Alexander Hamilton Financial District

The Financial District walking tour explores New York City from its founding as a Dutch settlement to its rise as the world’s financial capital. Your guide will bring the city to life through the eyes of Alexander Hamilton, whose ascension from a penniless young immigrant to becoming our nation’s first Secretary of the Treasury epitomizes the immigrant spirit that defines New York and the United States. Highlights include Battery Park, Bowling Green, Fraunces Tavern, Wall Street, and the World Trade Center site.

Address or meeting point

Intersection of Battery Park Pl and State Street.

Hours & minutes

Approx. 2 h.

Start or opening time

13:00 h.

End or closing time

15:00 h.

Position

Is there any parking? Is it on the street, private or public? Public parking. Fees apply

How do you get there by car? Take the West Side Highway.

Is it possible to get there by public transport? Yes.

List each mean of public transportion and the stop's name Bowling Green Station & Rector St. Station.

Guides & companions

Is it done with a guide, a driver and/or an instructor? Tour guide.

Content & Specialized items

List the specific clothing required Walking shoes and dress for the weather.

Meals

Is there a restaurant at the venue? Yes, several restaurants available.

Are there restrooms available? Yes.

Restroom Information

Are there any restroom-only stops during the tour? No.

Physical condition

What is the fitness level required? Moderate.

Would people with limited mobility have accessibility problems? (to the vehicle, to the restaurant,...) Yes.

Is it feasible for wheelchair-confined persons? Yes, with assistance.

What type of paving does it have? (flat, uneven...) Various.

How much walking is required? (km, meters) 2.5 km.

Advisories

Which currencies are accepted? American dollars.

Others Sights seen en route include Statue of Liberty, Castle Clinton, and Ellis Island, Bowling Green Square , Fraunces Tavern, Hanover Square, Delmonico's Restaurant, Wall Street and William Street, The Federal Reserve Building and Chase Manhattan Headquarters, The New York Stock Exchange and Federal Hall, Trinity Church, Alexander Hamilton's Grave, The Canyon of Heroes.

Product price detail

Tour

Age of child

Appropriate age for child ticket from 3 to 12 years

For cancellation up to 3 days, a full refund will be given. For cancellation up to 1 days, 50% refund will be given.