What You Will Do
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
We meet in front to the SeaGlass Carousel in center of the Battery Park. Look for your guide next to the entrance door.
1
Battery Park
10 minutes
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
5 minutes
Visit the historical Trinity Church from 1846
3
Federal Reserve Bank of New York
Visit the historical Federal Reserve by York & Sawyer from 1924, which stores most of the gold in the world.
4
Federal Hall
5 minutes
Visit the Federal Hall by Town & Davis from 1842
5
Woolworth Building
See the extraordinary Woolworth Building by Cass Gilbert from 1912.
6
One Chase Manhattan Plaza
10 minutes
Visit the historical Chase Manhattan Bank by Gordon Bunshaft (SOM) from 1960, and see it's public art and architecture.
7
Fulton Center
5 minutes
Visit the Fulton Station by Grimshaw from 2015.
8
Frank Gehry Building
See by New York by Frank Gehry 8 Spruce Street from 2010.
9
The National 9/11 Memorial & Museum
10 minutes
Visit the 9/11 Memorial and Museum by Snohetta, Michael Arad and Peter Walker, 2011
10
Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church and National Shrine
5 minutes
Visit the St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church by Santiago Calatrava from 2020.
11
Perelman Performing Arts Center
Visit the Perelman Performing Arts Center by REX from 2023.
12
World Trade Center's Liberty Park
10 minutes
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
10 minutes
We'll end the tour with a visit to the Oculus Path Station by Santiago Calatrava from 2015,
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