Frequently
Asked Questions
Miscellaneous
How do I know if this tour is for me?
Can I book a private tour?
Are gift certificates
available?
Do we
go inside the stock exchange?
Ticket
Questions
Do I have to
purchase tickets in advance?
Can I get a
refund or reschedule my tickets?
If a tour is
sold out, can I get on a waiting list?
Do you offer
discounted tickets for children and seniors?
Tour details
Are there any
age restrictions?
How physically fit do I
need to be to enjoy this tour?
Do the tours
have anything to offer a native New Yorker?
Do the tours start and end
at the same place?
What happens
if it rains?
Are
bathrooms available during the tours?
Is smoking allowed on the tour?
Does the tour guide accept
gratuities?
Are cameras allowed on the tours?
Are the tours accessible by baby stroller
and wheelchair?
Are tours offered only in English?
Getting to the Tour Meeting Point
/ Wall Street
Which subway
do I take to Wall Street?
Which bus do
I take to Wall Street?
Is
there parking nearby the tour meeting point?
Miscellaneous
How do I know if this tour is for me?
If you are interested in history, the
stock market, trade or just curios about Wall Street, you
will enjoy this tour.
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Can I book a private tour?
Yes, individual / small and group private
tours are available. More detailed information can be found
on private tours here.
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Are gift certificates available?
Yes, Wall Street Walks gift certificates
are available for purchase online! Just visit our shop.
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Do we go inside the stock exchange?
Unfortunately not! Since 9/11 security is strict and the NYSE public gallery
has been closed.
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Ticket Questions
Do I have to purchase tickets in advance?
Yes,
advance ticket purchase is required. Tours typically sell out quickly.
To maximize your chance of getting the date, time, and number of tickets
you prefer, please book well in advance. More detailed information
on ticketing can be found here.
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Can I get a refund or
reschedule my tickets?
Once
purchased, tickets cannot be refunded or rescheduled because your space
is being guaranteed on the tour. Our tours often sell out. No partial
credits or rescheduling is allowed for partial attendance, no shows,
or late arrivals. It is your responsibility to show up at the right
location, on time. The tours depart promptly at the advertised time.
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If a tour is sold out, can I get on a waiting list?
We
do not provide a waiting list. If a date and time is sold out, there
is always a chance that we will add an additional tour on that day.
Please email us to let us know what date you are interested in.
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Do you offer discounted tickets for children and
seniors?
Currently we do not offer any discounted tickets for children
and seniors.
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Tour details
Are there any age restrictions?
Children
are welcome on the tour, but please bear in mind that some children have
a limited attention span and therefore a 90 minute tour may not be appropriate
for them. Parents know their children best and should assess the situation
individually. Since there is a lot of standing and walking please consider
this when deciding whether the tours are appropriate for your child.
Also, the tours require a certain level of physical
stamina. We are on our feet for approximately 90 minutes. There are
no hills and stairs on the walking tours.
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How physically fit do
I need to be to enjoy this tour?
Tours
walk at an easy pace and cover less than two miles of walking. Our
tours are generally appropriate for all ages and fitness levels, but
please use your best judgment. We are on our feet for approximately
90 minutes.
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Do the tours have anything
to offer a native New Yorker?
Definitely!
Many of our attendees live right here in New York. Locals often join
us to learn about the great buildings and architecture in the “Heart
of Wall Street” The financial district is brimming with lively tales
and history that you will be surprised by! This tour is a fantastic
way to rediscover your own hometown. Many locals also discover many
new restaurants and bars on the tours.
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Do the tours start and end at the same place?
The
tours end within a few blocks of the starting point. Your tour guide
will be happy to assist with directions at the end of the tour.
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What happens if it rains?
History happened in the
rain as well. The tours are held rain or shine. You should dress appropriately
for the day’s weather conditions and bring an umbrella if necessary.
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Are bathrooms available during the tours?
There
are no bathrooms stops on the tours. However there are several public
bathrooms in the area and we strongly recommend that you use the facilities
before meeting up for the tour.
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Is smoking allowed on the tour?
The tours maintain
a no-smoking policy.
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Does the tour guide accept gratuities?
Gratuities
are greatly appreciated, although not mandatory.
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Are cameras allowed on the tours?
Yes! In fact, we strongly encourage
participants to take photos during the tour. However, we do not allow
video cameras or tape recorders.
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Are the tours accessible by baby stroller and wheelchair?
No, unfortunately
our tours do not allow baby strollers or wheelchairs due to the crowds
and tight spaces in the areas we visit.
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Are tours offered only in English?
Yes, we only
offer tours in English at this time. Tours can be offered in German
with prior arrangement. Please email us or call if you would like
to make arrangements for your own interpreter to join the tour.
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Getting to the Tour Meeting Point / Wall Street
Which subway do I take to Wall Street?
Wall Street stop on the 4, 5
Wall Street stop on the 2, 3
Broad Street stop on the J, M
Rector
Street stop on the R, W
Broadway-Nassau Street / Fulton Street stop
on the A, C
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Which bus do I take to Wall Street?
M1, M6, M9, M15, M22 & M103
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Is there parking nearby the tour meeting point?
Yes, there are a few
parking facilities around the area. Parking in Manhattan is expensive
and public transportation is highly recommended.
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