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On this private, accessible 6-hour tour, you’ll join a local guide to learn about a key part of New York’s history. You’ll meet your guide outside the Alexander Hamilton US Custom House and catch a ferry over to Ellis Island, where generations of immigrants arrived in America. Here, you’ll have some time to admire views of the Statue of Liberty and to analyze the records of the migrants who passed through there. You’ll catch another ferry across the rivers with stunning views of Manhattan in the background before arriving back in the Financial District. Then your guide will take you through the district and to Wall Street, calling in at immigrant-owned food carts. You’ll taste a sample of delicious international cuisine from several carts. At the end of the tour, your guide can tell you how to get back to your hotel or can give you tips on where to visit next.&nbsp;

This tour is accessible for people with disabilities. All ferries are wheelchair-accessible and many places visited have accessible bathrooms. Minimal assistance is required to navigate but your guide can help you if you wish.&nbsp;

Alexander Hamilton U.S. Custom House, Bowling Green, New York, NY, USA

The Alexander Hamilton US Custom House

Ellis Island, New York, NY 10280, USA

Ellis Island

Financial District, New York, NY, USA

Immigrant-inspired food throughout the Financial District

New York, NY, USA

Wall Street

Tourists snap photos of the Statue of Liberty from across the river.

The tour group walks in front of the National Museum of the American Indian.

The tour group walks through the port of Ellis Island, on a large flat path by the water.

The tour group strolls through a city park, on a wide, paved path.

The group approaches the ferry in the port.

Tourists pose for a photo in front of the Statue of Liberty.

The entry hall to the Ellis Island Museum.

Tourists look at displays inside the Statue of Liberty Museum.

The tour guide and group relax outside the museum.

Inside Ellis Island Museum, which has large well-lit rooms with smooth floors.

The tour group stops on a street and listens to the tour guide.

A selection of desserts in a chiller cabinet.

The tour group enjoys an authentic New York slice of pizza.

The tour group enjoys a break in a restaurant and samples falafel.

The tour group and guide sit around a table in a restaurant.

Meeting point: The Alexander Hamilton US Custom House

The Alexander Hamilton US Custom House is a historic building located at the southern tip of Manhattan. Known for its grand Beaux-Arts architecture, the building once served as the headquarters for U.S. customs operations. Today, it houses the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian.

The meeting point, in front of the Alexander Hamilton US Customs House.

The street leading to the meeting point, which is wide and paved.

Inside the meeting point, which has smooth marble floors.

The entrance to the Alexander Hamilton US Customs House, which is accessed via a set of stairs without handrails.

Inside the Customs House, which is ornately decorated.

A seating area inside the Customs House.

Ellis Island is a historic landmark in New York Harbor that served as the gateway for millions of immigrants to the United States. Today, it houses the Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration, offering exhibits and artifacts that tell the story of those who passed through its halls. Visitors can explore the main building, including the Great Hall, where immigrants were processed, and interactive displays detailing immigration history. Smooth pathways, ramps, and elevators ensure that the site is accessible to all visitors. Accessible ferries from Battery Park.

The Statue of Liberty / NYC Skyline View

Financial District is the bustling business hub of Lower Manhattan, home to iconic landmarks such as the New York Stock Exchange, Federal Hall, and the Charging Bull statue. Visitors can explore historic streets like Wall Street and Stone Street, lined with skyscrapers, historic buildings, and trendy eateries. The area offers smooth, well-maintained sidewalks, making it convenient to navigate while immersing yourself in the energetic atmosphere of one of the world's financial capitals.

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Wall Street is one of the most famous streets in the world, known as the heart of the U.S. financial district. It is home to the New York Stock Exchange and the Charging Bull statue. Visitors can explore the historic architecture, such as the Federal Hall, where George Washington took the oath of office. The street is lined with financial institutions and landmarks that tell the story of America's economic history. It features wide sidewalks, making it easy to navigate and experience the energetic ambiance of this iconic area.

Instagrammable Wheelchair Accessible Tour of the Financial District & Ground Zero

End point: The Financial District

New York and Immigration: From Ellis Island to the Financial District Private Tour