Unexpected Wall Street Walking Tour

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About this activity

Gordon Gekko told the world that greed is good, but there's much more to Wall Street - and the (former) Financial District - than finance and greed! Dutch settlement, the British, and the Revolutionary War may come to mind. Yes, we'll talk finance on this tour. Sure, we'll explore NYC's Dutch roots, the Redcoats, and the Sons of Liberty. But this old part of New York City is also a saint's birthplace, a Lenape hunting trail, anarchists, the invention of takeout food, vandals, an infamous ghost, the former home of a wild turkey, immigrants, and obscure monuments. It's dark alleys and twisty streets and secrets. This tour, then, is a spotlight on unexpected Wall Street.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 h 15 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 15 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Off the Beaten Subway Track Walking Tours

Ages: Youth (10–17 years) · Adults (18–64 years) · Seniors (65–120 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Guide
Included: The walking tour only.

Not included

Not included: Bottled water
Not included: The tour ends outside the Fraunces Tavern Museum. People may visit after the tour and pay admission.

Itinerary

Stop 1

10 min

We will visit the South Ferry subway station and discuss the archeology and art of the area.
Battery Park

30 min

On the way to Battery Park, we will make several stops, as well as some stops in Battery Park.
Bowling Green, New York

20 min

After many stops in Battery Park, we will discuss a variety of exciting things that happened here, as well as visit the subway station.
Wall Street

30 min

Between Bowling Green and Wall Street, we'll make a few stops and discuss a variety of sites, people, exciting events, and history.
Stone Street

15 min

Stop to discuss the history of cobble stones and fires, before moving on to an important archeological site.
Fraunces Tavern Museum

10 min Admission not included

The tour will wrap up here. People may choose to stay at the tavern and visit the museum, or head back to South Ferry.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

The guide will stand in front of the entrance to the South Ferry Terminal and hold a copy of our company.

End point

This tour ends outside a historic tavern. People may choose to eat at the tavern or visit the tavern museum at the end of the tour. Suzanne will provide directions for the nearest subway station or provide any other requested information.