Federal Reserve Bank of New York Attractions & Things to do

Discover the rich history of Wall Street with ExperienceFirst, a top-rated tour led by insiders who have worked on Wall Street. This exclusive experience takes you to renowned landmarks including the New York Stock Exchange and Goldman Sachs.

Gain unique insights into the lifestyle of a Wall Street trader. Immerse yourself in the stories of the past and present on this walking tour through eight blocks of financial history. Conveniently, the meeting point is located near public transport for easy access.
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes.

Take a song-by-song stroll through Hamilton’s rise and eventual fall as New York’s foremost Founding Father. This tour is designed for folks who have already seen or plan to see the 11 Tony Award winning Broadway production or those just addicted to the cast album. The tour puts the songs, history and lower Manhattan locations into perspective. The tour matches up individual songs with their actual location, including some bonus stops that help illuminate the time and place that Alexander Hamilton lived and died in. Each guest receives a Personal Listening Device to insure you hear every word and note, no matter how noisy the city gets. 
Duration: 3 hours.

Stroll the streets of New York’s oldest neighborhood as you retrace the steps of one of our greatest locals and founding father, Mr. Alexander Hamilton. Discover how Wall Street, the Stock Exchange, and our financial system began with this young immigrant. We'll end at the historic Fraunces Tavern where you have the option of complimenting your stroll through history with a pint at this colonial New York landmark.
Duration: 2 hours.

Explore the Financial District with a Wall Street insider as you learn what really happened in the global financial crisis of 2008.

In the heart of downtown Manhattan, Wall Street is a bustling hub where billions of dollars are made and lost. It's also the epicenter where financial power players make decisions that shape or shatter the global financial landscape. You’ll discover all this and more as we uncover the shocking true stories of the financial crisis. H

Hear how some traders amassed billion-dollar fortunes while witnessing the collapse of major financial institutions. Along the way, your guide will point out landmarks such as the New York Stock Exchange, Federal Hall, the House of Morgan, and other architectural marvels that define the district.

If you're keen to unravel the secrets at the core of the 2008 economic meltdown or just want to get a new perspective on Wall Street, then this ExperienceFirst tour is a must!
Duration: 2 hours.

Get ready to sing your heart out in the city that never sleeps! Join us on a musical singing interactive walking tour, where you'll belt out the iconic tunes from Hamilton alongside fellow fans and our expert guides. We'll take you on a journey through the streets of New York City, visiting the very locations that inspired Lin-Manuel Miranda's masterpiece. From "Looking For a Mind at Work" to visiting "The Room Where It Happens" to "Raise A Glass," we'll sing our way through the city, bringing the musical to life in a whole new way. So don't throw away your shot - join us for a tour that's truly "non-stop"!
Duration: 2 hours.

Discover the life and legacy of Alexander Hamilton; one of the most intriguing and accomplished figures in American History. Experience the inspiring story of how an orphan became a force for the cause of independence and grew to become an influential founding father of the nation. Learn about the relationships and the dynamics with other founding fathers such as Washington, Jefferson, Madison, and Burr and the pivotal movements around the American Revolution. Explore the places where history happened through his life and the testaments of his influence that exist today.

Duration: 2 hours.

Walk down the world-famous Wall Street and take in some major landmarks along the way such as the New York Stock Exchange and The Federal Reserve on this self-guided GPS audio tour. You'll get a concise but comprehensive history lesson that discusses the Dutch immigrants who settled the area, the takeover that claimed the land for England, and the eventual British surrender to a new, United States of America. For more recent history, you'll visit the Charging Bull statue and Zuccotti Park, where the Occupy Wall Street movement took place.

The sights you’ll see and experience along the way include modern art, historical monuments, and the unmistakable vibe of New York City. So slide your phone in your pocket and take the tour at your leisure. The tour is ready whenever you are and the audio plays automatically at exactly the right time and place using your smartphone's GPS and the VoiceMap mobile app, which also works offline.
Duration: 30 minutes.

Take a captivating walking tour of Lower Manhattan that traces New York's transformation from a Dutch colony to a modern metropolis.

Start with the tale of Manhattan's purchase for $24 in beads, then visit the site of a fort that changed hands between the Dutch and the British, and eventually saw the end of the American Revolution.

Explore the city's oldest park and see the iconic Charging Bull statue.

At Alexander Hamilton's resting place, relive the dramatic duel that ended his life.

Strolling down Wall Street, see The New York Stock Exchange and Federal Hall, the United States' first capitol.

Nearby, visit a building concealing $400 billion of gold beneath its foundations.

Passing through the city's first paved street, explore the footprints of a 17th-century tavern and the remnants of the old City Hall of New Amsterdam.

Conclude with a visit to the oldest tavern in New York, where George Washington bid farewell to his officers.

Distance: 1.5 miles / 2.5 km
Duration: 2 hours.

Discover the financial and political roots of Wall Street, from the Native American origins of early trading in the Americas to the influences of European merchants and the rise of the American Financial system.

We explore the financial crises caused by stock market crashes, the impact of aggressive economic growth on diverse populations, and the rebirth of Lower Manhattan after the devastating events of 9/11. Meet the visionaries, financial innovators, women pioneers, Robber Barons, and forgotten enslaved laborers who helped shape the history of Wall Street.


Duration: 2 hours.

Follow in the footsteps of the U.S. Founding Fathers in Downtown NYC and learn the American colonial history. See historic sites such as the Trinity Church and the City Hall. Extended options: visit Federal Hall and the National Museum of American Indian.

2-hour: Downtown Highlights
Choose this tour to visit Trinity Church Cemetery and learn about the colonial history in Downtown NYC. See the City Hall, Federal Reserve Bank, Fraunces Tavern, and more.

3-hour: Downtown Highlights & Federal Hall
Choose this tour to visit Federal Hall and Trinity Church Cemetery and learn about the colonial history in Downtown NYC. See the City Hall, Federal Reserve Bank, and more.

4-hour: Downtown, Federal Hall & American Indian Museum
Choose this tour to visit the National Museum of American Indian, Federal Hall and Trinity Church Cemetery, and learn about the colonial history in Downtown NYC.
Duration: 2 to 4 hours.

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.
Duration: 2 hours.

Are you planning a visit to New York City? Our Tourist Scavenger Hunt in the financial district, or Lower Manhattan, will take you from Battery Park to City Hall via Ground Zero and the New York Stock Exchange of course!

You will have to solve challenges at every step to discover your next destination. At each step, you will learn a little history as well as interesting facts about what surrounds you.

It is a 3-hour self-guided walking tour you'll compete with your smartphone - a data plan is required.
Duration: 3 hours.

Our product stands out because we offer small group tours led by local, experienced guides who are passionate about sharing their deep knowledge and personal insights of the area. With a focus on intimate, personalized experiences, our tours ensure that every guest gets individual attention, making them feel like part of the local community. By limiting group sizes, we create a more relaxed and interactive environment, allowing for genuine connections, tailored recommendations, and a deeper understanding of the destination that larger tours simply can’t provide.
Duration: 3 hours.

We'll explain not only the characters and the history but how the Dutch attitudes influenced the founding of America.

You'll learn who some of the people who were the matriarchs and patriarchs of Nieuw Amsterdam Society were, where they worshipped, what they did for a living and who is the famous 1940's movie star that was descendant from them!

You'll see the ruins of The Lovelace Tavern, a place often used as a meeting spot for the leaders of the town. You'll learn how Nieuw Amsterdam was the trading center for products that were shipped to Europe and how the Tobacco craze led to the ultimate downfall of the Dutch.

We'll learn about the Roosevelt family and how their influence extended back to the days of the Dutch!

Duration: 2 hours.

A fantastic tour at a normal pace with a little bit of everything for visitors to New York City. We will walk lower Manhattan, visiting locations of historical significance (like NYC City Hall and the 9/11 Memorial), others that are interesting in popular culture (like the Ghostbusters HQ and the courthouse steps from multiple law and police dramas in TV and film). We will be making one stop for real New York Pizza (payment for your food and drink is entirely up to you). A full list of stops is included in "Tour Details". The tour will end at the World Trade Center site, where I will share my experience as a local on the morning of September 11th 2001.
Duration: 3 hours.

Best Alexander Hamilton tour in the city, from a published historian who has spent a lifetime reading and learning about Hamilton. There's so much more to this great American than the depiction presented by the Broadway show. We'll fill in the rest of the picture for you in a fun and entertaining way. We'll make you laugh with zingers (did you know Aaron Burr's nickname for George Washington was "Old Muttonhead"?) and scratch your head mulling over oddities (the location of weird relics like Washington's wooden teeth, Gouverneur Morris's peg leg, etc.). But most of all we'll give you food for thought and make you ponder new questions: Was Alexander Hamilton a Hero or a Villain? What if he had survived his duel with Burr? Would he have become President of the United States? And if he did, how would a Hamilton presidency have changed the course of American history?
Duration: 2 hours 40 minutes.