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Wall Street & Financial District Private Walking Tour

5.0 (8 reviews) 2 h 15 min – 2 h 30 min Private tour
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Wall Street & Financial District Private Walking Tour

About this activity

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.)

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At a glance

Duration
2 h 15 min – 2 h 30 min
Confirmation
Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–15
Guide
English, Italian
Operated by
New York Welcome

Ages: Infants (0–4 years) · Adults (5–100 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Private Local Guide available in English or Italian
  • Included: Licensed Tour Guide

Not included

  • Not included: Transportation
  • Not included: MTA Subway / Bus Card
  • Not included: Food and drinks
  • Not included: Hotel pickup and drop-off in Hotel
  • Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

  1. Bowling Green

    15 min

    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.

  2. Charging Bull

    5 min

    Exploring Bowling Green and the history of the Charging Bull.

  3. Stone Street

    25 min

    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.

  4. Wall Street

    25 min

    Exploring Wall Street and the surrounding area.

  5. Fearless Girl

    5 min

    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.

  6. New York Stock Exchange

    5 min

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

  7. Federal Hall

    5 min

    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)

  8. The National 9/11 Memorial & Museum

    25 min

    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.

  9. South Street Seaport Historic District

    25 min

    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 point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

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)

  • 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)

Using your ticket

Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.

Cancellation

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

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  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • 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.

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.

Traveller ratings

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