Wall Street Walking Tour: Dutch roots, anarchists & secrets

Wall Street has a wild turkey, a saint, and anarchists in its past.

This walking tour of Wall Street and lower Manhattan traces the neighborhood's hidden layers (Dutch settlement, the Revolutionary War, Lenape hunting grounds, anarchist movements, and the invention of takeout food) with a live English-speaking guide. The tour runs about two and a half hours and covers stops from South Ferry through Battery Park, Bowling Green, Stone Street Historic District, and ends at Fraunces Tavern Museum. Children from age 10 are welcome, and the route is wheelchair accessible throughout.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Roosevelt Island10m
2. Wall Street30m
3. Stone Street Historic District15m
4. Fraunces Tavern Museum10m

Explore Wall Street and Battery Park

• Visit South Ferry subway station
• Discuss archeology and art of area
• Stop at several points en route to Battery Park
• Make stops and explore Battery Park
• Discuss events and visit subway station in Battery Park
• Stop between Bowling Green and Wall Street
• Discuss sites, people, and history
• Stop to discuss cobblestones and fires
• Visit important archeological site
• End tour at Fraunces Tavern Museum
• Option to stay at tavern or return to South Ferry

The experience

What makes Wall Street worth a second look? Start at South Ferry subway station, where the guide walks you through the archaeology and art of the area, then move into Battery Park for multiple stops that unpack the events and history that actually shaped this corner of the city. Between Bowling Green and Wall Street itself, you'll hit several sites tied to people and moments most tours skip: the cobblestone streets of Stone Street Historic District, where the guide discusses the history of the stones and fires, plus an important archaeological site nearby. The walk ends at Fraunces Tavern Museum, where you can choose to stay and pay admission to explore the building itself, or head back to South Ferry.

The guide speaks English and keeps the group moving at a pace that works for all fitness levels. Wheelchair users can join. All areas and surfaces are accessible, and public transit options are nearby if you need to step out early. Strollers and prams work fine for infants and small children, though the tour is recommended for kids 10 and up. The walking tour itself is the only thing included. If you want to visit the Fraunces Tavern Museum at the end, that's a separate paid admission.

What’s included

• Live guide in English.
• the walking tour covering South Ferry, Battery Park, Wall Street, Stone Street Historic District, and Fraunces Tavern.

Before you book

Days and timesThursdayDeparts at 11:00

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (18 to 64 years) · Senior (65 and older) · Youth (10 to 17 years) · Under 10: can't be booked

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 10 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Off the Beaten Subway Track Walking Tours

Is this one for you?Choose this shared walking tour if you want a guide to navigate the neighborhood's layered history (from Dutch settlement to anarchist movements to forgotten monuments) at a set pace with a group.

Traveler reviews

5.00★★★★★★★★★★

15 verified traveler reviews

Read all the reviews ›

Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (10 to 17 years). Children under 10 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's the actual history of Wall Street beyond the finance stuff?

Wall Street sits on a Lenape hunting trail and Dutch settlement, was shaped by the British and the Revolutionary War, and later became home to anarchist movements and the invention of takeout food. The tour traces these layers through stops at Stone Street Historic District, Battery Park, and Fraunces Tavern, connecting the neighborhood's overlooked stories to the streets you walk.

How long does the walking tour take?

The tour runs about two and a half hours, starting at South Ferry subway station and ending at Fraunces Tavern Museum. The pace works for all fitness levels, and you can leave early if you need to.

What happens at the end of the tour?

The tour wraps up outside Fraunces Tavern Museum. You can choose to stay and pay admission to visit the museum itself, or head back to South Ferry station.

Is this tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes. All areas and surfaces on the route are wheelchair accessible, and public transportation options are available nearby if you need them.

What's included in the tour price?

The walking tour with a live English-speaking guide is included. Admission to Fraunces Tavern Museum at the end is separate and optional.