. Federal Hall
   15m
   Fronted by the iconic statue of George Washington, Federal Hall is the site of some of the most important moments in American history. It was where the Confederation Congress met after the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The First Congress met there and ratified the Bill of Rights. Washington was inaugurated on the steps of the building, and the first United State Supreme Court was housed here as well. We'll tour in inside of the hall and you'll have a photo-op with President Washington.
8. Wall Street
   15m
   "Wall Street" - the term is synonymous with the entire financial world. What many people don't realize is how steeped in American history this relatively small - just eight blocks - street is. We'll see it all.
9. Trinity Church NYC
   15m
   This beautiful church, and its two predecessors, have witnessed - and participated in - American history since pre-colonial times. We'll see the inside of the church as well as the churchyard where famous Americans, including Alexander Hamilton, are interred.
10. Canyon of Heroes
    15m
    This is the section of Broadway stretching from The Battery to City Hall, where New Yorkers celebrate their heroes with tickertape parades. Every parade every held has a market inlaid into the sidewalk beginning with the Dedication of the Statue of Liberty. The list reads like a Who's Who of 19th-21st Century history and you'll find yourself - despite the hustle and bustle around you - reading the name beneath your feet as we move along.
11. Charging Bull
    15m
    No tour of The Financial District would be complete without seeing The Charging Bull. Should you choose, you'll have the chance to lineup and take a picture with The Charging Bull (at either end!).
12. United States Custom House
    Pass by
    A stately Beaux-Arts building at the foot of Broadway, originally the United State Custom House and now home to the Museum of the American Indian. Four statues designed by Daniel Chester French (who designed Lincoln's statue at the Lincoln Memorial) depicting the continents grace the front of the building.
13. SeaGlass Carousel
    Pass by
    A unique carousel with sea creatures instead of the standard horses.
14. Battery Park
    15m
    This park at the southern tip of Manhattan offers stunning views of New York Harbor, the Verrazzano Bridge and the Statue of Liberty.
15. Castle Clinton National Monument
    10m
    Our tour concludes at Castle Clinton. Before the expansion of Manhattan, this fort sat in the harbor guarding the tip of the island against invaders coming into the harbor. It's vantage point kept watch over the mouths of the Hudson and East Rivers. Alexander Hamilton commanded a battery here during the Revolutionary War. Before the opening of Ellis Island, it became the main processing point for immigrants entering the United States through New York and an estimated 10 million people gained entry here.

Pickup details

If your hotel is in the Downtown area, I'll meet you at the hotel. If you're staying in Midtown or elsewhere in the city, I recommend arranging a meeting point in Lower Manhattan as the majority of your tour will be taken up by transportation time.

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately