New York Wall Street Cat Guardians Tour

Discover Wall Street's secret cat guardians on this one-of-a-kind, two-hour walking tour through Lower Manhattan. Learn how cats protected America’s financial center in the 1800s and early 1900s, from safeguarding documents in the Equitable Building to patrolling the halls of the General Post Office, where more than 60 “postal cats” were once on the federal payroll.
You’ll hear the tale of the Mutilator, the fierce defender of the newspaper presses, and the compassionate cat who comforted prisoners in the notorious Tombs jail. As you walk 1.5 miles through the city’s historic streets, you’ll uncover forgotten feline legends at some of New York’s most iconic landmarks—perfect for history buffs and cat lovers alike.

Well-behaved cat companions (in carriers or harnesses) are welcome to join, retracing the same paths their ancestors once roamed.

Meeting Point

135 Broadway

135 Broadway, New York, NY 10006, USA

Joie de Vivre sculpture by Mark di Suvero in Zuccotti Park, New York, NY 10006 (specific meeting instructions provided upon booking) but you'll spot your guide holding up a sign saying "Cats About Town Tours"

What to expect:

Duration: 2 hours

Zuccotti Park

Cedar St, New York, NY 10006, USA

Our meeting point features Mark di Suvero's vibrant red 70-foot sculpture. Here you'll be introduced to the feline history of the Financial District and learn about the outdoor cats who once roamed these streets during Wall Street's early days.

15 minutes

Equitable Building

Equitable Life Building, 120 Broadway, New York, NY 10271, USA

This iconic skyscraper was once home to a team of working cats who protected valuable documents and equipment from rodents. Discover how these feline employees became an essential part of this historic building's operations.

15 minutes

Broadway & Park Row

Broadway & Park Row, New York, NY 10007, USA

Stand at the location of the historic Mullet Post Office where over 60 "postal cats" were officially employed by the federal government in the early 1900s. Learn about George Cook, the Superintendent of Federal Cats, who managed this feline workforce that protected valuable mail from rats attracted to envelope glue. These hardworking cats operated on a "two-platoon system" to ensure 24-hour protection of the mail.

15 minutes

Broadway & Ann Street

Broadway & Ann St, New York, NY 10007, USA

Stand where the famous showman once displayed his "cherry-colored cat" attraction, and hear the amusing tale of feline trickery that delighted (and fooled) thousands of 19th-century visitors.

15 minutes

City Hall Park

43 Park Row, City Hall, New York City, 10038-1508, New York

Discover the political felines Snooky and Tammany who became beloved mascots and legendary figures in NYC government. Their stories reveal how cats influenced even the highest offices in the city.

15 minutes

280 Broadway

280 Broadway, New York, NY 10007, USA

Explore the tale of Mutilator, the famously fierce office cat who protected the printing presses and became a celebrated character among journalists of the era.

15 minutes

125 White St

125 White St, New York, NY 10013, USA

Our final stop reveals the heartwarming story of a compassionate cat who brought comfort to prisoners in the notorious Tombs jail, demonstrating how felines provided connection and humanity in even the darkest places.

15 minutes