Private Walking Tour at Wall Street and the Financial District

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Full description Explore the best of New York's Wall Street and Financial District with a private guide and delve into the city's rich colonial and revolutionary history. Although today it is a hub of modern commerce, this area is steeped in key historical moments, some glorious and some painful, that have shaped both America and the world.

Throughout your fascinating private tour of Wall Street, you will discover how this part of New York has witnessed events that have built, destroyed and rebuilt the nation over the centuries.

You'll begin your tour with a visit to the imposing New York City Hall, the oldest city hall building in the United States, completed in 1812. This building remains the centre of political and civic power in the city. From here, you'll enter the historic streets of the Financial District, an area filled with stories that helped define modern America.

In City Hall Park, you'll hear tales of historic milestones such as the Liberty Pole uprising, the celebration of the repeal of the Stamp Act, the brutal punishment of slaves and the reading of the Declaration of Independence to George Washington and his army. Every corner of this park has witnessed significant events that marked the history of New York and the United States.

You'll pass Saint Paul's Chapel, the oldest church still standing in New York, built in 1766. Here, George Washington attended mass and it was a refuge for those affected by the tragic events of 9/11. Today, the chapel remains a sanctuary in the heart of the city.

Just around the corner, you'll admire the majestic Federal Reserve Bank, an impressive Italian Renaissance-style building that houses the largest gold vault in the world. This bank is an emblem of New York's financial power and a key site in the global economy.

You'll walk through Zuccotti Park, a historic site where the city's first coffee house opened in 1696, and where the first mass protests against British taxes, such as the Tea Act, took place. It was also the epicentre of the Occupy Wall Street movement, which denounced economic inequality in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis.

As you explore the district, you'll see Trinity Church, a beautiful neo-Gothic building that stands on the corner of Broadway and Wall Street. This is the resting place of Alexander Hamilton, the first U.S. Secretary of the Treasury, whose life has been brought to life by the hit musical Hamilton.

The tour will also take you to Federal Hall, a Greco-Roman style building where George Washington was sworn in as the nation's first president. This site is a key reminder of the early days of the Republic and a symbol of American history.

At the stop in front of the New York Stock Exchange, your guide will explain the history of the Buttonwood Agreement of 1792, which laid the foundation for the trading rules that still govern the global financial market today. You will also have your photo taken with the famous statue of the Fearless Girl and the Wall Street Bull, symbols of strength and resilience in the aftermath of the 2008 crisis.

Your walk will also take you down Stone Street, a cobblestone street that is one of the oldest in the city and dates back to the time when New York was still called New Amsterdam. This is where the city began to develop its unique personality as a commercial and financial centre.

You will also stop at the Fraunces Tavern, a building steeped in history where George Washington delivered his farewell address to his troops in 1783. This historic site is now a museum and a testament to the nation's early days.

At the end of the tour, you'll learn more about the inspirational life of Alexander Hamilton, who laid the foundations for America's credit system. Outside the historic Customs House, you'll learn how Hamilton drove the nation's financial development, something that has resonated even more strongly in the wake of the success of the musical that bears his name.

The tour will end at Bowling Green, New York's oldest park, where the histories of the Native Americans, the Dutch, the British and the American revolutionaries merge. This was the site where the revolutionaries toppled a statue of King George III, melting down the metal to create ammunition to fight the British.

Immerse yourself in this captivating tour of New York's Financial District, where every corner and building has a story to tell, from colonial times to the present. You'll learn about the history that has shaped not only New York, but also the financial world as we know it today. Additional Information Please be at the meeting point 15 minutes before the tour departsThis tour ends at Bowling Green. The finish point will be close to public transport and taxi links and the guide will assist with advising you on your journeyWear comfortable walking shoesTake with you any medication you may need during the tourIn summer, don't forget to bring a hat, sun cream and plenty of waterThis tour is wheelchair accessible. If you have mobility impairments or require any assistance, please let us know in advance so we can plan your tour accordingly to ensure a great experienceIn the event of unforeseen circumstances, such as extreme weather conditions, natural disasters, riots, strikes, etc., and if the tour cannot take place as advertised, we will endeavour to reschedule the tour or provide a full refundPrivate groups of up to 12 people Inclusions A friendly, professional English Speaking tour guide for your own private groupPlenty of time to take photos of your favourite places Exclusions Hotel pick up and drop offTransport to the meeting point Tickets, meals and drinks except if expressly specified in the tour inclusionsOther unspecified service Cancellation policy Free cancellation up to 4 days before tour start. Non refundable if cancelled within 4 days of tour start. Meeting point Your guide will meet you at the entrance of Surrogate's Court building, 31 Chambers St, New York, NY 10007, United States

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