Financial District NYC Architecture Walking Tour

5.0 (36 reviews) New York City, USA
Duration2h
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Group sizeUp to 15 travelers

Overview

Join us for this extraordinary experience of the Art and Architecture of New York's Financial District and Ground Zero! At the southern tip of Manhattan, east and west sides of the island converge in the stunning eruption of skyscrapers, defining New York’s iconic skyline. During our Financial District Tour, we will explore the dynamic contrasts of old and new in this part of the city by examining its distinctive architecture, which speaks to New York’s colonial past as well as showcases some of its boldest contemporary developments. Key sites that will be discuss include Battery Park City, Wall Street, Frances Tavern, Stone Street, Trinity Church, World Trade Center, the 9/11 memorial, Fulton Station, and the revitalization of the East River waterfront.

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Financial District NYC Architecture Walking Tour
Private 2h Tour

Private Tour
Duration: 2 hours

What's included

  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Professional Individual Headsets for Each Guest
  • Tips

What to expect

  1. Battery Park
    10m
    Your licensed guide Dr. Ivan Shumkov will meet you at the Glass Carousel at the Battery Park and start the tour from there.
  2. Trinity Church NYC
    5m
    Visit the historical Trinity Church from 1846
  3. Federal Reserve Bank of New York
    Pass by
    Visit the historical Federal Reserve by York & Sawyer from 1924, which stores most of the gold in the world.
  4. Federal Hall
    5m
    Visit the Federal Hall by Town & Davis from 1842
  5. Woolworth Tours NYC
    Pass by
    See the extraordinary Woolworth Building by Cass Gilbert from 1912.
  6. One Chase Manhattan Plaza
    10m
    Visit the historical Chase Manhattan Bank by Gordon Bunshaft (SOM) from 1960, and see it's public art and architecture.
  7. Fulton Center
    5m
    Visit the Fulton Station by Grimshaw from 2015.
  8. Frank Gehry Building
    Pass by
    See by New York by Frank Gehry 8 Spruce Street from 2010.
  9. The National 9/11 Memorial & Museum
    10m
    Visit the 9/11 Memorial and Museum by Snohetta, Michael Arad and Peter Walker, 2011
  10. Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church and National Shrine
    5m
    Visit the St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church by Santiago Calatrava from 2020.
  11. Perelman Performing Arts Center
    Pass by
    Visit the Perelman Performing Arts Center by REX from 2023.
  12. World Trade Center's Liberty Park
    10m
    See the World Trade Center buildings:
    WTC1, David Childs (SOM), 2015
    WTC2, in-process
    WTC3, Richard Rogers, 2018
    WTC4, Fumihiko Maki, 2015
    WTC5, Kohn Pederson Fox, in-process
    WTC7, David Childs (SOM), 2015
  13. The Oculus
    10m
    We'll end the tour with a visit to the Oculus Path Station by Santiago Calatrava from 2015,

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We meet in front of Castle Clinton entrance in Battery Park.

End point

We'll end the tour in the Oculus of the PATH Station at the World Trade Center.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Not recommended for people who have problems walking.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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