New York Trip Overview
Stroll the streets of New York’s oldest neighborhood as you retrace the steps of one of our greatest locals and founding father, Mr. Alexander Hamilton. Discover how Wall Street, the Stock Exchange, and our financial system began with this young immigrant. We’ll end at the historic Fraunces Tavern where you have the option of complimenting your stroll through history with a pint at this colonial New York landmark.
Additional Info
Duration: 2 hours
Starts: New York, United States
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
Explore New York Promoted Experiences
What to Expect When Visiting New York, New York, United States
Stroll the streets of New York’s oldest neighborhood as you retrace the steps of one of our greatest locals and founding father, Mr. Alexander Hamilton. Discover how Wall Street, the Stock Exchange, and our financial system began with this young immigrant. We’ll end at the historic Fraunces Tavern where you have the option of complimenting your stroll through history with a pint at this colonial New York landmark.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Trinity Church, Broadway at Wall Street, New York City, NY 10006
Drop by the oldest church in NYC and see its magnificent exterior and experience the history of the church from the 1690s to present day.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Trinity Church Cemetery & Mausoleum, 770 Riverside Dr, New York City, NY 10032-7535
Explore the churchyard where city leaders, entrepreneurs and Alexander Hamilton himself are buried. See Hamilton’s monument and learn about his family tomb.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Zuccotti Park, Liberty St., New York City, NY 10006
You’ll “occupy Wall Street” at this famous privately held public space that was home to the protest movement for several months in the fall of 2011.
Duration: 5 minutes
Pass By: Federal Reserve Bank of New York, 44 Maiden Lane, New York City, NY 10045
Right across from “the room where it happened” (aka Thomas Jefferson’s previous address) is one of 12 Federal Reserve banks. Hear about how founding father Alexander Hamilton devised a scheme to bring banking to the newly formed United States of America and view the awe-inspiring exterior of the richest bank in the world.
Stop At: Federal Hall, 26 Wall St, New York City, NY 10005-1996
George Washington was inaugurated here! Learn how the founding fathers came to terms in writing the Bill of Rights and view the beautifully domed National Monument that later served as a customs house and part of the Treasury Department in the 19th Century
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Wall Street, New York City, NY 10005
The Dutch built a wall as part of their 1624 settlement. Today’s Wall Street marks where that wall once stood and is truly the beating heart of the country’s financial systems.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Fearless Girl, 8 Broadway Street, New York City, NY 10004-2207
Take photos with this iconic statue that was part of a pop-up art installation across from the Wall Street Bull. Now she stands guard looking over the New York Stock Exchange.
Duration: 2 minutes
Stop At: New York Stock Exchange, 20 Broad St, New York City, NY 10005-2601
From the opening bell to recession alerts, the New York Stock Exchange gauges the financial health of the United States. Experience the thrill of the iconic market at the close of their working day
Duration: 3 minutes
Stop At: Stone Street Historic District, New York City, NY
Walk down the oldest (and first paved) street in NYC and take in iconic views that hearken back to NYC’s European founding.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Fraunces Tavern Museum, 54 Pearl St, New York City, NY 10004-4300
Washington drank here! And you can, too! Learn about the history of the city’s oldest tavern that was a key part of the national government from 1785-1790. End your tour with an optional stop inside for drinks or dinner.
Duration: 10 minutes
