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Wall Street to the World Trade Center Walking Tour

Wall Street to the World Trade Center Walking Tour

Overview

Discover the financial and political roots of Wall Street, from the Native American origins of early trading in the Americas to the influences of the European merchants and the rise of the American Financial system.

We explore the financial crises caused by stock market crashes, the impact of aggressive economic growth on diverse populations, and the rebirth of Lower Manhattan after the devastating events of 9/11. Meet the visionaries,, financial innovators, women pioneers, Robber Barons, and forgotten enslaved laborers who helped shape the history of Wall Street.

City: New York City

Thu 24 Oct

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Starting at $35.00

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Thu 24 Oct

Starting at $35.00

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What's Included

A licensed guide

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

What To Expect

National Museum of the American Indian

(Exterior Visit) Built in 1907, Alexander Hamilton Custom House stands as a Beaux-Arts treasure commemorating the rise of trade and commerce in NYC with 3 floors of art and artifacts also dedicated to Native Americans.

Bowling Green

Bowling Green is New York City’s oldest park. The Dutch called the area “the Plain” and used it for several purposes including a parade ground, meeting place, and cattle market.

Battery Park

For over 200 years, Battery Park has served key roles in the life of the city including serving as a recreational, defense, and immigration center for the city.

Charging Bull (Wall Street Bull)

The Charging Bull has become a symbol of the strength, resilience, and enduring power of Wall Street.

Fraunces Tavern Museum

(Exterior Visit) At various points in its history, Fraunces Tavern served as a headquarters for George Washington, a venue for peace negotiations with the British, and housing federal offices in the Early Republic.

Wall Street

(Exterior Visit) Explore the site of the New York Stock Exchange, Federal Hall, Trinity Church, and the JP Morgan Building.

Trinity Church

The oldest congregation in NYC with a rich history including being the burial site of Alexander Hamilton, the father of the financial system.

Federal Reserve Bank of New York

(Exterior Visit) The Federal Reserve Bank of New York has a subterranean group of highly-secured vaults where the largest reserve of foreign-held gold bullion is kept.

St. Paul's Chapel

(Exterior Visit) The oldest church building in the city and what many New Yorkers “the Little Chapel that Stood '' because it survived many tragedies without being destroyed including the destruction of 9/11.

World Trade Center Memorial Foundation

(exterior visit) World Trade Center and National September 11 Memorial & Museum: The World Trade Center story is always evolving, including being developed as a site of industry and commerce, facing destruction during the tragedy of 9/11, and the subsequent redevelopment.

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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 (7)

667damienc

Sep 2022

Great tour by Kevin, very interesting and nice folk, a lot of stuff learnt today, it's interesting to learn how New York really become that power of finance all over the world

S2644NFpabloc

Sep 2022

Karherine was an amazing guide with enlighting insides about the evolution of american and global capitalism. Heavily recomended!!!

Valeria T

Aug 2022

I highly recommend this tour that provides an unconventional POV of New York City focusing on its role as a trade and financial center. At the beginning I was a bit skeptical about the tour length (2.5 hours seemed a lot!) but time flew thanks to our guide! As a current history teacher, he managed to pass us all its enthusiasm for the city heritage and we learnt A LOT all why walking in one of the most incredible areas in the whole world!