What You Will Do
Spend your morning discovering the heart of Manhattan with a local to show you its biggest sights, from the skyscrapers of Wall Street to the pools and engraved names at the 9/11 Memorial. Start with the Financial District to get fascinating insight into the history of finance, politics, and power in NYC (and the world) as you walk by famous sights like Federal Hall and Trinity Church.
Then head to the 9/11 Memorial, where you'll discover the impact of this day on the city and the world as you pause for a moment of reflection at the country's largest man-made waterfalls. We'll walk part of the Canyon of Heroes, visit many more beloved landmarks, and even glimpse the Statue of Liberty from across the bay. Then board the ferry to see the statue up close. You can tour the Statue of Liberty Museum and even continue on to Ellis Island if you wish. Return at your leisure.
The guided tour duration is 2-hours. Your trip to Liberty Island is self-guided.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
Please meet your guide 15 minutes before the tour is due to start, outside the front entrance of 24 Broad Street. Do not go inside as we are not affiliated with the building.
1
New York Stock Exchange
See the famous facade of the NYSE, the largest stock exchange in the world, as you learn about its historic roots and how it shaped global financial history in ways no one thought possible.
2
Federal Hall
15 minutes
The Federal Hall we’ll visit isn't the original, but this is the place where George Washington took his oath of office. But the current building is historic too, a Greek Revival masterpiece built in 1842 that once served as a customs house.
3
House of Morgan
10 minutes
Hear the surprising story of an NYC banking dynasty as you admire this impressive building inspired by Italian piazzas.
4
Trinity Church
10 minutes
See the towering steeple of beautiful Trinity Church, but don’t miss the historic churchyard in its shadow. Here, Alexander Hamilton lies buried.
5
Wall Street
30 minutes
Hear stories on how New York evolved from a Dutch trading colony to the financial capital it is today.
6
Battery Park
15 minutes
See outside the Castle Clinton National Monument, once a fort to protect New York Harbor, and enjoy panoramic views of the Statue of Liberty across the bay.
7
Charging Bull (Wall Street Bull)
10 minutes
See the famous symbol of American commerce, often called the Wall Street Bull, and snap a photo to commemorate the occasion!
8
Alexander Hamilton U.S. Custom House
10 minutes
This Beaux-Arts landmark was built in the early 20th century to collect duties. Learn about its history and significance as you admire its architecture.
9
9/11 Memorial Pools
10 minutes
Discover the impact of this day on the city and the world as you pause for a moment of reflection at the country's largest man-made waterfalls
10
Canyon of Heroes
15 minutes
Tour the Canyon of Heroes at Battery Park, and learn about ticker tape parades in the place where they were born.
11
Statue of Liberty
1 hour
Take the ferry to Liberty Island for a self-guided tour and to see the Statue of Liberty up close. Crown and Pedestal access is not included. You can also visit the Statue of Liberty Museum and afterward, if you’d like, continue on to Ellis Island to explore the immigration museum. Your roundtrip ferry ticket is included with this tour.
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