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Wall Street Tour: Secrets of NYC's Financial Hub
5.0
15 Ratings
New York
Discover Wall Street’s hidden history: from Dutch roots to anarchists, ghosts, and wild turkeys. Uncover secrets beyond finance on this unique tour.
Discover Wall Street’s hidden history: from Dutch roots to anarchists, ghosts, and wild turkeys. Uncover secrets beyond finance on this unique tour.
Duration:
2 hours, 15 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- South Ferry/Terminal - The tour will begin at the South Ferry subway station, where the group will explore the area’s archaeology and art.
- Battery Park - As the tour proceeds to Battery Park, there will be several stops along the way, including some within the park itself.
- Bowling Green, New York - After exploring Battery Park, the tour…
- South Ferry/Terminal - The tour will begin at the South Ferry subway station, where the group will explore the area’s archaeology and art.
- Battery Park - As the tour proceeds to Battery Park, there will be several stops along the way, including some within the park itself.
- Bowling Green, New York - After exploring Battery Park, the tour will delve into the fascinating history of Bowling Green and visit the subway station.
- Wall Street - Between Bowling Green and Wall Street, the tour will include several stops to discuss various landmarks, notable figures, exciting events, and historical insights.
- Stone Street Historic District - The group will pause to learn about the history of cobblestones and fires before visiting a significant archaeological site.
- Fraunces Tavern Museum - The tour will conclude at this location. Participants can choose to stay and explore the tavern and museum or return to South Ferry.
What's Included
- Guided walking tour
- Guided walking tour
What's Not Included
- Bottled water
- The tour ends outside the Fraunces Tavern Museum. People may visit after the tour and pay admission.
- Bottled water
- The tour ends outside the Fraunces Tavern Museum. People may visit after the tour and pay admission.
Additional Information
Gordon Gekko famously declared that greed is good, but Wall Street—and the (former) Financial District—offers much more than just finance and greed! Think of Dutch settlement, the British, and the Revolutionary War. Yes, finance will be discussed on this tour. Certainly, NYC’s Dutch origins, the Redcoats, and the Sons of Liberty will be explored….
Gordon Gekko famously declared that greed is good, but Wall Street—and the (former) Financial District—offers much more than just finance and greed! Think of Dutch settlement, the British, and the Revolutionary War. Yes, finance will be discussed on this tour. Certainly, NYC’s Dutch origins, the Redcoats, and the Sons of Liberty will be explored. However, this historic part of New York City is also the birthplace of a saint, a Lenape hunting trail, home to anarchists, the origin of takeout food, vandals, a notorious ghost, the former residence of a wild turkey, immigrants, and hidden monuments. It features dark alleys, winding streets, and secrets. This tour, therefore, shines a light on the unexpected aspects of Wall Street.
Location
South Ferry/Terminal
The guide will stand in front of the entrance to the South Ferry Terminal and hold a copy of our company.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Sunshine241509
Oct 4, 2025
A walking tour not to be missed! - So much fun! Suzanne is a natural born storyteller and I learned a lot! Want to find out what Aaron Burr and Trump have in common? Take the tour! Not only was the tour fun & educational? It is accessible! Covid cautious friendly, wheelchair friendly. Wins all around ❤️
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Jihad_m
Jun 19, 2025
Fun Journey into NYC's past - If you enjoy seeing and learning about the mysteries of New York City's past hidden in plain sight, then this is the tour for you. I had a blast walking around lower Manhattan and learning about the city's various inhabitants throughout the years. This is a well thought out, well researched, exploration into the city's early history with a knowledgeable and friendly guide. I would highly recommend the tour to anyone interested in early American history.
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Mjc230
May 4, 2025
Engaging and Interesting Tour! - Suzanne led a great tour and brought out lots of interesting facts about Wall St and the surrounding area. Learned a lot that we wouldn’t normally notice just walking by and enjoyed ourselves. The tour was just the right length at 2 hours and Suzanne was really engaging with lots of fun facts throughout. Highly recommend this tour!
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Ambyrp2025
Mar 29, 2025
Highly recommended unique tour - I loved Suzanne’s tour yesterday, would highly recommend. I’d walked the area a handful of times before, but it was so cool to find out all the fun facts and history I had totally missed previously. What I loved – fun facts. What I disliked – honestly, nothing comes to mind. I also was able to book last minute, which was super helpful for my unpredictable schedule when I’m in town. I look forward to doing another tour with her in the future.
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Katy
Mar 25, 2025
A fresh perspective on New York - We visit New York City every two years, but this was the first time we hired a guide, and it was truly fantastic! Suzanne shared fascinating stories about NYC that even our teenage kids found captivating, sparking a new interest in history. From the early settlements to Hamilton and Burr, and more recent events, we gained a fresh perspective on the city. Suzanne is an exceptionally knowledgeable and passionate guide, with a deep love for New York's architecture and history.
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Vanessaly8920se
Mar 17, 2025
Hidden history! - As a former New Yorker, I was stunned by the rich history packed into such a small area. Who knew these spaces held so much meaning? Suzanne’s humor and storytelling made every moment unforgettable—turning history into something truly relatable. Highly recommend!
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Pallamaali2018
Mar 16, 2025
Unexpected and educational, definitely need to take! - Suzanne took us to the tour into unexpected area(for the regular tourist) : from South ferry to around the financial district. As a poorly informed tourist from the country far-far-away I would never imagined that there is something so interesting to find. Oh, how wrong was I! Of course, it has long and interesting history – from very first New Amsterdam area via Hamilton to early banking and trading moguls. Her storytelling is witty, factual knowledge impressive and also, she draws parallels to modern world – who would imagine that the saying ”history repeats itself” is so clearly proven. Connections to nowadays help us to remember history better.
I strongly suggest taking any tour guided by her.
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Roam53857287065
Mar 16, 2025
A walk back in time - The guide was very knowledgeable about the history of lower Manhattan and our country. It felt like we were taken back in time to walk the same streets as our founding fathers.
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Justin_p
Mar 16, 2025
A Historical Romp Through Lower Manhattan - My friends and I are history buffs, so Suzanne's tour of the area around Wall Street was perfect. Over two hours of wandering the narrow streets, we saw the edge of the island -- including plenty of places built on landfill, through the Canyon of Heroes and onto Wall Street proper. Suzanne's amusing anecdotes spanned Dutch colonial times through modern day. Highly recommend to anyone interested in the origins of New York City and all the many things that flowed from its founding in the 1600s.
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Patricia_p
Mar 16, 2025
Hidden history of lower Manhattan - I am a retired history teacher who has lived in New York my whole life, and yet I was totally unaware of the back story of lower Manhattan. Ms. Reisman brought its history alive with not just factual information but also colorful anecdotes.
I finished the tour having thoroughly enjoyed myself and feeling as if I had gained insider knowledge of the city.
I would highly recommend this tour.
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