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Explore the thrilling evolution of Wall Street, from its humble beginnings beneath a buttonwood tree to its reign as the world's financial capital. This immersive self-guided tour takes you to iconic sites like the NYSE, Federal Hall, the Charging Bull, and more. Uncover scandals, legends, and the dramatic stories behind the rise of American finance on the streets that built global capitalism. Solve puzzles, explore the city, and find hidden gems at your own pace. Try a new type of experience with your smartphone, the perfect mix between a walking tour, sightseeing, and a scavenger hunt.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Use Google Maps or other map services to arrive at this location. When you arrive, please follow the instructions inside the indicated mobile app closely.
Reach this checkpoint to complete the tour.
Itinerary
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1
Stand where 24 brokers and merchants signed the 1792 Buttonwood Agreement beneath a tree on Wall Street—the modest pact that helped launch organized securities trading in the United States. Discover how post-Revolutionary America's bond market grew into modern finance, then capture a photo at this foundational site.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Step into the world of early Wall Street at the former Tontine Coffee House, opened in 1793. Merchants, ship captains, brokers, and speculators once gathered here to trade news and negotiate deals before formal exchanges existed. Follow the clues and imagine the crowded rooms where New York's financial network first took shape.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
Explore the Museum of American Finance and trace more than two centuries of American capitalism. Historic artifacts and engaging exhibits reveal how banking, securities markets, industrial growth, and investment transformed the nation—from the early republic to the financial world you know today. A compelling stop for anyone curious about Wall Street's lasting influence.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Federal Reserve Bank of New York
Discover the institution created to steady America's financial system after repeated banking panics. The Federal Reserve Bank of New York became a global center of monetary policy, market operations, and financial stability. Look closely at this imposing landmark, capture the moment, and consider the hidden mechanisms that keep the economy moving.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
Visit 23 Wall Street, the formidable headquarters from which J.P. Morgan helped finance railroads, shape industrial empires, and steady markets during moments of crisis. Explore the legacy of a banker whose influence reached far beyond one company—and ask how much power a private financier could wield over the American economy.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
611 Wall St
Explore the home of the New York Stock Exchange and follow its transformation from a small network of brokers into the institutional heart of American capitalism. As railroads, steel, oil, and banking reshaped the nation, the exchange became a gateway for immense amounts of capital. Discover the stories behind the market that helped build modern New York.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Bowling Green
Meet Charging Bull, the massive bronze symbol of Wall Street's confidence and resilience. Sculptor Arturo Di Modica installed it without permission after the 1987 market crash, turning an act of guerrilla art into one of New York's most recognizable landmarks. Find the sculpture at Bowling Green, capture your photo, and feel the energy of the financial district.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Requires installing a mobile app (instructions in confirmation email)
- Not recommended for visually impaired people
- Not recommended for people with impaired mobility
- Not recommended for seniors over 80
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- 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.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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