Financial District Historical Walking Tour

The Financial District tells the story of New York City’s evolution, from Wall Street to Battery Park. This walking tour begins under the iconic arches of the Manhattan Municipal Building, leading you past City Hall and down Broadway. Reflect at the poignant 9/11 Memorial, marvel at the architectural wonder of the Oculus, and explore Wall Street’s historical significance, including Trinity Church and the Charging Bull. Along the way, discover fascinating anecdotes that highlight the cultural shifts and everyday life of the area. This tour provides a unique perspective on NYC's past and present, perfect for first-timers and seasoned visitors alike.
- Walk through the historic Financial District, starting at the Manhattan Municipal Building
- Visit key sites like the 9/11 Memorial, Oculus, and Wall Street
- Learn about the cultural, political, and financial history of NYC
- End at Battery Park with views of the harbor and Statue of Liberty

Meeting Point

Chambers Street & Centre Street

Chambers St & Centre St, New York, NY 10013, USA

You’ll find your tour guide carrying a yellow meeting sign near the trees on the corner of Chambers and Centre St

What's included:

• Licensed English speaking tour guide

What to expect:

Duration: 2 hours

The Municipal Building

Chambers and Centre streets, , New York City, 10007-1602, New York

You will hear the history of downtown Manhattan and several of the interesting architectural wonders. This is one of them.

10 minutes

Woolworth Building

233 Broadway, , New York City, 10007, New York

Find out why the Woolworth Building is a historic masterpiece

10 minutes

Trinity Church Wall Street

89 Broadway, New York City, 10006, New York

Walk by the Trinity Church and cemetery

10 minutes

New York Stock Exchange

11 Wall St, , New York City, 10005-2601, New York

See the Stock Exchange

5 minutes

Fearless Girl

8 Broadway Street, New York City, 10004-2207, New York

Take nice photos with the fearless girl

5 minutes

Charging Bull (Wall Street Bull)

26 Broadway, , New York City, 10004-1703, New York

Wait in line to get a picture with the Bull

10 minutes

Battery Park

Battery Park, Virginia

Learn a little bit about battery park history.

5 minutes

The National 9/11 Memorial & Museum

180 Greenwich St, World Trade Center, New York City, 10007-0089, New York

We will be visiting the outdoor memorial - NOT the museum

10 minutes

One World Observatory

117 West St, One World Trade Center, New York City, 10007-0089, New York

See the tallest building in NYC ; the tower that is now standing near the twin towers were. Admission is not included

5 minutes