NYC Heritage Tour: Wall Street, Ground Zero & City Origins

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3 hours (approx.)
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Overview

Discover the roots of New York and the United States on this private 3-hour ride through downtown. With hotel pickup and drop-off included, your professional English-speaking driver can fully customize the experience to your preferences. Begin at Trinity Church, a historic landmark and resting place of Alexander Hamilton, offering a quiet moment amid towering skyscrapers. Next, walk around Wall Street and the Charging Bull, where the New York Stock Exchange, Federal Hall, and other monuments showcase the birthplace of American finance. The journey continues at the 9/11 Memorial Plaza, a deeply moving site with twin reflecting pools honoring those lost. Finally, pass by Fraunces Tavern, a cornerstone of early American politics where George Washington bade farewell to his officers. Perfect for history lovers or anyone wanting to see where the city truly began, this compact but meaningful tour ends with a comfortable ride back to your hotel.

What's Included

  • Fuel and Tolls
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • WiFi on board
  • Other beverages and meals
  • Tips and gratuities
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Our operators/drivers are not official tour guides but are professional drivers and Locals who have been provided with all the necessary historical information about the sights visited. They cannot accompany you to the sights, but will provide extended historical and local information to help you get the feeling of the city.Please know that we are unable to pick up, start or stop this sightseeing ride from or to the airport/port/train stations.Kindly share any special requirements, such as traveling with a service animal or needing extra assistance, when booking your ride. This ensures a smooth and enjoyable experience for you.After booking, we share all driver and car info, and the driver will wait for you at the pickup location you have chosen.

What To Expect

Trinity Church Wall Street

Admire the iconic Gothic cathedral overlooking the sea, one of Mallorca’s most impressive landmarks.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Charging Bull (Wall Street Bull)

Walk through the heart of the Financial District and snap a photo with the Charging Bull or Fearless Girl statue. You’ll pass the New York Stock Exchange and Federal Hall—foundations of U.S. economic history.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

9 Greenwich Ave

9/11 Memorial Plaza. A solemn and powerful space honoring those lost in the September 11th attacks. The twin reflecting pools are set within the original footprints of the Twin Towers and surrounded by bronze panels inscribed with names.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Fraunces Tavern

A Revolutionary-era building where George Washington once gave his farewell speech. Today, it’s one of the oldest surviving structures in the city, nestled among skyscrapers and historic markers.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • For 1-3 people: A comfortable sedan will be assigned to your group.
  • For 4-5 people: A spacious minivan will be assigned to your group.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the NYC Heritage Tour: Wall Street, Ground Zero & City Origins?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EDT). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

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  • Fuel and Tolls
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • WiFi on board
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Personal English-Speaking professional Driver
  • Other beverages and meals
  • Tips and gratuities

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • For 1-3 people: A comfortable sedan will be assigned to your group.
  • For 4-5 people: A spacious minivan will be assigned to your group.
  • For 6-14 people: A private minibus will be assigned to your group.

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EDT).
  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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