Manhattan Tour: Wall Street and 911 Memorial Exploration
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182 Ratings
New York
Embark on a captivating Lower Manhattan adventure with a tour of Wall Street and the 9/11 Memorial. Discover the history of finance and banking, and experience the profound narrative of 9/11. Book now!
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- New York Stock Exchange - Tour begins next to the NY Stock Exchange. We are unable to go inside because it has been closed to visitors since 2001.
- Wall Street - As you walk along Wall Street, you’ll see the New York Stock Exchange, Federal Reserve Bank and other financial and historical institutions.
- Federal Hall - Visit this iconic landmark where George Washington became President.
- Trinity Church - Contemplate the solemn quiet of Trinity Church, burial place of American giants like Alexander Hamilton.
- The National 9/11 Memorial & Museum - Pay your respects to those lost on 9/11 beside the flowing waters of Reflecting Absence, breath-taking fountains built in the footprints of the Twin Towers.
- United States Custom House - See the Alexander Hamilton Custom’s House.
- Charging Bull (Wall Street Bull) - Pose for a photo with the famous Charging Bull, a powerful symbol of our economy.
- Bowling Green - Pass by Bowling Green park one of the oldest parks in New York City.
- Castle Clinton National Monument - See this historic fort in Battery Park a onetime possible site for the Statue of Liberty.
- SeaGlass Carousel - The tour ends at Battery Park. Catch a glimpse of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island in the distance!
What's Included
- Professional, entertaining, local guide
- Visit to 9/11 Memorial and Ground Zero
- Visit to Wall Street and Financial District
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
Additional Information
ExperienceFirst offers an expedition in Lower Manhattan that includes an in-depth tour of Wall Street and the 9/11 Memorial. Venture deep into the heart of the Financial District, nestled amid towering skyscrapers, while your local guide unveils the fascinating history of finance and banking to you. Next, prepare yourself for a deeply moving visit to the 9/11 Memorial. The story of that tragic day is powerfully recounted here, echoing through the city and far beyond. This highly-rated tour assures a knowledge-rich exploration, further enriched by the expertise of your guide.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
- There is approximately 2 miles of walking. Please where comfortable shoes.
Location
20 Broad St
Broad Street
Please meet your guide outside 20 Broad Street (next to the NY Stock Exchange). The guide will be there 15 minutes before the tour begins and they will be carrying an orange flag.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(182 Ratings)
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Ritapw2244md
May 22, 2024
History Lesson on point - Ray was very good with his knowledge and presentation. Worth taking tour to give you insight on buildings, 9/11 and history on town planning.
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Sebcbien51
May 21, 2024
Has to be done - Nice tour well explained by our very good guide Paul K. We learn a lot of interesting thing about financial district and 9/11 event 👍
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Stephanieba1856vj
May 2, 2024
Jim is fantastic! - Jim was amazing! Very engaging, first hand experience from the day, and great story teller! Learned so much about the city and the history of what happened on 9/11!
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Daytrip31889117267
Apr 28, 2024
Fantastic - Jim Q was a great guide with great story telling skills. He’s really nice and very expressive. Very interesting and overall a very memorable experience.
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Soniasy9335ew
Apr 28, 2024
Grate tour Jim Q. - I really liked it, very interesting and entertaining. Jim Q was our guid and he was really good. You can tell that he knows about the topic which is good as well as he has personal experiences that he shares.
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Leopoldoo954
Apr 28, 2024
Great - I love the tour with Jim Q. Was amazing and very interesting. The info and the experience are very interesting and important to know.
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853anavictoriac
Apr 28, 2024
amazing - Great tour! Jim Quinn gave great explanations and was very kind! I enjoyed so much the tour it enabled me to know more about he 9/11 and understand it!
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Hayleycw3696qr
Apr 27, 2024
Excellent Tour - Dave G was incredibly informative and friendly. A huge thank-you for sharing your knowledge with us and for helping us to get the most out of our day in the financial district area!
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D3923owvanessas
Apr 21, 2024
10/10! - Jonathan was our tour guide and he was AMAZING! It was our first tour ever and he made it very enjoyable. He went above and beyond. Very nice, patient, friendly & fluent in many languages which I thought was very helpful for some people in our group! The sites we saw… amazing! He knew so much history and explained everything so well. 10/10 in my book!
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Kaatje133
Apr 20, 2024
Soooo impressive - Today we had tim as our tour guide and me made our tour so special, the stories where so good, he told so we had goosebumps the whole time. After the tour the memorial was amazing like you where there youre self at the time.
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