Financial District NYC Architecture Walking Tour
At a glance
Financial District NYC Architecture Walking Tour is a 2h small-group experience in New York City, United States, operated by Build Tours. Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 36 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $59 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: All Fees and Taxes, Professional Individual Headsets for Each Guest.
Highlights
- Small group of up to 15 people for a more personal experience
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 13 stops in one well-planned itinerary
- Wheelchair accessible
Quick facts
- Duration
- 2h
- Group
- Small group, up to 15 travellers
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
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
What's included
- All Fees and Taxes
- Professional Individual Headsets for Each Guest
Not included
- Tips
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 10m
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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Stop 2 · 5m
Visit the historical Trinity Church from 1846
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Stop 3
Visit the historical Federal Reserve by York & Sawyer from 1924, which stores most of the gold in the world.
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Stop 4 · 5m
Visit the Federal Hall by Town & Davis from 1842
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Stop 5
See the extraordinary Woolworth Building by Cass Gilbert from 1912.
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Stop 6 · 10m
Visit the historical Chase Manhattan Bank by Gordon Bunshaft (SOM) from 1960, and see it's public art and architecture.
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Stop 7 · 5m
Visit the Fulton Station by Grimshaw from 2015.
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Stop 8
See by New York by Frank Gehry 8 Spruce Street from 2010.
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Stop 9 · 10m
Visit the 9/11 Memorial and Museum by Snohetta, Michael Arad and Peter Walker, 2011
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Stop 10 · 5m
Visit the St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church by Santiago Calatrava from 2020.
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Stop 11
Visit the Perelman Performing Arts Center by REX from 2023.
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Stop 12 · 10m
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 -
Stop 13 · 10m
We'll end the tour with a visit to the Oculus Path Station by Santiago Calatrava from 2015,
Meeting point
We meet in front of Castle Clinton entrance in Battery Park.
Good to know
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Not recommended for people who have problems walking.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Financial District NYC Architecture Walking Tour take?
The experience lasts about 2h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $59 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
All Fees and Taxes; Professional Individual Headsets for Each Guest.
Where does it start?
We meet in front of Castle Clinton entrance in Battery Park.
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 36 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in New York City.
