The Spies of Wall Street

Embark on a riveting journey through lower Manhattan with Spy Guide NYC, where every corner reveals secrets steeped in espionage and intrigue. Traverse the annals of history, from the clandestine operations of George Washington's intelligence network during the Revolutionary War to the audacious actions of Soviet sleeper agents, perfectly hidden within New York's glitterati. Dive into an unseen world that has silently shaped our past and continues to influence the present, hidden in the shadows of the city's skyscrapers.

Meeting Point

Louise Nevelson Plaza

New York, NY 10038, USA

We will meet at Louise Nevelson Plaza, New York, NY 10038 at Liberty and William under the sculpture. Your contact will be wearing a red baseball cap and carrying a magazine in their right hand.

What's included:

• N95 masks will be available for anyone with respiratory problems.

What to expect:

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes

Wall Street

New York City, 10005, New York

Explore the site of the infamous James Rivington publishing house, which cunningly printed British Propaganda while secretly sending coded messages to General George Washington's Patriot spies. Stand in awe at the location of the notorious Sugar House Prison, now the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, where beneath the building's surface lies a vault safeguarding one of the world's largest gold reserves. Discover the chilling history of this once-infamous British prison, which housed the likes of Ethan Allen, a famous Patriot from the Green Mountain Boys.
Conclude your journey at Fraunces Tavern, a revered national historic landmark, museum, and restaurant. This storied establishment served as a pivotal meeting place for the Sons of Liberty, where their plans against the British took shape. It was also the site of George Washington's heartfelt farewell to his troops after the Revolutionary War victory.

1 hour, 30 minutes