Money, money, money! Feel the power as you walk the streets of the world's financial epicenter, and hear the stories of intrigue, influence and independence! New York's financial district, Wall Street, is not just home to the most powerful economic players in the world, it is the birthplace of our city - and in many ways - our nation.
In this tour we focus on finance - how Wall Street works, who the players are past and present, important events that occurred here and what may the future hold?
Wall Street or customized TBD
In this tour we walk the storied streets of the oldest part of NYC, and its famed financial center. We will see where the Wall Street players live, work and play. You will be regaled with stories of money, politics, and struggles of many kinds as we learn the fascinating history of this area and its people.
Lower Manhattan was home to ancestral Native Americans, our first European colonies, financiers extraordinaire, pirates, founding fathers and freedom fighters of every creed and color. A diverse and worldly town since its birth, learn how New York became the financial center it is today, how Wall Street and the NYSE work and all the secrets these streets hold. We will visit the biggest stars of Wall Street and also some hidden gems.
The tour ends at the World Trade Center and 9/11 Memorial, where all details of this beautiful site will be explained and appreciated.
As with all my tours, I am happy to act as your personal photographer (your camera or mine) so that you may capture beautiful souvenir images of this special day.
Extensions can also be added to include touring / visiting more areas, such as: Battery Park and its art and museums, Brookfield Place, an in depth look at The Statue of Liberty, South Street Seaport, The Brooklyn Bridge and environs, The African Burial Ground and/or Chinatown. Message me and we can customize your Wall Street tour - what do you have in mind?
9/11 Memorial or customized TBD
Licensed, expert guide
Customizable meeting point and/or ending point
Tour can be extended for customizable route and inclusion of additional sites, attractions and neighborhoods
Water/beverages/snacks
Entrance fees (9/11 Memorial & Museum ticket: Adult: $26 Youth (7 to 12 years): $15 Young Adult (13 to 17 years): $20)
Guide tip
I can also guide regionally (Boston, Washington DC, Hamptons, Hudson Valley) if you pay my transportation fee.
This is a walking tour. Possible entrance to the interior of public spaces/buildings is varied and subject to availability. Tour does not include entrance to the New York Stock Exchange or The Federal Reserve - though we will be viewing from the exterior.
Please wear comfortable shoes, bring water and be dressed for anticipated weather conditions.
I was in NY for the first time attending the UNGA. I’d brought my 18 yo daughter with me to see the sights of NY. Julia did a fantastic job of introducing her to the wonders of NYC for the first time. Thanks Julia, you made her first visit to the big apple very memorable.
Thank you, Mike! We had a great time and it was a privilege to show your lovely & intelligent daughter around town!
Tour was great, fixable , funny , tasty , with a touch of history , exactly what we wanted thanks Julia
Thank you, Oded! It was a pleasure meeting you and your lovely girls.
Julia did great and helped us out so much. She went out of her way to help us see everything that we wanted to see and was very flexible. She also was very knowledgeable about New York. I highly recommend Julia and this review doesn’t even do her justice.
Thank you, Jobe! I am so glad that you and your family had a special trip I could be a part of. It was my pleasure! All the best, Julia
It was my adult daughter's first time in NYC and while I know the City, I thought a tour might be a good way to orient her to the City. It was fun, educational and helped us know how to move around the City. Julia is a true New Yorker who knows, the institutions, history and culture of this great City. She is responsive to requests and had great ideas of how to share the City's delights and treasures. I highly recommend her as a tour guide.
Thank you! It was a pleasure to meet you both!