Wall Street & Lower Manhattan History Walking Tour
Description
Discover where New York City began on this guided walking tour through Lower Manhattan. Explore the streets where presidents, merchants, immigrants, and financiers helped shape the city and the nation, from the colonial era to the present day. Walk through the Financial District with a licensed New York City guide as you visit iconic landmarks including the Charging Bull, Federal Hall, Wall Street, the New York Stock Exchange, Trinity Church, St. Paul's Chapel, and the 9/11 Memorial. Along the way, hear the stories behind these famous sites and discover how Lower Manhattan became the birthplace of American finance and one of the world's most influential neighborhoods. Perfect for first-time visitors and history lovers alike, this tour offers an engaging look at the people, events, and moments that transformed Lower Manhattan into the heart of New York City.
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Itinerary
Walk through the historic Financial District, where New York City grew from a Dutch trading post into the financial capital of the world.
See the iconic Charging Bull, a symbol of Wall Street, and discover how this unofficial sculpture became one of New York City's most recognizable landmarks.
Visit the site where George Washington took the oath of office as the first President of the United States and discover why this location played a pivotal role in the nation's early history.
Walk along legendary Wall Street and discover how a colonial street became the center of American finance.
Stand outside the New York Stock Exchange, the world's largest stock exchange, and discover how this historic institution became the center of global finance.
Visit historic Trinity Church, one of New York City's oldest landmarks, and discover its enduring role in the city's history, including the final resting place of Alexander Hamilton.
Discover how Zuccotti Park became the center of the Occupy Wall Street movement and sparked a global conversation about economic inequality.
Visit St. Paul's Chapel, Manhattan's oldest surviving church building, and learn how it became a place of refuge and hope for rescue workers following September 11.
Visit the 9/11 Memorial and World Trade Center site as your guide shares the events of September 11, 2001, and the remarkable story of Lower Manhattan's recovery and renewal.
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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
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(18)
This was a terrible experience. The tour guide did not show up nor were they responsive to my queries as to where they were via the app; only when I reported the incident to Viator did they bother to respond via app. They then lied to Viator about some made up communication and Viator believed them and denied a refund. Take your business elsewhere folks, this wasn’t worth it. And Lori and Viator, do better and treat people with respect.
I'm sorry about your experience, but as you booked on a third party ticketing site, we are limited into what customer service we can provide. The tour ran as scheduled and the guide did arrive. We did not "make up communication" - we provided screen shots of texts messages and call logs from two different phone numbers (our office and the tour guide) sent to the phone number Viator provided to us showing that you were contacted both the day before and the day of by our office and the tour guide. We are not given guests email addresses. The Viator app is a email message not direct communication so we did not receive it until after the tour started, but which point we had already been reaching out to you via text message and phone calls, as documented in the screenshots, when your guide noted you had not checked in. We never received any calls or texts to the office number we provide Viator for issues. We tried our best to reach you via calls and texts and happy to share those with you directly if you'd like. We only have the phone number Viator gave us so I cannot say why you did not receive any of our calls or messages sent from two different phone numbers on two different days. While I am sorry that this happened, it is unfair to accuse us of lying as we have evidence of our actions to reach you and we only have an email (not meant for urgent issues which is why your ticket has our phone number) from you trying to reach us.
Our guide Renee was very knowledgeable and explained all the intricacies around American history the Dutch and British occupations of New York, Wall Street and the financial district.
Thank you for your review! We're glad Renee's deep knowledge of American history and the Dutch and British occupations enhanced your experience in the Wall Street and Financial District tour.
Onnel is a great guide, making the history come alive, adding humor to his stories. It was a very cold day and we didn't feel how time passed by. U can see that he enjoys guiding.
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so glad Onnel made the tour enjoyable and engaging, even on a cold day, with his passion and humor.
We had a fantastic tour by Jon! It was a lovely New York morning and we learned all about the city and its history. It is the best way to enter a weekend in the greatest city - understanding why it is so great. We felt like we gained a lot of knowledge on our country’s history and its beginning. Also learned a lot of new stories about 9/11 that we had no idea about. This tour is packed with information, we learned a ton! He was such a lovely guide and even got some great shots of us at different sites along the way! Would reccomend!
Thank you for your fantastic review! We're so glad Jon made your tour both informative and memorable, and that you gained a deeper understanding of New York's rich history!
I like doing this 6-hour tour, and so far, I have done it 6 times. Every time, I learn new stuff. Every tourguide has a different perspective. Joe is an empathetic guide, who answered all our questions. The group was rather small, which was good because we really were walking.
Thank you for your continued support and fantastic review! We're thrilled you keep discovering new insights with each tour and that Joe made the experience even more engaging with his empathy and knowledge!
I highly recommend this tour, especially if you want to learn about the deep history behind lower Manhattan area. Our guide Jon, was super knowledgeable and uber articulate and easy to understand. He shared the founding history of events and people who got New York started. I was also particularly intrigued by the stories of more modern history of buildings architecture and their owners stories. If you like to learn and walk, this is a great tour.
Thank you for the wonderful recommendation! We're so glad Jon's insights into both the founding and modern history of lower Manhattan made your tour such an engaging experience!
Amazing and passionate about the history of New York. I couldn’t have had a better guide! Even when it was over he offered to answer any questions as we were exploring on our own. Well worth it.
Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled you had such an amazing experience and that your guide's passion for New York's history made it even more memorable!
We did this tour with Jon who was extremely friendly and informative. He unlocked the history of the area and really bought it to life as we walked around. He communicated with us before the tour to make sure everything went smoothly on the day which made life easy. I highly recommend this tour for anyone heading to NYC.
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so glad Jon made the history come alive and that his communication helped ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience for you!
Aline was excellent! Very knowledgeable and a passionate newyorker. Useful tour. Lots of history covered too.
Thank you for your fantastic review! We're thrilled Aline could share her passion and knowledge, making the tour both useful and full of fascinating history!
Booked this tour at the last minute and are thrilled that we did! Garrett was passionate and engaging. While we were familiar with the area, there was much to learn. Garrett's stories made the history incredibly real. A great time. Highly recommend.
Thank you for your great review! We're so glad you enjoyed the tour and that Garrett's passion brought the history to life in such a memorable way!
