Unexpected Wall Street Walking Tour

Overview

Gordon Gekko told the world that greed is good, but there's much more to Wall Street - and the (former) Financial District - than finance and greed! Dutch settlement, the British, and the Revolutionary War may come to mind. Yes, we'll talk finance on this tour. Sure, we'll explore NYC's Dutch roots, the Redcoats, and the Sons of Liberty. But this old part of New York City is also a saint's birthplace, a Lenape hunting trail, anarchists, the invention of takeout food, vandals, an infamous ghost, the former home of a wild turkey, immigrants, and obscure monuments. It's dark alleys and twisty streets and secrets. This tour, then, is a spotlight on unexpected Wall Street.

City: New York City

Fri 11 Apr

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Starting at $32.00

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Fri 11 Apr

Starting at $32.00

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What's Included

Guide

The walking tour only.

Additional Info

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

What To Expect

Battery Park

On the way to Battery Park, we will make several stops, as well as some stops in Battery Park.

Bowling Green, New York

After many stops in Battery Park, we will discuss a variety of exciting things that happened here, as well as visit the subway station.

Wall Street

Between Bowling Green and Wall Street, we'll make a few stops and discuss a variety of sites, people, exciting events, and history.

Stone Street

Stop to discuss the history of cobble stones and fires, before moving on to an important archeological site.

Fraunces Tavern Museum

The tour will wrap up here. People may choose to stay at the tavern and visit the museum, or head back to South Ferry.

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (10)

vanessalY8920SE

Mar 2025

As a former New Yorker, I was stunned by the rich history packed into such a small area. Who knew these spaces held so much meaning? Suzanne’s humor and storytelling made every moment unforgettable—turning history into something truly relatable. Highly recommend!

pallamaali2018

Mar 2025

Suzanne took us to the tour into unexpected area(for the regular tourist) : from South ferry to around the financial district. As a poorly informed tourist from the country far-far-away I would never imagined that there is something so interesting to find. Oh, how wrong was I! Of course, it has long and interesting history – from very first New Amsterdam area via Hamilton to early banking and trading moguls. Her storytelling is witty, factual knowledge impressive and also, she draws parallels to modern world – who would imagine that the saying ”history repeats itself” is so clearly proven. Connections to nowadays help us to remember history better. I strongly suggest taking any tour guided by her.

Roam53857287065

Mar 2025

The guide was very knowledgeable about the history of lower Manhattan and our country. It felt like we were taken back in time to walk the same streets as our founding fathers.