Wall Street & Financial District Private Walking Tour

Duration2h 15m - 2h 30m

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish, Italian

Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

If you think Downtown Manhattan is just the city's financial hub then this tour is for you. We will spend 2.15 hours discovering many interesting historical facts tracing our way back in history when New York was a Dutch Colony named New Amsterdam. When booking this tour you will have two options to choose from (1) The Classic Itinerary that includes the visit to the 9/11 Memorial Pools or (2) The Hidden gems Itinerary that will instead includes the South Street Seaport District.

(1) Classic Tour: Wall Street & 9/11 Memorial Pools
We will explore the Financial District top-sites and we will continue with a Tour of the 9/11 Memorial. An ideal way to discover Financial District and the area around the World Trade Center.

(2) Financial District Hidden Gems
This option will focus more on the secrets and the hidden gems that this area offers us - from an old Candy Store to an elevated park to back alleys & the original architecture of South Street Seaport (NY old harbor.)

Options

The Classic Wall Street Tour

Wall Street & 9/11 Memorial : Classic version of the tour will focus around the top-sites in the Financial District ending with a tour of the 9/11 Memorial

Financial District Hidden Gems

Financial District Hidden Gems: A tour to discover the hidden gems and secrets of Wall Street and Financial District including South Street Seaport.

What's included

Private Local Guide available in English or Italian
Licensed Tour Guide

Transportation
MTA Subway / Bus Card
Food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off in Hotel
Gratuities

What to expect

Bowling Green
15m

This is where our Tour will begin. By the 1st public park of New York City, the oldest fence in the city and the former NY Custom House.
Charging Bull
5m

Exploring Bowling Green and the history of the Charging Bull.
Stone Street
25m

Exploring the most historic district in Downtown NYC - Stone Street Historic District. Here, we find with the first paved street in the city (Stone Street) and buildings dating back to the the 18th century. See what New York looked like at the beginning. Today, Stone Street is a lively pedestrian-only street full of taverns and restaurants very popular for Happy Hour.
Wall Street
25m

Exploring Wall Street and the surrounding area.
Fearless Girl
5m

The Fearless Girl new "home" right across the New York Stock Exacnage. We'll explore why it was moved here and why the statue was commissioned in the first place.
New York Stock Exchange
5m

We'll walk by the NYSE for photo opportunity. Please note there is no access to the NYSE during the tour. (Outside only)
Federal Hall
5m

We'll see the statue of George Washington as he was sworn in as the First American President right here on Wall Street. (outside visit only)
The National 9/11 Memorial & Museum
25m

OPTIONAL STOP - If you select the "Classic Tour: Wall Street & 9/11 Memorial," we will conclude our time together exploring the Memorial with all its symbolisms including the Survivor Tree and the 2 Memorial Pools bearing the names of all those we lost.
South Street Seaport Historic District
25m

OPTIONAL STOP - If you select the "Wall Street Secrets & Hidden Gems Tour," we will conclude our time together exploring the new Pier 17 and the historic South Street Seaport including the original houses of Schermerhorn row block (ca 1811-12) and Cannon's Walk. This area is packed with hidden gems and off-the-beaten-path fun facts.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Outside in front of the old Custom House housing the National Museum of American Indian. Nearest Subway Stop: Bowling Green (4, 5 trains)

End point

For the "Wall Street Secrets & Hidden Gems" Option - The Tour will end by Fulton Street corner with Front Street in the South Street Historic District. Subway access: Fulton Subway Station just few blocks away. (Subway Lines: 2,3, A, C, 4, 5)

End point

For the "Classic Option" - The Tour will end by the Oculus hub, World Trade Center. Subway access: 1 train and R train (Oculus Station) and A & C trains, 2 & 3 trains, 4 & 5 trains (Fulton Station)

Additional information

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This is an outdoor activity, please dress appropriately for the weather.
This is a walking tour, so for the majority, we will be on foot. You should expect moderate amount of walking involved at a medium pace.
This tour is not recommended to people with severe mobility issues, back problems or other medical conditions that preclude from walking and standing for a prolonged time.
This Tour takes place rain or shine.
In the rare event of severe weather conditions, the operator may be forced to cancel the tour. If canceled due to extreme weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
Wheelchair accessible. If required the tour guide can help adjust the itinerary to make it wheelchair accessible. Please note that although the tour is wheelchair accessible, NYC Subway system is only partially accessible. The tour will need to be adjusted accordingly.

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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