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Wall Street & the Financial District: Private 2.5 hr Walking Tour
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The Experience
What your day looks like
A very modern trading hub, it is steeped in American History dating back to the 17th century - both triumphal and shameful. Its iconic skyscrapers are built alongside historic buildings like the Federal Hall. From the American Revolution to the Slave Trade, the founding of the New York Stock Exchange to the Great Depression, becoming the global financial superpower to the tragic events of 9/11, Wall Street is full of the stories that have made, broken, and remade modern America, and the wider world. Enjoy an immersive and fascinating private walking tour of New York City’s famous financial district, known around the world simply as “Wall Street”. A busy and vibrant area filled with historic buildings and skyscrapers, it borders the bright lights of theatrical Broadway and is steeped in America’s history, both tragic and triumphant. The name Wall Street is taken from a wall built by Dutch settlers in the 17th Century to keep out the British from New Amsterdam, as the city was first called. In 1664 the Dutch surrendered the city to the British, who renamed it New York. Wall Street is now bigger than just one street - and around the world refers to the whole of New York’s financial centre. Beginning at New York City Hall area, your expert guide will show you around this buzzing district and relate the history of this place that has played such a pivotal role in America’s story from the slave trade to the American Revolution, the Great Depression to 9/11, and of course, the establishment of the USA as a global financial superpower.
At a Glance
The experience, in brief
- See the magnificent New York City Hall, the oldest city hall in the US, completed in 1812
- Explore the historic area of Wall Street and the buzzing financial district in lower Manhattan
- Walk through City Hall Park and hear about the Liberty Pole where many historic events took place
- Admire Saint Paul’s Chapel, the oldest surviving church in New York City built in 1766
- Stop outside the Federal Reserve Bank, built in the impressive Italian Renaissance style
- Walk through nearby Zuccotti Park where the first coffee house was established in 1696
- See where the first mass protests against British taxation and policies took place
- Pass by the beautiful Trinity Church, the Anglican church where Alexander Hamilton is buried
- Admire the impressive Federal Hall, where George Washington was sworn in as the first president
- Stop outside the New York Stock Exchange and learn the Buttonwood Agreement of 1792
- Take a photo with the Fearless Girl statue and the Charging Bull
- Walk down Stone Street the quaint, oldest cobblestone street of New Amsterdam
- Pass by the Fraunces Tavern Museum, where George Washington gave his farewell speech in 1783
- Learn about the fascinating life of Alexander Hamilton outside the historic Custom House
- End your tour at Bowling Green, the oldest park in New York City
Detailed Itinerary
The journey, in full
Attractions along this route: Federal Hall National Memorial: A monument on the site of the old Federal Hall, where George Washington was inaugurated as the first president of the United States. Trinity Church: A venerable church in the Wall Street area, with a turbulent history and reported land holdings of over $2 billion. Battery Park: This historic park on Manhattan's southern tip hosts a number of memorials and a rather special carousel.
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
Day 1
New York City
Sightseeing at Wall Street.
Continued
New York City
Sightseeing at St. Paul's Chapel.
Continued
New York City
City/Town Tour.
Continued
New York City
Sightseeing at City Hall Park, New York.
Continued
New York City
Sightseeing at Federal Hall - New York.
Continued
New York City
Sightseeing at Trinity Church (Manhattan).
Continued
New York City
Sightseeing at Fraunces Tavern.
Continued
New York City
Sightseeing at The Battery Park (Manhattan).
Before You Go
What to know before booking
Included
- Walking tour. - A friendly, professional English-speaking tour guide for your own private group. - Plenty of time to take photos of your favourite places.
Not Included
- Gratuities. - Entrance tickets. - Food and drink. - Cost of transportation between sites, and hotel pickup/drop-off, is not included.
What to Bring
- Please note, this is a walking tour. It is advised to bring comfortable walking shoes, and any medication you may require during the tour. - Please ensure you arrive at the meeting point at least 10 minutes prior to the tour start time. - In the event of sunny weather, it is advised to bring a hat, sunscreen, and plenty of water. In winter, it is advised to dress in warm clothing.
Meeting & Pickup
Your guide will mee you at the entrance of Surrogate's Court building, 31 Chambers St, New York, NY 10007, United States
Languages Offered
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Planning Notes
Hotel pickup offered: No Confirmation: Automatic
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