Self Guided Audio Tour of NYC Financial District

2–3 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

Explore the rich history of New York City’s Financial District with this self-guided audio walking tour. Starting at Bowling Green and concluding at the South Seaport District, the tour leads you through iconic sites like the Charging Bull, Trinity Church, and Wall Street.

With engaging stories about the city's evolution from New Amsterdam to a bustling metropolis, you'll uncover architectural insights and learn about modern conservation challenges.

The tour includes multi-part audio clips, maps, and directions to the starting point, all usable offline through a mobile app.

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At a glance

Duration: 2–3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–4
Audio guide: English
Operated by: Tourismo USA

Ages: Children (6–10 years) · Youth (11–18 years) · Adults (19–55 years) · Seniors (56–90 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Access to audio tour via offer code
Included: Maps and contextual details
Included: Directions to the starting point
Included: Tourismo Mobile app (Android and iOS)

Not included

Not included: Meals
Not included: Earphones and Smartphone
Not included: Transportation

Itinerary

Charging Bull

10 min

The tour begins at the Charging Bull sculpture where you get to hear about the significance of the artpiece. Tip: do get a souvenir photo clicked here!
Bowling Green

10 min

At Bowling Green, the city's first public park, stories of British rule are explored.
National Museum of the American Indian

10 min

We admire NMAI from outside and spend some time admiring the building's historical roots, architecture and continent sculptures
Fraunces Tavern Museum

10 min

At Fraunces Tavern, we hear about George Washington's role in the founding of the nation. An archaeological relic will be founded embedded in the sidewalk not far from here.
Stone Street

Passing by

The Dutch origins of the city emerge saliently as you step onto the cobbled Stone Street. The names of streets in Lower Manhattan are decoded.
New York Stock Exchange

10 min

After admiring hidden corporate artwork and grand buildings, we head toward Wall Street and hear about the world's grimmest stock market crash. Don't forget to get a photo with the Fearless Girl here!
Federal Hall

Passing by

It is revealed why George Washington's life-sized statue stands here.
Trinity Church NYC

10 min

We step out onto Broadway and admire the area's oldest religious center, and once the tallest building in the area.
Stop 9

Passing by

Following the Canyon of Heroes, travelers pass by the Equitable Building and the Trinity Place Skybridge
Stop 10

Passing by

The walk passes by the Zuccotti Park where travelers are encouraged to take a rest stop and explore public art installations.
Federal Reserve Bank of New York

Passing by

After passing by the Equitable building, we head to a site that has more gold underneath than anywhere on Earth.
South Street Seaport Museum

Passing by

The tour concludes at the South Street Seaport District with stunning views of East River & Brooklyn Bridge