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Discover the history of Lower Manhattan on a 2-hour guided walking tour through New York’s iconic Financial District and World Trade Center.
Begin on Wall Street and explore historic landmarks while hearing fascinating stories about the people, events, and ambitions that helped shape New York into a global financial capital. Visit the area around the New York Stock Exchange and the House of Morgan as your local guide brings more than 200 years of history to life.
Continue toward the World Trade Center and learn about the history and transformation of this important part of Lower Manhattan.
The tour concludes at the moving 9/11 Memorial, where you’ll learn about the events of September 11, 2001, and the lives remembered here.
Perfect for first-time visitors and history lovers, this walking tour offers a meaningful introduction to some of New York’s most important landmarks.
Please note: Admission to the 9/11 Memorial Museum is not included and is not part of the tour.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meet your guide in front of St Paul's Chapel.
Itinerary
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1Financial District
the main street of Financial District of New York City. You would find here the famous building – New York Stock Exchange, built during the 20th century. This consists of the largest stock exchanges and the largest financial firms which has thousands of people being employed. Wall Street has a durable impact globally.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2House of Morgan
an American Banking Dynasty and the Rise of Modern Finance. Traces the history of four generations of the J.P Morgan financial empire. This is a famous book written by Ron Chernow that was published in 1990. The most ever ambitious book written in history about American Finance.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3The National 9/11 Memorial & Museum
tells the story of 9/11 through narratives and a collection of monument and authentic artifacts. A well worth visiting while being in New York. A stunning tribute to this horrible experience, the memorial offers a great insight into the lives lost on this day.
5 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
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
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Dress code is smart casual
- Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
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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.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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