Federal Reserve Bank of New York Tours and Activities

Wall Street’s eight blocks are full of stories of the past and present, but other similar walking tours don’t offer an exclusive look into the area’s history with someone who worked on Wall Street. This tour is led by Wall Street insiders, and takes you to see top attractions such as the New York Stock Exchange and Goldman Sachs. Plus, you’ll get the scoop about the lifestyle of a Wall Street trader.

Alexander Hamilton spent much of his life in New York City, and with this walking tour inspired by the Tony Award-winning 'Hamilton' musical, you can take a deep dive into the Founding Father's life and the making of the hit Broadway show. Whether you have already seen the show, plan to see it soon, or simply love the cast album, this tour provides context to the story and its songs as you explore lower Manhattan.

Get the inside scoop on the 2008 financial crisis that sent the world economy reeling. This guided tour takes you to Wall Street and through the Financial District to explore the spots related to the economic collapse, with the inside story about how the world economy went into recession because of the actions that took place right in this neighborhood. An engaging way to tour one of the world's most famous streets.

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.

Gain a better understanding for the American events of 9/11 during this World Trade Center tour that sets itself apart from others like it by offering an upgrade to prebook tickets to the 9/11 Memorial and Museum, too. See St Paul’s Chapel, a rescue center after the tragedy, plus Financial District landmarks like the New York Stock Exchange and the Federal Reserve Bank, while hearing stories about that historic day.

Alexander Hamilton spent much of his life in New York City, and many locations tied to his personal and public life can still be visited—if you know where to look. With this walking tour, explore the city through the eyes of a Founding Father. Hear stories about his life and death as you explore Zuccotti Park, the New York Stock Exchange, and Wall Street, as well as Hamilton’s tomb and favorite bar.

Rewind to the Revolutionary War in New York City on this walking tour. Swap guidebooks and smartphones for a guide who can bring the sights truly to life, and chart Manhattan’s late 18th-century history at landmarks such as St. Paul’s Chapel and Fraunces Tavern. Your guide, a regular contributor to the Travel Channel’s “Mysteries at the Museum” will also share tales of figures including George Washington that you’d miss alone.

History buffs and fans of the hit musical ‘Hamilton’ can explore Lower Manhattan through the lens of the lives of Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr with this walking tour that highlights the impact of these two important figures on American history and NYC culture. Take in important landmarks and locations with the narration of your guide to explain their significance, and come away with an in-depth understanding of this important area of the city.

Unlike other Manhattan walking tours, this unique tour allows you to see New York City through Alexander Hamilton's eyes. Follow your guide, a professional historical reenactor in character as Hamilton, around Manhattan as he points out Trinity Church, City Hall, and other landmarks familiar to him from his time in colonial New York. A great choice for history buffs—this tour is easy to fit into any busy schedule.

Designed for those who enjoy a good game, this New York City scavenger hunt leads you on a trail through Lower Manhattan’s top monuments, plus some tucked-away curiosities not often found in guidebooks. Using your smartphone, solve puzzles and follow clues to stay hot on the trail, learning fascinating New York trivia as you work your way through Wall Street, Ground Zero, and Battery Park.

Come and explore the diversity of lower Manhattan with us on a two hour leisurely walking tour. This tour will give you a newfound understanding of New York’s history, financial importance and architectural beauty. Expect to see some of Manhattan’s oldest buildings, sites that featured in the American revolution, Wall street, the September 11th memorial and more. Lower Manhattan inspires awe in all who visit it, make sure you see it in all its glory with our walking tour, leaving every day from 145 Nassau street at 12:00.