What You Will Do
If you think Downtown Manhattan is just the city's financial hub then this tour is for you. We will spend 2.15 hours discovering many interesting historical facts tracing our way back in history when New York was a Dutch Colony named New Amsterdam. When booking this tour you will have two options to choose from (1) The Classic Itinerary that includes the visit to the 9/11 Memorial Pools or (2) The Hidden gems Itinerary that will instead includes the South Street Seaport District.
(1) Classic Tour: Wall Street & 9/11 Memorial Pools
We will explore the Financial District top-sites and we will continue with a Tour of the 9/11 Memorial. An ideal way to discover Financial District and the area around the World Trade Center.
(2) Financial District Hidden Gems
This option will focus more on the secrets and the hidden gems that this area offers us - from an old Candy Store to an elevated park to back alleys & the original architecture of South Street Seaport (NY old harbor.)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
Outside in front of the old Custom House housing the National Museum of American Indian. Nearest Subway Stop: Bowling Green (4, 5 trains)
1
Bowling Green
15 minutes
This is where our Tour will begin. By the 1st public park of New York City, the oldest fence in the city and the former NY Custom House.
2
Charging Bull (Wall Street Bull)
5 minutes
Exploring Bowling Green and the history of the Charging Bull.
3
Stone Street Historic District
25 minutes
Exploring the most historic district in Downtown NYC - Stone Street Historic District. Here, we find with the first paved street in the city (Stone Street) and buildings dating back to the the 18th century. See what New York looked like at the beginning. Today, Stone Street is a lively pedestrian-only street full of taverns and restaurants very popular for Happy Hour.
4
Wall Street
25 minutes
Exploring Wall Street and the surrounding area.
5
Fearless Girl
5 minutes
The Fearless Girl new "home" right across the New York Stock Exacnage. We'll explore why it was moved here and why the statue was commissioned in the first place.
6
New York Stock Exchange
5 minutes
We'll walk by the NYSE for photo opportunity. Please note there is no access to the NYSE during the tour. (Outside only)
7
Federal Hall
5 minutes
We'll see the statue of George Washington as he was sworn in as the First American President right here on Wall Street. (outside visit only)
8
The National 9/11 Memorial & Museum
25 minutes
OPTIONAL STOP - If you select the "Classic Tour: Wall Street & 9/11 Memorial," we will conclude our time together exploring the Memorial with all its symbolisms including the Survivor Tree and the 2 Memorial Pools bearing the names of all those we lost.
9
South Street Seaport Historic District
25 minutes
OPTIONAL STOP - If you select the "Wall Street Secrets & Hidden Gems Tour," we will conclude our time together exploring the new Pier 17 and the historic South Street Seaport including the original houses of Schermerhorn row block (ca 1811-12) and Cannon's Walk. This area is packed with hidden gems and off-the-beaten-path fun facts.
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