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Join us for this extraordinary experience of the Art and Architecture of New York's Financial District and Ground Zero! At the southern tip of Manhattan, east and west sides of the island converge in the stunning eruption of skyscrapers, defining New York’s iconic skyline. During our Financial District Tour, we will explore the dynamic contrasts of old and new in this part of the city by examining its distinctive architecture, which speaks to New York’s colonial past as well as showcases some of its boldest contemporary developments. Key sites that will be discuss include Battery Park City, Wall Street, Frances Tavern, Stone Street, Trinity Church, World Trade Center, the 9/11 memorial, Fulton Station, and the revitalization of the East River waterfront.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We meet in front to the SeaGlass Carousel in center of the Battery Park. Look for your guide next to the entrance door.
We'll end the tour in the center of the Oculus of the WTC Path Station.
Itinerary
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1Battery Park
Your licensed guide Dr. Ivan Shumkov will meet you at the Glass Carousel at the Battery Park and start the tour from there.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Trinity Church NYC
Visit the historical Trinity Church from 1846
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Visit the historical Federal Reserve by York & Sawyer from 1924, which stores most of the gold in the world.
Admission ticket free -
3Federal Hall
Visit the Federal Hall by Town & Davis from 1842
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Woolworth Building (Pass by)
See the extraordinary Woolworth Building by Cass Gilbert from 1912.
Admission ticket free -
4
Visit the historical Chase Manhattan Bank by Gordon Bunshaft (SOM) from 1960, and see it's public art and architecture.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
Visit the Fulton Station by Grimshaw from 2015.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
See by New York by Frank Gehry 8 Spruce Street from 2010.
Admission ticket free -
6The National 9/11 Memorial & Museum
Visit the 9/11 Memorial and Museum by Snohetta, Michael Arad and Peter Walker, 2011
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7
Visit the St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church by Santiago Calatrava from 2020.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Visit the Perelman Performing Arts Center by REX from 2023.
Admission ticket free -
8
See the World Trade Center buildings: WTC1, David Childs (SOM), 2015 WTC2, in-process WTC3, Richard Rogers, 2018 WTC4, Fumihiko Maki, 2015 WTC5, Kohn Pederson Fox, in-process WTC7, David Childs (SOM), 2015
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
9The Oculus
We'll end the tour with a visit to the Oculus Path Station by Santiago Calatrava from 2015,
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Not recommended for people who have problems walking.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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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.
- This experience 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.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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