What You Will Do
Stroll the streets of New York’s oldest neighborhood as you retrace the steps of one of our greatest locals and founding father, Mr. Alexander Hamilton. Discover how Wall Street, the Stock Exchange, and our financial system began with this young immigrant. We'll end at the historic Fraunces Tavern where you have the option of complimenting your stroll through history with a pint at this colonial New York landmark.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
Charging Bull (meet your guide behind the bull sculpture), 24 Broadway, New York, NY 10004
1
Trinity Church
10 minutes
Drop by the oldest church in NYC and see its magnificent exterior and experience the history of the church from the 1690s to present day.
2
Trinity Church Cemetery & Mausoleum
5 minutes
Explore the churchyard where city leaders, entrepreneurs and Alexander Hamilton himself are buried. See Hamilton’s monument and learn about his family tomb.
3
Zuccotti Park
5 minutes
You’ll “occupy Wall Street” at this famous privately held public space that was home to the protest movement for several months in the fall of 2011.
4
Federal Reserve Bank of New York
Right across from “the room where it happened” (aka Thomas Jefferson’s previous address) is one of 12 Federal Reserve banks. Hear about how founding father Alexander Hamilton devised a scheme to bring banking to the newly formed United States of America and view the awe-inspiring exterior of the richest bank in the world.
5
Federal Hall
10 minutes
George Washington was inaugurated here! Learn how the founding fathers came to terms in writing the Bill of Rights and view the beautifully domed National Monument that later served as a customs house and part of the Treasury Department in the 19th Century
6
Wall Street
10 minutes
The Dutch built a wall as part of their 1624 settlement. Today’s Wall Street marks where that wall once stood and is truly the beating heart of the country’s financial systems.
7
Fearless Girl
2 minutes
Take photos with this iconic statue that was part of a pop-up art installation across from the Wall Street Bull. Now she stands guard looking over the New York Stock Exchange.
8
New York Stock Exchange
3 minutes
From the opening bell to recession alerts, the New York Stock Exchange gauges the financial health of the United States. Experience the thrill of the iconic market at the close of their working day
9
Stone Street Historic District
10 minutes
Walk down the oldest (and first paved) street in NYC and take in iconic views that hearken back to NYC’s European founding.
10
Fraunces Tavern Museum
10 minutes
Washington drank here! And you can, too! Learn about the history of the city’s oldest tavern that was a key part of the national government from 1785-1790. End your tour with an optional stop inside for drinks or dinner.
Show 9 more stops