Financial District NYC Architecture Walking Tour

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New York City, USA

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Join us for this extraordinary experience of the Art and Architecture of New York's Financial District and Ground Zero! At the southern tip of Manhattan, east and west sides of the island converge in the stunning eruption of skyscrapers, defining New York’s iconic skyline. During our Financial District Tour, we will explore the dynamic contrasts of old and new in this part of the city by examining its distinctive architecture, which speaks to New York’s colonial past as well as showcases some of its boldest contemporary developments. Key sites that will be discuss include Battery Park City, Wall Street, Frances Tavern, Stone Street, Trinity Church, World Trade Center, the 9/11 memorial, Fulton Station, and the revitalization of the East River waterfront.

What's Included

  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Professional Individual Headsets for Each Guest
  • Tips
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Meeting Location

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Castle Clinton National Monument
Battery Park - Liberty Island, New York, NY 10004, USA

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End point

Greenwich Street
New York, NY 10006, USA

We'll end the tour in the Oculus of the PATH Station at the World Trade Center.

What To Expect

Battery Park

Your licensed guide Dr. Ivan Shumkov will meet you at the Glass Carousel at the Battery Park and start the tour from there.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Trinity Church Wall Street

Visit the historical Trinity Church from 1846
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Federal Reserve Bank of New York (Pass By)

Visit the historical Federal Reserve by York & Sawyer from 1924, which stores most of the gold in the world.
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Federal Hall

Visit the Federal Hall by Town & Davis from 1842
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Woolworth Building (Pass By)

See the extraordinary Woolworth Building by Cass Gilbert from 1912.
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One Chase Manhattan Plaza

Visit the historical Chase Manhattan Bank by Gordon Bunshaft (SOM) from 1960, and see it's public art and architecture.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Fulton Center

Visit the Fulton Station by Grimshaw from 2015.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Frank Gehry Building (Pass By)

See by New York by Frank Gehry 8 Spruce Street from 2010.
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The National 9/11 Memorial & Museum

Visit the 9/11 Memorial and Museum by Snohetta, Michael Arad and Peter Walker, 2011
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church and National Shrine

Visit the St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church by Santiago Calatrava from 2020.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Perelman Performing Arts Center (Pass By)

Visit the Perelman Performing Arts Center by REX from 2023.
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World Trade Center's Liberty Park

See the World Trade Center buildings: WTC1, David Childs (SOM), 2015 WTC2, in-process WTC3, Richard Rogers, 2018 WTC4, Fumihiko Maki, 2015 WTC5, Kohn Pederson Fox, in-process WTC7, David Childs (SOM), 2015
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Oculus

We'll end the tour with a visit to the Oculus Path Station by Santiago Calatrava from 2015,
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for people who have problems walking.
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Financial District NYC Architecture Walking Tour?

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 (EST).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. 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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  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Professional Individual Headsets for Each Guest
  • Tips

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for people who have problems walking.
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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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 (EST).
  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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