Wall Street and Lower Manhattan, New York History Walking Tour

4 Reviews5.00 out of 5 stars Based on 4 traveler reviews collected by Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor | New York City, USA
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Overview

Take a captivating walking tour of Lower Manhattan that traces New York's transformation from a Dutch colony to a modern metropolis.

Start with the tale of Manhattan's purchase for $24 in beads, then visit the site of a fort that changed hands between the Dutch and the British, and eventually saw the end of the American Revolution.

Explore the city's oldest park and see the iconic Charging Bull statue.

At Alexander Hamilton's resting place, relive the dramatic duel that ended his life.

Strolling down Wall Street, see The New York Stock Exchange and Federal Hall, the United States' first capitol.

Nearby, visit a building concealing $400 billion of gold beneath its foundations.

Passing through the city's first paved street, explore the footprints of a 17th-century tavern and the remnants of the old City Hall of New Amsterdam.

Conclude with a visit to the oldest tavern in New York, where George Washington bid farewell to his officers.

Distance: 1.5 miles / 2.5 km

Description

Stop At: Battery Park, State Street and Battery Place, New York City, New York 10004

Unravel the intriguing tale behind Peter Minuit's fabled purchase of Manhattan for a mere $24 in beads.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Alexander Hamilton U.S. Custom House, 1 Bowling Green, New York, NY 10004, USA

Encounter the spot where a fort stood in 1625, passing hands from the Dutch to the British and eventually becoming an emblem of American history.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Bowling Green, Broadway & Whitehall Street, New York City, New York 10004

Visit the city’s oldest park with its original 1773 fence.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Charging Bull (Wall Street Bull), 26 Broadway, New York City, New York 10004

See the iconic Charging Bull statue, accompanied by the story of the controversial Fearless Girl.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Alexander Hamilton's Gravesite, New York, NY 10006, USA

Visit the grave of Alexander Hamilton, the first Secretary of the Treasury, and hear the tale of his demise in a duel with Vice President Aaron Burr.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Wall Street, Wall Street, New York City, New York 10005

Walk down Wall Street and learn about the origin of its name.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: New York Stock Exchange, 20 Broad St, New York City, New York 10005

See the grandeur of the New York Stock Exchange, a symbol of the global financial powerhouse.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Federal Hall, 26 Wall St, New York City, New York 10005

Witness Federal Hall, where George Washington's inaugural oath resounded and which served as the country's first capital.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Federal Reserve Bank of New York, 33 Liberty St, New York City, New York 10045

Discover the building concealing $400 billion of gold beneath its foundations.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Stone Street Historic District, New York City, New York

Meandering through the city's very first paved street, we now find vibrant cafes and exuberant life.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Portal Down to Old New York, 63 Pearl St, Manhattan, New York City, New York 10004

Explore the footprints of a 17th-century tavern and the remnants of the old City Hall of New Amsterdam.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Fraunces Tavern Museum, 54 Pearl St, New York City, New York 10004

End at the oldest tavern in New York, where George Washington's farewell to his officers resonates through time.

Duration: 10 minutes

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Schedule

  • Reservations are REQUIRED for all bookings
  • Book Your Package On-Line and Receive Your Confirmation
  • Departure point: Detailed check-in instructions - including the address and parking information if applicable - will be included in your final confirmation email.
  • Duration: 2 hours (Approx.)
  • Return Details: Returns to original departure point

What's Included

  • Walking tour and guide.
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup not offered

What To Bring

  • Confirmation Voucher (printed or mobile)
  • Any required or suggested items listed on your confirmation email.
  • A Smile!

Additional Info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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