Wall Street & Financial District Private Walking Tour
Description
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.)
Tour Options
Itinerary
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.
Exploring Bowling Green and the history of the Charging Bull.
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.
Exploring Wall Street and the surrounding area.
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.
We'll walk by the NYSE for photo opportunity. Please note there is no access to the NYSE during the tour. (Outside only)
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)
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.
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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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This is an outdoor activity, please dress appropriately for the weather.
- This is a walking tour, so for the majority, we will be on foot. You should expect moderate amount of walking involved at a medium pace.
- This tour is not recommended to people with severe mobility issues, back problems or other medical conditions that preclude from walking and standing for a prolonged time.
- This Tour takes place rain or shine.
- In the rare event of severe weather conditions, the operator may be forced to cancel the tour. If canceled due to extreme weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
- Wheelchair accessible. If required the tour guide can help adjust the itinerary to make it wheelchair accessible. Please note that although the tour is wheelchair accessible, NYC Subway system is only partially accessible. The tour will need to be adjusted accordingly.